Fisherman's Bastion

Halászbástya

Seven cone-topped turrets framing the Parliament across the river

Hours

Lower arcades and stairs 24 hours. Upper terrace charged 2 Jan–31 May and 1 Oct–23 Dec 9am–7pm, 1 Jun–30 Sep 9am–9pm; free at other times

Tickets

Lower level free. Upper terrace: adults HUF 1,700; under 14, students and over 65 HUF 850; under 6 free. Card-only kiosk on site. Free on 1 Jan, 15 Mar, 20 Aug, 23 Oct and 24–31 Dec (per a guide updated October 2026)

Address

Szentháromság tér, District I, directly east of Matthias Church

Follow the white stone arcades and you reach seven pointed turrets, one for each of the Magyar tribes that settled the country. It looks like a fortification but was built in 1895–1902 purely as a lookout. Every arch frames the Parliament across the river, which is why photographers stake out an archway each at dawn. The lower arcades and stairs are free at all hours; only the upper turret terrace is ticketed, and only during the day.