Magasút Travel Guide
Budapest
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: 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 Magasút

H2 Hotel Budapest
Good breakfast options. Staff were polite and the room was very clean. Quiet and within easy reach of the main areas of the city.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Park Plaza Budapest
Friendly Staff, Nice Room
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Continental Hotel Budapest
On entry the building is impressive and the reception staff attentive and helpful. The rooms and corridors are however very minimal and quite small. Breakfast, whilst lots of choice didnt have enough healthy options with a focus on fried foods.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Excellent breakfast and attentive staff!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Corinthia Budapest
Staff was excellent and a special occasion very memorable
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Yes and plenty shops around
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Magasút

Gellert Hill
Known for its ample dining options and luxurious spas, there's plenty to explore in Gellert Hill. You can visit top attractions like Gellért Hill and Citadella, and jump on the metro at Villányi út Tram Stop or Alsóhegy utca Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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 Buda Castle and Budapest Castle Hill Funicular.

Castle Hill
Travellers love Castle Hill for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Halász utca Tram Stop or Batthyany Place Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.

Víziváros
If you're spending time in Víziváros, check out sights like Fő Utca or Fisherman's Bastion and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batthyany Place Station or Halász utca Tram Stop.

Lipotvaros
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Lipotvaros. Check out top attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica and Danube Palace, and jump on the metro at Széchenyi István tér Tram Stop or Kossuth Lajos ter Station to see more of the city.

Inner City Budapest
St. Stephen's Basilica and Vaci Street 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.
