Rákosliget Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Gellert Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool
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.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath
Relish the remarkable experience of a bath party and relax in one of the 18 pools of Budapest’s famous hot spring water.
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.
Activities
Thermal BeerSpa + Széchenyi ticket (skip the line)
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Other neighbourhoods around Rákosliget
District X
If you're spending time in District X, check out sights like Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center or Nepliget and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kada utca / Maglódi út Tram Stop or Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Kórház Tram Stop.
District XIV
While you're in District XIV, take in top sights like Papp Laszlo Sports Arena or City Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bosnyák tér Tram Stop or Zugló kocsiszín Tram Stop.
Jozsefvaros
Enjoy the popular shops in Jozsefvaros. Arena Plaza Shopping Mall is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Orczy tér (Baross utca) Tram Stop or Orczy tér Tram Stop to see more of Budapest.
District IX
If you're spending time in District IX, check out sights like Groupama Arena or Great Market Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hentes utca Tram Stop or Ferencváros Vasútállomás - Málenkij Robot Emlékhely Tram Station.
District VIII
If you're spending time in District VIII, check out sights like Corvin Plaza or Erkel Theatre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Orczy tér (Baross utca) Tram Stop or Magdolna utca Tram Stop.
Erzsebetvaros
Kiraly Street and Kazinczy Street Orthodox Synagogue are top sights in Erzsebetvaros, and you should be sure to explore the luxurious spas. Hop aboard the metro at Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop or Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.
- Gellert Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool
- Buda Castle
- Parliament Building
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Heroe's Square
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Rudas Baths
- Ferenc Puskas Stadium
- Hungarian National Museum
- Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
- Andrassy Avenue
- Elisabeth Bridge
- Matthias Church
- Vajdahunyad Castle