Danube river boat trips operate from the Buda side of the river and pass many of the cities attractions before arriving at Margaret Island. Here you can stay awhile before returning on another boat. The island itself is an area of parkland, woods and sports and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts and an athletics track.

Heroes Square (above) contains a military monument and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Among the other attractions, on the Pest side are The Hungarian State Opera House, St Stephens Basilica, Hungarian National Museum. On the Buda side there is Gellert Hill and St Anne’s Parish Church

Hilton has two hotels in the city. The Hilton Budapest is in the Castle District. The Hilton Budapest West End is on the Pest side in the shopping area.

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The Castle District on the Buda side of the river Danube is not to be missed.

Visit the Castle District during the day to admire the architecture and by night, when the area is bustling, for the views over the river.

Matthias Church is the dominant building in Holy Trinity Square. On the river side of the square is the Fishermans Bastion with five turrets and walls offering a breathtaking view of the Danube and the Pest side of the city.

The Castle District can be reached from the Pest side by crossing the Chain Bridge and the furnicular railway to the top of the valley side.