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Castle District

Budapest

The hilltop old town of Buda, with the Royal Palace, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion and cobbled medieval streets above the Danube.

Best for Upscale · Families

Transport
3/5
Sights
5/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
5/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$175/night · 15 min to Deák Ferenc tér

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Why stay here

  • Spectacular views over Pest
  • Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
  • Quiet, historic streets

Who should stay here

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Repeat visitors

Not ideal if…

  • You want nightlife
  • You want lots of restaurants nearby
  • You want to walk to Pest's sights

What it's like

Buda's Castle Hill is a walled plateau of cobbled lanes and pastel houses, crowned by Matthias Church and the fairy-tale Fisherman's Bastion, with the Royal Palace and the National Gallery at its southern end. The funicular climbs from the Chain Bridge, and the views over the river to Parliament are the best in the city.

It's the most romantic and peaceful place to stay. It's quiet at night with few restaurants, and getting to Pest means a bus ride or a steep walk down.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Országház utca

    Cobbled street of medieval houses.

  • Szentháromság tér

    Square around Matthias Church.

  • Clark Ádám tér

    At the foot of the hill by the Chain Bridge.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Bus 16 from Deák Ferenc tér, the Castle Hill Funicular, and Batthyány tér metro (M2) below the hill.
To Deák Ferenc tér
About 15 minutes
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
About 50 minutes: 100E bus to Deák Ferenc tér, then bus 16 up to the castle; about 35 minutes by taxi.

Nearby attractions

  • Fisherman's Bastion

    Turreted terrace with views of Parliament.

  • Matthias Church

    Gothic church with a colourful tiled roof.

  • Buda Castle

    Royal Palace with the National Gallery.

Where to eat and drink

  • Ruszwurm

    Tiny café serving cakes since 1827.

  • Castle Hill terraces

    Restaurants with river views.

Where to stay in Castle District

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Boutique pick

Hotel Clark Budapest

Why we like it: Adults-only hotel at the foot of the Chain Bridge with a rooftop bar.

Typical mid-range rate in Castle District: ~$175/night

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Boutique pick

Baltazár Boutique Hotel

Why we like it: Small design hotel on a castle street with a grill restaurant.

Typical mid-range rate in Castle District: ~$175/night

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Best value

Hotel Castle Garden

Why we like it: Quiet hotel by the castle walls.

Typical mid-range rate in Castle District: ~$175/night

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Hotels in Castle DistrictMid-range from ~$175/night

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