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Top Attractions in Budapest

Budapest is packed with monuments, museums and landmarks. Discover the best places to visit in the Hungarian capital.

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Budapest Parliament

Budapest Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament, also called Budapest Parliament, is the city’s most symbolic building and one of the most famous in Europe.

Gellert Thermal Bath

Gellert Thermal Bath

Gellért Thermal Bath is one of the most famous spas in Budapest. Its beautiful public baths are often recommended in magazines and TV programs.

Buda Castle

Buda Castle is one of Budapest’s most famous landmarks, along with the Chain Bridge. It offers an impressive view of the city and is breathtaking.

Chain Bridge

The Chain Bridge is the oldest bridge in Budapest and is the Danube’s most renowned overpass. It took 20 years to build and was inaugurated in 1849.

Fisherman’s Bastion

Fisherman’s Bastion

The Fishermen’s Bastion is a lookout located on the Castle Hill in Budapest, to the west of the Danube River. It offers a spectacular view of the city.

Budapest Opera House

Budapest Opera House

The Hungarian State Opera, also known as Budapest Opera House, is one of Hungary’s most beautiful buildings. It was built between 1875 – 1884.

Heroes’ Square

The Heroes’ Square is one of the main squares in Budapest. Its statues commemorate the leaders of the seven tribes of the Hungarians and other leaders.

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest natural hot spring spa in Budapest and Europe. The neogothic-styled bath was opened in 1913.

St. Stephen’s Basilica

St. Stephen’s Basilica

St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest is one of the largest religious buildings in Hungary. It stands 96m tall like the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Budapest River Cruise

Budapest River Cruise

One of the best things to do in Budapest is to discover the city by taking a cruise on the river Danube. Marvel at Budapest lit up at night.

Museums and galleries

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Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts

Inaugurated by Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1906, the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most popular museums in Budapest.

Holocaust Memorial Centre

Holocaust Memorial Centre

The Holocaust Memorial Center in Budapest commemorates the more than half a million Hungarian Jews that were victims of the Holocaust.

Hungarian National Museum

Hungarian National Museum

The Hungarian National Museum houses, preserves and displays Hungary’s most important collection of historical relics from prehistoric times to the present day.

Museum of Applied Arts

Museum of Applied Arts

The Museum of Applied Arts is located in a beautiful Hungarian Art Nouveau building. It is remarkable both on the inside and outside.

Museum of Ethnography

Museum of Ethnography

The Museum of Ethnography in Budapest (Néprajzi Múzeum) depicts the traditional Hungarian life and is housed in a remarkable building.

Hungarian National Gallery

Hungarian National Gallery

The Hungarian National Gallery in Budapest features Hungarian artwork from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, including a contemporary art collection.

Budapest History Museum

Budapest History Museum

The Budapest History Museum focuses on Budapest’s history from the Middle Ages to the present day. Its ruins are astonishing and well worth visiting.

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Andrássy Avenue

Andrássy Avenue

Andrassy Avenue is, along with Váci Utca, one of the most emblematic streets of Budapest. Discover its history and best things to do and see.

Budapest Parliament

Budapest Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament, also called Budapest Parliament, is the city’s most symbolic building and one of the most famous in Europe.

Buda Castle

Buda Castle is one of Budapest’s most famous landmarks, along with the Chain Bridge. It offers an impressive view of the city and is breathtaking.

Chain Bridge

The Chain Bridge is the oldest bridge in Budapest and is the Danube’s most renowned overpass. It took 20 years to build and was inaugurated in 1849.

Fisherman’s Bastion

Fisherman’s Bastion

The Fishermen’s Bastion is a lookout located on the Castle Hill in Budapest, to the west of the Danube River. It offers a spectacular view of the city.

Budapest Opera House

Budapest Opera House

The Hungarian State Opera, also known as Budapest Opera House, is one of Hungary’s most beautiful buildings. It was built between 1875 – 1884.

Heroes’ Square

The Heroes’ Square is one of the main squares in Budapest. Its statues commemorate the leaders of the seven tribes of the Hungarians and other leaders.

Váci Utca (Váci Street) is Budapest’s most important street along with Andrassy Avenue. It is also a great shopping area. Find out about more.

St. Stephen’s Basilica

St. Stephen’s Basilica

St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest is one of the largest religious buildings in Hungary. It stands 96m tall like the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Central Market Hall

Central Market Hall

The Great Market Hall in Budapest is the largest of the five markets founded at the end of the nineteenth century. Discover its history and what to see.

The Citadella is a fortress located at the highest point of Budapest. It offers the best views over the city and is considered one of the best visits.

Great Synagogue

Great Synagogue

The Great Synagogue of Budapest is the second largest synagogue in the world, after Jerusalem’s synagogue. It is 53 m high and 26 m wide.

Labyrinth of Buda Castle

Labyrinth of Buda Castle

The Labyrinth of Buda Castle in Budapest is a cave system with springs, basements, caves and cellars that is 1,200 meters long. It is currently closed.

Aquincum was an important Roman city, discovered at the end of the nineteenth century in Budapest. Find out about the ruins and its museum.

Churches

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Matthias Church

Matthias Church

Established on Castle Hill, Matthias Church is the most famous Catholic church in Budapest. Many royal weddings and coronations have taken place here.

Cave Church

The Cave Church in Budapest is inspired by the Maria Cave in Lourdes, France. It is built into the rocks and caves of the Gellert Hill.

Inner City Parish Church

Inner City Parish Church

The Inner City Parish Church is the oldest building on the Pest side of Budapest. The temple was used as a mosque during the Turkish occupation.

St. Anne’s Church

St. Anne’s Church

St. Anne’s Church is considered by many to be the best example of Italian Baroque architecture in Budapest. It was founded between 1740 and 1762.

Spas

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Gellert Thermal Bath

Gellert Thermal Bath

Gellért Thermal Bath is one of the most famous spas in Budapest. Its beautiful public baths are often recommended in magazines and TV programs.

Rudas Thermal Bath

Rudas Thermal Bath

One of the most beautiful Turkish-style spa in the world, Rudas Thermal Bath in Budapest was built mid-sixteenth century during the Ottoman Empire.

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest natural hot spring spa in Budapest and Europe. The neogothic-styled bath was opened in 1913.

Parks and gardens

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The Budapest City Park, also known as Városliget Park, is one of the city’s most popular public parks where many go to relax and enjoy the sun.

Margaret Island

Margaret Island

Located on the Danube River, between Buda and Pest, the Margaret Island has a large and beautiful park that offers plenty of things to do.

Folklore and concerts

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Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was established in 1951 and has traveled to over 44 countries, playing authentic folk music and folk dances.

Danube Folk Ensemble

Danube Folk Ensemble

Established in 1957, the Danube Folk Ensemble is one of the most popular traditional Hungarian music and dancing groups.

Rajkó Folk Ensemble

Rajkó Folk Ensemble

Founded in 1952, the Rajkó Folk Ensemble and Orchestra is unique in the world. It is continually renewing itself to offer the best Hungarian Folk music.

2-Day Itinerary

2-Day Itinerary

Budapest is one of the best European capitals to discover in 2 or 3 days. Our 2-day itinerary includes the city’s top attractions, museums, bakeries and spas.