Where to stay in Budapest is one of the most common doubts when you start preparing a trip to this city, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Moreover, we know that the answer to this question is not particularly easy, especially considering the number of places to sleep in Budapest and the many options to choose different neighborhoods.
Based on the days we spent in the city, during our trip to Budapest in 4 days, we leave you a selection of places to stay in Budapest and the best neighborhoods. Let’s get started!
Neighborhoods where to stay in Budapest
We are not fooling you if we tell you that the accommodation options in Budapest are multiple as it happens with the choice of neighborhoods. But we are not fooling you either if we tell you that it is important to take into account how many days you are going to be in the city to assess whether it is worth staying away from the most central area to pay a little less or it is preferable to pay a little more and be close to the places to visit in Budapest essential and thus make the most of the time.
Buda, a good choice for accommodation in Budapest
Another important thing to keep in mind is that before starting with the selection of hotels in Budapest is to know that the city is divided into two parts “Buda” and “Pest”, which are also formed by 23 districts.
The districts I, II, III, XI, XII and XXII belong to Buda and the rest of the districts belong to Pest, being the most famous to stay in Budapest the districts V, VI, VII and VIII.
1. Budavàr in District I, the historical center and one of the best places to stay in Budapest
Budavàr, in the district I of Buda is one of the best areas in which to stay in Budapest, especially if you are looking to be close to the Castle and the Fishermen’s Bastion, which are two of the places you must visit in the city. On the other hand, it is important to remember that Buda is located on a hill, so the walks both in the area and to get there after touring the city, will be a little more tiring or you should opt for public transport.The price of accommodation in Buda is usually around 80 euros per night.
Pest, the best place to sleep in Budapest
For us this is the best area to stay in Budapest for several reasons among which we highlight the proximity to most tourist sites in the city and also for being the area of the city where there are more tourist infrastructures, such as hotels and restaurants. In addition to this, in Pest you have metro, very important if you have to make long trips in the city.
The most recommended districts to stay in Pest are V, VI, VII and VIII.
2. Belváros and Lipótváros in District V, the best place to stay in Budapest
Considered as the central area of the city, Belváros and Lipótváros are our two favorite places to sleep in Budapest. Both are located in District V, on the banks of the Danube and is an area famous for hosting many restaurants, stores and accommodations in addition to some of the most famous tourist attractions of the city as the Hungarian Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Vaci Utca, one of the main shopping streets of the city.
The price of accommodation in Belváros and Lipótváros is usually around 50-70 euros per night.
3. Terèsvàros in District VI, another option to sleep in Budapest
Known for being one of the most famous areas among travelers to stay in Budapest, Terèsvàros in District VI is known for being the place where the Heroes’ Square, the well-known and elegant Andrássy Avenue and the incredible Budapest Opera House are located. In addition to these places this area is characterized for having good and elegant restaurants and being a place with atmosphere but at the same time quiet, perfect if you want to be close to everything but without the bustle of Belváros and Lipótváros.
The price of accommodation in Terèsvàros is usually around 40 euros per night.
4. Erzsébetváros in District VII. The Jewish Quarter of Budapest
Although this area is less chosen by tourists to stay in Budapest, the Jewish quarter has different attractions such as the Hungarian Jewish Museum and the Great Synagogue in addition to many of the city’s nightlife venues, including some of the most famous ruin pubs.
In addition to this Erzsébetváros has more affordable accommodations than the rest of the city, something that also makes this area very attractive to budget travelers.
The price of accommodation in Erzsébetváros is usually around 30 euros per night.
Tips for finding cheap accommodation in Budapest
If there is something easy in this city is to look for and find accommodation, since there are not few options available. However, it is important to take into account certain aspects to make the choice of the best place to sleep in Budapest a success and you can enjoy this incredible city.
- Budapest is a relatively small city, if we think of the distances that must be traveled to visit its main tourist attractions. Taking this into account that the prices of the hotels in the city are quite tight, our choice where to stay in Budapest would be Belváros or Lipótváros.
- Jòzsefvàros, in District VIII, is one of the most popular options due to its very reasonable prices. Although there are areas that are very safe, there are others that are not so safe, so we believe it is better to avoid it to avoid unpleasant surprises.
- Remember that if your trip to Budapest coincides with high season it is highly recommended to book your accommodation in advance to have more options and find lower prices.
- Remember that to avoid paying commissions and to always have the current exchange rate we recommend you to use the Revolut card and the N26 card, which are the ones we use, are free of charge and will save you a lot of money.
