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Buda Castle

(Budavári Palota)

Castle, Museum, and Monument

Budavári Palota, Budapest

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Buda Castle

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Ranked #5 for scenic views in Budapest
"Huge beautiful castle with permanent and temporary exhibitions."(4 Tips)
"... and East side (to the parliament)."(4 Tips)
"Lovely views and they had a palinka and whiskey festival at the top."(47 Tips)
"Don't buy the return ticket for funicular."(5 Tips)

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Mary NadelaJuly 31, 2016
Amazing view at night! Bring a tripod. Don't buy the return ticket for funicular. Walk down.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Daryl TanFebruary 13, 2017
There's scenic view from all directions. Seeing across szechengyi bridge and parliament building or viewing the buda castle.
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Svetlana MaydayOctober 22, 2019
Very nice place. Plan several hours to walk around and take some photos
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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.
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Peter SigristDecember 5, 2015
Spend an hour or two just walking the grounds - full of interesting nooks and great views of the city
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Mike SloneOctober 14, 2016
Amazing views. A great place to explore and get a view from above the river and city.
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Enver KannurFebruary 27, 2018
Great views of both parts of Budapest ..A must if you are in Budapest
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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! ;)
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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.
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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
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Rene T.July 11, 2023
Impressive architecture, many small attractions in the immediate surroundings. A must visit.
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Nicolò SgrevaSeptember 9, 2019
Hundreds of years of history... the heart of the political life of Budapest for centuries.
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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
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Eirini MarioliApril 25, 2018
Beautiful place to visit. Make sure you have a walk in the garden
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Katja M.December 29, 2015
Huge beautiful castle with permanent and temporary exhibitions. History museum.
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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.
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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..!
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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
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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).
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Adil VJanuary 1, 2016
combination of extreme architecture with perfect budapest view
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Dem NielsOctober 4, 2016
You should definitely visit it at night as well! The castle AND the castle district!
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Csaba SzaboJanuary 21, 2016
One of the meautiful part of the city.
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Fekete AnnamáriaAugust 19, 2013
The best place to see all the famous sights of Budapest from a higher spot. The view is very beautiful ☺
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Phat BuoyNovember 7, 2014
Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery
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Helen VoytenkoFebruary 20, 2016
Beautiful castle with the best view on the Pest side
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Alex CurielNovember 2, 2023
Beautiful baroque castle on top of a hill. Wonderful views of the city.
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Olena KaunJuly 8, 2016
On the castle terraces there're amazing viewpoints on Pest, Danube. The Castle itself has a huge territory
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Nadia PrutskovaNovember 8, 2014
Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery
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Ele Gagnidze 유April 13, 2016
Beautiful and huge place. Entry to the museum 2400 huf. Great views of pest side.
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Bence BaloghMarch 27, 2018
amazing, one of my favourite places in the city
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Constantin SidirasFebruary 11, 2016
It is supposed to have a resemblance to the English parliament. An actually unbelievable building! An architectural diamond!
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Marc LambriksNovember 2, 2014
Very nice place to start discovering Budapest. Museum bit disappointing as public could not see ballrooms etc.
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Sarah AlgadhibiSeptember 2, 2019
Historical place 👌🏻👌🏻I like it
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