With a prime location along the Danube River in the historic city centre, art'otel budapest provides easy access to some of the city's best sights. Our Budapest accommodation is within walking distance of several attractions, including the Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, and the Hungarian National Gallery. The picturesque Castle District is also just minutes away. art'otel budapest offers scenic views of the city skyline and is just three blocks from the Batthyány Square metro station. At our Budapest city centre hotel, guests can easily enjoy the best our city has to offer.
art'otel budapest is convenient to the following attractions:
Halászbástya (Fisherman's Bastion) (0.5 km) 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.
Mátyás Templom (Matthias Church)(0.5 km) Dating back to the 15th century, this beautiful church combines a variety of different architectural styles. Phone: (36-1) 489-0716
Széchenyi Chain Bridge (0.5 km) Linking Pest and Buda over the Danube River, the Chain Bridge is one of Budapest's most well known attractions.
Országház (Parliament)(2.0 km) Perhaps the most prominent feature in the Budapest skyline, the Parliament buildings are an impressive architectural sight. Phone: (36) 1 441-4000
Várkert Casino (1.0 km) Just one kilometer from our hotel, this is one of the best casinos in Budapest.
Batthyány Square (0.5 km) This historic district is most famous for the Church of St. Anne, a baroque architectural masterpiece.
Állami Operaház (State Opera House) (2.0 km) Its majestic, grand interior makes the Budapest State Opera House a great sightseeing stop. Phone: 36 1 331 2550
Gellért Thermal Bath (3.0 km) The heated spring water at this thermal bathhouse is said to cure skin conditions, joint pain and other ailments. Phone: (36-1) 466-6166
Margitsziget (Margaret Island) (3.0 km) Budapest's most scenic park, Margaret Island is located on the Danube and offers views of both the Buda and Pest skylines.
Felszabadulási Emlékmu (The Citadel/Liberty Statue) (3.5 km) One of the iconic fixtures of the Buda skyline, the Liberty Statue is located in the Budapest Citadel. Originally constructed as a WWII monument, the site is now dedicated to "Hungarian prosperity."
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
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?
The uniqueness of Budapest's landscape is such that it is a favourite with film directors. Often, these movie-men are looking to recreate wartime scenes, so you may find yourself wandering down a street only to turn a corner and find an extra standing in a German officer's uniform, listening to his iPod. The Neo-Classical architecture and Gothic streaks to the city have also caught the eye of movie scouts attracted by the relative low-costs involved in shooting in the Hungarian capital. Films that have plumped for Budapest include Underworld, Hudson Hawk, Stephen Spielberg's Munich and the recent UK television series, Robin Hood.
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