Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.7M
Population
525 km2
Area
330 Mbps
Internet
117m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Budapest is a capital city in Hungary with a population of 1.7M. Internet speeds average 330 Mbps download. The city has 31,090 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Hungary
Region
Central Europe
Population
1.7M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
117 m
Currency
HUF
Language
Hungarian
Status
Capital City
GPS
47.50, 19.04
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,827 restaurants mapped in Budapest
Tech
330 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,741,041
INFRASTRUCTURE
31,090 total POIs 59.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,827
Cafes
948
Bars
945
Fast Food
1,291
Shopping
Supermarkets
419
Convenience
976
Shopping Malls
55
Healthcare
Hospitals
67
Clinics
706
Pharmacies
442
Education
Schools
953
Universities
76
Libraries
88
Recreation
Parks
1,536
Playgrounds
1,076
Sports
3,520
Cinemas
28
Museums
154
Theatres
80
Transport
Bus Stops
4,475
Train Stations
832
Fuel Stations
218
Services
Banks
319
ATMs
721
Post Offices
108
Police
66
Fire Stations
21
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
330 Mbps
Download
153 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
94,054
Tests
32,461
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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6°
M
12°
A
17°
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21°
J
22°
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21°
A
17°
S
12°
O
6°
N
2°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Budapest known for?
Budapest is a city in Hungary. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Budapest?
Budapest has an average download speed of 330 Mbps and upload speed of 153 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Budapest?
The population of Budapest is approximately 1.7M.
What infrastructure does Budapest have?
Budapest has 31,090 mapped points of interest, including 1,827 restaurants, 67 hospitals, 953 schools.
What country is Budapest in?
Budapest is located in Hungary.
