Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
Budapest
Visit Budapest City Centre
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
Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
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: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Top hotels in Budapest City Centre
H2 Hotel Budapest
Perfect location. Restaurant and shops easy walking distance. Phenomenal staff. Bedroom floor needed a quick mop. Out of this world breakfast!! Huge variety and so many choices!!Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
We ended up with a riverview room on the top floor and it was amazing, breakfast was a must and everyone was friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others and would love to come back
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
Hotel was fine, breakfast was good and the staff at breakfast were nice,
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Great location near the Jewish quarter and close to good restaurants and the Time Out market. A little dated but extremely good value and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
Yes souvenir shops
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost
Great location in the Jewish quarter
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
