Buda Castle is one of the most famous tourist places in Hungary. It is a historical castle and part of the World Heritage site in Budapest. It was the residence of the state kings. Its construction was completed in 1265 AD.
It is bordered to the north by what is known as the Castle District or Farnegide, which is famous for its medieval houses, churches, and buildings, Baroque architecture, and the 19th century. The hill is connected to Clark Adam Square and the Chain Bridge suspended by the Castle Hill railway.
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The best activities in Budapest Buda Castle
• You can enjoy a tour of Buda Castle which includes the Hungarian National Gallery, which includes a collection of nearly five hundred years of Hungarian art.
Another tour is required to see the tourist attractions it contains such as the Lion Square, King Matthias Fountain and its Bronze Statue, along with the legendary Hungarian Torol Bird Statue.
You can also reach the castle hill by mountain train, which was first established in 1870, and was designed to provide cheap transportation for workers in the castle area, through which you will enjoy panoramic views of the area full of tourist attractions.
• When you reach the castle hill, climb to the Uri Utka or the gentlemen’s street, which dates back to the Gothic times, and it is represented in the Baroque architecture in a large way, where you can wander between the many shops, cafes, restaurants and stone benches that were dedicated to the clergy.
work hours
Patios are open all day, but the Hungarian National Gallery’s working hours are daily from 10:00 AM until 18:00 PM, except for Monday.
The Budapest History Museum daily opens its doors at 10:00 in the morning until 16:00 in the evening.
Entry prices
Admission is free to the courtyards, but the tour prices inside the palace are as follows
Adults 12 years and over 10 euros.
Children up to 12 years old are 5 Euros.
Top hotels near Budapest Buda Castle
Buddha Castle Fashion Hotel is a 4-star hotel in Budapest with great reviews, 900 meters from Budapest Castle in Budapest
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Distinguished hotel with a quiet location in the historical part of the city and good services.
Kempinski Hotel Hungary 5 star hotel with excellent reviews, and is 1 km from Budapest Buda Castle
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The location is excellent, suitable for families and the services are excellent.
Location of Buda Castle in Hungary
