Szemlőhegy
Budapest
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Popular places to visit
Margaret Island
Explore the great outdoors at Margaret Island, a popular spot to commune with nature in Budapest. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Gellért Thermal Bath
Soothe your aching joints in Budapest’s famous mineral hot springs housed in an impressive building where you can also enjoy a range of spa treatments.
Buda Castle
This magnificent building is a landmark in the Budapest skyline, as well as being home to a gallery and a museum.
Parliament Building
This impressive building is home to the Hungarian government and is beautifully situated on the banks of the Danube.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Relish the remarkable experience of a bath party and relax in one of the 18 pools of Budapest’s famous hot spring water.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Ride an elevator to the dome of this large church to admire the panoramic views across Budapest and the Danube.
Things to do
Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest
Budapest: 1-Hour Highlights Cruise with Welcome Drink
Budapest Danube Cruise with Drink, Audio Guide, Margaret Island
Budapest: City Highlights Sightseeing Cruise
Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Budapest Evening Danube Cruise with Audio Guide and Welcome Drink
Top hotels in Szemlőhegy
H2 Hotel Budapest
Perfect location. Restaurant and shops easy walking distance. Phenomenal staff. Bedroom floor needed a quick mop. Out of this world breakfast!! Huge variety and so many choices!!Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Park Plaza Budapest
All good but shower turned the bathroom floor into a paddling pool!
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
InterContinental Budapest by IHG
We ended up with a riverview room on the top floor and it was amazing, breakfast was a must and everyone was friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others and would love to come back
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Corinthia Budapest
Excellent pool and spa facilities. Comfy bedding. Showers themselves in the room could have been better (tiny shower head, poor pressure, limited coverage from water splashing outside shower). But the overall hotel more than made up for it. Staff is lovely.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Continental Hotel Budapest
Great location near the Jewish quarter and close to good restaurants and the Time Out market. A little dated but extremely good value and great breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Radisson Blu Beke Hotel, Budapest
Other neighbourhoods around Szemlőhegy
Víziváros
If you're spending time in Víziváros, check out sights like Fő Utca or Fisherman's Bastion and hop on the metro to see more the city at Batthyany Place Station or Halász utca Tram Stop.
Castle Hill
Travelers love Castle Hill for its stunning river views, and you can see more of Budapest by jumping on the metro at Halász utca Tram Stop or Batthyany Place Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Fisherman's Bastion and Fő Utca.
Ujlipotvaros
Spend some time visiting places like WestEnd City Center while getting to know Ujlipotvaros, and be sure to check out the relaxing spas. You can hop aboard the metro at Dozsa Gyorgy Street Station or Dévai utca Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Lipotvaros
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Lipotvaros. Check out top attractions like Danube Palace and Szechenyi Istvan Square, and jump on the metro at Széchenyi István tér Tram Stop or Kossuth Lajos ter Station to see more of the city.
Budavár
Enjoy the stunning river views in Budavár. Budapest Castle Hill Funicular is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Krisztina tér Tram Stop or Dózsa György tér Tram Stop to see more of Budapest.
Belváros - Lipótváros
Known for its fantastic nightlife and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Belváros - Lipótváros. Check out top attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica and Danube Palace, and jump on the metro at Deak Ferenc ter Station or Vorosmarty Square Station to see more of the city.
