Gellert Hill
Gellert Hill
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The best views of Budapest and the Danube River are from this hill, which also features the imposing fortress, the Citadella, at its summit.
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The area
Neighborhood: Gellért Hill
If you want to treat your camera to some amazing scenery, Gellért Hill is a must on your itinerary. A funicular journey from the Chain Bridge along the hillsides provides a fast connection between Buda and Pest, hoisting visitors to panoramic vistas. Once on top of the hill, you’ll find the Citadel dominate the landscape with its imposing 19th century construction, a site that’s hard to keep your eyes on without being distracted by the phenomenal view over the Danube and the eight bridges crossing. Once on Gellért Hill however, one mustn’t miss the famous Gellért Baths. Budapest is renown for its thermal waters and its baths, and the Gellért Baths are housed in an impressive art nouveau structure. Its interior design, with its many mosaics, recalls the preceding relationships the city has had with healing springs and saunas, traditionally used within this neighborhood since the Ottoman Empire.
How to get there
- Szent Gellért tér • 8 min walk
- Fővám tér • 9 min walk
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Hiten P
56 contributions
Mar 2023
A steady incline walk to the top was greeted by building work and scaffolding, which caused an anti-climax as the monument was not open. It is however, a rewarding experience to reach the (almost) summit and see the skyline view of the city but I would say if you wanted a better higher view and something more to do at the top, you'll have to wait until it's actually open.
There are no actual directions so just choose a path that suits you as all of them lead to the top.
There are no actual directions so just choose a path that suits you as all of them lead to the top.
Written March 15, 2023
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debzonair
Gloucestershire, UK8 contributions
Feb 2023
Well worth the quite steep climb to the top, which is well paved, to take in the beautiful views. Shame the monument is still shut due to renovations but you can still get quite close to get stunning photos. No many people here today as it’s very cold. You can spend as long as you want admiring the views. We descended a different path as there are many to choose but you can’t get lost.
Written February 10, 2023
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Fiona180727
Pontefract, UK192 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Lovely walk. The top was being renovated but still loved the view from the gates. I had a mulled wine whilst walking up to the top. The views are amazing during the day. We'll worth the visit.
Written November 22, 2022
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L11
Buckinghamshire172 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Great views over Budapest and the Danube. Worth the climb (which really isn’t that bad!). It was a shame the monument wasn’t open.
Written September 24, 2022
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EllyS497
Mechelen, Belgium187 contributions
Sep 2022
Wonderful stroll upon Gellert hill with well paved walkways. We went on foot to the top with the occasional stairway and steep little paths, but definitely worth it. The view from the top (and on the way up) is amazing!
Written September 21, 2022
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Garfieldluvr
Denver, CO818 contributions
Apr 2022
We took a bus to the top of the hill and then walked down. There wasn't a whole lot to see in the actual park (the Citadel was closed) but the views are delightful. If you don’t have a lot of time Budapest, give it a skip, but if you are there for a few days and want to take a nice walk with great views, consider this.
Written August 18, 2022
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PAWCarol
Rainham, UK53 contributions
Jul 2022
We had hoped to walk up Gellert Hill, but it was way too hot. Later we were glad that we had not done the walk as some people we knew said that there had not been as much to see due to repairs being carried out.
Written August 11, 2022
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The_Cross_Family_11
Belfast, UK204 contributions
Jul 2022
Climbed all the way to the top (in 35oC) to find the Citadella (and the 360 views) currently closed and fenced off. It would have been nice to have had a notice posted, telling us that, at the bottom of the hill.
Written July 25, 2022
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA2,666 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
This park is full of trash and graffiti, not to mention the top is fenced off. There are a few cutouts on the way that afford lookouts across the Danube to Pest. Don’t bother going to the top, the best views are before you get there. Big disappointment, no respect for public spaces.
Written July 19, 2022
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Mary
Newport, RI12 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
The stalls that sell stuffs to tourists is overpriced and run by dishonest vendors. I did not particularly enjoy the views either compared other vantage points of Budapest.
Written June 13, 2022
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John B
1 contribution
I want to go up and watch the sunset but I cant seem to find any information about getting down at night time other than if i walk its dark and dangerous. Is there another way to get down the hill (river side) ???
zoharimon
Yokneam Illit, Israel297 contributions
I don’t recommend to walk alone in the dark
Francesco D
Rome, Italy
La collina è sempre aperta(anche di sera quindi) oppure ha degli orari ?
Federico F
Rome, Italy338 contributions
Sempre aperta...
riapapa
Santorini, Greece
How long you need to walk to get there?
devils
Paphos, Cyprus450 contributions
There are quite a lot of stairs...from bottom to top it's about ten minutes or a quarter of one hour if you don't stop for a break and you go fast...
going slower it's about 20 minutes- half an hour...
juliacs1999
Calgary, Canada
Can anyone tell me the costs for admission into the Cave Church?
What are the times that it will be open for the summer of 2018?
Dorka77
Auckland Central, New Zealand96 contributions
I hope I'm right- it's opening hours are 9.30-7.30 but not sure about the price. Couple of years ago it was 500Ft (HUF)
claralaw0304
Hong Kong, China
Is it possible to drive up? Is there any parking area? If yes, what's the fee?
sharrongeg
Henderson, NV3,035 contributions
I believe you can drive up, but it might be restricted to taxis and public use vehicles. Ask at your hotel, because it is really quite a hike up. At the top, they do sell bottled water etc.
REKFROMCB
Matawan, NJ1 contribution
What is the elevation at the top of Gellert Hill?
moments
Yorkshire, UK5,939 contributions
Yes it is worth it. Everything in Budapest is worth it. Some of our best pics are from up there.
If you are fit enough you will be able to climb the steps, just take your time. Lovely views all the way.
We are both nearly 60 and walked everywhere in Budapest, we did not want to miss anything.
The only time we used transport was too and from the airport.
Budapest is fantastic.
We would go back.
Enjoy!
REKFROMCB
Matawan, NJ1 contribution
What is the elevation of Gellert Hill
Stephen W
Kippax, UK171 contributions
Not sure exactly a guess over 200 metres. I paced it walking up on the footpaths and it took what seamed like an hour, but I did take in the views on the way. Get the Berlitz guide book to Budapest as it gives tons of information.
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- (0.20 mi) Gellért Hill Cave