As you can see on our Budapest Map it’s a well-layed-out city, you can’t get lost. Actually you can explore two cities in one, because Budapest is made up of Buda and Pest, with the Danube flowing between them, along a stretch of 28 kilometers. The two previously independent cities were united with Óbuda in 1873, establishing Budapest.
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Hilly Buda lies on the western bank of the Danube and it's mostly a residential area.
Pest stands on a plain and it's more businesslike with its shops and boulevards.
Pest makes up roughly two-thirds of whole Budapest. You can walk between the two connected, but still very different parts of the city on magnificent bridges. The most famous is the Chain Bridge. |

The Danube and the bridges spanning it are the best reference points to find your way around in Budapest.
Budapest Districts Map
Budapest City Map with the Top Attractions
Budapest Metro Map
Budapest Bridges
- Margaret Bridge (Margit-híd)
- Erzsébet Bridge (Erzsébet-híd)
- Liberty Bridge (Szabadság-híd)
- Petőfi Bridge (Petőfi-híd)
- Lágymányos Bridge (Lágymányosi-híd)
Three main islands surrounded by the Danube
- Margit-sziget (Margaret Island): It’s ideal for leisurely walks. You can get there either via the Margaret Bridge or Árpád Bridge.
- Csepel-sziget: district XXI. is here. One of the major factories of heavy industry operated in this district in the communist era.
In Pest there are three semicircular roads, the following two are interesting for tourists. You’ll find the major places of interests, attractions along them.
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Budapest Map showing the 23 districts
Budapest has 23 municipal districts, they are marked by Roman numerals (I.-XXIII.).
About two-thirds of the city is Pest, the rest is Buda (I., II., III., XI., XIII., XXII. districts). Central districts have lower numbers (e.g. I., II.), see below the blue circle on our Budapest map.
The outer districts have higher numbers (e.g. XXI., XXII.).
TIP: For a 2-3 day visit it's recommended to buy a Budapest card with which you have discount admission to a wide range off sights and attractions in Budapest (museums, baths, monuments etc.).
You can also travel on the public transport services free of charge.
You can buy the card online here (you have a choice to purchase a 48-hour card which costs 6300 HUF or 0 72-hour card, whihc is 7500 HUF)
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Castle District, Tabán, southern Víziváros, Krisztinaváros |
XIII. |
Angyalföld |
| II. |
Rózsadomb, Hűvösvölgy, northern Víziváros |
XIV. |
Zugló, City Park (Városliget) |
| III. |
Óbuda-Aquincum |
XV. |
Rákospalota |
| IV. |
Újpest |
XVI. |
Mátyásföld |
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Downtown Budapest (Belváros , Lipótváros) |
XVII. |
Rákoskeresztúr |
| VI. |
Terézváros |
XVIII. |
Pestszentlőrinc-Pestszentimre |
| VII. |
Erzsébetváros |
XIX. |
Kispest |
| VIII. |
Józsefváros |
XX. |
Pesterzsébet |
| IX. |
Ferencváros |
XXI. |
Csepel |
| X. |
Kőbánya |
XXII. |
Budafok |
| XI. |
Gellért Hill |
XXIII. |
Soroksár |
| XII. |
Svábhegy |
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Find out more about Budapest Districts!
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Budapest City Map
This is an overview map of downtown Budapest that helps you to get familiar with the inner city's layout. For a detailed map of Pest click here: Pest City Map.
Download Budapest City Map in pdf format!
Download Pest City Map in pdf format!
Top Budapest Attractions
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Many attractions at one place and beautiful vista of the town |
The Citadella and the Statue of Liberty and stunning panorama |
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Magnificent Bridges above the graceful Danube |
The third largest Parliament in Europe |
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Granidose Monuments on one of Budapest's most spacious squares. |
The largest Roman Catholic church in Budapest |
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One of the architectural gems in Budapest |
The second largest synagogue in the world, great architecture. |
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10. Famous Streets and Avenues |
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Budapest Zoo, Amusement Park, Lake for boating and ice-skating |
Andrássy Avenue, Váci Street, Danube Promenade |
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11. Western Railway Station |
Gerbeaud Cafe |
Western Railway Station (Nyugati Pályaudvar) is Budapest's oldest station |
A legendary coffee house in dontown Budapest. |
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TIP: Read a more detailed description of our favoutite attractions in Budapest.
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Budapest Metro Map
Budapest is easy to explore on foot. Most of the major places of interest fall within a relatively small central area. Nevertheless you might get tired after walking several hours or a sudden summer shower can discourage you from further walking. Budapest has an extensive and efficient public transport system. Here is the map of Budapest Metro System.
Read more about how to Travel in Budapest.
Budapest Metro Map

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We're going to add more Budapest Maps to help you getting around.
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