Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
Budapest is located in Hungary, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Budapest is Hungary’s capital, divided by the Danube between Buda and Pest. Castle hills, boulevards, thermal baths and river views shape the city.
Budapest has a recorded population of 1,741,041. The figure applies to Budapest. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Buda contains the castle district and quiet hills. Pest holds Parliament, downtown and the Jewish Quarter’s ruin bars, while Városliget lies by Heroes’ Square.
Parliament, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle, St Stephen’s Basilica and historic baths are central experiences. Evening views across the Danube are especially well known.
Spring and autumn bring comfortable temperatures. Summer is hot and busy, while winter suits thermal baths and Christmas markets.
Metro, trams and buses cover the city well. The centre is walkable, though the Buda side has pronounced hills.
Explore Szentendre, Eger and Bratislava.
Budapest has a recorded population of 1,741,041. The figure applies to Budapest. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
Three days suit both sides of the city and at least one thermal bath.
Yes. The Buda Hills, Margaret Island and Danube banks provide green spaces.