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: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink
Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise
Budapest: City Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Budapest City Centre
H2 Hotel Budapest
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
The Amberlyn Suite Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Park Plaza Budapest
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025
Continental Hotel Budapest
Reviewed on 6 Aug 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.
Tabán
If you're spending time in Tabán, check out sights like Rudas Baths or Citadella and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Döbrentei tér Tram Stop or Rudas Gyógyfürdő 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.
- 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
- Castle Hill Hotels
- Ferencvaros Hotels
- Budavár Hotels
- Ujlipotvaros Hotels
- Tabán Hotels
- District IX Hotels
- Gellert Hill Hotels
- Csarnok negyed Hotels
- District XI Hotels
- Terezvaros Hotels
- Andrassy Hotels