Top 9 : Best free things to do in Budapest

Is there anything more magical than hunting down the streets of Hungary seeing places for free? Check out our list of the top free places to see in Budapest which are bound to fill you with absolute frolic!

1. Heroes Square

Most photographed spot
High column with Gabriel’s statue on the top
Statues of patriots on the sides of the columns

2. Climb Castle Hill

Treat to the eyes – River Danube
Stroll across the gardens near Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest History Museum and the National Library of Hungary
Visit the Matthias church & Hungarian Culture Foundation

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3. Gozsdu Courtyard

Walk along the streets of Király, Dob and Holló 
Gawk at the vibrantly coloured city walls
Explore the courtyards connecting Király utca and Dob utca
Visit the Blue Bird Café, Hummus Market 

4. Art Galleries

Várfok Gallery – Traditional Hungarian artwork
The Virag Judit Gallery – Hungarian paintings and Zsolnay ceramics

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5. Tomb of Gül Baba

Romantic walks near the tomb
Visit the romantic Rose Garden  
Explore the Ottoman architectural style
Check out the coffin of Gül Baba inside the tomb

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6. Fisherman’s Bastion

Famous for city views and classy neo-Gothic architecture
Make note of the Stephen I of Hungary
Featured as a pit stop in The Amazing Race TV show

7. Jewish Quarter

Narrow and picturesque streets
Europe’s largest synagogue
Historic neighbourhood
The Roman bathhouse

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8. Gellert Hill

Mount the hill to view amazing sunsets
Perfect spot to check out Danube, Chain Bridge and Parliament building
Visit the Gellért Hill Cave and Gellért Baths

9. Great Market

Treat yourself with some free food samples
The largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest
Located close to the popular pedestrian shopping street Váci utca

Discover a side to Hungary that has something to offer to all tastes. We hope our list of top free things to do in Budapest has impressed you. Write back to us if you have more to add!

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