Bona Ventura

Palotanegyed, Józsefváros (District VIII) · Budapest

Metropolitan Szabó Ervin Library

Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár

Culture venueLocal favourite

The main public library fills the Wenckheim Palace, and students study in its old ballroom and wood-panelled smoking room on the 4th floor. It is a working library, so few visitors know they can go in.

Address
Reviczky utca 1, 1088 Budapest
Hours
Mon-Fri 10:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun (Offbeat Budapest, 2025)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
Price
Visitor pass about EUR 5 (Offbeat Budapest, 2025)
Price level
Ft

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Good to know

  • Bring ID for the visitor pass
  • Keep quiet; people are studying

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