Riverfront Budapest Hotel near Fisherman's Bastion
With a prime location in the historic city center, the art'otel hotel budapest provides easy access to some of the city's best sights. Popular Budapest attractions, including the Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, and the Hungarian National Gallery are just minutes away. Nestled along the Danube River, our Budapest accommodations offer scenic views of the city skyline and are just three blocks from the Batthyány Square metro station. At the art'otel budapest, the best of the city is right outside the door.
Our hotel is convenient to the following Budapest attractions:
Halászbástya (Fisherman's Bastion) Located on the Buda side of the historic Castle District, the "Fisherman's Bastion" offers some of the city's best views and is home to a famous statue of King Steven. Castle District, Budapest 0.5 km from hotel
Mátyás Templom (Matthias Church) Dating back to the 15th century, this beautiful church combines a variety of different architectural styles. Szentháromság tér 2, Budapest 0.5 km from hotel
Széchenyi Chain Bridge Linking Pest and Buda over the Danube River, the Chain Bridge is one of Budapest's most well known attractions. 0.5 km from hotel
Magyar Nemzeti Galéria (Hungarian National Gallery) Housing over 17,000 pieces of art, the Hungarian National Gallery is an displays an immense collection of Hungarian art. Buda Palace, Szent György tér 2, Budapest 1250 0.7 km from hotel
Országház (Parliament) Perhaps the most prominent buildings in Budapest, the Parliament buildings are an impressive architectural sight. Kossuth Lajos ter, Budapest 1055 2.0 km from hotel
Várkert Casino Just one kilometer away, this is one of the best casinos in Budapest. 1.0 km from hotel
Batthyány Square This historic district is most famous for the Church of St. Anne, a baroque architectural masterpiece. 0.5 km from hotel
Állami Operaház (State Opera House) Its majestic, grand interior makes the Budapest State Opera House a great sightseeing stop. Andrássy út 22, Budapest 1061 2.0 km from hotel
Gellért Thermal Bath The heated spring water at this thermal bathhouse is said to cure skin conditions, joint pain and other ailments. Kelenhegyi út 4, Budapest 1118 3.0 km from hotel
Margitsziget (Margaret Island) Budapest's most scenic park, Margaret Island is located on the river Danube and offers views of both the Buda and Pest skylines. 3.0 km from hotel
Felszabadulási Emlékmu (The Citadel/Liberty Statue) One of the iconic images of the Buda skyline, the Liberty statue is located in the Budapest Citadel. Originally constructed as a WWII monument, this Budapest sight is now dedicated to "Hungarian prosperity." Géllert, Budapest 3.5 km from hotel
Local Airport: Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Distance from hotel: 23 km Northwest Drive time: 40 minutes Directions: Follow the sign 'Centrum,' cross the Danube on Elisabeth Bridge, turn to the right and go as far as Chain Bridge. The hotel is situated 300 meters up on the river.
Taxi fare: HUF 9.000* Bus: HUF 2.500*
*All fares are approximate and are based on a one way journey
About Budapest:
About Budapest
Once two distinct towns (Buda and Pest) on either side of the Danube, Budapest celebrates a renewed joy for life since the fall of the Soviet Block. The Old World charm of old Buda captivates visitors, while the Pest business district jingles to the tune of international commerce. Pampering is of high priority, with medicinal spas taking advantage of a "perk" discovered by ancient Romans and Turks. International palates enjoy a wide range of restaurant options in and around the city. Plan visits to Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum (the Hungarian National Museum) to see the Crown of St. Stephen; Magyar Nemzeti Galéria (National Gallery) in Buda Palace to view art treasures; Hősök Tere (Heroes' Square) with historic statues; and the Millennial Column, which celebrates the Magyar Conquest (AD 896) when legendary Árpád and his army of nomadic Turks overthrew the Slavs and forever changed Eastern Europe's political and cultural face. A terrifically photogenic city, Budapest offers several noteworthy vistas. Gellért-Hegy, a high hill overlooking the Danube, offers excellent views and is the site of a monument commemorating the city's liberation from Nazi forces; Széchenyi Lánchíd (Chain Bridge), one of the first permanent structures to cross the Danube and link Buda to Pest, grants picture-perfect street-level shots.
Did you know?
If you're looking forward to sampling the local cuisine, prepare to put on a few pounds. Hungarian cuisine is notoriously heavy. Even the soupy goulash will often be weighed down with chunks of potato and beef, and you may occasionally be served a main meal that consists of white rice as well as fries. It's definitely worth working your way through the range of soups on offer, and often it will be served in a hollowed-out loaf that makes the meal even more hearty. If you're feeling adventurous, try the range of fruit soups that Hungarians love (look for words ending in 'leves' on the menu). Wash it all down with a glass of 'bull's blood', which is Hungarian red wine.