Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
Buda Castle Opening Hours
The open air courts, courtyards of the Buda Castle are open day and night, 24/7. On special days, when festivals take place on the Buda Castle courts, the courts are fenced off, and you will need to buy a festival entry to be able to get access to the castle and its attractions.
Opening Hours of the Royal Palace
Daily Opening Times:
Monday: the museums inside the Buda Castle Royal Palace are closed. The Castle District is open though and so are sights like the Buda Castle Cave, the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker, the Matthias Church, Funicular, etc.)
Tuesday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Wednesday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Thursday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Friday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Saturday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Sunday: from 10 am to 6 pm (most Castle Hill attractions)
Holidays: depending on the holiday some attractions are closed while others are open in the Buda Castle District. For example, March 15, August 20, October 23 are national holidays but the major museums are open. Easter and Christmas holidays may differ from sight to sight, and Castle tour to tour. You can read more about Budapest Christmas and New Year Budapest on the festive city guides.
As the festivals are some of the best in Budapest, and well worth the entry fee, you will not be disappointed. Oftentimes the festival ticket includes free entrance to the buildings of the Buda Castle.
Currently the Royal Palace (aka the Buda Castle) is the home of the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum, therefore, the opening hours of the buildings of the Buda Castle is identical with the opening hours of the Gallery and the Museum (as well as the less known Hungarian National Library, which also often features exhibitions).
- National Gallery (inside Castle): Tue-Sun 10 am – 6 pm (closed on Mondays, but often open on national holidays)
- History Museum (inside Castle): 1 March – 31 October Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, November 1 – February 29 Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm (closed on Mondays, but often open on national holidays)
- St Stephen’s Hall Museum (inside Castle): 1 March – 31 October Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm, November 1 – February 29 Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm (closed on Mondays, but often open on national holidays)
- Buda Castle Cave/ Labyrinth (in Castle District): open all year round, every day (tour subject to availability)
- Fisherman’s Bastion (in Castle District): open all year round, every day. Walking Tour (value) available every day.
- Funicular uphill and downhill the Buda Castle Hill: available all year round (except for odd week maintenance hours on some Mondays). Private Castle Tours with Funicular, Cruise etc. available all year round.
- Matthias Church: open on most days (except for special occasions like weddings, etc.). Matthias Church Tours subject to availability.
- Alexander Presidential Palace: Changing of the Guards – hours seasonally changing, normally on display at weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Opening Hours of the Buda Castle District
Similarly to the Royal Palace, the Buda Castle district itself is open all day and night, at least regarding its streets, courts, and even some of its attractions, like the Fisherman’s Bastion, which is the finest lookout tower (a fairy tale tower complex) in the Buda Castle district. The Buda Castle hilltop, which is called the Buda Castle district makes a nice and romantic Budapest attraction for late night or early dawn walks too.
That being said, most of the castle attractions close at 6 or 8 pm, some of the restaurants and bars stay open until around 11 pm or midnight, and then the castle goes calm and quiet. Indeed, the parties and noisy nightlife of the city of Budapest takes place on the Pest side, while the Buda side, including the Buda Castle district, gets quiet and peaceful.
Hello,
I have a very important question, we’re a group of students from Poland (45 persons), we study tourism and we will organize a bus trip of Europe ( this is a students practice). In Budapest we will be 23th June (only one day) unfortunately, it’s Monday. We’d like to visit Budapest History Museum, is it possible? This is the main point of the program. We care so much about this musuem.
I’m waiting for the reply,
Kind regards,
Natalia Młynarczak
Hello Natalia, unfortunately Monday is the only day when the museums are closed in the Buda Castle, with the exception of the Spy Museum, which is open from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The Budapest History Museum is closed on Mondays. We are very sorry that you will be staying one day only, and hope that the students can return to Budapest for a longer time to enjoy the many programs and attractions the Hungarian capital can offer. The Hungarian National Gallery (also in the Buda Castle) is closed on Mondays too. Nevertheless, we suggest contacting the Budapest History Museum directly in this matter for an official reply. You can email them at kapcsolat@mail.btm.hu
Thank you for visiting Budapest, Hungary! Have a fabulous time!
Hi Nati, this question is horrible, i can’t answer your question. But i hope you visited the museeum in june 2014. If not – you can also come again… we have the 24th of june 20(17)14 every year… bye and greetings to poland and the group. Peace have fun and enjoy your lazy life
This looks like some hazing ritual for students of tourism – get them to organize a private visit to a nation’s major museum on Monday and tell them it’s the major point of the trip… ;)
Hello there,
I direct the choir of Trinity College Oxford. We are touring Budapest between June30th-July6th. Is there an email address that I can contact to enquire about performing a recital in the castle’s chapel?
Best wishes,
Benjamin Morrell
Dear Benjamin, thank you for your choir concert inquiry in the Buda Castle district of Budapest. We have sent you a list of contacts and detailed information about potential venues for a beautiful concert in the city. Have a great time in Hungary!
I will be with Viking cruises in Bupapest over the Easter weekend. The festival on castle hill sounds wonderful. Will the Nat. History Museum be open on Easter Sunday and what will be required for entry? Thank you, Linda
Please advise how we can buy online tickets for Buda Castle
TX
Hello Denise,
you can buy tickets to enter the Buda Castle at the door: the castle is the home of various museums and institutions each with their own entries (National Gallery, History Museum, Szechenyi Library).
To enter the Buda Castle district you do not need a ticket: simply you can walk about the buildings and the castle court free of charge.
Pls how can we buy online tickets for the budapest history museum in the buda castle?
Hello Denise, sorry, the tickets to the Budapest History Museum are only sold at the entrance, no online tickets are available. The prices in 2014 are the following:
Admission fees in Hungarian Forint (Ft for short):
Adults
1500 Ft, There is a 50% discount on the the ticket if you have a Budapest Card
Students (6-26 years old)
750 Ft
Pensioners (62-70 years old)
750 Ft
Photo ticket
800 Ft
English audio guide
1200 Ft
Hi,
How can I by tickets for Buda Castle and Royal Palace?
Thank You
Hello Tena,
you can buy tickets to the Buda Castle at the building itself: the castle is the home of various museums and institutions, and each has its own entry.
To enter the Buda Castle district you do not need a ticket. It is free to walk about the buildings and the castle court.
The Royal Palace is another name given to the Buda Castle.
Hello,
We plan to visit Budapest for Christmas 2014, could you please tell me if the museums will be open at this period? Are they any special events for Christmas?
Thank you very much in advance!
Best regards,
Dobrina Yonova
Hello Dobrina, the museums inside the Buda Castle will be closed during the Christmas holiday season. There are no special events scheduled in the castle, instead you can visit the Christmas markets in Budapest city center. You can see more info and opening times, events at Christmas time in Budapest: http://budapestchristmas.com/
Hi there
Could you please let me know what would be the opening hours for xmas?
Many thanks
Stephanie
Hello Stephanie, the Buda Castle courtyards are open all year round, as is the Buda Castle district with its squares and streets, but the museums and galleries hosted inside the buildings of the Buda Castle complex are closed during Dec 24, 25, 26. You can see more info and opening times at Christmas time in Budapest: http://budapestchristmas.com/
we aré going To Budapest on Christmas (dec 24/25) the castle is open on these days?
Hi Poli, the Buda Castle open air courtyards are open, as is the Buda Castle district, but the museums and galleries hosted inside the buildings of the Buda Castle complex are closed during the Christmas holiday season. You can see more info and opening times at Christmas time in Budapest: http://budapestchristmas.com/
May I know if the buda castle open on 25th and 26th decemeber ? thanks
Hi Heidi, the Buda Castle courtyards are open, as is the Buda Castle district, but the museums and galleries hosted inside the buildings of the Buda Castle complex are closed during the Christmas holiday season. You can see more info and opening times at Christmas time in Budapest: http://budapestchristmas.com/
We would like to visit the Buda Castle Easter Festival 2015 so can you please let me know how to buy tickets for this event? Many thanks.
Dear Linda, you can buy the tickets for the 2015 Buda Castle Easter Festival at the Buda Castle. The Buda Castle and its buildings are open during the Easter holidays in 2015. But the admission is special as there is a big Budapest Easter Festival in the courts of the Buda Castle. This means that during the Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (also on Good Friday and Saturday), the museums and galleries are also open. You can visit the Budapest History Museum inside the Buda Castle with the festival ticket (included in the price). The festival tickets are valid for both days (Easter Sunday and Monday).
Ticket Prices in 2015:
HUF 2,000 / adult
HUF 1,000 / child (ages 3-14)
HUF 5,000 / family (2 adults, and max 4 children)
Festival opening hours: 9 am – 8 pm (cashiers close at 6pm).
The Hungarian National Gallery is also open during the Easter holiday (Friday – Monday) in the usual opening times, from 10 am to 5.45 pm.
Hi Could you please clarify the opening times for the Buda Castle and Fishermans Bastion for me please… I am sorry but I find the above information a bit confusing…
Also Is it possible for a couple to have photos taken in the Castle and surrounding the castle such as those lovely stairs and the Fishermans Bastion area…
Could I please also ask, if a couple wanted photos taken when the sun is going down what kind of times would be perfect for these type of photos… i.e. sunset / evening / night appearance.
Thank You So Much
Shusma (UK)
Dear Shusma, the opening times of the Fisherman’s Bastion are open all times (Monday – Sunday, 0 am – midnight). The Bastion is never closed as it is an open lookout tower and terrace. There are some upper turrets that close for the night, but the lower parts remain open, regardless of times or weather conditions.
The Buda Castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am – 6pm. But you can visit the courtyards outside the opening times as the gates of the courts are not closed.
Yes, please feel free to take photos of yourselves on the Fisherman’s Bastion stairs or at the Buda Castle. You do not need a photo permit for personal use if you take photos in the open air. However, inside the Buda Castle you need to have a photo permit for the exhibitions.
The sun sets in Budapest at various times all year round. Please check the sunset times. You can check sunset hours in this list
http://budapestrivercruise.com/sunset-cruise-budapest
Is the Buda Castle /national Museum open on Easter Sunday? we will be in Budapest Sat and Sunday what is the best day for the Easter Festival at Buda Castle ?
Cheers
Briab
Dear Brian, yes, the Buda Castle is open during the Easter holidays in 2015. But the admission is special as there is a big Budapest Easter Festival in the courts of the Buda Castle. This means that during the Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (also on Good Friday and Saturday), the museums and galleries are also open. You can visit the Budapest History Museum inside the Buda Castle with the festival ticket. The Hungarian National Gallery is also open during the Easter holiday (Friday – Monday) in the usual opening times, from 10 am to 5.45 pm.
hello, could anyone please inform me the name of that wonderful lilac blooming three on the yard of the fisherman bastion? beautyful!
Just to know if Friday 1st May the Castle is open, tks.
Hi,
What time does the Buda Castle Tour starts at? And where the group meets to begin the tour?
Hi, we are 6 girls and we would like to buy the buda castle tickets. What is included in the tour? are there any discounts (we are 26 years old)?
Hi,
Do you have to pay for a tour to visit the Royal Palace?
What are the entry fees for the museum and noational gallery please.
Thank you
Does anyone know at all when the Easter 2016 events will be announced in Budapest please? is it best to visit the castle over the Easter weekend 25TH March-28TH March 2016?
There is only an option of sightseeing with guide for 25E (I am a student) or there are any other tickets, cheaper, when I can sightseeing by myself?
Do we need to pay to enter the castle?
Hello,
the Spy Museum Buda Castle seemes to be closed. Is it possible to see the devices somewhere else?
Hello,
Can you give me the rates of entry for groups ( 45 to 72 pax) ?
Thank you,
Best regards,
Caroline Karda
Hi,
I would like to know if the Royal Palace and the Buda Castle District are opened on 24/25/26 December and their opening hours for that days.
Thanks a lot.
Best regards,
Raffaele
It’s imposible for me to get only the email to book entrances, date and time to Royal Palace. I know that the entrance is free but I would like to book the date and time. Tell me , please.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards.
Good day
I am organising a tour for a choir from the United States. They would love to perform somewhere near or in the Buda Castle. Is there any chance to do so?
Thank you so much
Hello,
I am trying to book a Buda castle tour for March 6th for 4 people but your calendar only shows September 2015. IS there any other way of booking in advance or are tours not available for March 2016?
hello!
we visited Buda Castle last weekend and were were amused by a fountain in Várkert bazaar where a man with a fish and a child on his knees http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/fountain-public-park-next-to-buda-castle-54537598.jpg
Unfortunately, we couldn’t find information on this fountain in internet.
Where is it possible to find the name of the sculpture and maybe a history of creation?
Thank you very much!
hello!
I would like to ask if the castle area is open on 1st May as it is a national Holiday.
Hello,
yes, the Buda Castle will be open as usual.
Hello, me and my boyfriend, we are visiting Budapest from 29th May till 1st June 2016. I understand that the museums are not open on Monday, but do we need to book necessary a tour with specific time and date or you can explore the castle, museum and the area free of charge. Thanks in advance :)
Dear Donika,
you don’t need to book a tour to be able to enter and discover the Buda Castle. Please note that the entry is not free (unless you have a Budapest Card).
can you visit the castle without a guided tour? do you need to book for just walking round the castle? How much at all does this cost?
Hello Alexa,
the Castle courtyards (the open air courts) are not only open for tourists any day of the year (except for festival days), but are also free to enter. If you wish to take a visit inside the buildings of the Buda Castle, however, you will need to buy a ticket to one of the exhibitions featured in the museum / gallery within the buildings of the Castle (ticket prices €6 – €7 for the various exhibitions).
Budapest Card holders have free entry to almost all buildings in the Buda Castle including the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum (in the latter you can see some of the old furnishings which remained after WW2). Moreover, you will also get a free Castle District walking tour included in the price of the Budapest Card, which is a 2 hour tour in the Buda Castle district with major sights. Prices for the City Tourism Card (known as the Budapest Card) starting from €17 in 2016. The Card itself offers a range of other discounts, so well worth buying it if you wish to visit the Castle inside and get a tour, plus enjoy further benefits. Purchase of Budapest Card online on this website: http://budapestcards.com/
hi, i’m leticia canto and i would like to know what happened with the tickets that i bought because i didn’t receive the tickets in my email
Dear Leticia,
we have contacted you on your given email address regarding your booking. Now I have forwarded our message to your current address starting with let……, the original was sent to the email address starting with cbll….
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Unfortunately you have chosen a date when no public tour is running, instead there are private tours.
Please contact us at info@budacastlebudapest.com asap, and also check your spam box for any communication we have recently sent to your email address
Dear Buda Castle,
between june 24 or 25 I will attend a blind person to visit the Buda Castle of Budapest. I would like to know if he has any reduction in prices and what documents must show to have them.
I look forward to your information.
Thank you
Dear Aldo, thank you for visiting the Buda Castle Hill and its attractions.
The wings of the Buda Castle building are currently the home of the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Gallery.
People with disabilities and their companions (max 1 companion) are free to visit the Budapest History Museum. The History Museum has audio guides which blind visitors can listen to. Any photo ID proving the disability is accepted regardless of which country you are from.
People with disabilities and their companions (max 1 companion) are free to visit the Hungarian National Gallery if they come from a country which is member of the European Economic Area (EEA) with its 30 states. The Gallery currently does not have interactive tangible objects unfortunately. Any photo ID proving the disability is accepted regardless of which country from the EEA and EU you are from.
hi, i would like to confirm the question that you ask me and the answer is yes, i would like to change the date of the tour to Sunday. it was a mistake the date that i wanted for the the tour is june 26 not 27
I am sorry if I am using this space for questioning this but I did not find a ‘Contact us’ tab to do so. I’m trying to book a tour but the mensage “Payment page is downloading. Please wait” keep displaying on my screen, not completing the transaction. What other alternative do I have for booking? Thank you in advance.
Dear Ian,
we are sorry to hear that the booking function was temporarily not available. Could you please try it again? I think it is working properly now. Thank you for your patience.
Hello,
Do you have any discount for journalists ?
Dear Armen,
unfortunately we cannot offer discount for media representatives. Thank you for your understanding.
To whom it might concern,
Please let me introduce myself, I’m Claudia, from F1 Latin America TV channel and I’m writing you because we would like to film in the Buda Castle on Thursday 21st of July due to the F1 Grand Prix taken place in your city.
We are a 24h cannel with Formula1, Gp2, Gp3 and Porsche Super Cup and we also have our own programmes and every time we travel to a GP we prepare a 2-3 min length report in which we explain the main landmarks and points of interest of the area where the GP takes places, their significant museums, streets, restaurants, etc.
We will just bring one camera with us, the reporter will be Jessika Fortunato and the cameraman Ignasi Martin.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.
Looking forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance,
Dear Claudia,
thank you for your inquiry.
Regarding media inquiries (Video / film shooting) please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu
Good afternoon,
I’m going to visit Budapest from 28th to 31st August.I know that on Mondays museums are closed but I have read in other websites that the castle district is going to be closed during all August.Is this true?
Or can we visit castle district and all the buildings without problem?
Thank you very much
Dear Laura,
there are some restrictions regarding parking in the Buda Castle District, but this does not affect the opening hours of the attractions.
Hi ,
I’m going to visit Budapest from 16th to 19st August. I whant to by the City Tourism Card . The Buda walking tours with this card include Fisherman’s Bastion ( inside ) and Matthias Church ( inside ) ? Thanks in advance.
Hi Octavian,
The Budapest Card provides a 10% discount of the entry to the Fisherman’s Bastion.
If you wish to visit the Matthias Church inside, I would recommend you to book the following walking tour: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
GOOD DAY,
PLEASE I AM GOING TO VISIT BUDAPEST BETWEEN 22 AUG AND 24 AUG 2016, AND MY PLAN TO VISIT THE BUDA CASTLE ON TUE 23 AUG ( AS I UNDERSTAND ALL THE FACILITIES WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITORS) , AND I BOOK FOR BUDAPEST CARD ALSO , MY QUESTION IS : IS THERE ANY FEE I HAVE TO PAY FOR VISITING IN MY SITUATION ?
AND WHAT ABOUT THE SEGWAY TOUR IS IT IN CHARGE OF FEE ?
APOLOGIZED FOR PROLONGATION.
REGAREDS
TALAL GHARIB
Dear Talal,
with Budapest Card, you can get free entry to the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. The Segway tour is not included, it is €40 per person for adults and €35 per person for students. Booking: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-district-segway-tour/
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have some questions regarding the Castle. My friends and I are planning to visit the district on the 21st of October 2016. We have 1 day to spend in Budapest and I believe visiting Buda Castle is a must. What time do you open and close the castle and how much is the ticket fees for adults without guide. Finally, is there a direct way to come to the castle with a car or using the funicular is the only way to reach the castle district?
Thanks
Dear Salem,
the Buda Castle is open Tue-Sun 10 am – 6 pm (closed on Mondays).
The building of the Buda Castle is the home of the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. Please see the prices below:
National Gallery:
Full price: HUF 1,800
Students/seniors: HUF 900
Audio guide: HUF 800
Free admission on national holidays:
15 March, 20 Aug, 23 Oct
History Museum
Adults: 1800 / 2000 HUF
Visitors aged 6-26: 900/ 1000 HUF
Visitors aged 62-70: 900/ 1000 HUF
Getting up to the Buda Castle Hill: https://budacastlebudapest.com/getting-there/
Please guide me how to book tickets online for BUDA PALCE for 8 people .
want to know your email id too.
I am fron INDIA.
Dear Richa,
there are 2 facilities that you can visit inside the Royal Palace: The National Gallery and the History Museum. Unfortunately ticket to either of them cannot be booked online, only on the spot. Thank you for your understanding.
hello,
I am visiting budapest and want to visit the Buda castle. I am there between 30th september to 2 of october 2016.
Want to know the castle timings,and how to book tickets online for 8 people.
want to visit the wine tasting in buda castle.
Kindly inform me .DO YOU HAVE ANY EMAIL ID WHERE I CAN DROP MY QUERIES.
Waiting for your response
Thnx.
Ciao, sarete aperti il 24, 25 e 26 dicembre? Quali sono i prezzi? ci sono promozioni per studenti? Grazie
Ciao, sarete aperti il 24, 25 e 26 dicembre? Quali sono i prezzi? ci sono promozioni per studenti? Grazie mille
Hello
I would like to know the opening hours of the Buda Castle in January 2017 (the first week).
Is it opened every day?
Thank you
Dear Bassel,
The courts, courtyards of the Buda Castle are open day and night, 24/7.
Currently the Royal Palace (aka the Buda Castle) is the home of the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum, therefore, the opening hours of the buildings of the Buda Castle is identical with the opening hours of the Gallery and the Museum (as well as the less known Hungarian National Library, which also often features exhibitions).
National Gallery opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 am – 6 pm (closed on Mondays, but often open on national holidays)
Budapest History Museum opening hours: November 1 – February 29 Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 4 pm (closed on Mondays, but often open on national holidays)
Hello!
I am visiting Budapest on the 24-26th of December. May I know if the National Gallery and Budapest History Museum will be opened during those days? And if so, their opening times?
Thank you so much!
Hello Diana,
Please find the Opening Hours below:
National Gallery:
Dec 24: Closed
Dec 25: Closed
Dec 26: Open as usual (10 am- 6pm)
Budapest History Museum:
Dec 24: Closed
Dec 25: Open 10 am – 6 pm
Dec 26: Closed
More December opening hours: https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
I would just like to know if the buda castle/museums and galleries are open in the easter holidays 2017 and do the prices of entry vary?
Thanks
HI, we are visiting Budapest in December 2017.
I want to know if the funicular and the Royal Palace is open on the 24,25,26 and 27th of December.
Can you please let me know.
Thank you
Hello Anne,
thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately the 2017 Christmas Opening hours haven’t been confirmed yet, but most likely they will be similar to last year’s opening hours. You can find the 2016 schedule on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Dear Personnel at Buda Castle Guided Tours,
I made an online reservation for “Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise”” for a group of 25 students (aged 18-21) and two teachers 1 1/2 months ago.
The booking request was submitted, but I have nothing received via e-mail regarding whether the reservation has been accepted or not, and have written an email regarding this twice, but have not received any reply.
Could you please confirm whether the booking is valid or not.
If not, then I hope you can help med make the following reservation
Date: March 21, 2017:
Time and tour: 11.30 am–3 pm Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise
Number of persons: 27 persons (Roedkilde Gymnasium, Vejle, Denmark)
Dear Jane-Marie,
thank you for your inquiry.
We will soon send you our group offer via email. Thank you for your patience.
Hello, me and my boyfriend, we are visiting Budapest from 18 March till 21 march 2017. How much is the ticket with guide? Is there italian guide?
Thanks in advance
Marianna
Hello Marianna,
thank you for your comment.
Similarly to the Royal Palace, the Buda Castle district itself is open all day and night, at least regarding its streets, courts, and even some of its attractions, like the Fisherman’s Bastion, which is the finest lookout tower
Book our Buda Castle District 2.5 h walking tour in all weather conditions and get a Guided Tour on Buda Castle courts, visit inside Matthias Church, visit at Fisherman’s Bastion and visit of Historical Squares with Coffee & Dessert at end, therefore you could avoid the long queues waiting to get tickets.
Tickets for this tour are starting from EUR 34.
Booking is on:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/matthias-church/
Looking forward to your reservation.
Hi,
Is Buda castle going to be open on Easter Sunday (16th Apr 2017).
regards
Hello Sanjay,
thank you for contacting us.
The sites of Buda Castle (such as the National Gallery, Matthias Church etc) will be open on 17 and 18 April, what is more, there will be special Eastern programmes too.
Enjoy your visit to the famous Buda Castle district when visiting Budapest.
Hi!
I would just like to know what are the opening times for Easter? I am coming to Budapest during Easter and i’m worried that everything will be closed. Please reply as soon as possible because Easter is very soon! Thank you so much!!
Hello Sirintra,
most of the museums are closed on Mondays, and they will be closed on Apr 17 as well. On other dates their opening hours are as usual.
Hi. Do you have a manageable list of the various buildings and museums in Buda Castle with entrance fees for each place?
Hello Tine,
thank you for your comment.
For all the the buildings museums, fees of Buda Sactle please follow the links below:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/category/buda-castle-museums/
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buildings/
I hope I could be of help.
Hi visited yesterday and lost cell phone. It is a Samsung S7 active green color.
Has a red Ameritas sticker on back
Has anybody turned in to lost and found.
Thank you
Dawn
Dear Dawn,
we are very sorry to hear that.
I am afraid, there is not any department for lost items in the Buda Castle. If you have lost your mobile in a particular building, museum etc, try to contact them directly.
I am sorry I could not be of more help.
Hi :)
Is there any public parking near the Castle District? If so, do you know approx. parking fee? Or is it better to go there by public transportation? My friend and I will stay at K9 Residence and plan to visit the castle on 27 Sep.
Thanks a lot.
Dear JP, due to the parking restrictions in the Buda Castle, I would definitely recommend you to choose public transportation. You can find several ways to reach the Castle Hill on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/getting-there/
Hi there! We are visiting Budapest on 26 October and we are thinking of purchasing the Budapest Card. In this case, is entrance still free to the Royal Palace, the Gallery and the History museum?
Thank you!
Hello Naya,
thank you for your email.
With your Budapest card you are entitled to a free entry into most of the buildings of the historical Buda Castle. No tour inside included. You can book a Buda Castle Tour at a low cost, great value at
https://budacastlebudapest.com/budget-buda-castle-tour/
You are also entitled to a free entry to the permanent exhibitions in the National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the Hungarian National Museum.
More benefits and Online purchase: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
I hope I could be of help.
Dear sir/madam,
I’m writing a paper for my last year in highschool, which is about the architecture in Budapest.
I read that the Buda castle was originally built in Gothic-style, and was wondering if there are still any original parts of this style visible.
Hello Sara,
thank you for your comment.
I would suggest you to contact the Budapest History Museon on:
http://www.btm.hu/eng/?q=kapcsolat
Good luck with your essay!
Hello,
Will the castle be open between Christmas and New Years? There is nothing on the website to suggest otherwise but just wanting to check before we make plans!
Thanks
Hello Sasha,
thank you for your comment.
Buda Castle, and the Buda Castle District are open all year round.
I hope I could be of help.
Hi! Are you open during Christmas on 24th and 25th of December?
Hello Anna,
thank you for your comment.
Buda Castle, and the Buda Castle District are open all year round. Museums in Buda Castle have their opening hours though.
I hope I could be of help.
Here says that the courtyards are always open. I was just here, and a very rude man, said I can’t be there. All I wanted was to get some pictures.
Is there a curfew?
Hello Maria
thank you for your comment.
We are very sorry to hear that.
Buda Castle, and the Buda Castle District are open all year round. Maybe there was some private event?
Hello,
We will be in Budapest on the Monday, 23rd of October. Will the Royal Palace and the Castle District be open to visit that day?
Thanks in advance!
Dear Lara,
thank you for your inquiry.
The Castle District is open 24/7, even on holidays. The National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum will be open on Oct 23, and entry will be free of charge to both museums.
Hello, I am a student and i am just making a research about The Buda Castle , Can i have the number of daily Visitors to the Castle please. And if you can help me to find some documents about the Castle. Thanks in advance.
Dear Ruddy,
regarding touristic information, please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service: ugyfelszolgalat [at] budavar [dot] hu
Will the castle and museums be open on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (April 1 & 2, 2018) ?
Hello Diane,
thank you for your email.
Buda Castle is open every day, throughout the year, but the opening hours of the different museums may vary.
For exact and update information, I would suggest to contact us again closer to the Easter holidays.
Thank you for your patience.
Hello,
Will the castle and museums be open on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (04.01.2018 – 04.02.2018) ?
I would like to visit the castle inside.
thank you very much
Kind Regards
Dear Martina,
the Hungarian National Gallery will be open on both Apr 1 and 2 (Sunday and Monday), but will be closed on Apr 3 (Tuesday).
The Budapest History Museum will be open on Apr 1 (Sunday), but will be closed on Apr 2 (Monday).
Hello,
Will the castle and museums be open on Monday 07.05.2018
I would like to visit inside of the museum.
thank you very much
Best regard
Dear Pim,
I am afraid both museums inside the Castle building are closed on Mondays. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi! Is the castle open tomorrow (30th March 2018)? if so, what are the opening hours?
Thanks!
Hello Kim,
thank you for your email.
Buda Castle Area is open every day. The buildings of the Buda Castle are occupied by two museums (the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum) and both are open.
I hope I could be of help.
Hello there,
we are planning to take simple prewedding photoshoot ( a couple and one photographer with one make up artist) at Fisherman Bastion and Buda Castle on 25 May 2018
I have read on above comment that it’s allowable if we take photoshoot in an opening air space. (opening time 10.00am-5.00pm).
One question to ask if we want to take photoshoot inside buda castle and fisherman bastion, is it possible, how about the permit and cost?
Thank you for your reply :)
Looking forward to hear from you soon
Warmest Regards,
Shindy
Hello Shindy,
thank you for your inquiry.
We will soon be in touch with you via email. Thank you for your patience.
Hiya,
If I purchase a budapest card do I get free entry into the museums? If not how much are the museums? Thinking about travelling to Budapest in September and just doing some research into how much it’s going to cost:)
Kind regards
Cagney
Hello Cagney,
thank you for your comment.
There are many museums in Budapest, but you will have a free entry to Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest History Museum, Hungarian National Museum and many more.
Please see all the benefits of a Budapest Card on the following website:
http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
I hope I could be of help.
On August 20th, would the museum be open?
Hello Verona,
thank you for your email.
The Budapest History Museum will be open and free to visit on this date. The Hungarian National Gallery will be closed, except the temporary Frida Kahlo exhibition.
Hello
Are dogs allowed in the Castle premises? Thank you in advance.
Dear Mike,
yes, dogs are allowed in the public areas and courts of the Castle District, however not allowed inside the buildings and attractions. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello,
We are a couple from Greece and we are intrested in visiting the whole area of Buda castle and some museums. I can’t find if the entrance to the Temples and the yards is free or we have to buy a ticket. I know that we have to buy a ticket for the museums other things that we are visiting
Dear Kostas,
the courts and yards of the Castle is free to visit.
Hello,
Do you have free tickets for journalist?
Regards,
Daliborka, BiH
Dear Daliborka,
I’m afraid there are no complimentary tickets for the attractions. Thank you for your understanding.
Are the museums and the castle open on November 1st ?
Dear Martina,
yes, both museums in the Buda Castle will be open on Nov 1.
Hello!
Can I change date of my visit to Budim Castle, if I already bought tickets online, and I have certain date of my visit tour. Thank you.
Andrijana
Dear Andrijana,
we have contacted you via email regarding your tickets booked for Buda Castle in Budapest.
Hi We are a group of 6 and we would like to visit the Buda Castle. We are thinking of having the tour of the castle,fisherman’s bastion and matthias church. Do we have to book the tour in advance or we can buy tickets for the tour on spot?
thank you in advance
Dear Rafaela,
thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, advance booking is required, unfortunately drop-ins are not accepted on this tour. Thank you for your understanding.
Booking: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
Hello,
I need to book tickets for the Buda Castle. I don’t want the museums, just the Buda Castle. How can I book it? this will be for a group of 27 people and we already have a guide, we just need the tickets, where can we book them and how much does it cost? Thanks.
Dear Clara,
thank you for your inquiry.
We have contacted you via email.
We twwo would like to visit Buda Castle on 10th June. Is it open on that day? If so where do we buy the tickets?
Hello!
Me and my friends were in Budapest some weeks ago and we visited the Buda castle. In front of it there‘s a souvenir shop. I bought there stamps and threw my postcards into the red box in the shop. There was a young women who said that the cards will arrive within some days. Now passed almost one month and the postcards didn‘t arrive yet. Can you please explain me what happend to my postcards? Are they still in the red box in the souvenir shop? I would be glad if you could help me.
Kind regards
Veronika
Hello Veronika,
we are sorry to hear that.
I am afraid, we will not be able to help you this time as we are only organizing Buda Castle Tours. I would suggest to try to use a search engine and find the shop online, most have phone numbers as well.
I hope you will find the shop and get your postcards soon.
Hi there,
I’m looking to come to Budapest next September and want my trip to line up with the Budapest Wine Festival.
Please can you confirm which weekend this runs for September 2020?
Thank you
Hello Holly,
the Budapest Wine Festival will take place on September 10-13 in 2020.
We wish you a pleasant stay in the Hungarian capital!
Dear Madam .Sir:
I am conducting a research about abut my relatives in Transylvania during the second world war. I came across the name of a lieutenant that was an officer in the prison in Cluj and helped saving Jews form deportation to Germany in the summer of 1944.His name is CZikkora who was the prison’s benevolent lieutenant .Can you help me locate his details.
“Czzikkora put on a whole scene so the other guards wouldn’t suspect” (as my relative told his wife).
Yours
Asher Heinrich
Hello
My wife can’t walk long distances, and getting on and off the public bus is not easy for her. Is disabled parking available close to the castle or Matthias Church? We have a disabled parking card.
If not, how could she get up there without walking long? With a taxi?
Thank you for your services.
David
Hello David,
since there were some modifications- we have to check it. We will keep you informed.
Hello, I want to ask which sightseeing can be visited around Budai Vár during 26/12-27/12, as it is the Christmas vacation.
Hello Weiyi,
generally speaking, the castle area is open every day of the year.
Some attractions and museums are closed on Mondays (Dec 26), therefore Dec 27 might be a better day to visit.
You can enter Fishermen’s bastion without entry tickets until March 2023, trying the funicular is also recommended just as a guided tour from €11 per person:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/budget-buda-castle-tour/
Hello,
Is there any way I can find a lost property? A pair of sunglasses that are very sentimental to me.
I would greatly appreciate it if you can respond.
Hello Aiswarya,
we are sorry to hear about your lost sunglasses.
We recommend you contact the places you visited to see if it was handled. There are several museums, cafés and restaurants, unfortunately we are not in contact with all of them. A visit in person could be the most efficient if you are still in Budapest.
I unfortunately am not. I tried calling the number but couldn’t understand any of what was being said as it wasn’t in English. I’m quite sure I had it when I was in the Garden but between climbing up and going for the tour inside the Castle with the chapel I lost it. Do you know who I should contact regarding this?
Thank you for responding.
Thank you for your reply, Aiswarya.
We recommend you contact the tour organiser to see if the guide has found it.
Unfortunately, we could not find a reservation under your name in our system.
Could you please provide me link from where I can buy ticket for Buda Castle, Fisherman Bastion and Matthias Church but not like Guided tour, like free walk for 2. We could visit it at 22.07.23 from 9:00 to 13:00. Thanks!
Hello Mariya,
Thank you for your interest.
We have contacted you via email. Have a lovely time at Buda Castle!
Hello, we are visiting Budapest next month and we would like to book tickets for Buda castle and Matthias church but can’t find anything except guided tours! Is there any way to book separate tickets online?
Hello Anna,
Thank you for your inquiry.
We have contacted you via email!
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
Hi is it possible to bring a service dog for special needs into the castle?
Dear Paula,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, you can take your dog to the castle area.
Fisherman’s bastion lower terraces are open all day and night – please note that not all restaurants- museums are dog friendly.
Service dogs such as guide dogs are usually allowed inside the museums.
I would like my 86 year old father to see the renovated Castle district if possible, however, we would need to help him with his wheelchair Please could you confirm which areas are accessible.
Many thanks
Dear Vivienne,
Thank you for contacting us.
The Buda Castle district is accessible with a wheelchair and several institutions can be used too. (This May the complete blue line of the underground, aka the M3 metro line has become accessible too with lifts sliding by the escalators, and there are several buses up to the Castle Hill with low points to roll on).
That said, there is room for improvement. For instance the Royal Palace courts are all cobblestones which is sort of a bumpy ride but doable (with the caveat of being aware of the many cobblestones).
The National Gallery and the History Museum in the Buda Castle building both have accessible entrances and routes within the buildings with special or normal lifts that can be used with a wheelchair.
Have a nice time in Budapest!
How can visitors access Buda Castle, and what are the admission fees?
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The castle area can be visited free of charge (You can find restaurants and shops etc). Please note that the Palace building and the museums inside are closed on Mondays. This applies to the History Museum inside the Buda Castle and the National Gallery.
The castle district can be visited every day.
Hope we can welcome you at Buda Castle!
Hello, is there a way to contact a representative from Buda Castle tours? I purchased my tickets but was never sent an email confirmation.
Dear Benton,
Thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Could you please let us know if you have received it?
Hello, I would like to know what are the opening hours of the Labyrinth for a self-guide visit (no tour), on May 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2024.
Also, is it possible to buy tickets for a self-guided visit to the labyrinth in advance?
Thanks
Dear Miguel,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have contacted you via email.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
Is Buda Castle and most of the attractions on Castle Hill open on August 20th? I know the underground walking tour is open on August 20th but what about everything else nearby?
Hello Davidowich,
Thank you for contacting us.
The castle area, unlike the museums inside the castle buildings, can be visited free of charge all year round (You can find restaurants and shops etc. In the Castle District, which is a hilltop residential zone of the city).
On the Aug 20th National holiday there are thousands of visitors each year, it is a popular day for tours and museum visits.
Please let me know if I can help more.
Good afternoon . I would like to know if the castle and the museums will be open for next Monday 19th August 2024, as it is close to the national festivity, and also the prices for a guided tour or audio guide in Spanish, if possible. Is it better to buy on line previously or in the castle itself? Thank you so much.
Hello Maria,
Thank you for contacting us.
Most museums will be open and accept visitors. Spanish tours are available in advance with a private guide, or we recommend the Night Tours (available with Spanish guides). Have a great time at Buda Castle!
What is the program for the 30 Dec – 2Ian?
I’ve got the same doubts of many people. I need to get the official website only the Royal Palace. I’ve understand that the entrance is free but I would like to book the date and time to go into., so it’s necessary for me to get the official website. There will be queues gents in August.
Thank you to help me.
Best regard.
Hello
Can someone provide the possible tour hours for the Buda Castle? I am going on 25th March.
Best regards.
Hello,
Please can you tell me the dates of the 2016 Buda Castle Beer Festival?
Thank you
Hello, me and my boyfriend, we are visiting Budapest from 29th May till 1st June 2016. I understand that the museums are not open on Monday, but do we need to book necessary a tour with specific time and date or you can explore the castle, museum and the area free of charge. Thanks in advance :)
Hello:
I’ve recently been told that the castle is applying some new restrictions to bus access. Can you confirm that of inform me about the current bus restrictions? Thank you very much.
Hello Madalena,
You can find the available Castle Tours on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/tours/
Hello Rachel,
the Beer Festival will take place between the 2nd and 5th of June.
Dear Donika,
thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, the Castle area is open for everyone 24/7 (even though the Museums, etc. have fix opening hours, and the entries are usually not free), but if you would like to participate in an exciting guided tour, please do not hesitate to book one via the booking form.
Hi,
Good evening.
We are visiting BUDAPEST city until thursday midday.
We would like to know if the buda castel Will be open tomorrow wednesday 23/10, because a guide told us that tomorrow Is a holliday day in the city.
Thank you very much!
Nancy AND Martin
Dear Nancy and Martin,
yes, there are several historical museums that are open on national historical holiday, including the History Museum in the Buda Castle Budapest, so Oct 23 does not affect the opening hours of the museum, you are welcome to visit!
You may even see some festive procedures, Changing of the Guards, etc.
Hi we are visiting budapest on november 1st (all saints day) are all the museums opened? Tours inside the castle?
Thanks
Hj,
Is it possible to book the tours like the Cave tour on the day itself? We’re visiting week of December 11 2023.
Thanks!
Dear Jorel,
Thank you for your comment.
Since cave tours are extremely popular, and normally booked up- we recommend you pre-book at least a week in advance.
Have a nice time at Buda Castle!