Discover Budapest’s 200 best spots for your trip

Dohány Street Synagogue

★ 4.3 · 30,096 reviews

Step inside Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue, the largest in Europe and a landmark of the Jewish quarter. Join a guided tour through the ornate sanctuary, museum and memorial garden to hear its history.

The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle

★ 4.8 · 26,880 reviews

Step inside Matthias Church, the Gothic landmark of Buda Castle Hill. Look up at the painted interior, then browse the ecclesiastical art museum before walking out to Fisherman's Bastion.

Heroes' Square

★ 4.7 · 88,261 reviews

Take in Heroes' Square, Budapest's great ceremonial plaza at the end of Andrássy Avenue. Read the statues of Hungary's founding chiefs and kings, then walk on into City Park.

Fisherman's Bastion

★ 4.8 · 119,129 reviews

Wander the white turrets of Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. Climb its arcaded stairways for a framed view of the Danube and the Parliament, ideally timed for sunset.

Shoes on the Danube Bank

★ 4.7 · 27,247 reviews

Pause at the Shoes on the Danube Bank, one of Budapest's most affecting memorials. Walk along the embankment among 60 iron shoes, read the plaques, and take a few quiet minutes by the river.

Margaret Island

★ 4.7 · 7,397 reviews

Escape the city traffic on Margaret Island, a car-free stretch of green in the middle of the Danube. Wander past the musical fountain and medieval ruins, and follow shaded paths with river views.

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

★ 4.2 · 67,477 reviews

Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest's grand neo-baroque spa in City Park. Float in steaming outdoor pools beneath its ornate facade, then try the indoor pools, saunas and water jets.

Museum of Fine Arts

★ 4.7 · 16,984 reviews

Step into the Museum of Fine Arts, a neoclassical landmark in Budapest's XIV. district. Move from Egyptian antiquities through Renaissance works to 19th-century paintings, guided by clear signage in every room.

Castle Hill

Climb Buda's historic hill to find palaces, a Gothic church and sweeping Danube views. A first-visit essential that rewards a leisurely walk.

District V.

Walk through the monumental heart of Budapest, from the river to Parliament and the great basilica. A first-visit essential best explored on foot.

Hospital in the Rock

★ 4.6 · 9,775 reviews

Go underground at the Hospital in the Rock, a WWII hospital and Cold War nuclear shelter beneath Buda Castle Hill. Join a guided tour through the preserved wards, corridors and bunker rooms.

Gellért Hill

★ 4.7 · 2,793 reviews

Climb Gellért Hill for sweeping views over the Danube and the city's bridges. Follow green paths past scenic balconies, then descend a different side to see the skyline from new angles.

House of Terror Museum

★ 4.1 · 24,791 reviews

Step into the House of Terror on Andrássy út, once the seat of Hungary's repressive regimes. Walk through staged exhibition rooms on Nazi and Soviet rule and descend to the recreated basement prison.

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

★ 4.7 · 65,515 reviews

Cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, the span that first joined Buda and Pest. Walk between its stone pylons and iron chains, with the Danube below and the castle ahead.

Hungarian Parliament Building

★ 4.8 · 32,153 reviews

Tour the Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest's Gothic Revival masterpiece on the Danube. Climb the gilded staircase, walk through the ornate halls and see the chamber that holds the Hungarian crown.

Central Market Hall

★ 4.3 · 125,238 reviews

Taste paprika, salami and langos in Budapest's grand neogothic market hall. A first-visit essential for food lovers and souvenir hunters.

Buda Castle

★ 4.7 · 71,437 reviews

Climb to Buda Castle, the great palace crowning the hill above the Danube. Wander its terraces and courtyards, take in the river views, and step inside for the National Gallery's collections.

St. Stephen's Basilica

★ 4.7 · 81,223 reviews

Step into St. Stephen's Basilica, the great domed church at the heart of Pest. Admire the marble and mosaic interior, and if you have energy, climb up for a panorama over the city.

Hungarian State Opera

★ 4.7 · 24,955 reviews

Step into the Hungarian State Opera, a neoclassical landmark of gold, velvet, and painted ceilings. Attend an opera or ballet performance, or join a guided tour of the auditorium and its decorated halls.

Mazel Tov

★ 4.6 · 42,292 reviews

Step into Mazel Tov, the Jewish Quarter favourite with a leafy garden and an airy, open dining room. Settle in for shared plates and a drink under the greenery, or linger over a long dinner.

Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 5,364 reviews

Dine at Gundel, Budapest's classic Hungarian restaurant and patisserie beside the City Park. Settle into the elegant dining room or outdoor seating for a traditional meal with attentive service.

New York Café

★ 4.1 · 69,569 reviews

Step inside New York Café, an ornate 1894 coffeehouse in Budapest's 7th district full of frescoes and chandeliers. Order coffee and cake or a Hungarian dish, and take time to look around the interior.

Café Gerbeaud

★ 4.1 · 12,440 reviews

Treat yourself to a break at Café Gerbeaud, a grand coffee house in the heart of Budapest. Sit beneath chandeliers in the high-ceilinged room with coffee and cake, or try a Hungarian bistro dish.

City Park Ice Rink & Boating

★ 4.6 · 7,682 reviews

Skate under castle towers on one of Europe's most beautiful outdoor rinks. A winter highlight for families and couples in Budapest.

Szimpla Kert

★ 4.6 · 75,420 reviews

Step into Szimpla Kert, the legendary ruin bar at the heart of Budapest's Jewish Quarter. Wander through eccentric rooms and a leafy garden, drink in hand, taking in the mismatched furniture, the old Trabant and any live music on the night.

Liberty Bridge

Cross Liberty Bridge, the green Art Nouveau span that ties Buda to Pest. Walk its length to spot the mythological Turul sculptures and enjoy open views along the Danube.

Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

★ 4.4 · 2,012 reviews

Combine a Budapest city circuit with a visit inside the Parliament building. See the Castle District and Heroes' Square, then admire the ornate rooms and the Crown Jewels.

Menza Étterem és Kávéház

★ 4.5 · 23,055 reviews

Discover Menza, a Budapest eatery where retro wallpaper and a busy patio set the scene. Order traditional goulash or beef stew and soak up the lively, vintage-flavoured room.

City Park

Wander through City Park, Budapest's sprawling green showpiece. Follow tree-lined paths and open lawns at an easy pace, with plenty of space for a picnic or a break on the grass.

Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar

★ 4.8 · 16,560 reviews

Take a seat at Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar, an Art Nouveau cafe in central Budapest with marble tables and a balcony. Sample the Tasting Hungary cake selection and a hot chocolate in its elegant, high-ceilinged room.