Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
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
This iconic building has been a King's castle, a Queen's folly, a nunnery, a university – and a ruin.
Parliament Building
The majestic white-and-red Parliament Building is adorned with half a million precious stones, 40 kilos of gold – and a uniquely Hungarian grandeur.
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
This exquisite building has proved to be as much a work of art as the opera and ballet performances that take place within it.
Activities
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest: Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks
7 course Dinner Cruise with Operetta and Folk Show
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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.
District VI
If you're spending time in District VI, check out sights like House of Terror 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 Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue 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.
- Gellért Thermal Bath
- Buda Castle
- Parliament Building
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Rudas Baths
- Hungarian National Museum
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Andrassy Avenue
- Matthias Church
- Elisabeth Bridge
- Danube Promenade
- Liberty Bridge
- Blaha Lujza Square
- Citadella
- Shoes on the Danube
- Szechenyi Istvan Square
- Semmelweis University
Are there hotels near Budapest City Centre?
- Inner City Budapest Hotels
- Belváros - Lipótváros Hotels
- Lipotvaros Hotels
- Erzsebetvaros Hotels
- District VI Hotels
- Jozsefvaros Hotels
- Castle Hill Hotels
- Andrassy Hotels
- District IX Hotels
- District VIII Hotels
- Víziváros Hotels
- District XIII Hotels
- District XI Hotels
- Palace District Hotels
- Ujlipotvaros Hotels
- Gellert Hill Hotels
- Budavár Hotels
- Belső-Ferencváros Hotels
- Terezvaros Hotels
- Ferencvaros Hotels