District XVII Travel Guide
Budapest
Visit District XVII
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.
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.
Parliament Building
Gaze at the grand building of the democratic government of the people of Hungary and enjoy its reflection in the Danube River.
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.
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.
Things to do
Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink
Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour
Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour
Top hotels in District XVII
H2 Hotel Budapest
Breakfast was decent but I wish they would change the menu (6 days of the same breakfast was not ideal) Staff was very helpful Room was clean and modern with all the basic things we needed
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Staff were very helpful. Beautiful common areas with a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Corinthia Budapest
The property is exceptional. Location is perfect. Room was spotless. The bar is nice. Strongly recommend
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Great location Friendly staff Fab hotel
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Garantía de hotel, todo perfecto.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost
Great location, walkable to the city and river. Plenty of food places around locally. Lovely apartment with good facilities, easy check-in. Very good for a break without the expense of eating out every night.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around District XVII
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.
Ferencvaros
Consider a visit to Danube River and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Ferencvaros. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Haller utca / Mester utca Tram Stop or Ferencvárosi rendelőintézet Tram Station.
Népszínház negyed
When in Népszínház negyed and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Buda Castle or Eastern Railway Station and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nepszinhaz utca Station or Dologház utca Tram Stop.
Corvin negyed
While visiting Corvin negyed, you might make a stop by sights like Corvin Plaza and Paul Street Boys Monument.
Csarnok negyed
When in Csarnok negyed and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Buda Castle or Blaha Lujza Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rakoczi Square Station or II. János Pál pápa tér M Tram Stop.
District VII.
If you're spending time in District VII., check out sights like Madach Theatre or Kiraly Street 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.
