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Buda Castle

Budapest, 🇭🇺 Hungary

Historic royal palace complex featuring baroque and medieval architecture, housing museums and art galleries within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more…

Opening hours

Monday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Admission

General €17.00

Other tours and activities have different prices; advance booking recommended

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Buda Castle
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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The site is a historic royal palace complex originally built in 1265, with significant baroque architectural elements constructed between 1749 and 1769. It served as the residence of Hungarian kings and is located in Budapest's Castle District. The complex encompasses a combination of medieval, baroque, and modernist architectural styles designed by architects including Jean-Nicolas Jadot de Ville-Issey, Miklós Ybl, and Alajos Hauszmann.

As a UNESCO World Heritage site, the complex includes museums and art galleries that showcase Hungarian history and culture. It also hosts cultural events and government functions, making it a significant historical and cultural landmark. The castle complex covers an area of approximately 4.73 square meters and reflects the region's rich history through its preserved buildings and exhibitions.

The architectural ensemble includes gothic, renaissance, and baroque elements, illustrating its evolution through centuries. The site remains accessible to the public and represents one of the largest and most important historic building complexes in Hungary.

More Information and Contact

Official website budacastlebudapest.com
Email info@budacastlebudapest.com
Phone +3614583000
Address 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér, Hungary
Coordinates 47°29'44.997" N, 19°2'22.371" E

Tours & Activities

Budapest: Buda Castle Walk with Saint Stephen's Hall 4.5 (3.3k)

Budapest: Buda Castle Walk with Saint Stephen's Hall

1h 30m ·Sightseeing
From 26 EUR
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Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour Bestseller 4.6 (6.0k)

Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour

40m ·UNESCO sites
From 17 EUR
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Budapest: Buda Castle Walking Tour+Professional Photoshoot 4.9 (45)

Budapest: Buda Castle Walking Tour+Professional Photoshoot

2h ·Educational activities
From 15 EUR
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Budapest: Buda Castle Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting 4.9 (28)

Budapest: Buda Castle Walking Tour with Royal Cake Tasting

2h ·Sightseeing
From 16 EUR
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Budapest: Historic Buda Castle Walking Tour 4.9 (900)

Budapest: Historic Buda Castle Walking Tour

2h 30m ·UNESCO sites
From 54 EUR
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Budapest: Buda Castle District Walking Tour Bestseller 4.6 (2.2k)

Budapest: Buda Castle District Walking Tour

2h ·Walking tours
From 12 EUR
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Budapest: Monster Bike Roller Guided City Tour 5.0 (641)

Budapest: Monster Bike Roller Guided City Tour

1h 30m ·Landmarks & monuments
From 45 EUR
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German guided tour through Budapest's castle district 5.0 (145)

German guided tour through Budapest's castle district

2h ·Guided tours
From 20 EUR
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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Buda Castle
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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