Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Parliament Building
This impressive building is home to the Hungarian government and is beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Buda Castle
This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.
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
This beautifully-appointed Neo-classical masterwork has played host to the best opera in the world for well over a century.
Activities
Budapest: Danube Cruise including Drinks
Budapest: Street Art and Underground Movements Walking Tour
Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Budapest City Centre Hotel Deals
Budapest Marriott Hotel
It was a great room and wonderful that we got to check in early at 9am
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Budapest
Excellent everything was perfect
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
The room was not only spotless, but the whole interior of the hotel was modernized and very cool! The service was outstanding- very professional, helpful, and attentive. Excellent breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Park Plaza Budapest
Room was clean but very warm, despite trying to turn the temperature down, ended up with the window open. Breakfast was plentiful and good quality and in the evening the bar was reasonably priced too.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
K+K Hotel Opera Budapest
Room clean
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Continental Hotel Budapest
We enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and the staff were very helpful and accommodating. The restaurant was very good also. I would recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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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
Egyetem Tér 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.
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.
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.
Belső-Ferencváros
While you're in Belső-Ferencváros, take in top sights like Balna Budapest or Great Market Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zsil utca Tram Stop or Boráros tér H Tram Stop.
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.
