Budapest City Centre Travel Guide

Budapest

Buda Castle which includes a castle, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture
Budapest City Centre
Budapest featuring interior views, theatre scenes and heritage architecture
Parliament Building showing an administrative building and heritage architecture
Budapest City Centre

Popular places to visit

Parliament Building which includes an administrative building, night scenes and a city

Parliament Building

4.5/5(987 reviews)

Gaze at the grand building of the democratic government of the people of Hungary and enjoy its reflection in the Danube River.

Parliament Building
Gellért Thermal Bath

Gellért Thermal Bath

4.5/5(281 reviews)

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.

Gellért Thermal Bath
Buda Castle featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a castle

Buda Castle

4.5/5(983 reviews)

One of the highlights of the Budapest skyline, this palatial structure also offers interesting galleries and museums.

Buda Castle
St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica

4.5/5(923 reviews)

Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.

St. Stephen's Basilica
Szechenyi Chain Bridge featuring heritage architecture and a bridge

Szechenyi Chain Bridge

4.5/5(1,053 reviews)

Learn about the intriguing history and construction of the city’s most famous bridge, which offers interesting views along the River Danube.

Szechenyi Chain Bridge
Hungarian State Opera House showing interior views and theatre scenes

Hungarian State Opera House

4/5(231 reviews)

Enjoy an opera or ballet or simply admire the beautiful interior and exterior of this pre-1900 neo-Renaissance architectural masterpiece.

Hungarian State Opera House

Things to do

Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink

£9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Historic Cruise with Welcome Drink
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

£10
per adult
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
The Danube

Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour

£3
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour
Budapest: Premium Evening Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante

£11
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante
Budapest: Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco

Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise
Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

£32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide
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Top hotels in Budapest City Centre

Park Plaza Budapest
Park Plaza Budapest
4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19, Budapest
The price is £81 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£81
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was spacious and ideal. Staff were great and the range of food for breakfast was exceptional. Only tiny negative, is the food options served in the evening is very limited."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Park Plaza Budapest
Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
4.5 out of 5
Terez Krt 43, Budapest
The price is £77 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£77
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel, especially its restaurant, were instrumental in making my conference on Network Softwarisation an unforgettable event."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
5 out of 5
Apaczai Csere Janos 12-14, Budapest
Fully refundable
The price is £111 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£111
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Couple trip
"We were there with my future wife and we have an amazing time. The hotel is wonderful. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Continental Hotel Budapest
Continental Hotel Budapest
4.5 out of 5
Dohany Utca 42-44, Budapest
The price is £101 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£101
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"This is a very nice property, well-maintained and with helpful staff. The breakfast is fantastic, and the area around the hotel is simply vibrant!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Continental Hotel Budapest
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
5 out of 5
Erzsébet Tér 7-8, Budapest
The price is £173 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£173
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"I stayed there with my family. The hotel was clean. The location is great. It’s in the center of everything. It’s a walking distance to the basilica, Buda castle , parliment , synagogue and liberty square . The staff was super nice. Great customer service. They went above and beyond to make sure ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
4 out of 5
Kossuth Lajos utca 19-21, Budapest
The price is £69 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£69
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Wonderful place
"Brilliant place. I had a huge room, clean with a super comfortable bed, in traditional style with lovely character. The staff were helpful. The lobby and shared areas of the hotel are lovely. The cafe is simply beautiful. The hotel is literally across the street from the bus stop from the airport, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
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Other neighbourhoods around Budapest City Centre

St. Stephen\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Belváros - Lipótváros
Budapest showing a river or creek, an administrative building and heritage architecture

Inner City Budapest

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

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.

Inner City Budapest
Lipotvaros which includes a monument and a statue or sculpture

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.

Lipotvaros
Hungarian National Museum which includes interior views

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.

Palace District
Citadella which includes views as well as a large group of people

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.

Tabán
Buda Castle featuring heritage architecture, a garden and a castle

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.

Budavár

Budapest City Centre Travel Guide

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