Budapest City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Budapest City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the 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.
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.
Activities
Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Budapest: Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise
Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Budapest: Sip and Sail River Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco
Our pick of the best Budapest City Centre Hotel Deals
Continental Hotel Budapest
Room was lovely with a comfortable bed, food in the morning was great and staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
H2 Hotel Budapest
The trip was bought as a gift. The recipients thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the hotel. The said is clean, modern and the staff very friendly and helpful and would highly recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Budapest. The location was in easy access of amenities.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
Beautiful and comfortable room. Although the room was a bit dirty initially going in I really enjoyed the stay and would definitely go back there.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
No problems at all, also great location!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
Clean room great staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Prestige Hotel Budapest
Good hotel
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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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 Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica, and jump on the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Vorosmarty Square Station to see more of the city.
Inner City Budapest
Parliament Building 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 Parliament Building 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.
Palace District
If you're spending time in Palace District, check out sights like Hungarian National Museum or Blaha Lujza Square 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.
