St. George Residence All Suite Hotel Deluxe - Local Area
Best Things to do in Budapest
The St. George Residence All Suite Hotel Deluxe is located in the very heart of the historic Buda Castle District in Budapest, which was the core of the ancient town. Some of the most important historical monuments in the country are located here. Trinity Square, with its diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, specialty and antiques shops, is just a short stroll away.
Adjacent to the Fishermen's Bastion and Matyas Church, St. George Residence All Suite Hotel Deluxe is easily accessible by both public transportation and car. Car rental is available upon arrival at Ferihegy, Budapests International Airport or for those not driving, the Airport Minibus, will take passengers to and from any part of Budapest. It is very popular and provides an excellent value for the money. More than fifty trains a day provide direct links between Budapest and over 25 other capital cities and a hydrofoil operates during the summer months (from April to October) linking the heart of Budapest with Vienna and Bratislava.
Luxe Top 10 Attractions Near St. George Residence
Mátyás Church
Featuring vaulting and stained glass windows, with wall paintings of scenes from the Bible and Hungarys history, this church has more of a mystic, Eastern atmosphere than the feel of a Gothic cathedral as one might expect. The church has excellent acoustics, so it often houses concerts and is probably the most popular place to get married in Budapest.
Fisherman's Bastion
The top of Fishermans Bastion offers one of Budapests best panoramic views and is one of the top things to do in Budapest. There are two explanations about the origin of the Bastions name: Some say a fish market was nearby in the Middle Ages and others contend that the Guild of Fishermen defended this part of the wall. Despite its name, it is a look-out terrace. It has seven turrets, one for each of the Hungarian tribes. The design was inspired by the Far East, "Kitchs But Beautiful" according to the writer, Szerb Antal.
Royal Palace
After destruction, the Habsburgs built a completely new small Baroque palace in the beginning of the 18th century. It was damaged again in the 1848-49 War of Independence. The next reconstruction at the end of the 19th Century almost doubled it in length when a large wing was attached to the back. In 1945, it was the last defense of the German troops in Budapest. Post-war reconstruction revealed Gothic and Renaissance foundations that were incorporated in the building during the works thus the Palace is an interesting mix of architectural styles.
Budapest Parliament
Budapest Parliament is the third largest parliament in the world. Today, it seems too large for such a small country, but at the time of its construction, Hungary formed part of the Habsburg Empire that stretched from the Tatra Mountains to the Adriatic. The Parliament has 691 rooms. The length of all the stairs combined measures about 20 kilometers but the most impressive is the grand staircase. The building features spacious halls and a central dome with a height that reaches 96 m.
Heroes' Square
This memorial won first prize at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. The monument was completely finished in 1929 with Heroes Square receiving its name at the same time.
Opera House
Budapest Opera House enchants its visitors not only with its ballet and opera performances but with its fine neo-Renaissance architecture. The building fits in well with the similarly elegant neighborhood on Andrassy Avenue. Hungary's greatest Historicist architect, Miklós Ybl, designed the building for the Millennium celebration in the 19th century.
Margaret Island
Margaret Island provides a peaceful hideaway from hectic downtown Budapest with large green areas, flowery gardens, and old trees. The island's attractions include romantic walkways, medieval ruins, a small zoo, musical fountain, a water tower, swimming pools, lido and a relaxing atmosphere. Devote half a day or at least a couple of hours to explore and enjoy the serenity on Margaret Island. The island is most beautiful in spring, when the nature is green again after the long winter months. It is also stunning in early autumn when the foliage turns into a mixture of colors from yellow and orange to reddish-brownish. Note that Margitsziget is very popular among Budapesti people especially on weekends. Try to get to the island in the first half of morning on a bright, sunny day to find the park at its most peaceful.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Visitors should experience the vastness of St Stephen's Basilica from the inside and walk around to view the works of famous contemporary artists who decorated the interior of the chancel. Most of their works were dedicated to St. Stephen (975-1038), Hungary's first king, who converted the nomad Hungarian tribes into Christianity, thus forming a strong state between Western and Eastern European empires of the era.
