Stayed in the 3 Corners hotel quite central, good breakfast selection, rooms basic but adequate / clean. A bit cool (January) but extra bedding available. Recommend night river cruise, hot spring bat…Full review by Sunshine746568
Oct 29, 2024
Great place, beautiful views, definitely worth visiting. The queues for the Funnical train get long, so arrive early or take one of the many local buses to the top.Full review by Bubbly81
Oct 13, 2024
Várhegy isn’t just a hill—it’s Budapest flexing its muscles. You start the climb, and it’s like the city dares you to keep going. When you hit the top, the Buda Castle hits back. It’s massive, old, a…Full review by Aidan R
Hi, My family will be in Budapest from Sep 2 - 5. I understand the Book Festival occurs on 2-4 and there will be special activities in the Castle Hill area. Could you tell me more about the festivities? Where can I read more about it? Is there an entrance fee? Anything I should be aware of? Thank you for sharing your insights.
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I don’t know anything about this festival. So sorry
There is an artist located in the Castle District in the mail street towards the Hilton. He is near the small Herend shop. He paints enamel pictures on glass. Love his work but didn't get his name. Interested in a piece of his work. Anyone know his name or how to contact?
How long does it take to walk down? Assuming we are with a toddler, we would prefer doing walk downward than otherwise.
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About 15 minutes. But there are blue electric buses which go up and down the hill every few minutes (no. 17, I think). They are very cheap & included if you but the 1 day or 3 day …
About 15 minutes. But there are blue electric buses which go up and down the hill every few minutes (no. 17, I think). They are very cheap & included if you but the 1 day or 3 day tram/bus/train/metro/trolleybus ticket, which is about 12 euros for 72 hours.
Hi I'm interested in the labyrinth but it says it permanently closed? I'm confused because there is visitors on here that have visited this month this year? If so where do you get tickets from? Thanks in advance emma gosling
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The palace/castle was closed in November2014. The church and surrounding area,importantly the overlook towards Parliament and the river was accessible. Tour guide said …
The palace/castle was closed in November2014. The church and surrounding area,importantly the overlook towards Parliament and the river was accessible. Tour guide said palace was to open Spring 2015. Keep in mind construction may be delayed. I hope for your visit it will be opened.
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When is the Buda Castle open?
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The courts, courtyards and streets of the Buda Castle are open all day, every day. The Opening Hours of the Royal Palace are depending on the hours of...