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.
Buda Castle
This iconic building has been a King's castle, a Queen's folly, a nunnery, a university – and a ruin.
Parliament Building
The majestic white-and-red Parliament Building is adorned with half a million precious stones, 40 kilos of gold – and a uniquely Hungarian grandeur.
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
This exquisite building has proved to be as much a work of art as the opera and ballet performances that take place within it.
Activities
Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Budapest Historical Sightseeing - Free Walking Tour
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Budapest: Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante
Our pick of the best Budapest City Centre Hotel Deals
H2 Hotel Budapest
Didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Budapest Marriott Hotel
Room was good. Amazing views!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
The hotel was everything I wanted and more.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Clean room, but need update, excellent staff, good bar and breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
Overall, this is a nice hotel in an amazing location on the river. Great budget choice that served us well as an excellent base in the Castle District. The breakfast was absolutely fab - fresh and tasty - loads of choice. The view from our room was incredible. The shower gel in our room was empty ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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.
