Budavár Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Buda Castle featuring a garden, château or palace and heritage architecture
Buda Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Buda Castle featuring heritage architecture, a park and a castle
Buda Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and a bridge
Buda Castle which includes a statue or sculpture, a castle and a fountain

Popular places to visit

Buda Castle featuring a garden, château or palace and heritage architecture

Buda Castle

This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.

Buda Castle
Fisherman\'s Bastion showing a river or creek, a ferry and a city

Fisherman's Bastion

Enjoy magnificent views of the Danube River and the eastern half of Budapest from this fascinating neo-Gothic balcony at the top of Castle Hill.

Fisherman's Bastion
Rudas Baths featuring a day spa as well as a small group of people

Rudas Baths

Let off some steam in this spectacular 16th-century spa and stay late at night for a soothing take on Budapest nightlife.

Rudas Baths
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular which includes railway items and a bridge

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Reach the magnificent Buda Castle from the River Danube via this elegant chairlift, complete with multiple cabins and panoramic viewing platforms.

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
Matthias Church featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Matthias Church

Incoming Hungarian kings were crowned for many years in this marvellously decorous church.

Matthias Church
Citadella

Citadella

Enjoy outstanding vistas over Budapest from the hilltop where this fascinating 150 year-old fortification is found.

Citadella

Activities

Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide

AU$66
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Parliament Tour in Budapest with Audio Guide
BloodThirsty Hungary: Walkingtour & Dark Historical Stories

BloodThirsty Hungary: Walking tour & Dark Historical Stories

AU$27
per adult
BloodThirsty Hungary: Walking tour & Dark Historical Stories
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks

Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks

AU$37
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest

1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest

AU$21
per adult
1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest
The Original Pest Downtown Walking Tour

Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank

AU$5
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank
Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour

AU$81
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Budapest Dohany, Heroes', Rumbach synagogues & Jewish Ghetto Tour
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Our pick of the best Budavár Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Budapest

Park Plaza Budapest

4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19, Budapest
The price is AU$176 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$176
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"Property is beautiful, artfully designed. Guest rooms could use a refurbishing but very clean and spacious with amazing views on both the front and back side of building. The staff is wonderful! Lavish breakfast buffet with healthy options available. You can walk to a lot of major attractions of ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Park Plaza Budapest
Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only

Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Clark Ádám tér 1., Budapest
The price is AU$322 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$322
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (936 reviews)
"Very pleasant staff! Great location and experience overall!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

4 out of 5
Apor Péter utca, 3., Budapest
The price is AU$123 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$123
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Margaret Island and Szechenyi Chain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (385 reviews)
"Clean room and a great breakfast"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
Hotel Charles

Hotel Charles

3.5 out of 5
Ut Hegyalja 23, Budapest
The price is AU$96 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$96
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (743 reviews)
"Staff nice people"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Hotel Charles
Hilton Budapest

Hilton Budapest

4.5 out of 5
Hess A Ter 1-3, Budapest
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$282 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$282
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Best place to stay in Budapest
"Great location with UNBELIEVABLE views of the City. Located next to historic St. Matthias Church. Hotel must have been recently renovated... everything felt new and with high quality finishes. Our rooms were very spacious and comfortable. I'd give breakfast a B+, good but of course it tends toward ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Hilton Budapest
Leon Hotel & Lounge

Leon Hotel & Lounge

4 out of 5
19 Lánchíd u., Budapest, Magyar
The price is AU$205 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$205
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Margaret Island and Buda ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Newly renovated hotel in a fantastic location with lovely staff."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Leon Hotel & Lounge
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Other neighbourhoods around Budavár

Budapest which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Castle Hill

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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 Fisherman's Bastion and Fő Utca.

Castle Hill
Budapest which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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.

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

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
Buda Castle featuring heritage architecture, a statue or sculpture and château or palace

Budapest City Centre

Known for its stunning cathedral, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Budapest City Centre. Top attractions like Ferenc Deak Square and Ferris Wheel of Budapest are major draws. Catch the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Budapest City Centre
Budapest featuring a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

Inner City Budapest

4.5/5(86 area reviews)

Vaci Street and Inner-City Parish Church (Belvarosi Plebania Templom) 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

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