Budapest City Centre Travel Guide

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Parliament Building

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

Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour
Big Bus Budapest Tour

Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise

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Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Option

Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options

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Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night Options
Budapest: Evening Sightseeing Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco

Unlimited Prosecco, Beer, Aperol & Limoncello Spritz Cruise

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Unlimited Prosecco, Beer, Aperol & Limoncello Spritz Cruise
Budapest: Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise | Sightseeing | Photos

Budapest: Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise | Sightseeing | Photos

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Budapest: Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise | Sightseeing | Photos
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Where to stay in Budapest City Centre

Find the best Budapest City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Erzsebetvaros

Kiraly Street and Nagymezo Street 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.

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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 Arany Janos Street Station to see more of the city.

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District VI

If you're spending time in District VI, check out sights like House of Terror Museum or Andrássy Út and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vorosmarty Street Station or Oktogon M Tram Stop.

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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.

Budapest City Centre Travel Guide