Hey! I’ve checked some Budapest travel guide websites online and many said that the Népszínház Street is the street in Budapest you should AVOID.. but is it really that bad? In this video, I’m taking you on a walk down one of Budapest’s most misunderstood streets to show you the REAL Népszínház utca. (Spoiler: it’s not dangerous, it’s not a no-go zone.. it’s just different!)
From stunning Art Deco buildings to the vibrant mix of cultures and communities, this street is a hidden gem in Józsefváros (8th district). If you love exploring off-the-beaten-path places in Budapest, this video is for you!
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Hi! My name is Petra, I’m a Hungarian who lives in Budapest! I’m 27 years old, I was born and raised in the Hungarian countryside. I always loved Hungary with all my heart and now I would like to share my passion with you!
♫ Free music I used in this video:
You Me And The Piano – Desolation – https://thmatc.co/?l=C9B3CCA0
Wabi Sabi – a balloon party – https://thmatc.co/?l=C8F37AB4
Lofi Heartbeat – Lofi Bossa – https://thmatc.co/?l=27C8D674
Wabi Sabi – warm blanket – https://thmatc.co/?l=1D7D9C72
You Me And The Piano – Drafting Me – https://thmatc.co/?l=64B0B57F
WABI SABI – coffee shop girl – https://thmatc.co/?l=237574B6
You Me and the Piano – Echoes of Us – https://thmatc.co/?l=195A2B57
In this video:
0:00 the history & architecture of the Népszínház Street
03:28 a street festival
04:11 more architecture
06:32 a weird experience
07:42 the end of the street and Teleki Square
09:28 turning back
11:34 eating
14:46 final conclusions
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Hello everyone! My name is Petra, I’m a Hungarian living in Budapest and today we’re going to a very special neighborhood: to the Népszínház utca and… *laughs* Oh my God, what the …? I thought you were walking with me! *laughs* Stop! The Népszínház street and altogether the eighth district is very popular (famous) for having a bad reputation, so today.. So today we’re going to find out, if it’s true or not, how “scary” the neighborhood actually is. I have to be honest, I’ve never been there like.. on foot, I think I’ve been.. like I’ve went through traveled through, so today we’re going to find out if this bed reputation is legit or not and how the neighborhood actually looks, because back in the days it was a very popular neighborhood among writers, architects and famous cultural figures. This is actually a perfect opportunity, because they held a street festival today and tomorrow, as well which is called Járda festival and it’s something like… pavement festival? Yeah. So it’s a street festival.. (pedestrian walk). It’s a street festival basically. Yeah. And yeah.. So this is the perfect opportunity. That’s it for the intro, let’s see the street! (fake scared) Oh my God! Look out! The street was named after a theater called Népszínház which is People’s Theater in English that was located at the end of the street on the Blaha Lujza Square. And although the theater is not here anymore, since it was demolished in 1965, the name of the street still preserves the memory of this place to this day. [Music] In the beginning of the 20th century, the street became extremely popular among the upper class and many famous architects designed buildings for this street. That’s why we can bump into many different styles, like secession, art deco or eclectic. [Music] Two Nutella crépes are 500 HUF, that’s like 1.3 EUR, 1.2 EUR. Yeah. Of course, now no one was playing, so we couldn’t show… Someone will be playing. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Maybe when we go back? Yeah, we will maybe hear a snippet.. (the other way). [Music] Maybe our dinner… *laughs* Come on. *laughs* I give up. [Music] Come on! *laughs* It is. I don’t know. I smell piss. *laughs* Okay. So, we don’t know it, if that was part of the festival, but there was a food handout. So, I don’t know.. if that was like part of the event or not, but… it definitely was before because there was the bike maffia which was part of the festival. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So, I think this is intendedly part of the festival. Yeah. So yeah, that was also an interesting thing to see. But nothing happened there except this food handout, so there was no need to stay there. Okay. [Music] Yooo! Quick maps. We judged too quickly! Yes. Pancake Roby is 5! 5.0! out of 55. Out of 55 (ratings). Yeah. We’re too judgmental. Yeah. Very fluffy. Yes. Very fluffy. It’s like weird… Yeah. Like look! Yeah. Yeah. I’ve never eaten a pancake like this, but it’s good! Yeah, it’s thicker. But it’s fine! Oh my God! Roby ain’t skimming on the Nutella! *laughs* It’s nice! Hell yeah! [Music] How would you rate..? The pizza? The calzone! The calzone! Yeah, the calzone was nice.. and it’s good value for money. Mhm. Yeah, the waitress was very cute. Yeah, waitress was very nice. Yes. So, all in all.. the place I would recommend it! It was not expensive at all. No. And the food was very nice and good quality, as well. Like the prosciutto was really prosciutto. Yeah. Yeah. And the mozzarella was mozzarella. Yeah. So, that was nice! Bye! So, that was the Népszínház street: It’s not a no-go zone, it’s not dangerous, but it’s also not the postcard Budapest you’re used to. Were there parts that did not look very welcoming? Yes. Was this street at some parts dirtier and smelled after pee? Yes. But that doesn’t mean that the whole street should be avoided. It’s diverse, cultures and ethnicities meet there. The glory of the old days and the faded charm of the present is there at the same time. But that’s what makes the Népszínház street the Népszínház street. Next time you’re wandering there, don’t be afraid to take a look around. If you feel safer, of course, get yourself a companion, but.. I would really recommend you to not let the negative prejudices take over. That was all I wanted to share with you about the Népszínház Street. I hope you enjoyed watching the video and if you did, don’t forget to like and hype it and also don’t forget to subscribe to my channel for more Budapest and Hungary related content and that was really it, see you in the next one! Bye! I’m almost done editing the video, but I forgot to add a little snippet in which my fiancé quickly summarizes our experience… *laughs* Thanks!
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It's one of the most fascinating streets in Budapest.
The whole of Budapest is just wonderful
Very interesting, Petra. Thank you for sharing this. I've never heard about it before, and it was nice to see a different side to Budapest. 😊
I guess that there is no tourists on this street, isn´it? I was in Budapest a few days ago, and did know about these surroundings, Next time… who knows?
interesting vlog.. maybe you can also make a video about how to travel to budapest in a budget since a lot of viewers might be interested to watch that. also if you guys can do a video on where to find cheap eats local foods and some free/interesting things to do and et all
thanks for the great up close and personal video! Really felt like we all were hanging out with yall ,,, btw I thought Csango was going to say Lofasz az egesz at the end !! 😆😆😆😆😆😂 lol btw never heard of this street but definitively will check it out when we visit !
Hi Petra! Thank you for new interesting video❤
I really like this street and the whole neighborhood for its architecture. I was there before I knew anything about its reputation and history 🙂 It felt a bit uncomfortable walking around bcs people seemed to be watching me, maybe it was obvious that I was a tourist :))) It felt like being in a kind of ghetto with its own rules
I know a tour guide who actually gives tours along this very street. There’s also near a synagogue there where they filmed a scene from The Brutalist with Adrien Brody
But the architecture and the history are truly fascinating!
It’d be interesting to see a video from you about the Kerepesi Cemetery 🤔
Petra, I so look forward for your videos… you are great.. I have forwarded your videos to my friends.. great job