Budapest, Hungary

Photo spots in Budapest

• Parliament BuildingLandmarks
  Gothic Revival masterpiece on Danube bank, best photographed from across river at sunset
• Buda CastleHistoric
  Historic royal palace on hill, stunning views across Danube to Pest side
• Chain BridgeBridges
  Historic chain bridge spanning Danube, iconic from both sides and from river level
• Fisherman's BastionViewpoints
  Romantic white defensive structure with turrets and arcades overlooking city
• St. Stephen's BasilicaReligious sites
  Grand church with ornate dome and interior, tower climb offers panoramic views
• Gellert Hill ViewpointViewpoints
  Elevated park with best 360-degree city views, peaceful walking trails available
• Szechenyi Thermal BathsCulture
  Bright yellow building with outdoor thermal pools, unique bathing culture experience
• Great Market HallMarkets
  Historic covered market with colorful produce, textiles, and local crafts, vibrant activity
• Heroes' SquareNeighborhoods
  Grand plaza with equestrian monuments, museums flanking neoclassical colonnade
• District VII Ruin BarsMarkets
  Jewish Quarter trendy bars in dilapidated buildings, eclectic atmosphere and street art
• Margaret Island Danube ViewWaterfront
  Green island in Danube with city skyline views, thermal pools and gardens within
• Jewish Quarter SynagoguesReligious sites
  Historic area with Dohany Street Synagogue, medieval streets and kosher restaurants
• Danube PromenadeWaterfront
  Pedestrian paths along river showing full cityscape from water-level perspective
• Hungarian State Opera HouseCulture
  Neo-Renaissance building with ornate facade and gilded interior, evening performances available
• Vaci StreetMarkets
  Pedestrian shopping street connecting old town to great market, local fashion and cafes
• Hungaroring GoKart CenterGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• FlashKartGo-karting
  Indoor karting - part of the FlashKart chain.
• Gokart SportarénaGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• BudaringGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• SilverkartGo-karting
  Indoor karting.
• G1 Gokart - World MallGo-karting
  Indoor karting.
• FlashKart KÖKIGo-karting
  Indoor karting - part of the FlashKart chain.
• GoKart FarmGo-karting
  Outdoor kart circuit.
• Hungarian Parliament BuildingArchitecture
  shoot from across the Danube for the whole facade.
• Zrinyi utcaViewpoints
  street framing St Stephen's Basilica; sunrise is the better light.
• Buda Castle GroundsHistoric
  grounds are free; the museum inside is paid.
• Szechenyi Chain BridgeBridges
  lights up at night, visible from much of the city.

Where to stay

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