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45 Minutes guided tour.

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Hungarian, Polish, Slovakian, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian,Turkish

After the Guided Tour there are free exhibition with your Ticket. Béla Ney Hall, The History of the House Exhibition.

Cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund.

If anything comes up that makes you want to cancel your paid tour, ask for a full refund from Discovery Travel kft. See our Refund Policy .

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Important Information About Booking

  • After your booking, we will always contact you on the phone number what you provided in your booking.
  • We would like to provide all our guests with an accurate description of the location, for a better experience.
  • Please provide your phone number and your country code exactly so that our colleague can reach you.
  • We try to reach everyone between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Hungarian time. First by phone, then by e-mail.
  • Due to the enormous saturation of the parliament, we cannot always guarantee a ticket for the time you booked. A difference of one to two hours may occur in some cases. But we try to satisfy all needs perfectly.
  • We are reselling tickets for the Parliament, so please contact us in case of problems. Please Call Always: +421 907 816 787 Phone Number or write an Email to: [email protected] . We  will respond immediately during opening hours.

For the EGT Citizens: (EGT Means: Europen Union + Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland)

- Adult (AGE 18-99):................ € 25.90 - Student (AGE 6-24):.............. € 14.90    STUDENT CARD REQUIRED - Child (AGE 0-5):...................... FREE

Why choose us for the Tour?

In the Parliament, an Audio Guide provided by the Parliament's offices will show you around this magnificent building.

Audio Guide 23 Languages: Hungarian, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish. Polish, Slovakian, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Turkish

During the 45-minute guided tour they can gain a deep insight into the history of the parliament. An unforgettable experience from Budapest!

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Budapest parliament, the third largest in europe.

The commanding building of the Hungarian Parliament on Kossuth Square stretches on the Pest bank of the Danube between

  • the Chain Bridge and
  • Margaret Bridge.

The ecclectic building is the seat of the National Assembly . It draws your attention from almost every riverside point and Buda.

The Gellért Hill and the Castle Hill on the opposite bank offer the best panorama of this huge edifice.

View of the Parliament from cruise

TIP: Since the Parliament is a famous landmark and one of the top attractions of Budapest, most travellers want to include it in their must-visit itinerary. If not on a guided tour- see our takeon whether it’s worth visiting from the inside – then admire the exterior from a cruise on the Danube or via a walk around Kossuth Sqr.

The Parliament On A River Cruise

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The Hungarian Parliament building is splendid from the inside too. It houses one of Hungary’s greatest treasure: the Holy Crown of St Stephen.

You can visit it on organised tours only, except on some national holidays when it is open to the public.

the red-carpeted grand staircase

Visiting The Hungarian Parliament – FAQ

Note: Between April 14. and May 07., 2023, Kossuth Lajos Square will be closed to pedestrian traffic . During this time, trams 2, 23, and 2B will not operate between Kossuth Lajos Square metro station (Széchenyi rakpart) and Jászai Mari Square. The Visitor Center can be reached from Kossuth Lajos Square metro station (M2) along the tram tracks. Please check for updates before your departure. In case of delays, your visit may be cancelled (This is from the official website of the Parliament Visitor Centre).

Q: Can I Visit The Hungarian Parliament As A Tourist?

A: Yes, you can visit the Hungarian Parliament as a tourist.

The 45-minute guided tours with audioguide are available in several languages, including English, German, French. Tours run between 08:00 and 18:00, with the last one departing at 17:00.

Q: What Are The Opening Hours For Visiting The Hungarian Parliament?

A: The Hungarian Parliament is usually open for visitors from Monday to Sunday, with tours running from 08:00 am to 18.00. The last tour of the day starts at 17:00. The Parliament is closed on select holidays and special occasions depending on the schedule of the National Assembly.

Opening Hours In 2023:

01. January – 31. March: Mon – Sun: 08.00 – 16.00 01 – 30. April: Mon – Thurs: 08.00 – 16.00, Fri – Sun: 08.00 – 18.00 01. May – 31. October: Mon – Sun: 08.00 – 18.00 01. November – 31. December: Mo – Sun: 08.00 – 16.00

Note: The Parliament is usually closed to visitors on Hungarian national and bank holidays .

TIP: On some National Holidays – usually 15th March , 20th August , 23rd October the Parliament is open to visitors without having to pay entry fee .

Q: How Much Do Tickets Cost For Visiting The Hungarian Parliament?

A: Ticket prices for visiting the Hungarian Parliament depend on several factors, including age, nationality , and the type of tour. Different prices apply for citizens of EEA countries , (European Economic Area) and non-EEA countries

As of 2023 , the following prices apply for the standard tour:

Full price for EEA Citizens (with valid ID): 5 000 HUF (cc. 13 EUR), Non-EEA Citizens: 10 000 HUF (cc. 26 EUR)

Student price for citizens of EEA Countries (ages 6-24, with valid ID): 2 500 HUF (approximately 6.5 EUR), citizens of Non-EEA countries (ages 6-24): 5 000 HUF, (cc. 13 EUR

Children (under age of 6): Free

Q: What Is The Best Time To Visit The Hungarian Parliament?

A: The best time to visit the Hungarian Parliament is during the morning or early afternoon , as the building can get crowded later in the day.

Q: Do I Need To Book My Visit In Advance?

A: Yes, it is recommended that you book your visit in advance, especially during peak tourist season (June to August) to avoid disappointment.

Q: How Can I Book My Visit?

A: You can book your visit online through a third-party booking service: Jegymester.hu . You can also buy your ticket in person in the Visitor Centre (northern side of the Parliament building). Depending on the season, time of day you may have to stand in queue .

Q: How Long Does The Tour Take?

A: The tour of the Hungarian Parliament takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

Q: What Is Included In The Tour?

A: The tour includes a visit to the House of Parliament, the Dome Hall, the Grand Staircase, and the Session Room.

Q: Is There A Dress Code For Visiting The Hungarian Parliament?

A: There is no special dress cod e, but please dress appropriately: we recommend casually elegant clothes based on weather conditions of course, covering the shoulders and legs. Wearing symbols of dictatorship is forbidden.

There is also a code of conduct that requires visitors not to make loud noises, kneel, sit or lie on the stairs, ground, and furnishings etc. Eating and drinking aren’t allowed either.

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The Lounge of the Chamber of Peers

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Buying Tickets Offline

Note: Prepare to stand in queue in high season!

Ticket Office in the Visitor Center:

If you don’t want to buy your ticket online you can get tickets at the ticket office in the new Visitor Center at the north side of the Parliament building at the end of Balasssi Bálint Street.

Prepare for queuing : as quoted form the institution’s official website: “Please note that purchasing tickets on the spot might take a considerable amount of time”

Holy Crown of Hungary

What Will You See During The Guided Tour?

After a walk around the building you will be visiting the interior of the Parliament where your guide will show you the

  • Most famous rooms , and
  • Other parts of the building, while
  • Telling historical facts and stories.

More on visiting the Parliamen: official website

Getting There, Map

map of Kossuth square and the Parliament

Address: Kossuth Lajos tér, district V.

Since the building is centrally located in Pest city centre, right on the bank of the Danube, you have several options to get there:

  • M2 (red) metro line has a station at Kossuth Lajos tér,
  • Tram No. 2 also has a stop here,
  • Trolleys No 70, 78
  • Public boat lines D11, 12 (currently not in operation)

TIP: You can also conveniently access Kossuth Square by walk if you explore the must-see sights in district V. Stroll along the riverside in Pest, towards Margaret Bridge and you’ll inevitably end up there!

Find out more about public transport in Budapest.

TIP: If you want to stay in a hotel near the Parliament building then read review of the Hotel Parliament and other downtown Budapest hotels .

The Parliament in Numbers

The building is 268 m long and 118 m wide across the centre.

It occupies 18.000 square metres on the surface and 473.000 cubic metres of space.

About 50 five-story apartment blocks could fit into the Parliament, just to give you an idea about its vastness.

Budapest Parliament is the third largest parliament in the world.

Today it seems too big for such a small country, but at the time of its construction Hungary was part of the Habsburg Empire , that stretched from the Tatra Mountains to the Adriatic.

  • The Parliament has 691 rooms
  • The length of all the stairs together measures about 20 kilometers. The most impressive is the grand staircase .
  • The building contains spacious halls. The central dome’s height reaches 96 m.
  • The building has 27 entrance gates . 90 statues and the coats-of-arms of various cities adorn the exterior.
  • There are 152 statues and pictures of national fauna. The decorations needed about 40 kg 22-23 karat gold.

The Dome Hall

Best of Budapest Parliament

  • The Hungarian Coronation Regalia is the most prized treasure; it includes the Holy Crown, the orb, the sceptre and a Renaissance sword.
  • Other notable attractions are the numbered cigar-holders that line the window sills outside the debate chambers.Smoking politicians left their cigars in the holders when they went in to vote. When they returned they could easily find their cigars, if they remembered the number of the holder.
  • the impressive Grand Staircase sweeping from the main entrance to the Dome Hall
  • the imposing Dome Hall and 16 statues of Hungarian leaders in it
  • Hunters’ Hall is one of the fascinating rooms surrounding the Dome Hall from the Danube side, stunning frescoes adorn its wall
  • beautiful painted glass windows by Miksa Róth
TIP: A famous historic naval ship-turned-museum, the Lajta , will be anchored next to the Parliament till 30. Sept. 2018. View the unique exhibition and combine the program with a sightseeing cruise on the Danube!

Paintings in one of the rooms

In the Reform Era (second half of the 19. century) the idea of a “House of a Motherland” became more and more popular.

Constructions began in 1884 and lasted for two decades.

The building opened in 1902, although it should have been finished by 1896 for the Millennium to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Hungary’s foundation.

Leaders of the country chose the Pest bank of the Danube as location, to counterweight the Royal Palace rising high on the other side of the river.

The architect, Imre Steindl got his inspirations for the design from London’s Houses of Parliament.

the Parliament and Kossuth Square in the 1940-s

After World War II the diet became single-chambered, and the government uses only a small portion of the building today.

In the communist regime a red star perched on the top of the dome that was removed in 1990.

Mátyás Szűrös declared the Hungarian Republic from the balcony facing Kossuth Lajos tér on 23rd October in 1989.

The Hungarian Parliament has 386 members that are elected every 4 year.

Architecture

Budapest Parliament represents one of the city’s many architectural masterpieces.

Its neo-Gothic main style and the river-side location make it very similar to London’s Houses of Parliament.

The architect, Imre Steindl mixed medieval features with national and his own style.

The result is an eclectic classic.

Visitor entrance

  • A Renaissance dome crowns a neo-Gothic facade that lies on a Baroque base ground.
  • The main cupola is decorated with statues of Hungarian kings.
  • Fierce turul birds guard the main entrance. The interior decor is mainly neo-Gothic.

Dome of the Biudapest Parliament outside

Museum with 4 Free Exhibitions

Together with the Visitor Center a new museum and free exhibitons opened in 2015 after the refurbishment of the building and the square.

The exhibits are free to visit and offer a glimpse into the

  • Turbulent history of the Hungarian National Assembly, the
  • Construction of the Parliament and the
  • Tragic events of the 1956 revolution.

Learn more about the Parliament Museum and Exhibitions in the Visitor Center .

You’ll find a guide to other Budapest Museums on this page .

Carved stone part from the Parliament building

Statues on Kossuth Square

Most of the statues in Kossuth tér park have been renewed with some new ones erected during the complex reconstruction project in previous years.

The bronze equestrian statue of Ferenc Rákóczi II. (1676 – 1735) stands on the southern side of the park.

It had been planned to erect by the 200th anniversary of the death of Rákóczi but the work was only finished in 1937.

The statue was renewed during the recent renovation of Kossuth tér.

The Kossuth Memorial – Statue of Lajos Kossuth (1802-1896), Governor of Hungary’s first independent government during the 1848-1849 Revolution and War of Independence .

The other 8 figures – 4 to the left 4 to righ of Kossuth – are from the Batthyány-government.

The current memorial, inaugurated in March 2015, is the replica of the original one created by János Horvay and erected in 1927.

The original memorial was demolished in the Communist regime in 1951 becuse it was deemed too melancholic and pessimist.

Statue of Ferenc Rákóczi ferenc in front of the Parliament

The 6,5 m high bronze equestrian statue of Count Gyula Andrássy (1823-1890, prime minister of Hungary between 1867-71) on the southern side of the Parliament is a replica of the original one by György Zala erected in 1904.

The new memorial was inaugurated in May 2015 .

TIP: Free concerts on Kossuth Square in summer, till September. Thursdays at 17.00 (date can be subject to change) you can enjoy music by various local bands at the Parliament

Statue of Count Gyula Andrássy on the souther side of the Parliament

Genres cover: classical music, jazz, swing, acoustic light music etc. See other free outdoor concerts at scenic Budapest locations

Other Attractions Nearby

Due to the central location of the parliament you will find a couple of sights and attractions in its vicinity.

Statue of Imre Nagy, Vértanúk tere

the standing bronze sttaue of Imre Nagy on a wooden bridge

The full-height statue of Imre Nagy, Hungary’s prime minister during the 1956 October 23rd revolution, stands on a small bridge facing the Parliament Building on Vértanúk tere.

Szabadság tér – (Liberty Square)

Szabadság tér is just a short walk south east of the Parliament building. Some great buildings of architectural value flank this pleasant green spot.

The statue of former US president, Ronald Reagan guards the end of the square.

Accomodation TIP: There’s a very nice hotel at the southern side of the park, the IberoStar Grand Hotel Budapest, a 5-star boutique hotel with a great resturant.

budapest szabadsag square in summer 1

Falk Miksa Street – An Avenue for Art Lovers

Falk Miksa Street lined with trees and parking cars in early autumn

Falk Miksa utca is a charming street starting at the northern part of the Parliament and taking you to Szt. István körút on Grand Boulevard.

Almost every other building houses an Antique Shop or Gallery, so if you want to pick up some great Art deco, baroque or modern artwork at affordable price.

The street has a new attraction, a Columbo statue added in late 2013.

According to an urban legend Peter Falk was a great-grandson of Miksa Falk – a 19. century Hungarian writer and politician, chief editor of the German Pester Lloyd newspaper- was

Here are some of the best antique shops and galleries in the street:

Virág Judit Gallery & Auction House

Address: Falk Miksa u. 30, V. district

Website: Virág Judit Gallery

Kieselbach Gallery & Auction House

Address: Szent István körút 5.

For serious art collectors: rare paintings, graphics, mostly late 19-early 20. century.

MissionArt Gallery

Mainly Hungarian paintings form the late 19. – early 20. century: Nagybánya School,

Where to Eat in the Area?

parliament budapest restaurants

The neighbourhood, being in the herat of Budapest, is packed with restaurants and cafes with terraces where you can enjoy a good meal or just drink in pleasant weather.

I highy recommend two new cafes ( Elysée and Liberté ) that both wish to bring back some of the city’s once-grand cafe culture.

Szamos Cafe, Cake Shop & Chocolate Museum

Address: Kossuth tér 10., district V.

Opening Hours:

  • Cafe: Mon-Fri: 7.30-19.00, Sat-Sun: 9.00-19.00
  • Museum: Mon-Sun: 10.00-18.00

Admission to the museum: 980 HUF – incl. tasting of a marzipan and a chocolate bonbon Facebook

The Szamos Cafe is a modern, urban cafe, cake shop and and Chocolate Museum right at Kossuth tér in place of the former Parlament Cafe.

It’s part of the Szamos chain, a family owned group of confectioneries and cafes at several places in the capital and other Hungarian towns.

the galloping horse inl drawing at the stair sinside Szamso Today

They’re known for their traditional

  • Local cakes (Eszterházy torte, Dobos torte, Pozsonyi crescents)
  • Pastries and
  • Chocolate bonbons made according to family recipes .

I wouldn’t say they have the best Hungarian cakes in town, because I think there are places that offer way better (Daubner, Asztalka, Édes Sári, Porcukor, Gerbeaud, Auguszt) but this new shop – geared more toward tourists – has a vibrant, youthful vibe making it a pleasant place to take a rest after all the walking and sightseeing.

Beyond Sweet Treats

selection of cakes, pastries behind a glass counter

In the spirit of their new slogen “More than sweet” , besides the sweets you can have breakfast, brunch or a light dinner at Szamos Cafe.

The cafe has a fresh, trendy interior: on the wall next to the staircase leading up to the gallery you can see a bold, extravagant ink drawing : a galloping horse by Hanna Kürthy artist.

The gallery is for those who prefer the more traditional atmosphere of other Szamos shops.

Here you can eat a la carte at elegantly set tables, (the ground floor is self service).

Ideal for a leisurely afternoon tea or business meeting.

The upper level is dedicated to the Chocolate Museum : an exhibition of around 1500 pieces related to chocolate manufacturing and the confectionery trade, collected by the family members for several decades.

A terrace is of course a must in this part of downtown.

See more photos about our visit to the Szamos Parlament on our Facebook page.

Café Biarritz

terrace of the Biarritz restaurant

Address: Kossuth tér 18. 1055, district V.

  • Mon-Fri: 09.00- 22.00

Tel: +36 1 311 4413 Website

One of the best restaurants in the city center.

The seasonal menu offers

  • Mediterranean-style grill food,
  • fresh salads,
  • there is also weekly menu.

The wine dinners are great opportunities to taste the best of Hungarian wines .

Elysée Bistro & Cafe

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Address: Kossuth tér 13-15., district V.

Opening Hours

  • Mon – Sun: 09.00 – 23.00

Elyséee was one of the several grand coffee houses operating at Kossuth square during the 1920-30s.

After the war and during the communist era these places either closed up or went to decline.

The new Elysée opened in 2015 just across the Parliament with contemporary Hungarian and French cuisine, coffee and breakfast dishes.

What To Eat In Elysée Cafe?

  • a 2-course daily menu for 1 890 HUF,
  • a weekly changing menu of seasonal dishes (prices around 1 500-4 200 HUF), as well as
  • á la carte delicacies: some really good local fare : goulash soup ( 1 550 HUF), or veal stew (4 280 HUF).
  • Desserts are splendid too.

The cafe has modern yet warm interior and the large terrace is just perfect for sitting around while nursing a cup of coffee.

Prices are not cheap but this is expected in the neighbourhood.

See more cafe recommendations in Budapest.

Culinaris Gourmet Food Store and Restaurant

the red entrance of Culinaris Gourmet Food Store

  • Balassi Bálint u. 7, Budapest 1055, district V., a short walk north of the Parliament building
  • Mon – Sat: 08.00 – 20.0
  • Sunday: 10.00 – 18.00

The store has all sorts of food stuff from all over the world (dairy and bakery products, spices, chocolates and sweets, beverages, meat products etc.).

A great place to stock up on gourmet delights!

See also our page about Best Restaurants in Budapest , or our recommendation of Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest .

Other Must-See Budapest Sights & Attractions:

Buda Castle – St. Stephen’s Basilica – Dohány Street Synagogue – Heroes’ Square – New York Palace Budapest

Book your Parliament tour for a guided tour in Budapest. Limited tickets.

  • Parliament Tour & Low Cost Cruise
  • Parliament Tour & 2pm Cruise
  • Hungarian Parliament In & Out Tour with Hotel Pick-Up
  • Parliament Tour & Dinner Cruise
  • Parliament & Grand City Tour
  • Parliament Tour & Lunch Cruise
  • Parliament Tour & Wine Tasting Cruise
  • Parliament Tour & Folk Show
  • Visitor Centre

As the Hungarian Parliament building cannot be visited without a guide (one of the official guides of the Parliament), it is highly recommended to plan ahead your tour date for your Parliamentary visit in Budapest. All the more as you can book conveniently online, in advance, without having to queue for the very limited leftover tickets, which may not even suit your plans.

Guided Tours in Parliament

Guided tours in the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest are offered in various settings. Please note that as of January 2013,  Parliament tours and parliamentary visits are no longer free of charge to EU citizens, but tickets can be purchased at a reduced price. Also, the Parliament is closed on holidays . As most plain tickets are sold in about 1-3 weeks in advance of a given date, for last minute reservations, or for a fuller experience to explore Budapest, we recommend booking one of the tour packages, more details below.

Parliament Tour Only

  • English tours: book approx. 3 weeks ahead
  • 1 hour guided tour –  various languages
  • Other tours: subject to availability
  • Prices approx. €11 (EU), €22 (non-EU)
  • Book possibly 3 weeks ahead
  • You can check Parliament Tour Only tickets on Jegymester.hu

Parliament & Boat Tour

  • 1h Guided Parliament Tour (English only)
  • 1h Budget Cruise (various cruise hours)
  • Prices: €24 (EU), €39 (non-EU)
  • Book 2 days ahead
  • Group Tickets

Parliament Tour

Parliament Tour with Photo Opportunity

CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

  • 1h Guided Parliament Tour
  • Professional English Guide
  • Visiting the Grand Stairway
  • Visiting the Dome Hall
  • Visiting the Holy Crown
  • Photo Opportunity
  • Prices: €16 (EU), €28 (non-EU)
  • Book 4 days ahead
  • No pick up incl.

Parliament & Bus Tour

  • 4h Bus Tour in Budapest
  • Guide in 5 languages
  • Prices: €44 (EU), €55 (non-EU)

Parliament & Dinner Cruise

  • 2h Buffet Dinner Cruise
  • Live Gypsy Music
  • Prices: €65 (EU), €80 (non-EU)

Parliament & Lunch Cruise

  • 1.5h Buffet Lunch Cruise
  • Prices: €54 (EU), €69 (non-EU)

Parliament & Folk Show

  • 1.5h Hungarian Folk Show
  • 1st Category Seating
  • Prices: €39 (EU), €52 (non-EU)

Parliament In & Out Tour

  • Guided Walk around the building
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Prices: HUF 8,000 (EU), HUF 12,000 (non-EU)
  • Book 3 weeks ahead

Parliament & Cruise & 2 Drinks

  • 1.5h Cruise
  • Prices: €33 (EU), €49 (non-EU)

Parliament & Wine Cruise

  • 1.5h or 2h Wine Cruise
  • 7-Tier Wine Tasting
  • Prices: €44 (EU), €59 (non-EU)

Hungarian Parliament Stairway – Alex Ajagendorf Photography

Guided tours in the Hungarian Parliament, Budapest are on a daily basis in most major European languages. Please note that during parliamentary sessions, and other official receptions, the guided tours in the Parliament are cancelled or postponed without further notice . In such cases you are entitled to reschedule your visit (depending on the remaining slots, very few in English in the early morning hours if at all), or you may initiate a refund request (limited hours – Refund Terms and Conditions apply).

Booking a Tour Online

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RESERVATIONS

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We can inform you about questions regarding the Budapest Parliament tour but we cannot accept emails as valid bookings. Thank you for your understanding.

GROUPS – TOURS PLAN AHEAD

Groups of tourists are kindly asked to make a reservation ahead (obligatory) for a guided Parliament tour in Budapest.

The cheapest and by far the most efficient way to visit the Parliament is to book a tour online. Alternatively, you can go to the Visitor Centre of the Hungarian Parliament, queue for the tickets, if there are any left for that day in your preferred language.

The tour is available in 8 languages: Hungarian, English, French, Hebrew, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish. When booking your ticket in advance, you will be prompted to pick your preferred tour language too.

During your Parliament visit, you will see the spectacular Main Staircase, the Hungarian Coronation Jewels in the Dome Hall, the Old Upper House Hall of the bicameral Hungarian Parliament, as well as the Lounge. The tour will include information about the present operational rules and procedures of the Hungarian Parliament.

Please note that the 45 min Parliament building tour includes the security check (approx. 10-15 min).

Prices of Parliament Tours

The price of Parliament tickets depends on nationality and age. EU citizens can get a 50% discount on each tour, while EU Students get a 75% discount. The prices of the 45 min tours (incl. security check) is as follows:

  • EU Citizens over 18 (full price, Adult tickets): HUF 3200
  • EU Citizens under 18 ( Student tickets): HUF 1600
  • non EU Citizens over 18 (full price, Adult tickets): HUF 6400
  • non EU Citizens under 18 ( Student tickets): HUF 3200
  • Children under 6: free of charge

Parliament Budapest – Robert Marse Photo

Guided tours at the Parliament are in multiple languages:

Short guided tours in the Parliament are also offered for EU citizens. Show your EU passport to proved your EU member citizenship and you can have a free guided tour. You still need to book in advance if you want to avoid the long waiting lines at the Hungarian Parliament.

English : starting at 10 am, 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month German : 10 am, 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month French: 11 am and 2 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month Russian: 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month Hebrew: 12.45 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month Italian: 10.30 am, 1.45 pm, 2.45 pm and 3.45 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month Spanish: 10.30 am, 1.45 pm, 2.45 pm and 4 pm on several days a week. Please check the online booking calendar for available days and hours on a given day of the month Tickets for the guided tours can be bought at Gate 10 (Gate X) a quarter of an hour earlier the tour.

Security Check in Budapest Parliament

Tour in Budapest Parliament – di Grimmo Photography

When you enter the Hungarian Parliament building the Guards of the Parliament will carry out a routine security check . You can only enter the Parliament if you let the guards check you. Just like at any airport , this is a routine check for the security of the building, the Coronation Jewels, and the ultimate political institution of the Hungarian nation. You can speed up the process of the security check if you co-operate with the Guards. Guards will need to check larger bags, backpacks, packages, so if you can, please visit the Budapest Parliament without bulky luggage or carry on bag.

What is Forbidden in the Hungarian Parliament?

Any harmful object that qualifies as a weapon is forbidden to be taken inside the building of the Hungarian Parliament.

The list of forbidden items are much like the list of items on airplanes: pocket knife, knife, gas spray, etc. Needless to say, weapons, guns, explosives, pyrotechnic devices are absolutely forbidden.

It is forbidden to take photos in 2 sensitive areas of the Parliament tour: first, the security check point, second the Dome of the Hungarian Crown Jewels.

Changing Time of Parliament Visit

Visitors of the Hungarian Parliament building may change the previously booked time of their tour without an additional charge if they contact the Parliament Tourism department 3 days before the date of the visit (the new date of the visit must be a later date than the original and only the remaining slots are available for the rescheduled Parliamentary visit).

Please note that the price of tours cancelled by Visitors is not refunded.

Cancellation of Tour by Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament building visit can be cancelled due to programs of the Parliament or state protocol events even directly before the visit. If the tour is cancelled on behalf of the Hungarian Parliament, the tour price will be refunded to the tourists.

The Office of the National Assembly will release the news of cancellation on the official website, Parlament.hu. If you have submitted an email address during your Parliament tour registration, you will be informed via email. In this case the already paid admission fees will be reimbursed.

Visitor Centre in the Hungarian Parliament

The Visitor Centre is the tourism hub of the Hungarian Parliament with a cafe and gift shop.

You can find more information about the Visitor Centre of the Hungarian Parliament here. Updated about Hungarian Parliament Tours: Jun 30, 2019 Disclaimer : HungarianParliament.com focuses on Parliament Tours exclusively as part of Budapest Tickets Ltd. The official institution and site of state affairs is the Houses of Parliament of Hungary (Orszaghaz), parlament.hu.

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The Budapest Parliament , located in Pest along the Danube, is one of the iconic monuments of the Hungarian capital!

The building was inaugurated at the beginning of the 20th century after 17 years of construction under the aegis of the Hungarian architect , Imre Steindl . The Budapest Parliament, organized around a central dome, is as impressive from the inside as it is from the outside.

With 18,000 m2 , it is one of the largest parliaments in the world, and its Neo-Gothic symmetrical façade is inspired by London’s Parliament, the Palace of Westminster .

At 268m and 123m wide, the Hungarian Parliament is composed of nearly 700 rooms , 10 courtyards, 29 staircases and about 250 sculptures . Its dome , which rises to 96m , makes it one of the tallest buildings in Budapest .

Since its inauguration in 1902 , the Hungarian Parliament is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary . This assembly is composed of 199 representatives, who are elected for four years.

The guided tour of the Parliament of Budapest enables you to discover its beautiful interior. The main staircase and imposing frescoes of Károly Lotz , the large room of the dome, the living room of the former Chamber of Deputies and the meeting room of the Upper House. In the central hexadecagonal hall , you will find the crown of Saint Stephen referring to Stephen, the 1st king of Hungary. This royal crown is permanently protected by two guards.

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Kossuth Square in front of the Hungarian Parliament:

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In front of the Hungarian Parliament stands Kossuth Square and the many monuments and buildings numbered on the map above. Of particular note are:

1 – Monitor Lajta Museum Boat Travel back 150 years of Danube warship history and discover the only restored unit of the former Austro-Hungarian Navy, the oldest river armored warship in the world, which served for 47 years and fought throughout World War I. Open to visitors every day from 12:00 to 19:00. www.lajtahajo.hu

2 – Statue of Istvan Tisza , Prime Minister of Hungary between 1903 and 1905, and between 1913 and 1917. This monument was rebuilt identically by the will of the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán . The bronze sculptures and the monument, works of Imre Elek were inaugurated on June 9, 2014.

3 – Smúz Café Budapest – Kossuth Lajor tér 18. website: www.smuzcafe.hu

4 – Entrance to the Budapest Parliament Visitor Center .

5 – MÁK Palace , one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in Budapest.

6 – Kossuth Statue : the central figure of this monument is Lajos Kossuth , Minister of Finance of the first responsible government of Hungary, formed as an interim government during the revolution and war of independence of 1848-1849. He was one of the greatest figures in Hungarian history in the 19th century, leading the campaign to eliminate the privileges of the nobility and establish civil liberties. The other figures are the members of the first government formed in 1848.

7 – Exhibition of the Stone Museum (Lapidárium) on the history of the construction of Kossuth Square and the Parliament building in chronological order, from the foundations in the 19th century, through the inauguration ceremonies of the statues.

8 – Palace of Justice

9 – The National Unity Memorial , located at the intersection of Kossuth Square and Alkotmány Street, is a 100-meter long and 4-meter wide ramp sloping from Kossuth Square and flanked by side walls on both sides, bearing the names of the 12,485 settlements of historical Hungary, based on the official census of 1913 before the annexation in accordance with the Treaty of Trianon.

10 – Ministry of Agriculture

11 – The Monument of the National Martyrs was erected in 1934, to commemorate the victims of the revolutions and the Red Terror that took place from 1918 to 1919. The original statue was demolished and destroyed by the communists in 1945. The reconstructed monument was made by the sculptor Imre Elek , and inaugurated in 2019 at the original location.

12 – the equestrian statue of Franz II Rákóczi , prince of Hungary (1704-1711) known to remain famous for his war of independence and his opposition to the Habsburgs

13 – Metro station Kossuth Tér on Line M2.

14 – Memorial site of October 25, 1956 in honor of the victims not only of the Kossuth Square massacre, but also the victims of other shootings during the repression of the spontaneous popular revolt against the communist regime.

15 – Statues of Count Gyula Andrássy , who was Prime Minister of Hungary between 1867 and 1871, and later Foreign Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

16 – Statue of Attila József (1905-1937) , a prominent figure of 20th century Hungarian literature and one of the most influential Hungarian poets. The Hungarian Poetry Day is celebrated on April 11, his birthday.

ACCESS TO THE HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENT OF BUDAPEST

Address : Kossuth Lajos ter 1-3, 5th district, Pest – map . Station ‘Kossuth Lajos tér’ on metro line 2 and tram lines 2 and 2A. Open time: April 1st to October 31st: every day from 08:00 to 18:00 from November 1st to March 31st: every day from 08:00 to 16:00.

The building is closed during plenary sessions and public holidays (January 1st, March 5th, the Sunday and Monday of Easter, May 1st, August 20th, October 23rd, November 1st and the 24th of 26th of December).

VISITOR’S INFORMATION

The Hungarian Parliament can only be visited with guided tours which last about 45 minutes . Guided tours in English take place at: 10.00, 12.00, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30. Visits also take place with guides in other languages ​​(German, Italian, Spanish, French etc…). Language schedule can be found on the website of the Parliament of Budapest via this official link.

We strongly recommend booking and buying your entry ticket in advance . Official link : agency ‘ jegymester ‘, official provider of the Parliament.

If you do not find available tickets, you can also check the company H eadout which propose 45mn guided tours on this link .

The tourist visitor center of the Budapest Parliament is located on the right side in the basement (number 12 on the map below):

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Discover the beautiful architecture of the Parliament of Budapest seen from the sky , filmed majestically by a drone on this video:

You can also admire the Hungarian Parliament from the Danube via Budapest cruises on the Danube , day and night (duration 45mn-1h, from 9 euros!):

 Budapest Cruise Information and Ticket – click here

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Budapest Parliament Tour Review – An Unforgettable Experience

  • 2024-03-07 2024-03-07

Welcome to our detailed review of the Budapest Parliament tour, one of the most iconic attractions in Hungary’s capital city. In this blog post, we will guide you through the highlights of the tour and provide you with all the information you need to make the most out of your visit.

1. Introduction to the Budapest Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as the Budapest Parliament, is an architectural masterpiece located on the banks of the Danube River. Built in the 19th century, this neo-Gothic style structure is not only a symbol of Hungary’s rich history but also one of the largest parliamentary buildings in the world.

2. Booking Your Budapest Parliament Tour

Before embarking on your journey, it’s crucial to book your tour in advance to secure your spot. The Budapest Parliament tours are in high demand, especially during peak tourist seasons.

There are several ways to book your tour:

  • Online: Visit the official website of the Hungarian Parliament and book your tickets directly.
  • Through Tour Operators: Many local tour operators offer guided tours to the Budapest Parliament as part of their itinerary. Research and choose a reputable operator for a hassle-free experience.
  • In Person: If you prefer spontaneity, you can purchase tickets on the day of your visit at the ticket office near the entrance of the Parliament. However, be prepared for long queues, especially during peak hours.

It’s advisable to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to allow for security checks and to explore the surroundings.

3. The Tour Experience

Once you’ve completed the necessary ticketing formalities, your Budapest Parliament tour will commence. Here’s what you can expect:

3.1 Security Checks

For security reasons, visitors are required to go through airport-like security checks. Ensure that you do not carry any prohibited items such as knives or large bags to expedite the process.

3.2 English-speaking Guides

The Budapest Parliament tour includes a knowledgeable guide who will provide you with interesting insights into the history, architecture, and significance of the building. The guides generally speak multiple languages, including English.

3.3 Highlights of the Tour

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the most striking sections of the Parliament, including:

These are just a few examples of the stunning rooms and sights you’ll encounter during the tour. Each room showcases intricate details that capture the grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament.

3.4 Duration and Accessibility

The guided Budapest Parliament tour typically lasts for approximately 45 minutes to an hour. The building is wheelchair accessible, and there are elevators available for visitors with mobility challenges.

4. Insider Tips for an enhanced experience

Here are some valuable tips to maximize your enjoyment during the Budapest Parliament tour:

  • Photography: Photography is allowed inside the Parliament, but flash photography and tripods are prohibited. Capture the essence of the building without disturbing other visitors.
  • Comfortable Shoes: The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Time Your Visit: Consider visiting the Parliament early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid crowds.
  • Additional Attractions: Combine your Parliament tour with a visit to nearby attractions such as the Chain Bridge or Margaret Island to make the most of your time in Budapest.

By keeping these tips in mind, you can enhance your overall experience and create lasting memories of your Budapest Parliament tour.

5. Conclusion

The Budapest Parliament tour offers an unforgettable experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in Hungary’s rich history and architectural grandeur. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be mesmerized by the opulence and beauty of this iconic landmark.

Remember to book your tickets in advance, arrive early, and follow the security guidelines for a seamless journey. Capture the breathtaking interiors, listen to the fascinating stories of your guide, and don’t forget to enjoy every moment of this remarkable tour.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply a curious traveler, the Budapest Parliament tour is a must-visit attraction that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Plan your trip to Budapest Parliament now and get ready for an awe-inspiring adventure!

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One of the most iconic shots of Budapest is a brightly lit building at the banks of a blue river,enticing tourists to visit Budapest. That building stands tall during the day, contrasting the Danube’s azure hues. This attraction makes it to the top of things to do in Budapest in all the lists and continually impresses with the brilliant architecture. It is the Hungarian Parliament .

The Hungarian Parliament, also known as the Budapest Parliament is one of the city’s most iconic buildings, indeed, no photo of Budapest is complete without some part of the building being shown. The stunning architecture is the current seat of the Hungarian Parliament and offers a keen insight into Hungary’s political past. From being an independent state, to being a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire to World War I, to being a Soviet Satellite state, Hungarian politics are diverse and the history is rich. Hungary’s current Prime Minister and his staff use the office and a portion of the building is opened for visitors.

Budapest Parliament in a Nutshell

Opening hours.

  • 8 am to 6 pm, from Monday to Friday
  • 8 am to 4 pm, on Saturday and Sunday

Know before you go

Best time to visit - The best time to visit the attraction is in the evening, when the parliament lights up and looks all kinds of pretty Starting Prices for Budapest Parliament Tickets - €18.50 Suggested duration 50 minutes to an hour Location - Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary Get there

History of Budapest Parliament

The Hungarian Parliament is one of the finest buildings in the world, and it stands as a symbol of the country and everything it has gone through over the years. Until 1843, the Hungarians did not have a Parliament building of their own. Following the shift of the capital from present day Bratislava to Budapest, it was found necessary to build an imperial building for the Government.

To find the best design for the Parliament Building, a competition was held in 1880, and Hungarian architect, Imre Steindl won. His design was inspired by the British Parliament. Similar to the British Parliament, the Hungarian Parliament is also located on the banks of a river- the Danube. The elements of the building had neo-Gothic and Revivalist elements which have added a beautiful charm to the building.

The work for the building began in 1885 and was inaugurated in the year 1896, to mark the 1000’s anniversary of Hungary. The building was completed in the year 1902, but the architect went blind before the building was completed and died in 1902. The Parliament Building is resilient and has stood the test of time. It has survived two World Wars, uprisings, protests and revolutions. In spite of the tumultuous history it has witnessed, the building stands tall and majestic on the Danube riverside.

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Which Budapest Parliament Tickets Should You Buy?

Since the Parliament building is a popular choice among tourists and locals alike, as it should be - it IS the perfect way to dive into history (irrespective of the fact if history is your jam or not), and explore a world that we know very little about.

Hence, long waiting lines are natural. Here are some Budapest Parliament Tickets you can buy, so you can save time and dime:

Save €6 on your first booking with Headout when you use promo code GOBUDA

Plan Your Visit

Budapest parliament opening hours.

The Budapest Parliament is open from 8 am to 6 pm through the week (Monday to Friday) and from 8 am to 4 pm on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Getting to the Parliament

  • Bus 100E is the best option to get to the Parliament from the airport.
  • Metro Line 2 is one that takes you the closest to the Hungarian Parliament.
  • Tram line 2 from Kossuth Lajos Square Station, is your ride to the Parliament

Best Time To Visit Budapest Parliament

In a day, the best time to visit the Parliament is the evening, because that's when you'll find the Parliament the prettiest, what with it being lit up entirely.

In a year, visiting Budapest is ideal from March to May or September to November. During these seasons, the weather is idyllic, and tourist crowds are minimal.

Top Things to Do at Budapest Parliament

1 the hungarian crown.

The Crown jewels and other insignia lie in the Dome Hall of the Parliament Building. These jewels are guarded 24 hours a day by guards. There is a change of guard every few hours which can be observed by the visitors coming on tour. Photography of the crown jewels is not permitted.

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2 Staircase XVII

The tour starts off with Staircase XVII, which is a decorated gold plated staircase. It leads to the main floor of the Parliament Building. Beautiful stained glass windows, rich and decorative frescoes welcome visitors to the opulence of the Parliament Building.

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3 The Old Upper House Hall

This Hall used to house the the Upper House of Parliament till Hungary decided to turn into a one House Government. The Hall is used for conferences and official meetings at present. It is a resplendent room, with gold plated decorations, and galleries. Behind the podium, there are paintings of coats of arms of Hungary’s royal families. There is seating for 453 people in this room.

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4 The Upper House Lobby

The speciality of the Upper House Lobby is a hand knotted turquoise floor carpet. The pillars are adorned with statues of old Hungarian national groups and Hungarian crafts and culture. The lobby has ornate gold gilded ceilings with paintings.

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5 Dome Hall

The Dome Hall houses the Hungarian crown and royal insignia. The dome has a rib vaulted ceiling replete with stained glass paintings on the windows. On the base of the rib vaulted pillars, there are statues of Hungarian rulers on gold pedestals.

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6 Grand Stairway

This stunning staircase is the epitome of beauty and opulence in the Hungarian Parliament building. This stairway has 96 stairs which are carpeted with a red carpet. This adds to the royal look of the building. It connects the main entrance to the Dome Hall. The speciality of this are eight granite columns, the style of which is so unique that there are only 12 such columns in the world. The windows are adorned with decorative stained glass panels.

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7 Hungarian Parliament Museum

This museum is located in the Visitors Centre and is free for everyone to visit. It currently has the following exhibits,

  • 1000 Years of Hungarian Legislation
  • History of the Construction of the Courtyard
  • Stone Museum
  • 1956 Memorial

These exhibits are open for the public and tell the history of Hungary. The history of construction talks about the Parliament Building and is filled with audio and visual elements. The Stone Museum houses carvings and the 1956 Memorial is a symbol for the 1956 Uprising against the Soviets.

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Budapest Parliament: Visitor Tips

These are a few important tips to know before you plan your trip to the Hungarian Parliament building.

Getting to The Budapest Parliament

The Parliament Building lies at the bank of the Danube. It is on the Pest side of the city, at Kossuth Lajos Square. It can be reached on Subway station Kossuth Tér on the M2 underground line. It can also be reached with Tram Line 2 on the Kossuth Lajos Square Station.

Timings of the Budapest Parliament

  • From 1st April to 31st October (Monday through Sunday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM )
  • From 1st November to 31st March ( Monday through Sunday: 8:00AM–4:00PM )

Please note, visits to the Budapest Parliament is restricted during weeks in which the National Assembly holds its plenary sittings.

Important Information

  • It is necessary to provide proof of eligibility while purchasing discount tickets. This proof will be checked at entry.
  • There will be a security check before entry into the building.
  • Photography of the crown and the Dome Hall is prohibited. However, it is allowed in other parts of the building.
  • The Parliament Building is accessible to people with disabilities.
  • Guide dogs are the only animals permitted in the building.
  • Washrooms and lavatories are located in the Visitors Centre.
  • Guided tours may be cancelled in case of parliamentary events, even as late as immediately before admission.

Code of Conduct

The Hungarian Parliament Building expressly prohibits the following:

  • To wear or display symbols of dictatorship
  • To bring flags and any matter signifying a protest into the building
  • Talking in loud voices and singing in the premises
  • Eating, drinking and smoking within the premises
  • Sitting, lying or kneeling on the stairs, the floor or any furniture or furnishings
  • Noise making devices like whistles, megaphones are expressly disallowed

Tickets, Tours and Tips

It is advisable to book tickets to the Hungarian Parliament Building beforehand. Only a limited quantity of tickets are available each day at the Visitors Centre. It may take a while due to queues to get the tickets. Advance tickets can only be purchased online.

The tours are available in Hungarian, English, French, Hebrew, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish at the following times every day.

  • Hungarian: 10:45 AM, 2:00PM
  • English: 10:00AM, 12:00PM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM
  • French: 11:00AM, 2:00PM
  • Hebrew: 12:45PM
  • German: 10:00PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM
  • Russian: 12:30PM, 3:30PM
  • Italian: 10:30AM, 1:45PM, 2:45PM, 3:45PM
  • Spanish: 10:30AM, 1:45PM, 2:45PM, 4:00PM

Budapest Parliament Guided Tour Details

  • The duration of the tour is 50 minutes.
  • For tickets booked in advance, present the tickets at the Visitors Centre
  • It is necessary to have a printed copy of the ticket for scanning.
  • ID proof is required at entry.
  • It is advisable to arrive 15 minutes before the timings mentioned in the ticket.

Restaurants near Budapest Parliament

Here are some top restaurants which are located near the landmark, that you must add to your plan for the day!

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If relaxing and having good food after a day of sight-seeing is your idea of a perfect end to a perfect day, Elysee Bistro & Kavehaz ,is JUST the place for that. Popularly known for great service and better food...well, what are you waiting for?

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Biarritz Restaurant and Cafe , is your gateway to a perfect lunch in Budapest. Widely known for its pasta, interiors, and service - this restaurant is sure to leave your taste buds in awe for a long, long time.

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Mokka Cukka is your one-stop-shop for the best breakfast in town (or so say their visitors) - try it out and find out for yourself!

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Everyone who has been here, has termed this place as their favourite. With great food, views and an amazing outdoor area...who wouldn't call this their go-to spot? Grazia & Graziella is where you should be going, for the time of your lives.

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For everyone who wants to give Hungarian cuisine a shot, Hungarikum Bisztro is the solution. Very well recommended by locals and tourists alike, this place will take care of all your food needs, to the best-of their abilities.

Hotels near Budapest Parliament

Although a day's trip is enough to see everything there is at the Parliament, it's never enough for Budapest. And honestly, who doesn't love a vacation?!

Roman Pantheon

With views for days and rooms that'll feel like home, the Budapest Marriot Hotel is a MUST-stay at when in Budapest. Beautiful, comfortable, and chic - you're sorted.

Roman Pantheon

Located in a renovated pre-historic building, this 4-star hotel is closest to your possibly your favourite attractions in town. With a great in-house restaurant and comfortable rooms, what else do you really need?

Roman Pantheon

1.5 kms away from Dohany Street Synagouge, and 1.9 kms away from the Hungarian State Opera - the location is sorted then, obviously! If you're looking for a GREAT stay that's in budget, S23's your pick.

Budapest Parliament Reviews

An absolutely spectacular building from the outside. You have to look at it during the daytime but definitely do not miss it all lit up at night especially from across the river. We took so many pictures and still haven’t decided which ones to delete. We also signed up for the tour. You do need to show proof of immunization and the Green Pass just makes it so much easier. The tour was relatively small and very informative. Pictures are allowed in virtually all the areas of the building. There is a gift shop and a small snack area as well at the entrance of the building. There were a ton of guards all over the place and an occasional protest as well. We would definitely revisit every time we are in Budapest. Enjoy.

- RjessMMM, December 2021, Tripadvisor

Very beautiful building and well organized tour (although not surprisingly with a bit of the "official line" on some points). But book in advance! The first time we came it was booked up in English for a week, but luckily we were staying longer.

- RobertB667D, January 2022, Tripadvisor

Beautiful place to see, charming interiors, interesting speech about history. Better to buy the tickets online before.

- zizu28, October 2021, Tripadvisor

What are the opening hours for visitors at the Budapest Parliament?

The Budapest Parliament is open from 8 am to 6 pm during the week, and from 8 am to 4 pm during the weekend.

Where is the Budapest (Hungarian) Parliament located?

The Budapest Parliament is located of the edge of river Danube which is at the heart of the city.

When was the Hungarian Parliament built?

The building complex of the Parliament, the biggest of its kind in Hungary, was built on the plans of Imre Steindl between 1884 and 1904.

Who built Budapest Parliament?

Imre Steindl is a famous Hungarian architect, and is the designer of the Parliament.

Is the Hungarian Parliament in Buda or Pest?

Situated on Kossuth Square, which is situated in the Pest side of the city, on the bank of Danube.

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Sounds like the live guided tours are being phased out... maybe? And all tours are audioguides where you can chose your language. Not sure if tourists are on their own as they walk through from point A to B to C or if there is a live person who escorts a group (each who may be listening to a different language). Or if there is a live guide for a single language along with the audio tour who can answer questions.

Does anyone have an update on how Parliament tours are run?

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As of August 2023 the tours were offered with a live guide, divided into groups by language.it seemed that you could only use the official guides.

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Do you think they would allow people to freely walk the capital building? You will have a guide.

Or any other national parliament building....

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Experience the Danube from Budapest to Bucharest on a Viking river cruise

Simon Wilson

Simon Wilson

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The rock sculpture of Decebalus Statue on the Danube river, near the Iron Gates and the city of Orșova, in Mehedinți County, Romania.

Simon Wilson boards a Viking river cruise exploring Eastern Europe and finds it etched with more history than we, perhaps, give the region credit for

In Hungary, they tell you they’ve spent 1000 years surviving every invader, from Genghis Khan to the Soviet Union. In Croatia, they show you how, with trucks turned into tanks, they fought off the brutal Serbian invasion until they couldn’t any longer, in the Balkan wars of the 1990s.

In Bulgaria, they honour 500 years of resistance to Ottoman rule. And long before that, to the Romans. In Romania, they mock the tyrant Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife Elena, executed by firing squad on Christmas Day just 35 years ago.

You hear all this and you think, we have our own rich history. But it is a very short rich history. In Eastern Europe, cruising the Danube south from Budapest and then east, each day is a new chapter in a very long rich history, complete with towering Roman fortresses, dusky town squares and the cave churches and cathedrals of the Orthodox faith, where the artistic and religious treasures of centuries are displayed and have so often been hidden for safekeeping. It is, by turns, sobering and sublime.

One evening you glide silently up to the Iron Gates, sheer cliffs all around. Just over there is the astonishing 55m-tall head of the Dacian King Decebalus, carved from the hillside. He withstood the Romans 2000 years ago, although the statue is only 20 years old.

There are hydro dams with giant locks that take you down and down, and as you stand with your umbrella in the rain, you can’t stop thinking: Jason and the Argonauts came here.

A Viking river cruise ship on the Danube in Budapest, Hungary.

I love a good river cruise. It’s not just that you visit a different place every day but return to the same hotel room every night – although the benefits of that do begin to seem magical. No daily packing, no twiddling your thumbs in transit, and every day the delights of starting afresh.

In general, mornings involve a half-day tour for everyone who wants to go, usually by bus with some time for walking around and a guided visit to a major public attraction. Then in the afternoon and the evening, there are smaller, optional tours and visits: galleries, a biking or hiking trip, boutique concerts, home visits, archaeological expeditions, cooking classes, night-life excursions, botanical tours.

When there are just a couple of hundred passengers on your boat, the crew give you a boutique experience. Everyone gets to know the tour manager, or at least has a pretty good sense that they do. On the optional trips your group might be small enough to fit in a single minibus.

The suites are comfortable and roomy, with the external wall all windows, and the travel itself is peaceful. If you’ve booked a verandah room, you can sit outside, in private, right by the water as you slide into the evening.

Book a verandah stateroom and sit outside, in private, right by the water. Photo / Supplied

Or you can sit up on the roof, which is kitted out as a long terrace, with deckchairs, tables and sunshades, a walking track and outdoor games.

Most of the passengers were American. It’s fascinating, being among Americans right now. A few were pro-Trump, but reluctant to talk about it. Most were against. Possibly, one told me, because Viking the tour company, had done a lot of advertising on the relatively liberal PBS radio and TV.

One 89-year-old man from North Carolina talked to me one night about his fears for his country, and I realised he was crying.

You can make good friendships on a river cruise. And another thing: your ship will fit right in. It won’t tower over every town it visits, it won’t discharge thousands of passengers into choked city streets, it won’t burn large quantities of heavy fuel oil. The Viking ships are electric.

You dock quietly and gently, and you get to visit small and very wonderful places that couldn’t cope if there were 10 times as many of you.

And you’re on a great, wide, endlessly drifting river!

Jason and the Argonauts is a tale from before the fall of Troy. History flows through everything, not with a castle around every corner, as in Western Europe, but in town after town where they’ve suffered conquest after conquest and learned to survive.

And in the ruins and the regeneration, in the gilded icons and other treasures they kept safe, in the mountains and forests and on that wide river, it’s often very beautiful.

The Parliament in Budapest.

Budapest and Bucharest are the bookends to this trip. Hungary to Romania, with Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria in between.

The Hungarian capital is a large city split in two by the river. The western Buda side features a long hill arrayed with castles, towers, churches and battlements. Pest, flat and to the east, is the commercial centre and also home to the enormous Parliament building.

Officially it’s a monument to the people, but really it was built by a small but very determined bourgeoisie with a point to prove. They wanted the old aristocracy to know they were the new life force of the country.

So they built a neo-gothic Parliament as impressive as Westminster, “inaugurating” it in 1896, the year Hungarians say marks the country’s 1000th anniversary. Across town in Heroes’ Square, the founding moment in 896 is commemorated with seven bronze statues of Magyar chieftains on horseback. They’re arranged around a tall column, topped by the archangel Gabriel, wings up, holy crown and double-barred cross of St Stephen, the first king, held high.

Hungarians seem extremely fond of their mythic heroes: the city is full of statues of them.

There’s much else to see and do, although our highlight wasn’t organised at all. We were browsing the shops when the sky filled suddenly with seething clouds and lightning flashes and the rain came thundering down. We ran for the nearest restaurant and ate the rest of the afternoon away with bowls of a glorious goulash and a bottle of local wine that wasn’t bulls’ blood.

Southwards beyond Pest, the Great Hungarian Plain rolls on forever. It’s flat, fertile and indefensible, and served as a highway into Europe for every invading army.

The theme repeats, over and over: resistance, conquest and occupation. On an excursion in Croatia, we visit Mandar, an elderly woman whose village was evacuated when the Serbs arrived in 1991. We eat her cakes and drink her plum brandy and she tells us the Serbs who occupied the village took everything valuable when they left – the doors, the window frames, the wiring ripped from the wall.

Some of them had been Serbian Croats already living there – her neighbours, her friends – before war broke out.

Later, in Serbia, we wander through the mighty fortress of Golubac, built in the 14th century on the site of old Roman and Byzantine settlements. They strung an iron chain from the fortress right across the river, to facilitate the collection of a kind of goods and services tax.

The restored 14th-century Golubac fortress, on the Danube in Serbia.

But Golubac wasn’t mighty enough and for 500 years Serbia lost control of it, first to the Turks and then to Bulgarians, Hungarians and finally Austrians.

Restoration of the 10 tall towers is well underway and there’s a fabulous collection of weaponry, jewellery and more on display, along with some captivating video histories. They even have concerts there.

In Bulgaria, we take a bus trip to Belogradchik, where the Romans built their barracks around the site of massive vertical rock formations. Our guide Benni reels off some of the shapes locals can see in these fingers pointing at the sky: a monk, a horseman, the Madonna, a schoolgirl, a bear, Adam and Eve, a wedding procession, a cuckoo, a camel, there are so many.

Rock formations and a Roman fortress at Belogradchik, in Bulgaria.

On the way, we pass abandoned factories, always with graffiti and broken glass, sometimes burnt out, the weeds growing high but the buildings not pulled down. The owners are absent, or they’re not owned at all, and the authorities do not have the money for repairs or even demolition. Or perhaps they have been kept as monuments to folly.

Benni is grumpy about this. She tells us everyone in Bulgaria is grumpy. The leaders who did so much damage under communism have never been held properly to account; many of them have prospered again. She says what most of our guides say: You are very welcome in our country and we want you to know the truth.

Sometimes the history reaches even further back. Lepenski Vir is a Serbian archaeological site overlooking the river, near the Iron Gates. When the hydro scheme was announced, archaeologists protested: the site was already known to be valuable. They were given the two years of the first dam’s construction period to find and save what they could.

You can buy little replicas of the result: hundreds of ceramic heads, human but with fish mouths. They also found the intact floor pans of huts, all identically formed, with the floors themselves made from smooth ferrous rock set around a fire pit. The rock would have transmitted warmth from the fires, giving these huts underfloor heating.

They were at least 1500 years old. The archaeologists dug deeper, and found another layer, with the remains of more huts, with the same floor pans. And deeper again, and again. By the time they had to stop, they’d gone back almost 10,000 years, and in every age the people lived in huts with identical floors.

The whole site was then carefully dug up and removed, and you can see it all laid out in layers now, safely preserved inside a glassed-in enclosure.

The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania: the heaviest administrative building in the world.

In Bucharest, they have a Parliament even larger than Budapest’s, although it’s more recent and no monument to democracy. The Ceaușescus built it in the style of neo-classical socialist realism, better known as brutalist Stalinism, and it has the dubious distinction of being the heaviest administrative building in the world.

The Ceaușescus’ own residence is also a palace, although more domestically scaled. The building and its rooms are elegantly proportioned but opulently filled, with marble, parquet, tapestries, gold fittings and gold paint everywhere you look. There’s even an indoor swimming pool with frescoes on every surface. It’s as if the Roman Empire had been restored to life, and then, Vesuvius-like, snuffed out again.

Swimming pool with frescoes in the Ceausescu Palace in Bucharest, Romania.

History and an emerging modern life: they jostle for attention all along the eastern stretches of the Danube, while the river runs impassively through it all. The people welcome you, tell you their stories, show you their treasures, and you come away feeling deeply rewarded.

In Belgrade, the Serbian capital, the main street has been fully pedestrianised, like the main streets of almost every city and town we visited, and in the late morning, the old buildings and the street itself were alive with shoppers.

Pedestrianised street in Belgrade, Serbia.

At the bottom of that street, we came across what might just be my favourite homage to the great depths of time. There’s a Roman castle, some of its stone walls crumbling venerably, others lovingly restored. And beneath those walls, in an area that was once a moat, there’s a children’s park filled with dinosaurs. How’s that for history.

Bathroom in the Ceausescu Palace in Bucharest, Romania.

Budapest to Bucharest

Getting there

Qatar Airways flies from Auckland to Budapest with a stopover in Doha.

Viking offers river cruises on all the main waterways of Europe, including several on the Danube. The full river trip runs from Amsterdam in the west to the Black Sea in the east, but for those seeking a shorter trip, there are stages that begin or end in Paris, Budapest and various German cities.

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