Where to stay: neighborhoods and accommodation types

Introduction — Where to stay in Budapest: preparing for your first visit Budapest is a city best explored on foot—crossing the Danube, switching between thermal baths, historic cafés and lively backstreets. For a first trip, choosing the right neighborhood to stay in is crucial: it shapes the pace of your days, your routes to main sights (Parliament, Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Margaret Island) and the quality of your evenings (ruin bars, restaurants, shows). This…