Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest: Sip and Sail River Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante
Top hotels in Budapest City Centre
H2 Hotel Budapest
Excellent staff. Very helpful. Clean organized rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Budapest Marriott Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Second time in this hotel, very good
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
Overall, this is a nice hotel in an amazing location on the river. Great budget choice that served us well as an excellent base in the Castle District. The breakfast was absolutely fab - fresh and tasty - loads of choice. The view from our room was incredible. The shower gel in our room was empty ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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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 Liberty Bridge 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 Balna Budapest or Great Market Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zsil utca Tram Stop or Boráros tér H Tram Stop.
