Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
Budapest
Visit Budapest City Centre
Popular places to visit
Parliament Building
Gaze at the grand building of the democratic government of the people of Hungary and enjoy its reflection in the Danube River.
Gellért Thermal Bath
Soothe your aching joints in Budapest’s famous mineral hot springs housed in an impressive building where you can also enjoy a range of spa treatments.
Buda Castle
One of the highlights of the Budapest skyline, this palatial structure also offers interesting galleries and museums.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
Learn about the intriguing history and construction of the city’s most famous bridge, which offers interesting views along the River Danube.
Hungarian State Opera House
Enjoy an opera or ballet or simply admire the beautiful interior and exterior of this pre-1900 neo-Renaissance architectural masterpiece.
Things to do
Budapest Parliament Tour with Audio Guide
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest Danube 1 Hour Sunset or Night Cruise with Audio Guide
Budapest Dohany Synagogue & Hungarian Jewish Museum & free extras
Walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion
BloodThirsty Hungary: Walking tour & Dark Historical Stories
Top hotels in Budapest City Centre
Continental Hotel Budapest
Very friendly staff, great location, easy to get around from
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
H2 Hotel Budapest
Excellent breakfast, comfy beds & great location. Would have like tea/coffee facilities in the room but otherwise, a great place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
Very clean. Attentive manager. Comfortable
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
Our room was great, as it had obviously recently been renovated. The rest of the hotel was quite poor. The breakfast wasn’t great. Cold food and limited option. Considering the Cafe that the hotel had open to the public displayed really good quality food, the food provided in the B&B was substandard ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
This hotel was wonderful! I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Park Plaza Budapest
It was a lovely hotel, very clean and a good sized room. We went for a Danube view room which was fantastic. Very friendly and attentive staff on reception. Great hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Budapest City Centre
Belváros - Lipótváros
Known for its fantastic nightlife and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Belváros - Lipótváros. Check out top attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica and Danube Palace, and jump on the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Vorosmarty Square Station to see more of the city.
Inner City Budapest
Vaci Street and Inner-City Parish Church (Belvarosi Plebania Templom) are top sights in Inner City Budapest, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ferenciek Square Station or Március 15. tér Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
Lipotvaros
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Lipotvaros. Check out top attractions like Danube Palace and Szechenyi Istvan Square, and jump on the metro at Széchenyi István tér Tram Stop or Kossuth Lajos ter Station to see more of the city.
Palace District
If you're spending time in Palace District, check out sights like Szabo Ervin Central Library or Hungarian National Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rákóczi tér M Tram Stop or Harminckettesek tere Tram Stop.
Budavár
Travellers love Budavár for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Krisztina tér Tram Stop or Dózsa György tér Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Budapest Castle Hill Funicular and Buda Castle.
Belső-Ferencváros
While you're in Belső-Ferencváros, take in top sights like Great Market Hall or Elisabeth Bridge, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zsil utca Tram Stop or Boráros tér H Tram Stop.
Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
- Parliament Building
- Gellért Thermal Bath
- Buda Castle
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Rudas Baths
- Hungarian National Museum
- Danube River
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Matthias Church
- Elisabeth Bridge
- Semmelweis University
- Liberty Statue
- Shoes on the Danube
Hotels Near Budapest City Centre, Budapest
- Inner City Budapest Hotels
- Lipotvaros Hotels
- Erzsebetvaros Hotels
- Belváros - Lipótváros Hotels
- District VI Hotels
- Palace District Hotels
- Jozsefvaros Hotels
- Víziváros Hotels
- Belső-Ferencváros Hotels
- Terezvaros Hotels
- Ujlipotvaros Hotels
- Ferencvaros Hotels
- Castle Hill Hotels
- District IX Hotels
- Csarnok negyed Hotels
- Tabán Hotels
- Budavár Hotels
- Gellert Hill Hotels
- District XI Hotels
- Andrassy Hotels
