Rakospalota Travel Guide
Budapest
Visit Rakospalota
Popular places to visit
Margaret Island
Explore the great outdoors at Margaret Island, a popular spot to commune with nature in Budapest. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Relish the remarkable experience of a bath party and relax in one of the 18 pools of Budapest’s famous hot spring water.
Parliament Building
Gaze at the grand building of the democratic government of the people of Hungary and enjoy its reflection in the Danube River.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Things to do
Budapest Parliament Tour with Audio Guide
Budapest: Sip and Sail River Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Sky Court Lounge at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest: Lotus Cruise with Unlimited Aperol and Prosecco
Top hotels in Rakospalota
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
Todo increible
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
H2 Hotel Budapest
clean, efficient staff, great location
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Service, Staff
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Maverick Central Market
The staffs were really polite and the room was clean as well. I would definitely recommend it
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Park Plaza Budapest
Nice clean hotel in a good location with a lovely view.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean, great location and staff were so friendly really went out of their way to help us get the most out of our trip would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rakospalota
Ujlipotvaros
Consider exploring the relaxing spas in Ujlipotvaros. If sightseeing is on the list, WestEnd City Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Dozsa Gyorgy Street Station or Dévai utca Tram Stop to see more of the area.
District VI
If you're spending time in District VI, check out sights like House of Terror Museum or Andrássy Út and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vorosmarty Street Station or Oktogon M Tram Stop.
Erzsebetvaros
Kiraly Street and Nagymezo Street are top sights in Erzsebetvaros, and you should be sure to explore the luxurious spas. Hop aboard the metro at Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop or Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
District VII.
If you're spending time in District VII., check out sights like Kiraly Street or Ferenc Liszt Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop or Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop.
Népszínház negyed
When in Népszínház negyed and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Blaha Lujza Square or Arena Plaza Shopping Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nepszinhaz utca Station or Dologház utca Tram Stop.
Jozsefvaros
Enjoy the popular shops in Jozsefvaros. Arena Plaza Shopping Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Orczy tér (Baross utca) Tram Stop or Orczy tér Tram Stop to see more of Budapest.
