{"id":275918,"date":"2026-06-29T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T06:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=275918"},"modified":"2026-06-30T04:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T02:15:55","slug":"where-stay-budapest-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Budapest, Hungary: Best Areas (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budapest, Hungary works like the perfect magnet that pulls you in and never quite lets go. Hop on a flight from London and a couple of hours later you step out into a metropolis whose wide boulevards and grand architecture put it firmly <strong>on par with neighbouring Vienna<\/strong>. And yet the price tags in its hotels and cosy caf\u00e9s still come as a very pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I come back to the Hungarian capital again and again, because it offers a <strong>fantastic mix of rich history<\/strong>, steaming thermal baths and absolutely brilliant food. Every single time we stroll along the riverbank in the evening and gaze at the floodlit Parliament, we&#8217;re struck all over again by just how vast and majestic this city really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the neighbourhood where you finally rest your head will <strong>radically shape your entire experience<\/strong> of the trip. Budapest can be incredibly quiet and romantic, yet on the flip side it can also be wild and noisy right through to the small hours. It all comes down to which street you tuck yourself into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start picking a specific hotel for the weekend, <strong>you need to get your bearings<\/strong> on what&#8217;s currently happening in the city. The rules of the game are changing dramatically in 2026, and plenty of old travel habits simply no longer apply. So I&#8217;ve put together a detailed guide to the very best neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#6_things_you_need_to_know_about_staying_in_Budapest_Hungary\" >6 things you need to know about staying in Budapest, Hungary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#1_The_5th_district_Belvaros-Lipotvaros_as_the_ideal_base\" >1. The 5th district (Belv\u00e1ros-Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros) as the ideal base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#2_The_romantic_1st_district_Buda_and_Castle_Hill\" >2. The romantic 1st district (Buda and Castle Hill)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#3_The_party_hub_in_the_7th_district_Erzsebetvaros\" >3. The party hub in the 7th district (Erzs\u00e9betv\u00e1ros)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#4_Local_atmosphere_in_the_9th_district_Ferencvaros\" >4. Local atmosphere in the 9th district (Ferencv\u00e1ros)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#5_Where_to_stay_with_children\" >5. Where to stay with children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#6_The_Airbnb_ban_in_2026_and_price_traps\" >6. The Airbnb ban in 2026 and price traps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Practical_summary_and_rough_prices\" >Practical summary and rough prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Where_next\" >Where next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Budapest_for_the_first_time\" >Where to stay in Budapest for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Does_Airbnb_still_work_in_Budapest\" >Does Airbnb still work in Budapest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Is_it_true_that_seniors_ride_public_transport_for_free\" >Is it true that seniors ride public transport for free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Where_to_look_for_accommodation_for_nightlife\" >Where to look for accommodation for nightlife?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Are_the_Gellert_Baths_open\" >Are the Gell\u00e9rt Baths open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Can_I_pay_in_euros_at_hotels\" >Can I pay in euros at hotels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#What_does_IFA_tax_mean_on_a_hotel_bill\" >What does IFA tax mean on a hotel bill?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/where-stay-budapest-hungary\/#Is_Budapest_safe_for_evening_walks\" >Is Budapest safe for evening walks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>Airbnb ban in the centre:<\/strong> From 2026, the upscale 6th district (Ter\u00e9zv\u00e1ros) enforces a total ban on short-term rentals. On top of that, no new apartment licences are being issued anywhere in Budapest.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Best area for first-timers:<\/strong> If it&#8217;s your first visit, stay in the flat 5th district (Belv\u00e1ros-Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros), from where you can comfortably walk to all the major sights.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Peace and romance:<\/strong> Looking for quiet and stunning views? Choose the historic 1st district (Buda), which sits on a hill and empties out beautifully in the evening.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Party and nightlife:<\/strong> For lovers of bars and cheap beer, the 7th district (Erzs\u00e9betv\u00e1ros) is the obvious choice, home to the famous ruin bars \u2014 just brace yourself for noise until morning.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Seniors travel free:<\/strong> All EU citizens over 65 ride Budapest&#8217;s public transport completely free \u2014 just show your ID card.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Tourist tax:<\/strong> Expect your hotel to always add the so-called IFA tax, which comes to 4% of the net room price per night.<\/li>\n<li>  <strong>Famous baths closed:<\/strong> The iconic Gell\u00e9rt Baths are undergoing a huge renovation and will stay shut until at least 2028 \u2014 head to Sz\u00e9chenyi or Rudas instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_things_you_need_to_know_about_staying_in_Budapest_Hungary\"><\/span>6 things you need to know about staying in Budapest, Hungary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budapest is split into two completely different halves, divided by the broad sweep of the Danube. On one side lies <strong>flat, pulsating Pest<\/strong>, full of shops and bars, while on the other rises the hilly, historic Buda. Let&#8217;s take a look at the best locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_5th_district_Belvaros-Lipotvaros_as_the_ideal_base\"><\/span>1. The 5th district (Belv\u00e1ros-Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros) as the ideal base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4348952d3bb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4348952d3bb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels.jpg\" alt=\"Downtown Budapest, the 5th district\" class=\"wp-image-221482\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-downtown-street-vaci-utca-0-pexels-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Elijah Cobb \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the absolute heart of Pest and, in our view, the <strong>best all-round choice<\/strong> for any traveller. You&#8217;ll be staying right next to the stunning Parliament \u2014 incidentally one of the most beautiful government buildings in the world, with an incredible 691 rooms. A short walk away you&#8217;ve also got St Stephen&#8217;s Basilica and the famous Chain Bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The northern part of this neighbourhood (Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros) works more as a business and gastronomy hub, where you&#8217;ll find excellent restaurants. We love discovering <strong>modern vegetarian bistros<\/strong> here that do great hummus or proper veggie soups. The southern part (Belv\u00e1ros) is packed with very elegant shops and picturesque little caf\u00e9s where you can enjoy a superb espresso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest advantage of the 5th district is the fact that <strong>you can comfortably walk everywhere<\/strong>. It&#8217;s simply the best choice for your first visit, for culture-minded travellers and for couples in love. The atmosphere is wonderfully grand, the streets are clean, and you&#8217;ll feel very safe even after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be fairly busy during the day, but at night the district is <strong>much calmer than the neighbouring areas<\/strong>. As for prices, mid-range hotels here typically run around \u20ac75 to \u20ac110 per night. If you&#8217;re after luxury, you could choose the gorgeous <strong>Aria Hotel Budapest<\/strong>, or the modern and brilliantly rated <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Vision\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/hotel-vision\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Vision<\/a><\/strong>, which sits just a stone&#8217;s throw from the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you stay in this area, <strong>head out early for a morning walk<\/strong> along the Danube. You&#8217;ll have the view of Buda Castle bathed in morning sun all to yourself, before the riverbank fills up with crowds of tourists and their cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_romantic_1st_district_Buda_and_Castle_Hill\"><\/span>2. The romantic 1st district (Buda and Castle Hill)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4348952dec5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4348952dec5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1280\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels.jpg\" alt=\"Buda Castle district\" class=\"wp-image-221483\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/buda-castle-district-cobblestone-street-1-pexels-1392x1114.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Czapp \u00c1rp\u00e1d \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just cross the river and you&#8217;re suddenly in a completely different world. Cobbled lanes, the pastel fa\u00e7ades of old townhouses and <strong>breathtaking panoramic views<\/strong> from the Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion make Buda the most postcard-perfect part of the whole city. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I love that moment when we ride up to the top and the city lies spread out at our feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose this location when you&#8217;re <strong>after total peace and romance<\/strong>. By day, crowds of day-trippers throng around the main sights, but once the sun sets and the buses leave, the streets empty out like magic. The neighbourhood takes on an almost magical, very slow atmosphere that begs for long evening walks hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do have to reckon with one significant downside, though, because <strong>you&#8217;re simply on a big hill<\/strong>. Exploring the city therefore means a bit more physical effort, unless you want to keep paying for the funicular or waiting for a bus. You won&#8217;t find many open bars or buzzing restaurants up here in the evening either \u2014 for a lively night out you always have to head down into Pest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For accommodation we can warmly recommend the lovely <strong>Boutique Hotel Victoria<\/strong>, which offers rooms with a direct view of Parliament on the opposite bank. If you want to experience real tranquillity, <strong>book your room well in advance<\/strong>, because capacity in the historic buildings on the hill is fairly limited and disappears fast. We always enjoy visiting the little wine bars here, where they serve excellent local cheeses and olives alongside the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Castle Hill is ideal if you want to get up early and <strong>photograph the Fisherman&#8217;s Bastion without the crowds<\/strong>. Around seven in the morning you&#8217;ll meet only a few dog walkers and the odd wedding couple posing for photos \u2014 otherwise all that beauty is yours alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_party_hub_in_the_7th_district_Erzsebetvaros\"><\/span>3. The party hub in the 7th district (Erzs\u00e9betv\u00e1ros)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4348952ea3e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4348952ea3e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1144\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels.jpg\" alt=\"The Jewish Quarter, the 7th district\" class=\"wp-image-221484\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-700x501.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-1536x1098.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-696x498.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-jewish-quarter-street-0-pexels-1392x995.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: KITSUN YUEN \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the absolute epicentre of Budapest&#8217;s nightlife and a place that never sleeps. The former Jewish Quarter, where the <strong>magnificent Great Synagogue<\/strong> still stands on Doh\u00e1ny Street (it&#8217;s the largest in all of Europe), turns into one giant, very wild party after dark. The streets fill with people and music spills out from everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly where you&#8217;ll find the <strong>famous Budapest ruin bars<\/strong>, crowned by the legendary and hugely photogenic Szimpla Kert. If you want to sample craft beers in industrial spaces or join an organised bar crawl, you&#8217;re in exactly the right spot. Local guides will happily lead you through the best venues for a fee of around \u20ac15 to \u20ac20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have to honestly warn you, though, that this is <strong>definitely not a neighbourhood for families with children<\/strong>, or for anyone who&#8217;s even a slightly light sleeper. The street noise doesn&#8217;t die down even at four in the morning, and the shouts of partying tourists carry into every window. It&#8217;s simply a place for young backpackers and stag and hen dos who want to soak up that proper social atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For food, definitely head to the popular Karav\u00e1n street-food courtyard, where the two of us had an absolutely <strong>top-notch vegan l\u00e1ngos and excellent veggie burgers<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re after a good base, the party hostel <strong>Wombats City Hostel<\/strong> is very popular, or AVAIL Hostel, which sits literally thirty metres from the main action on Kazinczy Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you stay in this neighbourhood, <strong>pack a good pair of earplugs<\/strong>. Even the best-rated hotels here struggle with street noise, especially during warm summer nights when most bars have their terraces open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Local_atmosphere_in_the_9th_district_Ferencvaros\"><\/span>4. Local atmosphere in the 9th district (Ferencv\u00e1ros)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4348952f524&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4348952f524\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels.jpg\" alt=\"Ferencv\u00e1ros, the 9th district\" class=\"wp-image-221485\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/budapest-residential-street-tram-0-pexels-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Efrem  Efre \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to experience Budapest a little more like a local, veer slightly south in your accommodation search. In recent years Ferencv\u00e1ros has <strong>transformed from a plain industrial zone<\/strong> into a very pleasant and sought-after residential neighbourhood. It&#8217;s a great and often much cheaper alternative to the centre itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also find the famous Great Market Hall (Nagyv\u00e1s\u00e1rcsarnok) here, an enormous and architecturally stunning building. The ground floor is hung with strings of local sausages for meat lovers, but we always head upstairs, where they make <strong>hot l\u00e1ngos with cheese and garlic<\/strong> or sell fresh sweet pastries. It&#8217;s a fantastic experience, and you can pick up excellent ground paprika as a souvenir too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the market hall, this neighbourhood offers plenty of genuinely great local caf\u00e9s and a <strong>lovely promenade right along the Danube<\/strong>. You won&#8217;t be staying right next to Parliament, but the whole area is superbly served by the yellow trams that run here literally every few minutes. You can reach the centre in ten minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodation prices here are noticeably friendlier than in the 5th district. You can find <strong>very nice modern apartments<\/strong> as well as smaller family-run hotels where they&#8217;ll take great care of you. It&#8217;s an ideal choice for travellers who like their peace and quiet but don&#8217;t want to stay right out on the fringes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Try to find accommodation near tram line number 2. It runs right along the river and offers <strong>one of the most scenic rides in all of Europe<\/strong> for the price of an ordinary public transport ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Where_to_stay_with_children\"><\/span>5. Where to stay with children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling with kids, the easiest way to reach Budapest from the UK is by air \u2014 there are plenty of direct flights to Budapest from London, Manchester and other airports, with budget carriers like Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet flying the route. The flight takes a little over two and a half hours, so it&#8217;s an ideal distance even for smaller travellers. Once you land, the city&#8217;s airport is well connected to the centre by a direct bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When looking for family accommodation, focus primarily on hotels with secure parking in the 5th district, or look a little further from the busy centre. A wonderful choice is the area <strong>around the green Margaret Island<\/strong> (Margit-sziget), an enormous oasis of calm in the middle of the river. You&#8217;ll find a brilliant mini-zoo, lots of playgrounds and, in summer, a popular outdoor pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re going in autumn or during the cold winter, consider staying right inside the <strong>Aquaworld Resort Budapest<\/strong> complex at the very north of the city. It boasts an incredible eleven indoor slides and huge pools that will keep the kids entertained all day when it&#8217;s raining outside. A regular shuttle bus runs from the resort to the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families it&#8217;s definitely <strong>worth getting a multi-day ticket<\/strong> for the dense public transport network. You can buy either a 24-hour or 72-hour pass, which lets you hop freely onto the metro or trams whenever little legs start to ache. Transport here runs absolutely reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The M4 metro line is the only one in the whole city that&#8217;s <strong>fully step-free and fitted with modern lifts<\/strong> at every station. 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class=\"lk-stays-eyebrow\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Lucie recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to Stay in Budapest<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">6 accommodations \u2014 resorts, hotels and other lodging options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=kdeseubytovatbudapest&#038;address=Budape%C5%A1ti&#038;hotelname=Aria+Hotel+Budapest&#038;search=Aria+Hotel+Budapest&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Aria Hotel Budapest<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Beautiful luxury hotel in District V (Belv\u00e1ros-Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros), ideal for 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Resort<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Aquaworld Resort Budapest<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Resort with water park in the north of the city offering eleven indoor slides and huge pools, ideal for families with children. A regular shuttle bus runs from the resort to the city center.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Airbnb_ban_in_2026_and_price_traps\"><\/span>6. The Airbnb ban in 2026 and price traps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is absolutely crucial information if you were used to automatically opening the Airbnb app when planning a trip and hunting for a private flat. Budapest has decided to <strong>crack down hard on the touristification of the centre<\/strong> and the rocketing rents that were pushing locals out to the edges of the city. The Constitutional Court has upheld the strict changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 1 January 2026, the upscale 6th district (Ter\u00e9zv\u00e1ros) enforces a <strong>total, uncompromising ban on short-term rentals<\/strong>. We&#8217;re talking about the popular area around Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue and the State Opera, where there was a huge concentration of apartments. Roughly 2,700 listings vanished from there overnight, and you legally won&#8217;t find any Airbnb here \u2014 just around 40 traditional hotels remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t try to get around this ban via dodgy online offers. Flat owners face <strong>crippling fines of up to 2,000,000 forints<\/strong> and possible sealing of the entire flat, so you could turn up and have nowhere to sleep. What&#8217;s more, until the end of 2026 there&#8217;s a city-wide freeze on issuing new apartment licences across the whole of Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stagnant supply is, of course, <strong>pushing the prices of the remaining flats and traditional hotels steeply upward<\/strong>. The situation may change further, as even the historic 1st district is actively considering joining the strict regulation soon. If you insist on a private flat with a kitchenette, you currently need to filter listings in districts 5, 7, 8 or 9, where it still works legally for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Keep a very close eye on the events calendar. During the Formula 1 at the end of July (24\u201326 July 2026) or the popular Sziget festival in August (11\u201315 August 2026), the city fills to bursting and <strong>accommodation prices shoot up by 30 to 60%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_summary_and_rough_prices\"><\/span>Practical summary and rough prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Budapest is still fairly kind to our wallets, the real prices depend heavily on the tourist season and your chosen type of accommodation. The official Hungarian currency is still the forint (HUF). You can pay with euros in many large hotels and restaurants, but <strong>the rate they offer tends to be pretty poor<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s always better to just pay by card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rough guide, one euro is around 390 to 400 forints, but always check the rate in your banking app before you travel. As for accommodation itself in 2026, <strong>hotels in the very centre will cost you<\/strong> on average 25,000 to 60,000 HUF per night, which works out at roughly \u20ac65 to \u20ac155 for a double room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re travelling on a tight budget, you can grab a bed in a shared party hostel from a pleasant \u20ac15 per night. When you settle the bill, one extra item will surprise you, and that&#8217;s the <strong>local tourist tax, or IFA<\/strong>. Budapest charges exactly 4% of the net price of your accommodation per night, automatically added to the final bill. Only guests under 18 or students are exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we&#8217;ve got one absolutely brilliant piece of news for the older generation. This perk is woefully little-known, but all EU citizens over 65 ride Budapest&#8217;s <strong>public transport completely free<\/strong>. You don&#8217;t need to arrange any special pass \u2014 if an inspector carries out a random check, you simply show your ID card or a valid passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re heading to the city mainly for a wellness break, I must point out one important thing. The iconic and much-photographed Gell\u00e9rt Baths are undergoing a very extensive renovation and <strong>will stay completely closed until at least 2028<\/strong>. As an alternative, definitely choose the huge outdoor Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths, or our favourite Rudas Baths, which have a fabulous rooftop hot tub with a stunning panoramic view of the Danube (entry there costs around 6,300 HUF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_next\"><\/span>Where next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right neighbourhood to stay in is, of course, only the first \u2014 albeit absolutely essential \u2014 step towards a perfect trip. Once you&#8217;ve booked your hotel and know where you&#8217;ll be resting your head, <strong>it&#8217;s time for the more fun part<\/strong> of the planning. Budapest is enormous, and if you&#8217;re only going for a long weekend you need to plan your time pretty well so you don&#8217;t spend half the day just shuttling around on the metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve walked this city back and forth and discovered loads of spots you often won&#8217;t even find in your standard printed guidebooks. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together a genuinely <strong>comprehensive list of all our favourite stops<\/strong>. It includes not just the best-known landmarks you simply have to see, but also tucked-away caf\u00e9s, great viewpoints and practical tips on how to dodge the worst queues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So be sure to check out our main article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/budapest-hungary\/\">66 things to do in Budapest<\/a>. You&#8217;ll find out <strong>which thermal baths we reckon are the very best<\/strong>, where to head for the tastiest vegetarian street food, and which spots are better saved for the evening, when the lighting gives them an utterly unrepeatable atmosphere. With this guide you&#8217;ll put together your itinerary in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Budapest_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>Where to stay in Budapest for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re heading to the Hungarian capital for the very first time, the best choice is District V (Belv\u00e1ros-Lip\u00f3tv\u00e1ros). You&#8217;ll be staying <strong>in the absolute heart of the city<\/strong>, you can easily reach all the main sights like the Parliament or St. Stephen&#8217;s Basilica on foot, and you&#8217;ll find a huge number of great restaurants and caf\u00e9s here.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Airbnb_still_work_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Does Airbnb still work in Budapest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The situation changed radically in 2026. In the luxurious District VI (Ter\u00e9zv\u00e1ros), a <strong>complete ban on short-term rentals<\/strong> is in effect, so you won&#8217;t find legal Airbnb there anymore. In other districts, apartments are still operating, but the city has stopped issuing new licenses across the board, which naturally drives up the prices of all available accommodation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_true_that_seniors_ride_public_transport_for_free\"><\/span>Is it true that seniors ride public transport for free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s a huge benefit that&#8217;s little known in our country. All European Union citizens <strong>over 65 years old have completely free public transport<\/strong>. You don&#8217;t need to buy any ticket or get a special card &#8211; during inspections on the metro or tram, just show the inspector your valid Czech ID card or passport.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_look_for_accommodation_for_nightlife\"><\/span>Where to look for accommodation for nightlife?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The undisputed centre of nightlife is District VII (Erzs\u00e9betv\u00e1ros), which is the former Jewish Quarter. You&#8217;ll find the <strong>most famous Budapest ruin bars<\/strong> here, including the legendary Szimpla Kert. It&#8217;s an ideal spot for young travellers, but be prepared for the fact that the noise in the streets doesn&#8217;t die down even at four in the morning.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_Gellert_Baths_open\"><\/span>Are the Gell\u00e9rt Baths open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Unfortunately, they are not. The iconic Gell\u00e9rt Baths are undergoing a massive and long-term renovation and <strong>will remain closed to the public at least until 2028<\/strong>. As a great alternative, we recommend visiting the Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths in the City Park, or the historic Rudas Baths, which offer a rooftop jacuzzi with a view.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pay_in_euros_at_hotels\"><\/span>Can I pay in euros at hotels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Although many larger hotels and restaurants in the center commonly accept euros, <strong>it&#8217;s not advantageous at all<\/strong>. Merchants charge their own, often very poor exchange rate. The best option is to pay everywhere possible with a regular payment card, or withdraw local forints (HUF) from an ATM.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_IFA_tax_mean_on_a_hotel_bill\"><\/span>What does IFA tax mean on a hotel bill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IFA is an abbreviation for the local tourist tax that hotels and guesthouses must pay to the city. In Budapest, this tax <strong>amounts to exactly 4% of the net price of your accommodation<\/strong> per night. The fee is automatically added to your final bill at checkout, and only students and children under 18 are exempt from it.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780729548007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Budapest_safe_for_evening_walks\"><\/span>Is Budapest safe for evening walks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the center of Budapest (especially districts V and I) <strong>is considered very safe<\/strong> even after dark. The streets are well-lit and full of people. As in any big city though, watch out for pickpockets on crowded trams or at markets, and at night it&#8217;s better to avoid deserted side streets on the outskirts of the city.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover which neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary to rest your head, where to find the best ruin bars, and why you won&#8217;t be renting an Airbnb in the centre from 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":220897,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Where to Stay in Budapest, Hungary: Best Areas 2026","rank_math_description":"Wondering where to stay in Budapest, Hungary? 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