What to See in Lipótváros

Hungarian Parliament Building

Neo-Gothic government building serving as the seat of the national legislature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

St. Stephen's Basilica

Neo-Renaissance Roman Catholic basilica known for its impressive architecture, historical significance, and as a venue for concerts and religious services.

Shoes on the Danube

Holocaust memorial featuring sixty pairs of cast-iron shoes that honor the victims executed by the Arrow Cross Militia during World War II. It commemorates those who were forced to remove their footwear before being shot into the river in 1944 and 1945.

Budapest Eye

A 65-meter tall mobile Ferris wheel with 42 enclosed cabins designed for panoramic city views and wheelchair accessibility.

Soviet soldiers memorial

Monument for Soviet Liberation of Hungary occupies a prominent place in the middle of Freedom Square.

Gresham Palace

This wonderful example of Art Noveau architecture serves as a luxury hotel today.

Statue of Count Gyula Andrássy

Standing right in front of the Parliament, this 6.5 metres tall statue commemorates one of Hungary's most beloved politicians - the count…

Hungarian Academy of Sciences

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is the most important and prestigious learned society of Hungary.

Erzsébet Square

This spacious green area is the inner city's largest park. It's a hugely popular spot for relaxation, a favourite meeting place, as well as…

Major General Bandholtz

This beautiful public square is named after the Hungarian war for independence, that took place between 1848 and 1849.

Vigadó Concert Hall

Vigadó is Budapest's second largest concert hall, located on the Eastern bank of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary.

Akvárium Klub

This music club is one of the most popular ones in Budapest. Just don't expect to find an empty seat on a Friday evening, the place is going…

Ötkert

A nightlife spot popular with locals as well as tourists where you can enjoy various shows and concerts. Great food, too.

Memorial to the Victims of the German Occupation

This monument was set up to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Hungary's occupation by the Germans.

Ferenc Deák

Ferenc Deák de Kehida was a Hungarian statesman and Minister of Justice.

Széchenyi István

Igazságügyi-palota

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, a member of the Kempinski group, is a five star hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Forbes gives it a four-star rating.

Central European University

Central European University is a private research university with a campus in Vienna and a non-degree, research and civic engagement…

Liberty Square

Liberty Square is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary.

József Eötvös

József baron Eötvös de Vásárosnamény was a Hungarian writer and statesman, the son of Ignác baron Eötvös de Vásárosnamény and Anna von…