Lovely outdoor excursion worth a visit for sure. We didn't pay to go inside anywhere we just walked around. We took the funicular up and that was a waste of money. The trip is two minutes. We should have walked. But whatever. The grounds are cool and lots of pretty architecture to check out. Good views from the top and a nice meander down back to ground level. We missed St Matthias when we were up there which was an error.

We knew beforehand that visiting the Buda Castle was going to be a day involving lots of walking to and from the buildings atop the Buda Hill. The taxi dropped us off at the Fisherman’s Bastion, a truly impressive edifice in white Neo Romanesque architecture which offers some of the finest views on the Danube and Pest. To get to the other buildings such as the palace or the National Gallery, it is a very lengthy walk and the directions not as clear. If you opt for the intertwined picturesque streets of Buda they tend to be quiet, without any traffic, pleasantly walkable but lacking in life. They do not have anything else to see such as antique or other quaint shops one might have expected at such a microcosm of culture and history. If not walking via these curvy streets you can walk through lots and lots of leafy walkways and paths that often have dead ends and you might discover you end up where you began! Reaching the national gallery was indeed a lengthy walk, with plenty of outdoor stairs and uphill walks. I would say it is beautiful to spend half a day max at the castle, but be prepared for expensive and poor quality coffee breaks in between at very touristy priced museum cafeterias.

Plan ahead for this. We did not on this occasion and found ourselves going in to purchase tickets to the museums on site and having a 2+ hour wait due to the slots being full. As such, we did not stay around for that as we would have liked but that is our own poor planning. There is not a lot to do in this area of the hill otherwise, but if you plan accordingly, then you should have no issue.

Lovely area to visit. The funicular was not operating but it was a quick 20 min walk to the top. It is steep so would not recommend to those with a disability. There are buses available. Plenty of cafes and restaurants at the top. Great views along the Danube and across to Parliament. There is a lot of construction going on so photos a bit spoiled by cranes, tractors etc.

The whole castle district is great for a walk around, particularly if you get a night where it's dry as we found it to be much quieter than daytime. We combined this with a vampire tour and this is a great way to explore the district as you get some more of the history and historical figures in the statues around the castle area. Surprising to see how much building work is ongoing and many buildings have had to be reconstructed; great location in a beautiful city.

Spectacular views. Plenty of history. Adjoins president’s accommodation complete with guard change ceremony. Beautiful architecture. Leads on to small town and Fisherman’s Bastion. Home to a museum and cafe.

The number one tourist attraction in Budapest is Buda Castle. Buda Castle ( Budavari Palota ) ,it's the historical palace of the Hungarian kings . Although this castle has stood here since the mid 1200's the huge Baroque castle we see today was actually built between 1749-1769 ,the castle is now home to the Hungarian National Gallery & Budapest Historical Museum. I love walking around this complex taking in the great looking buildings ,the statue's ,fountains and the stunning views looking out over to the River Danube ,it's a busy area and big crowds are common up here ,we were here on a freezing cold November afternoon and there were many tourists up here ,atmosphere was great ,loved it ,can't wait to go again ,if you're planning a holiday to Budapest it's most definitely well worth checking out.

It is free to walk around the castle grounds and you can pay for museums or churches along the way if you want to visit them. We visited the History museum and frankly found it boring. The castle grounds are vast and you can get a bird's eye view of Budapest from Fisherman's Bastion. The night views are especially lovely as you get to see monuments like the Parliament lit up.

Located on the top of the hill, Buda Castel offers best stunning view on the Denube river and the Pest side of the city. You can hang out there for a couple of houres, explore the complex, visit museum or grab a coffee in the cafe. You can get down to the river by the funicular Budavári Sikló or just walk throught the organized trails about half an hour, its not hard. Enjoy!

The climb to visit the Buda Castle has fantastic viewingspots along the route and from the balconies near the Hungarian National Gallery & Budapest History Museum. A walk along the obbled courtyards is fun. Dont miss the Change of Guards ceremony outside the President's office at noon