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Budapest Castle District

18 reviews of Budapest Castle District

Most beautiful area in Budapest

Budapest's Castle District is, without a doubt, the most beautiful, monumental, and romantic area in the entire city. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its incredible architecture, the Castle District is home to some of Budapest's most popular sights like the Matthias Church, the Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle, and the Hungarian National Gallery, as well as a wealth of incredible¡y beautiful yet little-known buildings like the Hungarian National Archives, among many others. If you've just arrived in Budapest and are unsure where to start, the Castle District is the place.

Given its scenic location atop a hill, getting there can be tricky. The most scenic way to reach the Castle District is the Buda Hill Funicular, a 19th-century cable car which quickly sweeps visitors to the top while offering views of the Chain Bridge and the cupola of St. Stephen's Basilica. Or, there are several buses which leave from Deak Ferenc Ter and take you directly to the top. Finally, you could always walk up along the historic ramparts, but trust me...it's a hike.


The best time of day to visit is definitely the afternoon and evening. As the sun goes down, the whole of the city lights up in a truly gorgeous display. Trust me, there are few things quite so romantic than exploring the streets and squares of the Castle District as the illuminated monuments reflect off the cobblestones in the rain. For the best night time views, head to the Fisherman's Bastion where you can see the Parliament, all the bridges, and the Basilica.
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Amazing quarter

Amazing quarter, something different from all Budapest.

Walking down the street in old Tmok...

Pasear por la calle Támok utca en ...

Pasear por la calle Támok utca en viejo barrio del castillo en Budapest sobre todo al caer la tarde constituye una experiencia fantástica e irrepetible. En su recorido se pueden ver entre otras cosas la pensión más antigua de la ciudad, casas de estilo neobarroco, una famacia de origen mediaval , para ir a desembocar al final de la misma a Szentháromsag tér., Plaza donde se encuentra la Iglesia de San Matías y el famoso Bastión de los Pescadores. El lugar recibe su nombre del grupo de pescadores del Danubio y responsabel de defender el mismo. Construído entre los años 1895 y 1902 según dieño de Frigyes Schulek se trata de una terraza sobre el Danubio de estilo neogótico y neorromámico con siete torres. La originalidad de la construcción y las magnificas vistas de Pest le convierten en un sitio incomprable. Lástima que nuestra última visita se encontrasen instaladas las mesas de un bar-restaurante que han estropeeado la belleza del lugar. En la misma plaza se encuentra la estatua del rey Esteban I construída por Alajos Stróbl y erigida en el año 1906. Esta visita aunque bastante turística y generalmente plagada de turistas sobre todo en verano es una de las obligadas de Budapest.
Walking down the street in old Tmok utca Castle District in Budapest especially in the evening is a fantstica and unrepeatable experience. In his recorido can see among other things the boarding house more ancient city, home of neo-Baroque style, a famacia of medieval origin, lead to go down the same to Szenthromsag tr., Square where the Church of St. Matas and the famous Fisherman Bastin. The place is named after the group of fishermen responsabel Danube and defend it. It construdo between the years 1895 and 1902 according Dieo of Frigyes Schulek is a terrace overlooking the Danube and neorrommico neogtico style with seven towers. The originality of the building and the magnificent views of Pest make it an incomparable site. Pity that our last visit the tables of a café-restaurant have estropeeado the beauty of the place encontrasen installed. In the same square stands the statue of King Stephen I construda by Alajos Strbl and erected in the year 1906. This visit although quite touristic and usually overrun with tourists, especially in summer is one of the must of Budapest.
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There are several points in Buda which...

Hay varios puntos en Buda que te...

Hay varios puntos en Buda que te permiten tomar algunas de las mejores fotografías de la ciudad de Budapest. Desde el Bastión de los Pescadores y en dirección hacia el Palacio Real, cualquier punto es bueno para retratar el Danubio, el Parlamento, los tejados o simplemente la vida diaria de la ciudad. Porque además si Budapest tiene algo es que se trata de una ciudad muy vistosa, muy fotografiable. Parece estar hecha para pararse, quieta, mientras el visitante aprieta el botón de su cámara y la inmortaliza para siempre.
There are several points in Buda which let you take some of the best photographs of the city of Budapest. From Fisherman's Bastion and toward the Palacio Real, anywhere is good for portraying the Danube, the Parliament, the roofs or just daily life of the city. Also because if something is that Budapest is a city is very colorful, very photographed. Seems to be made to stand, still, while the visitor presses the button on your camera and immortalized forever.
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Nice but nothing like Edinburgh castle

Bonito aunque nada de castillo como el...

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Bonito aunque nada de castillo como el de Edimburgo, más bien Gran edificio tipo Austriaco, zona bonita en el bastión y la iglesia, impresionantes vistas del Danubio. Se trata de una ciudadela que presenta el domicilio de muchas embajadas.
Nice although nothing of castle like the one of Edinburgh, rather Great Austrian type building, pretty area in the bastion and the church, impressive views of the Danube.
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The old town of Buda

La vieille ville de Buda

Ce qu'on appelle aujourd'hui Budapet était avant tout simplement Pest. Buda était le quartier royal qui est donc devenu le quartier historique où l'on peut se balader pour visiter les ruelles pavées parfaitement conservées, et les beaux bâtiments de toutes les couleurs, tout en lambris de bois et vieilles tuiles d'ardoises. Une jolie balade, un peu touristique, mais malgré tout plus calme que le cœur de Pest.
What is now called Budapet was before simply Pest. Buda was the royal neighborhood that has become the historic neighborhood where you can walk to visit the perfectly preserved cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of all colors, while wood paneling and old slate tiles. A nice walk, a little touristy, but still quieter than the heart of Pest.
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no doubt very highly recommended

Sin duda muy muy recomendable

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Un distrito muy turístico y encantador, hay varias cosas que ver y además unas vistas del Danubio impresionantes con el parlamento o el puente de las cadenas de fondo... Sin duda muy muy recomendable.
a very touristy and charming diatrite, there are several things to see and also impressive views of the Danube with the parliament or the bridge of the chains in the background .. no doubt very highly recommended
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The views from Buddha are incredible.

Las vistas desde Buda son increibles.

Las vistas desde Buda son increibles.
The views from Buddha are incredible.
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Must

Incontournable !

Incontournable ! De nuit, les monuments semblent avoir une double vie. Juste magnifique !
Must! At night, the monuments seem to have a double life. Just wonderful !
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Budapest Cathedral

Catedral de Budapest

Impresionante!
Awesome!
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Sunset in Budapest

Atardecer en Budapest

Vistas del castillo de Budapest al atardecer
Views of the castle in Budapest at sunset
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A very nice neighborhood!

Un très chouette quartier !

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Un très chouette quartier ! On peut accéder au château très rapidement en prenant un bus ou le funiculaire si l’on a pas envie de monter à pieds. Le musée de château est d’ailleurs très intéressant et très beau à voir Les vues du châteaux sont magnifiques.
A very nice neighborhood! You can access the castle very quickly by taking a bus or the funicular if you do not want to go on foot. The castle museum is also very interesting and very beautiful to see The views of the castles are magnificent.
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Picturesque

Pintoresco

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Restaurantes, galerías y casas muy pintorescas es lo que vas a encontrar en este lado de la ciudad.
Very picturesque restaurants, galleries and houses is what you will find on this side of the city
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Very charming

Molto affascinante

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Molto affascinante
Very charming
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incredible

Increíble

Increíble
incredible
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