Budavár Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Buda Castle featuring a garden, château or palace and heritage architecture
Buda Castle showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Buda Castle featuring heritage architecture, a park and a castle
Buda Castle showing heritage architecture, château or palace and a bridge
Buda Castle which includes a statue or sculpture, a castle and a fountain

Popular places to visit

Buda Castle featuring a garden, château or palace and heritage architecture

Buda Castle

4.5/5(66 reviews)

This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.

Buda Castle
Fisherman\'s Bastion showing a river or creek, a ferry and a city

Fisherman's Bastion

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Enjoy magnificent views of the Danube River and the eastern half of Budapest from this fascinating neo-Gothic balcony at the top of Castle Hill.

Fisherman's Bastion
Rudas Baths featuring a day spa as well as a small group of people

Rudas Baths

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Let off some steam in this spectacular 16th-century spa and stay late at night for a soothing take on Budapest nightlife.

Rudas Baths
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular which includes railway items and a bridge

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

5/5(6 reviews)

Reach the magnificent Buda Castle from the River Danube via this elegant chairlift, complete with multiple cabins and panoramic viewing platforms.

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
Matthias Church featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Matthias Church

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Incoming Hungarian kings were crowned for many years in this marvellously decorous church.

Matthias Church
Citadella

Citadella

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Enjoy outstanding vistas over Budapest from the hilltop where this fascinating 150 year-old fortification is found.

Citadella

Activities

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise

AU$21
per adult
Budapest: Nighttime or Daytime Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Buda Castle District Dark History Vampire Night Tour

Budapest: Buda Castle District Dark History Vampire Night Tour

AU$32
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Buda Castle District Dark History Vampire Night Tour
Budapest: Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

Budapest: Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Budapest: Danube River Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide
The Szepmuveszeti Museum in Hungary

City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Boat & Walking Tour

AU$57
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Boat & Walking Tour
Free walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion

Free walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion

AU$5
per adult
Free walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion
Budapest Etyek Wine Region Tasting Tour with Meal and Pickup

Countryside Half-day Wine Tour near Budapest with Meal and Pickup

AU$161
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Countryside Half-day Wine Tour near Budapest with Meal and Pickup
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Our pick of the best Budavár Hotel Deals

Park Plaza Budapest
Park Plaza Budapest
4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19, Budapest
The price is AU$172 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$172
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Quiet property in nice location, carpets had seen better days however."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Park Plaza Budapest
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
4 out of 5
Apor Péter utca, 3., Budapest
The price is AU$140 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$140
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Margaret Island and Szechenyi Chain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
"Friendly, courteous and respectful staff. Clean facility and good amenities. Excellent breakfast to help start off the day well."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
Hilton Budapest
Hilton Budapest
4.5 out of 5
Hess A Ter 1-3, Budapest
The price is AU$280 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$280
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Was next door to the beautiful Buda castle, very nice and clean area with very good transportation. Restaurants, gifts and grocery shops with 2mins walk"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hilton Budapest
Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only
Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only
5 out of 5
Clark Ádám tér 1., Budapest
The price is AU$295 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$295
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (871 reviews)
"Extremely helpful and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only
Hotel Charles
Hotel Charles
3.5 out of 5
Ut Hegyalja 23, Budapest
The price is AU$106 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$106
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (685 reviews)
"Clean hotel and staff were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Hotel Charles
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
4 out of 5
Krisztina Korut 41-43, Budapest
The price is AU$147 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$147
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fisherman's Bastion and Buda ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (193 reviews)
"We stayed at this hotel during our trip to Budapest and found it to be very conveniently located just a short walk from Fisherman’s Bastion and other main attractions in the Buda side of the city. We were three adults traveling (my daughter, husband and myself), and while the room was spacious enough, ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
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Other neighbourhoods around Budavár

Citadella which includes views as well as a large group of people

Tabán

If you're spending time in Tabán, check out sights like Rudas Baths or Citadella and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Döbrentei tér Tram Stop or Rudas Gyógyfürdő Tram Stop.

Tabán
Budapest showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Castle Hill

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers love Castle Hill for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Halász utca Tram Stop or Batthyany Place Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church.

Castle Hill
Budapest showing interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Víziváros

If you're spending time in Víziváros, check out sights like Fő Utca or Fisherman's Bastion and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batthyany Place Station or Halász utca Tram Stop.

Víziváros
Gellert Hill showing a river or creek, a city and night scenes

Gellert Hill

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and luxurious spas, there's plenty to explore in Gellert Hill. You can visit top attractions like Citadella and Liberty Statue, and jump on the metro at Villányi út Tram Stop or Alsóhegy utca Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Gellert Hill
Lipotvaros which includes a monument and a statue or sculpture

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.

Lipotvaros
St. Stephen\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Belváros - Lipótváros

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