In the heart of Hungary’s capital, you will find District 5. Here you can find accommodation overlooking the Danube near the Chain Bridge, including 5-star hotels such as InterContinental Budapest, which has stunning views across the water and also has a pool. Down the river to the south, you will also find the Budapest Marriott Hotel, which is close to the ferry terminal for trips down the Danube.

For an all-inclusive trip to Budapest, you will want to look into the Art'otel Budapest, by Park Plaza, which offers a 4-star stay overlooking the Danube and has cheap deals available. In District 5, you will find the Senator Apartments Budapest apartment rental, which also offers all-inclusive accommodation.

Budapest is a great place for young adults to visit, with numerous hostels in the city centre offering cheap deals. There are several party hostels to be found, The Hive Party Hostel in District 7, for instance, which comes highly recommended and is only a short distance from the main attractions in District 5.

For a relaxing experience with a spa, check out the Gellert Baths and Spa, with the Danubius Hotel Gellert next door. There are plenty of other 5-star hotels in the inner city offering excellent facilities with a spa – try Buddha-Bar Hotel Budapest Klotild Palace, which has great deals, or The Ritz-Carlton Budapest for a high-end break.

One of the best things to do in Budapest is visit Margaret Island, with its quaint, free-to-enter zoo. If you want to stay on the island, check out the Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget, or for a cheap, unique lodging, try the Boat Hotel Fortuna.

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District 5 offers hotels of all calibres of accommodation and generally has a romantic vibe. For the ultimate romantic stay, choose the impressive 5-star Four Seasons Gresham Palace, which is rated the best city hotel. It’s located near atmospheric bars and restaurants, making it perfect for date nights.

Plenty of hotels in Budapest have indoor pools including the Continental Hotel Budapest and Corinthia Hotel Budapest. There is also Hotel President that offers a cheaper hotel stay but still with the great personality and location of the other hotels in the area. While there are several hotels with rooftop terraces, none have a rooftop pool.

There is a handful of hotels near the airport, including Airport Hotel Budapest, which is close to helpful train links into the city centre. There is also the Budapest Airport Hotel Stáció Wellness & Conference, which is rated the best airport hotel in Budapest, or the budget Sarokhaz Panzio.

You will find lots of high-end hotels in Budapest, with the Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge and the InterContinental Budapest being 5-star hotels that are well located for sightseeing and also offer views overlooking the Danube. Further from the river, you will find the New York Palace, The Dedica Anthology, Autograph Collection, a very grand building perfectly located for great shopping and nightlife.