Café Vian has been in business for 26 years with two convenient locations. The location we visited was large with a huge patio. For us, it was close to our hotel and a welcome introduction to Budapest.
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Lokál is built on a simple concept: a Czech pub that cultivates honest beer culture and traditional Czech cooking. Both in its interior design and in its approach to hospitality, Lokál emulates the atmosphere of an old-world pub where regulars were treated as valued customers.
Have you ever wondered whether you should visit Prague or Budapest when planning your next vacation. I visited both recently and both cities although beautiful are different in many ways. If you are retired and have some extra cash you may decide to visit both. I travelled from Prague to Budapest by train. The cost […]
A delightful hidden gem in the capital of Hungary is Parisi Passage Budapest. This used to be a luxurious shopping arcade and residence owned by Baron József Brudern and later it became the home of Central Savings Bank. It’s recently undergone a major 3-year renovation project and has been beautifully transformed into the Parisi Udvar Hotel. […]
Tusculum is a contemporary Czech restaurant nestled in the picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary. Drawing on a growing organic farm on its premises, the menu revolves around the latest seasonal produce, delivering a culinary experience that melds traditional Czech flavours with modern gastronomy. Diners can indulge in a rotating daily menu of starters, mains and […]
Cafe Elefant has been greeting guests for more than 200 years since 1715. Cafe Elefant is a cozy cafe, which serves delicious coffee and a wide variety of hand-made cakes and desserts, made from high-quality ingredients. It is located in the historical center of Karlovy Vary, at the main spa promenade. Cafe Elefant has a […]
Cafe Pupp in Grandhotel Pupp is a traditional stop for excursionists on the colonnade and for hotel guests. Lovers of traditional Czech desserts and those who need to satisfy their hunger with something small can enjoy it here.
Malá Dvorana in Grandhotel Pupp is a traditional place to serve breakfast and now also a lobby bar and a design restaurant open all day. The central elements of the neo-baroque space are a monumental crystal chandelier from the end of the 19th century and a modern glass bar decorated with slices of pure gold.
The Becher’s Bar in Grandhotel Pupp a nightclub with an English club atmosphere, famous for its delicious cocktails.
Since 1701, when the Saxon Hall was built, the story of Grandhotel Pupp has been unfolding in Karlovy Vary. Over more than three centuries, the hotel has become one of the spa town’s symbols and a venue for significant social and cultural gatherings.