Where to run in Budapest?

Stayed there and ran for two weeks a couple of years ago. There is a track located on an island type thing in the middle of the river if you want to do some speedwork. Also on said island, there is a larger paved running loop around the island that is something like 1 mile around. I believe the river is called the Danube. Otherwise, I would try to head to the hilly side of the city, I believe it is the Buda side. Less pedestrian traffic and more calm scenic views of parliament and Pest. Good luck, beautiful city that looks great at night.

I was there on business about 20 years ago and stayed in a hotel on the island. Out of pure ignorance, I ran off the island and around Pest during evening hours in April. I was fascinated by the city as I ran, but I wouldn't call it a good place for training.

...Couldn't agree more about the city at night. It's beautiful when lit up.

Thanks for the info. Just to report back. I was busy so only had a little time in the morning.

Margit island is the place. I had a nice run 1.5m up the riverside to get to it; the Buda side is better than the Pest side with less roads in the way and a long cycle and pedestrian track. The loop around the island is about 5.5k, and they have built an actual synthetic track (one lane) around 95% of it, with markers every 500m. Best urban running surface ever! The woods in the middle looked nice too.

If you want a track, there is one on Margit allowing admission for HUF 1000, open from 06:30 each day.

Running up and over Castle Hill is a treat, and the road up the back side has a very long, gentle uninterrupted slope for long hill reps - you could probably get in 1000m.

Neat city.