Want to know what the districts of Budapest are like? Take a look at the map of the Hungarian capital - on it you will see 23 districts located in three historical districts and beyond.
Three main districts of Budapest
- Obuda: guests are advised to walk around Fe Square, the decoration of which is the bronze sculptural composition "Women in the Rain" and the Zichy castle, explore the ruins of Aquincum, visit the Kishzelli Museum and the Kiray Baths (you can swim in one of 4 pools with thermal water, the temperature of which reaches +26 -38˚ C; and massage and manicure services are also provided here).
- Buda: the sights of this area are the Church of St. Matthias (famous for frescoes and glass windows created by famous artists), the citadel on Mount Gellert, the Fisherman's Bastion (a structure in the form of a square with towers and terraces from which you can admire the panorama of the Pest and Danube, and take beautiful photos), the Royal Palace (here guests are invited to visit the State Library, the Historical Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery), the Buda Labyrinth (it is a museum area with the thematic halls "Matias Wine Well", "Rock" and "Dining" halls - each excursion ends with a buffet table in the last hall), the Gellert Bath (equipped with 13 swimming pools, the water in which is at + 26-38˚C, saunas and a jacuzzi, a point where you can get bathing accessories for a while; and you should also admire the local interior - mosaics, colored stained-glass windows, marble columns).
- Pest: A tour of this area involves walking along Andrassy Avenue and Heroes' Square, visiting the Hungarian Parliament, visiting the Varoshliget city park (an ideal place for walking and relaxing on the shores of artificial lakes; and here you can also visit the circus and the zoo) with the Vaidahunyad castle (tourists will be advised look at hunting trophies and a wine-making exposition in the Museum of Agriculture; and in the castle you can visit musical events and festivals that are held here from time to time) and the Szechenyi baths (equipped with saunas, a Jacuzzi, 5 swimming pools with a water temperature of + 27-38˚ C; additional services - wellness procedures and various types of massage).
Where to stay for a tourist
The first (a prestigious area with geothermal springs) and Second (a respectable area stretching from the Danube embankment) districts of Buda and Sixth (a picturesque area - it was nicknamed the “Hungarian Champs Elysees”) area of Pest are considered the best places for tourists.
If you are interested in living in a relatively inexpensive area of the city, then you should look for a hotel in the vicinity of Battyani Square.
If you are going to Budapest for a spa vacation, then you are recommended to stay in one of the hotels on Margaret Island (almost all of them have their own spa complex), which is also ideal for walking and jogging.
