Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
The Buda Castle is located on top of the Castle Hill on the Buda side of the river Danube. Despite the elevated location, it is very easily accessible on foot, or by public transport.
How can I get to Buda Castle Budapest?
Walking up to Buda Castle
There are several ways to reach the Buda Castle on foot. Below, we show you two different routes to choose from:
Gentle Hill Walk
Steep Hill Walk
If you prefer to discover the Castle District on foot, why not try one of the Buda Castle Walking Tours?
For even easier access, there are some elevators around the Buda Castle Hill.
Click here to see the locations of the elevators with GPS coordinates
School Stairs (Iskola Lepcso): GPS 47.503715, 19.033587
Granit Stairs (Granit Lepcso): GPS 47.500522, 19.032373
Bus Route up to Buda Castle
You can also access the Buda Castle by public transportation. Please find the bus services below:
From Pest Side (City Center)
From Buda Side
Fun ways of getting up to the Castle Hill
Funicular / Cable Car
You can reach the top of the Hill and get directly to the Royal Palace, using the Funicular. It starts from next to the Tunnel at Clark Adam Square. Please note that usually there are queues built up for the Funicular, with possible waiting time of 30 minutes.
Hi, I would like to ask if there will be a craft festival on the castle in between August 17-20, 2019.
Hello Magda,
thank you for contacting us.
Yes, the Festival of Crafts in Buda Castle Budapest will take place between 17 and 20 August.
The Festival of Crafts (known as Mestersegek Unnepe in Hungarian) is a pleasantly authentic cultural event for any visitors of the Buda Castle.
https://budacastlebudapest.com/festival-crafts-buda-castle/
Good morning,
I know that there are 2 areas where coaches can drop off visitors in Buda Castle District. One of them is a paying parking but there is another one where the coach can drop them off without paying any fee. Could you please advise which ones are those 2 drop off zones and where are they located?
Thank you,
Clara
Dear Clara,
Tourist buses can enter the Castle District area and drop off the guests in Disz Square. (https://goo.gl/maps/oXCptU1mYsK2) If the bus leaves the Castle District within 10 minutes, there is no fee to be paid. Exceeding the 10 minutes means a charge to be paid (HUF 390 per every 15 minutes).
The bus can park in a dedicated bus parking lot nearby at Dozsa Gyorgy Square (https://goo.gl/maps/UHiAm4ztx7q) for HUF 1560 per hour.
Hello,
I would like to take the Funiculat from the Castle to Clark Adam Square (one way only).
May I know if there is a cashier at Castle side? Or I can only buy the ticker at Clark Adam Square first, then take the funiculat down from the Castle later?
Thank you!
Hello Nat,
of course, you can buy your ticket in the Castle too (one way only).
Hi. I lost my GO PRO Camera at castle last day 30/12. So, I would like to know, if somebody found it. I really appreciate you attention. Tks
Hello Andre, we are sorry to hear that you cannot find your camera. Buda Castle is a huge complex with many institutions, including cafe, museums, etc. Please try to give more information: did you leave your camera somewhere inside a building? A museum, a tower, a gate, a balustrade, etc. which are all part of the castle in Budapest. If yes, which one please? Was it in one of the wings in the Castle in a museum perhaps? (was it the National Gallery or the Budapest History Museum, etc) Or are you thinking of the Castle area: was it on the Fisherman’s Bastion perhaps or at Matthias Church?
Or did you leave your camera outside on a courtyard? If the latter, I’m afraid there is not much chance to find it, but we will do our best to give it a try. Can you please be as specific as you can about the description of the place within the Castle District area where you think you left it? Do you remember any statues, buildings, any outstanding features? As we are talking about a mini town area it is crucial that we get some more details about the location you have in mind. Thank you.
Hello. I would like to offer myself to work as a volunteer guide or doing any other type of work that you have that can put me in contact with the museum art collection. I am 36 years old and can be available on Saturdays and Sundays. I am enthusiast of and student of History of Art. I don`t know much about Hungarian art in particular but I am learning. I had history of art classes before, I have deep knowledge on style, techniques and art periods. with some training and readings I can work as a volunteer guide or support internal works. My goal is to learn more so by working as volunteer I will be in contact with the museum collection.
Please let me know if that is possible or if the museum offers any course or workshop.
Thank you so much.
Hello Francisco,
thank you for your message.
Please contact the Hungarian National Gallery directly on:
info@mng.hu
Good luck!
I paid for the funicular ride tour, but I did not receive ticket.
Dear Varun,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has been sent to your given email address. Could you kindly check your spam folder for the email you received from us (the email equals the ticket, there is no extra attachment).
I would like to know that do you hold concerts inside of the castle. we are going to come to Budapest on 22nd of April. Waiting for your response
Dear Lidya,
thank you for your inquiry.
I’m afraid there are no concerts inside the Castle, as the Castle buildings are the home of museums (Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum). That said, there are rare, occasional concerts on an irregular basis.
The Castle District is also the home of the Budapest Music History Museum where many concerts can be heard – classical music events
March 5th Tuesday (18/19) – chamber evening with a cello artist, Zoltan Onczay
March 11th Monday (17.00?) – Central High School’s Chamber Orchestra, Missouri
March 30th Saturday 15.00 – Bartók Conservatorium concert
March 31st Sunday 16.00 – Danubia Talents gala concert
April – Music School of Józsefvárosi – no set date yet
More concerts in April 2019 Budapest
http://budapestconcert.com/april-concerts-in-budapest
Have a nice time in Hungary!
Hi,
i booked Budget Buda Castle Tour for 3 on last Tuesday 9th of oct through PayPal, but im not sure if i got the voucher via email. because i couldn’t find it in may email.
could u please let me know how can i get it!
Hello Rania,
thank you for your email.
We have received you booking and the confirmation email was sent to you 2 days ago.
I will resend it again.
Please get back to us if you have not received it yet.
Hello, is there any wheelchair accessible tour? If not, are all areas wheelchair accessible? We are planning to come the morning of September 13th, this Thursday.
Dear Jessica,
I’m afraid the public tours are not suitable for wheelchair users, as there are some parts in the Castle District that are not accessible. However, most of the attractions are wheelchair accessible.
Is there a first-aid station at Buda Castle, and if so, where is it located?
Dear Michael,
I’m afraid there is no official first-aid station in the Buda Castle district. Thank you for your understanding.