HAB — Attraction in Budapest

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Vibrant Nexus for Contemporary Art & Community HAB is a cutting-edge cultural center on Andrássy út, blending Hungarian and international contemporary art with immersive programs. Supported by the MBH Bank Foundation, it serves as a creative hub for exhibitions, residencies, workshops, and more.

🎨 Key Features: Exhibitions & Collections

Showcases works from Hungarian masters (e.g., Mednyánszky László) and global stars like Damien Hirst and Gerhard Richter.

Thematic displays like Garden. The Possibility of Life (2024–2026) explore nature-human interplay through multimedia art.

Artist Residency (HAB AIR)

6–8-week programs for international artists, offering:

50 sqm studios and private apartments.

Open studios and finissage events to showcase works.

Requires artists to donate artworks equivalent to the residency’s value.

Innovative Spaces & Design

Striking interiors by Qvarta, featuring iridescent spiral staircases and a "cloud-like" acoustic ceiling.

Multi-functional areas: graphic workshops, podcast rooms, a bistro (Csók Bisztró), and landscaped gardens with sculptures.

Community Engagement

Free exhibitions and family-friendly activities (e.g., HAB Days with art-making sessions).

4+ weekly events, from lectures to film screenings.

Sustainability & Acquisitions

LEED Gold-certified building with eco-friendly features.

Strategic art purchases balance Hungarian talents (e.g., Attila Szűcs) and global names (e.g., Philip-Lorca DiCorcia) to boost international visibility.

📍 Visitor Tips: Address: 112 Andrássy út, Budapest.

Highlights: Don’t miss the graphic workshop (led by artist Mátyás Boros) or the serene garden.

Upcoming: Check arthab.hu for residencies and events like the Spring Glamour Days.

Verdict: A must-visit for art lovers—where history, innovation, and...

We went here yesterday to see the art gallery, but it was closed. Instead we sat at the cafe, which was nice. However when we came back today it was a really bad experience. First of the art gallery was very small and quite underwhelming. So once again we went to the cafe. The waitresses were just standing chatting with each other and didn’t say anything to us. Then when we asked for their menu one waitress said very passive aggressively “Sit down” to us and pointed to a table behind us. We asked if we could sit somewhere else as the table was right by the stairs. And there were 10+ tables available. But we were just told “Please just sit right there”, once again with a passive aggressive attitude. Another waiter gave us to menus, but because of the attitude we didn’t feel comfortable or nicely treated so we decided to leave. And when we did they looked at us almost surprised as if they were thinking like “How dare you”. All and all it was really a bad and unprofessional experience and we were let down as we had been very excited to visit HAB. The one star is just for their...

Really nice gallery with beautiful space and stairs. Coffee was nice but was let down by a negative experience in the end. Staff member serving coffee cleared the table but did not wipe it down. Had to ask as there were spills on the table from the previous customer. She went back to the counter to get a cloth to wipe the table and mentioned something to her colleague. Her colleague rolled her eyes which I thought was unnecessary. Is it that difficult to clean a dirty table. Would you not do this in your own home. Clearly not. I believe the matter was dealt with swiftly after so have added an extra star to the review.

Visit the gallery and get a takeaway coffee...