At World Heritage Site Buda Castle, you'll encounter medieval architecture, lush gardens, and centuries of royal Hungarian and Austro-Hungarian history. Though Nazis stole the palace's luxurious room exhibits in the 1940s, the building is still home to the Hungarian National Gallery, which holds significant collections of Hungarian art. It is also the site of the Budapest History Museum and National Szechenyi Library. This 13th-century structure has been renovated and modernized after it was nearly destroyed in World War II. Explore the surrounding neighborhood, known as the Castle District, which is celebrated for its historic houses, churches, and public buildings. Use our Budapest vacation trip planner to add Buda Castle and other attractions to your Budapest vacation plans.
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Rijn
The whole area at the top of Buda has lots to see. Plus there's a funicular, near Chain Bridge, for those unable to walk up. more »
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Carolyn M
Family from Budapest guided us, we took the bus to the back door of the castle and took the elevator to the top tower ( we had a cousin with us who is 90- she led the way).The views are spectacular! Y... more »
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kelly b
We loved going to the Buda Castle. Great views lots to look at. Lovely walk. You can see the guards. Just lovely on a sunny day. more »
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Firas Samko
Buda palace is an amazing place for a panoramic view of the city. The architecture is also very interesting with statues and viewing decks overlooking the beautiful city of Budapest. The gardens of the castle are very primitive though and the art gallery is not the best in town. I would recommend you take the cable car on the way up and then leave from the eastern gate of the castle to see some attractions that are uphill as well. The tour of the castle would take around 1 hour so don't count on spending too much time up there: food and drinks are pricey around the castle so better wait to buy some stuff when you leave the area. Overall, a great place and a fascinating building worth visiting.
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Cameran Morton
There's 3 options visiting this: 1. Take the fast, safe route up in a cable car type machine. 2. Take the slow, safe route up the path. 3. Take the fast, slightly less safe but fun route up the muddy hill cutting across the paths. Once at the top you can enjoy great views of the Rhine and of Budapest along with seeing the lovely architecture of the castle itself. There is an art gallery at the top too.
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NIGHTOWL Salle
A must see place! Amazing view and accessible with car, but parking can be expensive. I went there at night and the view is astounding!
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Mrs. Owens1
Beautiful, friendly, great food. But pricey. Nice to visit.
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Jeff Lei
was here during the NAtional day so there are festivals going on so savoured in the tasty food of budapest! lovely!
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