Budapest Airport 37 min
Buda Castle (14 min)
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture. Gellért Hill (14 min)
A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks. Vajdahunyad Castle (9 min)
Finished in 1896, this castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design. House of Terror (9 min)
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims. Heroes' Square (8 min)
Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary. Fisherman's Bastion (17 min)
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace. Hungarian Parliament Building (5 min)
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center. Central Market Hall (11 min)
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor. Széchenyi Thermal Bath (8 min)
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers. St. Stephen's Basilica (9 min)
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts. Hungarian State Opera (11 min)
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours. City Park (9 min)
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns. Margaret Island (11 min)
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation. Matthias Church (18 min)
14th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum. Széchenyi Chain Bridge (8 min)
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night. | 
