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Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)

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Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar)
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2,452 reviews
#36 of 748 things to do in Budapest
Architectural Buildings • Castles
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About
Built in 1896 for the Millennial celebrations, this large complex houses 21 exact replicas of the most magnificent and historic buildings of Hungary.
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Zugló
How to get there
  • Széchenyi fürdő • 2 min walk
  • Állatkert • 5 min walk
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Restaurants
3,102 within 3 miles
Városliget Café & Restaurant
2,988
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Eastern European
Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant
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Robinson Restaurant
2,059
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Central European
Szechenyi Kertvendeglo
115
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • International • European • Central European
La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge
648
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Ligeti Lángos
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food • European
Tóterasz
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • International • European
Nyereg
215
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • European
Paprika
4,308
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Pantlika Bistro
121
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Bar
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Attractions
686 within 6 miles
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Anonymus Szobor (Anonymous' Statue)
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0.1 miMonuments & Statues
Hungarian Agricultural Museum (Magyar Mezogazdasagi Muzeum)
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467 ftSpeciality Museums
Jaki Chapel
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Statue of Gróf Károlyi Sándor
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458 ftMonuments & Statues
Statue Of Ignac Daranyi
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453 ftMonuments & Statues
Heroes' Square
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0.2 miHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Vilmos Zsigmondy Memorial
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352 ftMonuments & Statues
Varosliget
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0.2 miParks
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Martine S
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands50 contributions
Avoid the rip off mulled wine stand
Feb 2023
Its a fun area to walk around. we didnt go into the castle. It will also be nice in the spring and summer as there is a big park around it. Just one tip: avoid the sellers of mulled wine just in front of the castle. The wine cost 3000 Huf per glass and it is watered down so much its more like lemonade.
Written February 28, 2023
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AnzeG
Ljubljana, Slovenia59 contributions
A Must in Budapest
Feb 2023 • Couples
What an amazing place. We really enjoyed the view of the buildings. A lot of great architectural elements can be seen at this location. Photos say all.
Written February 7, 2023
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary2,812 contributions
Really nice!
Jan 2023
Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar) is a must to see. You can also walk up to the top of the gate (individually) and the tower (only by guided tours).
This is an impressive building before or after visiting the Heroes' Square.
Written February 3, 2023
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MichelleM
San Antonio, TX10 contributions
Kind of a let down
Jan 2023
The structure is a beautiful sight to see. We did not know anything about the castle prior to arrival, but I thought online comments about it raved about its history, scary factor, etc. We bought the whole package to see/do everything including a guided tour, but honestly it was disappointing when our tour guide did not greet us, just motioned for us to follow her up many flights of stairs with zero conversation. It wasn't until about 5 minutes after we reached the top of the tower she began to tell us a little about one side, then another, and so on. She talked maybe 5 minutes. We learned no one had ever lived there, it has always been a museum (of hunting, fishing and early man living conditions). It just was not what I had expected. The church was closed and many parts of the museum were empty.
Written January 26, 2023
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Bacho
Krakow, Poland10 contributions
Very nice
Aug 2022 • Couples
Very pleasant and fairytale atmosphere. Of course many people, but not overcrowded what makes it a beautiful royal place to take a walk with your girlfriend or wife
Written January 11, 2023
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CassimaSK
Bicester, UK50 contributions
Beautiful castle
Dec 2022
This is a castle with an impressive blend of architectural styles and colours. Probably it's better to visit during the warmer seasons to enjoy the park and surroundings more, otherwise worth stopping at to combine your trip with other local sights.
Written January 5, 2023
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Tigerlilly7777
Hampshire, UK56 contributions
Stunning Vajdahunyad Castle
Nov 2022 • Friends
Simply the most beautiful,magically stunning castle. There's not a lot there but beautiful to walk around the castle and the area. Surrounded by some other smaller buildings & trees is a lovely peaceful area. We stayed mid November & have to say looks stunning surrounded by all the autumn winter trees. The castle is really gorgeous if you lovely historic architecture. There is a museum inside although we did not do this. we wondered around the grounds and out the back in a little stream and some Christmas huts put up ready for Christmas so had a nice mulled wine to warm us up. We also treated ourselves before hand to a little lunch over at the Varosliget cafe restaurant which over looks the castle and where the ice rink sits between during December. Stunning view of the castle & lovely food.
Written December 30, 2022
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Paul
Kent, UK58 contributions
Calming and beautiful
Nov 2022
A beautiful castle with surrounding gardens and lake. We visited this on the way to the Szechenyi thermal baths, as it's nearby.
Written November 30, 2022
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Fiona180727
Pontefract, UK192 contributions
Walked through by happy accident
Nov 2022 • Couples
Walked through here by happy accident. A film crew was filming so couldn't get too close. But the buildings were just perfect and amazing.
Written November 22, 2022
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WorldTravellerSoon
Canada351 contributions
Beautiful castle inside the City Park
Oct 2022
Vajdahunyad Castle is inside the City Park. The whole area is nice and calm and peaceful. The building is gorgeous. It s a perfect place for wedding photos - as we saw a newly wed couples taking photos.
Written November 22, 2022
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