District XII Travel Guide
Budapest
Visit District XII
Popular places to visit
Margaret Island
Explore the great outdoors at Margaret Island, a popular spot to commune with nature in Budapest. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Gellért Thermal Bath
Soothe your aching joints in Budapest’s famous mineral hot springs housed in an impressive building where you can also enjoy a range of spa treatments.
Buda Castle
This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.
Parliament Building
This impressive building is home to the Hungarian government and is beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Relish the remarkable experience of a bath party and relax in one of the 18 pools of Budapest’s famous hot spring water.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Top hotels in District XII
H2 Hotel Budapest
Excellent staff. Very helpful. Clean organized rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Budapest Marriott Hotel
The view, the food, the service.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy
The room was tidy, clean, and well presented on arrival, which we really appreciated. The temperature in the room was also very comfortable, creating a nice environment to relax in after a long day. However, we did expect the coffee mugs to be changed or refreshed during the stay, which didn’t happen. ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean, great location and staff were so friendly really went out of their way to help us get the most out of our trip would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
LA HABITACION SIEMPRE ESTABA LIMPIA. NOSOTROS INCLUIMOS EL DESAYUNO, Y ESTABA BIEN VARIADO SIEMPRE. ESCOGIMOS UNA HABITACION CON VISTA AL DANUBIO QUE ESTUVO ESPECTACULAR!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
Overall, this is a nice hotel in an amazing location on the river. Great budget choice that served us well as an excellent base in the Castle District. The breakfast was absolutely fab - fresh and tasty - loads of choice. The view from our room was incredible. The shower gel in our room was empty ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around District XII
Castle Hill
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 Fő Utca.
Budavár
Travellers love Budavár for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Krisztina tér Tram Stop or Dózsa György tér Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Budapest Castle Hill Funicular and Buda Castle.
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.
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.
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.
Budapest City Centre
Known for its stunning cathedral, charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Budapest City Centre. Top attractions like Ferenc Deak Square and Ferris Wheel of Budapest are major draws. Catch the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop to see more of the city.
