Craving chimney cakes without dairy or gluten? Head to Édes Mackó chimney cake bakery (kürtőskalács-cukrászdája) in Budapest’s 14th district, Zugló, at Állatkerti körút 14-16, every Wednesday and Friday starting at 10 a.m. These treats are baked fresh from gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients right there—no pre-orders required on those days. Catch them on April 8, 2026 (Wednesday), and April 10, 2026 (Friday), with more dates available. On other weekdays, they’ll bake them only for minimum orders of 4 pieces, placed at least one day in advance. They also accommodate custom requests. Édes Mackó is Hungary’s first chimney cake bakery (kürtőskalács), transforming traditional ember-grilled chimney cakes (kürtőskalács) into heavenly desserts. Enjoy them on the enclosed or open terraces, along with other goodies, inside the Holnemvolt Vár Lovarda building on Állatkerti körút.
Perfect Nearby Stays for Your Budapest Trip
The Ajtósi Dürer sor College Dormitory (Kollégium)’s 9 floors house students from every faculty of Eötvös Loránd University. Right next to Puskás Arena (Puskás Ferenc Stadion) and László Papp Budapest Sports Arena (Papp László Sportaréna), Hotel Arena offers freshly renovated Mediterranean-style rooms with bathrooms and AC—ideal for sports events, conferences, or exhibitions. Work out in the modern fitness room, swim in the Fit Zone pool, then relax in the sauna.
Green Hotel Budapest and More Options
Green Hotel Budapest sits near Puskás Arena (Puskás Ferenc Stadion), featuring spacious modern rooms inspired by nature and a separate meeting room for business or family events and small conferences. Its central location with the M2 metro just 100 meters away suits business travelers, families, or groups. Hotel Amadeus Budapest in Zugló’s green garden suburb is quiet, just a few kilometers from downtown and Hungexpo, with 39 comfy rooms, panoramic restaurant, garden terrace, conference rooms, and cozy pub. Secure underground parking is available. Another family-run spot 3 km from downtown near City Park (Városliget) attractions and the M3 highway entry boasts quiet rooms with TV, free WiFi, private bathrooms, a minibar stocked with drinks, sodas, coffee, and tea, Finnish sauna, 8-person massage pool, and a restaurant seating 40 with Hungarian, Italian, or Chinese dishes by prior arrangement.
Hotels Close to Key Attractions
Hotel Veritas is near László Papp Budapest Sports Arena (Papp László Sportaréna), SYMA exhibition center, and EXPO site. In elegant, historic Zugló, Hotel Zugló offers air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, fridges, minibars, phones, and internet. Unwind in the wellness area with Finnish and infrared saunas, pool, and hot tub after exploring the city. Lion’s Garden Hotel on the edge of buzzing downtown in the diplomat quarter feels homey with warm colors, pleasant interiors, and timeless decor. This 4-star spot has a restaurant and shady summer garden, and it’s near sights in the 14th district’s city-close fringe on Cházár András utca, opposite a 100-year-old Dominican church viewable from the panoramic elevator.
Cozy Guesthouses and Pensions
A pension in Zugló’s green area is easily accessible from downtown and the M3 highway. Rooms have bathrooms, radios, cable TV, and ceiling fans; free WiFi and parking are available. Szőnyi Hotel*** in Zugló blends city access and green calm with 42 rooms for 90 guests. Downtown is just minutes away by car or public transport. They deliver high-end service at good prices—the 50-seat restaurant serves generous portions, diet meals, vegetarian options, and kids’ menus. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
