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Buda Castle

(Budavári Palota)
Castle, Museum, and Monument
Budavári Palota, Budapest
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    Katja M.
    "Huge beautiful castle with permanent and temporary exhibitions."(4 Tips)
    Gyozo N.
    "... and East side (to the parliament)."(4 Tips)
    Dina
    "The views are amazing and when it's lit at night its beautiful."(48 Tips)
    Mary N.
    "Don't buy the return ticket for funicular."(5 Tips)
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  • Joanne W.heart icon on user image
    Joanne WrightOctober 10, 2014
    You can walk up but there is also a cable car to the right hand side as you look at the building opposite the bridge. Lovely views and they had a palinka and whiskey festival at the top. Extra cost.
    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Nikka
    NikkaJanuary 31, 2015
    Monument castle on the hill above the city.There are galleries, spots to enjoy the view or admire the architecture, visit history expositions,try some medieval activities with locals or buy some arts.
    Upvoted Jan 28
  • Joanne W.heart icon on user image
    Joanne WrightOctober 10, 2014
    Some people have added photos here of the Matthias church ... It's a separate building about a ten minute walk away. It's not the castle. The castle is the building with the blue dome.
    Upvoted Jan 2
  • We Love Budapest
    We Love BudapestOctober 15, 2014
    Don't miss the World Heritage-listed Royal Palace and Castle Hill. Home to the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum, famous Fishermen's Bastion, tiled roof of the Matthias Church.
  • Priya T.
    Priya TungrusJune 5, 2016
    Beautiful castle - a mixture of different architecture. You can still see some of the medieval castle through the history museum part.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BJune 28, 2018
    Very pretty with great views of Danube and Pest. Museum is closed on Monday’s. Take the Funicular from the base of the castle to the top. Cool little ride.
  • Ivarheart icon on user image
    IvarSeptember 12, 2018
    Save some money and do not take funicular nor castle buses to get to the top - it's just so easy to walk to the left of funicular (slight elevation) and take the free elevator to the top.
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinDecember 31, 2015
    Destroyed a rebuilt many times over the centuries. Huge impressive palace towering high on the Buda side of the river and dominating the Budapest skyline.
  • Mary N.heart icon on user image
    Mary NadelaJuly 31, 2016
    Amazing view at night! Bring a tripod. Don't buy the return ticket for funicular. Walk down.
  • Larissa S.
    Larissa Sant'AnnaApril 28, 2015
    I guess my fav place in the city. Perfect for walking - if you don't mind walking a lot - and have plenty of spare time. Totally worth the visit, the view is stunning!
  • Catherine M.heart icon on user image
    Catherine McNeelFebruary 28, 2017
    Beautiful art and building, picture perfect grounds outside. The castle is a must when visiting Budapest. Area surrounding the museum has lots to explore and see as well.
  • Vasek S.
    Vasek S.May 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Brilliant view of Budapest from this castle.. Such a good idea to go there at night! Of course the castle is also beautiful building and it's necessary to see it..
  • Kata V.heart icon on user image
    Kata VarsányiJanuary 27, 2018
    Amazing view from the castle, great for a long walk around a silent neighbourhood. When visiting, don't miss Ruszwurm confectionary and the National Gallery either!
  • Amit G.heart icon on user image
    Amit GaharwarJuly 17, 2018
    Grand and huge. A short walk from Fisherman's bastion. If you are coming from Clark Adam Tér then a short climb or take the lifts. Avoid the funicular. See the royal guard on horses.
  • Dylan S.
    Dylan StilinJuly 17, 2014
    A beautiful site, but don't waste your time and money to go inside or eat at the onsite restaurants. Best move: go in the morning or after lunch time, late in the afternoon.
  • Daryl T.heart icon on user image
    Daryl TanFebruary 13, 2017
    There's scenic view from all directions. Seeing across szechengyi bridge and parliament building or viewing the buda castle.
  • Julia K.heart icon on user image
    Julia KateJanuary 23, 2016
    Stunning! The views amazing...access to galleries, museums and a beautiful church st matthaus from here. Really lovely. Great for photography.
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike SloneOctober 14, 2016
    Amazing views. A great place to explore and get a view from above the river and city.
  • Igor H.heart icon on user image
    Igor HrcekApril 10, 2017
    It's a castle. A lot of ancient bricks and statues. Clean place, a lot of things to see if you like history.
  • Matthew C.heart icon on user image
    Matthew CaldecuttJanuary 9, 2016
    You can see much of the city from here and witness the changing of the guard in front of the presidential home -- closer than you could ever get to the White House.
  • Ula L.heart icon on user image
    Ula LezhenkoJanuary 26, 2017
    Really interesting museum, but take an audio guide, otherwise it will be not that thoughtful. Exhibition starts from the top platform and it takes about 2 hours with a guide.
  • Heba .heart icon on user image
    Heba 🐋November 16, 2019
    Best view from the top, specially at sunset 🌇
  • Vivien B.
    Vivien BukovenszkiSeptember 1, 2012
    Today we visited Buda Castle and it is still really beautiful and there were lots of people because there is Beer Festival there. Visit it if you would like to taste it! ;)
  • budapestUNDERGUIDE
    budapestUNDERGUIDEMay 23, 2012
    A must see of this city... Prices can be a little high, so make sure to eat beforehand, or better yet, bring a picnic to enjoy as you overlook the entire city of Pest..!
  • Peter S.heart icon on user image
    Peter SigristDecember 5, 2015
    Spend an hour or two just walking the grounds - full of interesting nooks and great views of the city
  • Svetlana M.heart icon on user image
    Svetlana MaydayOctober 22, 2019
    Very nice place. Plan several hours to walk around and take some photos
  • Gyozo N.heart icon on user image
    Gyozo NagyJune 19, 2017
    Prepare your Camera and take a tour around. Best places to take photos: north-east side and East side (to the parliament).
  • Pelin D.heart icon on user image
    Pelin DuraMarch 15, 2015
    it has a great view especially at night the lights of the chain bridge is breath taking! i would recommen the busapest history museum
  • Enver K.heart icon on user image
    Enver KannurFebruary 27, 2018
    Great views of both parts of Budapest ..A must if you are in Budapest
  • Lucille F.
    Lucille FisherJune 4, 2015
    After you've seen the major sites, find time to meander the streets in the area. Very atmospheric & more photo ops.
  • Rene T.heart icon on user image
    Rene T.July 11, 2023
    Impressive architecture, many small attractions in the immediate surroundings. A must visit.
  • Katja M.heart icon on user image
    Katja M.December 29, 2015
    Huge beautiful castle with permanent and temporary exhibitions. History museum.
  • Cara L.heart icon on user image
    Cara LubbeFebruary 2, 2016
    The castle inside isn't great unless you go to a museum. But the view is spectacular and it's a great place to spend an afternoon
  • Luis D.heart icon on user image
    Luis DuranJuly 21, 2013
    The best place to visited in Budapest (in the day).Visit the market,you can found a tipical things from Budapest. Me llamó luuet
  • Dinaheart icon on user image
    DinaJanuary 21, 2015
    It was really nice for a walk and very atmospheric. The views are amazing and when it's lit at night its beautiful.
  • Nicolò S.
    Nicolò SgrevaSeptember 9, 2019
    Hundreds of years of history... the heart of the political life of Budapest for centuries.
  • Phat B.
    Phat BuoyNovember 7, 2014
    Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery
  • Adil V.heart icon on user image
    Adil VJanuary 1, 2016
    combination of extreme architecture with perfect budapest view
  • Dem N.heart icon on user image
    Dem NielsOctober 4, 2016
    You should definitely visit it at night as well! The castle AND the castle district!
  • Eirini M.heart icon on user image
    Eirini MarioliApril 25, 2018
    Beautiful place to visit. Make sure you have a walk in the garden
  • Olena K.heart icon on user image
    Olena KaunJuly 8, 2016
    On the castle terraces there're amazing viewpoints on Pest, Danube. The Castle itself has a huge territory
  • Nadia P.
    Nadia PrutskovaNovember 8, 2014
    Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery
  • Fekete A.
    Fekete AnnamáriaAugust 19, 2013
    The best place to see all the famous sights of Budapest from a higher spot. The view is very beautiful ☺
  • Helen V.heart icon on user image
    Helen VoytenkoFebruary 20, 2016
    Beautiful castle with the best view on the Pest side
  • Ele G.heart icon on user image
    Ele Gagnidze 유April 13, 2016
    Beautiful and huge place. Entry to the museum 2400 huf. Great views of pest side.
  • Csaba S.heart icon on user image
    Csaba SzaboJanuary 21, 2016
    One of the meautiful part of the city.
  • Marc L.
    Marc LambriksNovember 2, 2014
    Very nice place to start discovering Budapest. Museum bit disappointing as public could not see ballrooms etc.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HeiserJune 19, 2019
    Kinda cool, but less impressive than the parliament building or Fisherman’s Bastian.
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    SiobhánSeptember 19, 2017
    The castle is mostly rebuilt but the views from up the hill is breathtaking.
  • Anna T.heart icon on user image
    Anna TrifonidouApril 21, 2015
    You should definitely visit the buda castle. The view is amazing.
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