Buda Castle

Buda Castle is a castle Budavári Palota Budapest located in Hungary.

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    +36 20 439 7325

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    budavar.btk.mta.hu

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Budapest Budai Vár 1014 Hungary

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Joanne Wright

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.

Nikka

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 .

Joanne Wright

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.

We Love Budapest

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 Tungrus

Beautiful castle - a mixture of different architecture . You can still see some of the medieval castle through the history museum part.

Mark B

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.

Carl Griffin

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.

Ivar

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.

Catherine McNeel

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 .

Larissa Sant'Anna

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!

Amit Gaharwar

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.

Kata Varsányi

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!

Mary Nadela

Amazing view at night! Bring a tripod. Don't buy the return ticket for funicular . Walk down.

Vasek S.

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..

Dylan Stilin

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.

Julia Kate

Stunning! The views amazing...access to galleries , museums and a beautiful church st matthaus from here. Really lovely. Great for photography .

Matthew Caldecutt

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 Lezhenko

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.

Igor Hrcek

It's a castle . A lot of ancient bricks and statues . Clean place, a lot of things to see if you like history.

Daryl Tan

There's scenic view from all directions. Seeing across szechengyi bridge and parliament building or viewing the buda castle .

Svetlana Mayday

Very nice place. Plan several hours to walk around and take some photos

Heba ????

Best view from the top, specially at sunset ????

Peter Sigrist

Spend an hour or two just walking the grounds - full of interesting nooks and great views of the city

Mike Slone

Amazing views . A great place to explore and get a view from above the river and city .

Enver Kannur

Great views of both parts of Budapest ..A must if you are in Budapest

Vivien Bukovenszki

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! ;)

Luis Duran

The best place to visited in Budapest (in the day).Visit the market ,you can found a tipical things from Budapest. Me llamó luuet

Rene T.

Impressive architecture , many small attractions in the immediate surroundings. A must visit.

Lucille Fisher

After you've seen the major sites, find time to meander the streets in the area. Very atmospheric & more photo ops.

Nicolò Sgreva

Hundreds of years of history... the heart of the political life of Budapest for centuries.

Pelin Dura

it has a great view especially at night the lights of the chain bridge is breath taking! i would recommen the busapest history museum

Eirini Marioli

Beautiful place to visit. Make sure you have a walk in the garden

Katja M.

Huge beautiful castle with permanent and temporary exhibitions . History museum .

Dina

It was really nice for a walk and very atmospheric. The views are amazing and when it's lit at night its beautiful.

budapestUNDERGUIDE

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..!

Cara Lubbe

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

Gyozo Nagy

Prepare your Camera and take a tour around. Best places to take photos: north-east side and East side (to the parliament ).

Adil V

combination of extreme architecture with perfect budapest view

Dem Niels

You should definitely visit it at night as well ! The castle AND the castle district!

Csaba Szabo

One of the meautiful part of the city .

Fekete Annamária

The best place to see all the famous sights of Budapest from a higher spot. The view is very beautiful ☺

Phat Buoy

Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery

Helen Voytenko

Beautiful castle with the best view on the Pest side

Alex Curiel

Beautiful baroque castle on top of a hill . Wonderful views of the city .

Olena Kaun

On the castle terraces there're amazing viewpoints on Pest, Danube. The Castle itself has a huge territory

Ele Gagnidze 유

Beautiful and huge place. Entry to the museum 2400 huf. Great views of pest side.

Nadia Prutskova

Fantastic place to explore - take the furnicula rail to the top and walk back down through the greenery

Bence Balogh

amazing, one of my favourite places in the city

Sarah Algadhibi

Historical place ????????????????I like it

Marc Lambriks

Very nice place to start discovering Budapest. Museum bit disappointing as public could not see ballrooms etc.

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Pretty impressive collection of European art! No idea Hungarians are such talented artists! Make sure to go to the rooftop terrace - great views of the river and Pest! - Go Find Alice

7.9
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Great exhibition about Hungarian citizens on the first floor. - Roman Griesshaber

7.8
History Museum
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I would visit the exhibitions again at any time. You have to invest at least two hours. Some parts of the exhibition are only offered as part of an guided tour. - Rene T.

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Beautiful castle & the souvenir shop items are cheaper than the ones in city center. - Rahmawati D.

9.2
Historic and Protected Site
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Buda Side is more industrial and Pest is so beautiful with it's magnificent architecture. Must do in Budapest ! - Elodie Julie

8.7
Historic and Protected Site
Várkert Bazár

Very beautiful, the renovation made the magic! Best to visit on a Sunday. Bring your photo camera. - Lars Krauss

9.5
Scenic Lookout
Fisherman's Bastion

Fantastic place!!! Has a very nice view of Budapest. Loved the towers! - Anna Trifonidou