Top Budapest districts
District I – Buda Castle
This area of the city is Budapest on the charm offensive. It’s widely considered the most beautiful of Budapest’s districts. Think cobbled streets and grand buildings, the famed thermal baths, the Danube, the Royal Palace, Fisherman’s Bastion, and oh so much more. This area is a moocher’s heaven.
District V – Belváros (Inner City)
This district used to be walled in, and to this day you can still spot segments of the old walls, which have now been incorporated into buildings within the district. There’s a pretty pedestrianised area with trees and benches to relax on, plus cafés and local restaurants galore. For sights to be seen, visit the Szabadság Square, and the Soviet War Memorial, and Budapest’s largest church; St Stephen’s Basilica.
District VII – Erzsébetváros (Former Jewish Quarter)
When on holiday in Budapest you simply have to come to the old Jewish Quarter. It’s cultural, it’s romantic, it’s beautiful. There are several synagogues to see – The Great Synagogue is the second largest in the entire world. This district is also one of the coolest destinations, with popular ruin bars, beer gardens and excellent street food on offer.