Buda Castle Attractions

Magdalene Tower (or often called Buda Tower) is a rare and amazing find in the Buda Castle District and an absolute must when in this area.

After re-opening its doors to visitors, the tower offers views from the top that …

Reasonably priced and delicious homemade cakes in this beautiful small pastry shop with original old fittings, 200-year-old wood counters with a fabulous old tiled fuel stove for chilly winter days.…

Most of the sights and attractions of the Buda Castle area offer some discount from the entry prices for retired/pensioner visitors in Budapest.

Hungarian National Gallery Senior Discount

50% discount (HUF 1,600) for age 62 – 70 EEA citizens
Free …

The ruinous medieval Dominican Cloister is one of the remarkable attractions by the Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle District in Budapest.

Rather than standing alone as a separate sight, the medieval walls, the various ruins of Gothic arches were …

Matthias Church is open every day all year round, but sometimes it closes earlier, e.g. if there is a wedding ceremony or a mass. It is one of the most beautiful churches in Budapest and in Europe.

With a breathtakingly …

Are children welcome at the Hungarian National Gallery? Will they be bored to death among the 19th century Hungarian paintings and the medieval fine art remnants in the gallery? We hope not. …

The Buda Castle Garden Bazaar may suggest a collection of shops or some kind of market of the Royal Palace, but it has never been one, only in its name. In fact, the Bazaar could be more properly called a …

Budapest Card offers several discounts in the Buda Castle area, the most generous of which is the 72h Budapest Card Plus. Book your Budapest Card in advance, and enjoy the benefits across the whole city.…

Occasionally the Funicular in the Buda Castle is undergoing maintenance works to make sure the historical cable car (Siklo) runs smoothly throughout most of the year. The maintenance works are scheduled bi-weekly, i.e. every other Monday of odd weeks. The …

The magnificent Buda Castle Garden Bazaar in Buda Castle is a World Heritage Site, where classical renaissance, well maintained green lawn meet modern architecture in design while giving home to many permanent and temporary exhibitions and festivals.

Buda Castle Garden …