A Neo-Romanesque lookout terrace built in 1895-1902 by Frigyes Schulek, with seven pointed towers for the seven Magyar chieftains. The 140 m deck gives the classic view over the Danube to Parliament.
- Address
- Szentháromság tér 5, 1014 Budapest
- Hours
- Upper lookout daily 09:00-19:00 (Oct 1-Dec 23 and Jan 2-May 31); 09:00-21:00 (Jun 1-Sep 30) (budavar.hu, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 45 min
- Price
- Upper lookout 1,700 HUF full price (budavar.hu, 2026-09)
- Price level
- Ft
- Free entry
- Upper lookout terrace free before 9:00 and after the paid hours (after 19:00; after 21:00 June-September); free all day on 1 Jan, 15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct and 24-31 Dec
Only the upper lookout terrace is ticketed; fee hours 9:00-19:00 (2 Jan-31 May and 1 Oct-23 Dec) and 9:00-21:00 (1 Jun-30 Sep)
Also free for: Children under 6; disabled visitors (incl. European Disability Card) + 1 companion; tour guides with groups of 5+
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Budapestinfo says the towers are free before 09:00, so come at sunrise.
- The upper lookout is also free on 1 January, 15 March, 20 August, 23 October and 24-31 December (budavar.hu).
- Matthias Church stands right behind it on Holy Trinity Square.