{"id":57679,"date":"2026-02-08T19:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/turystychni-rayony-budapesta\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T19:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:30:15","slug":"turystychni-rayony-budapesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/turystychni-rayony-budapesta\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to stay in Budapest – the best areas for tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When planning a trip to Budapest, all travelers face the question \u2013 which district is best to choose for booking accommodation. The capital of Hungary consists of as many as 23 districts, but travelers are better off choosing one of five. Narrow your search with this guide to the best districts of Budapest, where to stay and what to visit during your trip to this wonderful city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to the districts of Prague<\/a><\/strong>, each district has its own unique places where you can spend at least a day. Consider staying in the following districts, which are best for tourists in Budapest: Buda with its Castle Hill<\/strong> (districts I and II), and Pest \u2013 Belv\u00e1ros and Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros<\/strong>,Erzs\u00e9betv\u00e1ros and the Jewish Quarter<\/strong>, J\u00f3zsefv\u00e1ros and Ter\u00e9zv\u00e1ros<\/strong> (from districts IV to VII). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

District V: Belv\u00e1ros and Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is the most popular district among tourists, located in Pest<\/strong>, stretching along the embankment of the Danube. Here you will find Budapest\u2019s elegant residences and hotels. This is also where you can feel like you\u2019re in the past \u2013 Austro-Hungarian architecture, old art nouveau hotels, shopping in the best stores \u2013 all of this is concentrated in District V of Hungary’s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that if you come to Budapest by car, you should look for a hotel with its own parking (most likely it will be paid \u2013 from 25 Euro per day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do and see in District V of Budapest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Head to the embankment to see up close how the Hungarian Parliament<\/strong> sparkles in the evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nearby you can see the famous and touching Holocaust memorial ” Shoes on the Danube<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stroll along Zr\u00ednyi street<\/strong>, where the most touristy restaurants are located, to see the most beautiful view of St. Stephen’s Basilica,<\/strong> located in this central part of the city. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Go shopping on V\u00e1ci street<\/strong> \u2013 here are stores of well-known brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Admire the Post Savings Bank of \u00d6d\u00f6n Lechner<\/strong> in Art Nouveau style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If you want to get away from stone buildings and enjoy the shade of park trees \u2013 cross the Margit<\/strong> bridge to get to the eponymous Margit Island<\/strong>, which is located in the middle of the Danube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • It\u2019s also nice here in summer if you plan to relax at the Palatinus Strand Baths<\/strong> pools on Margit Island.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tasty breakfasts with specialty coffee \u2013 Double Shot Coffee & Brunch<\/strong> (Budapest, Veres P\u00e1ln\u00e9 u. 33), or at Kontakt – speciality coffeeshop<\/strong> (Budapest, K\u00e1roly krt. 22).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Try strudel at Strudel House Budapest, Els\u0151 Pesti R\u00e9tesh\u00e1z<\/strong> (Budapest, Okt\u00f3ber 6. u. 22).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Treat yourself to dinner at the Michelin-starred Costes Downtown<\/strong> (Budapest, Vigy\u00e1z\u00f3 Ferenc u. 5).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Visit the rooftop bar High Note SkyBar <\/strong>(Budapest, Hercegpr\u00edm\u00e1s u. 5) to see the lights of the evening city from above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Go to the Central Market<\/strong> \u2013 buy tasty gifts (paprika or spicy Hungarian sausages), and check out its beautiful building as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n