Family-Friendly Attractions In Budapest

Fisherman's Bastion

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

Budapest, 1014 Hungary

Heroes' Square

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.

Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary

City Park

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Kós Károly stny., 1146 Hungary

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

Budapest, Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Hungary

Buda Castle

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

Budapest, Szent György tér, 1014 Hungary

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden

Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.

Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 6-12, 1146 Hungary

Gellért Hill

Lush, low-lying hill with walking trails & playgrounds, plus caves & a historic fort at the top. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Citadella stny. 350, 1118 Hungary

Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.

Family-friendly attraction with a tropical rainforest, plus aquarium with an observation tunnel.

Budapest, Nagytétényi út 37-43, 1222 Hungary

Dohány Street Synagogue

Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.

Budapest, Dohány u. 2, 1074 Hungary

The Church of Our Lady of Buda Castle

A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.

Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2, 1014 Hungary

Shoes on the Danube Bank

Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Hungary

Vajdahunyad Castle

This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.

Budapest, Vajdahunyad stny., 1146 Hungary

Citadella

Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

Budapest, Citadella stny. 1, 1118 Hungary

Liberty Square

Quiet park with walking paths, monuments & play areas for kids, plus occasional festivals. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Szabadság tér, 1054 Hungary

Vörösmarty tér

A statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmart stands in this scenic square known for its Christmas market.

Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 3, 1051 Hungary

Elizabeth Square

Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér 2, 1052 Hungary

Hungarian National Museum

History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.

Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16, 1088 Hungary

Kossuth Lajos Square

Large city square surrounded by great public edifices including the Hungarian Parliament building.

Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér, 1055 Hungary

Várkert Bazár

Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.

Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2-6, 1013 Hungary

Capital Circus of Budapest

This permanent building features animal, clown, and artistic performing acts, classic & modern.

Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 12/a, 1146 Hungary

Labyrinth

Historical labyrinth under Castle Hill where Count Dracula (Vlad Tepes) was once imprisoned.

Budapest, Úri u. 9, 1014 Hungary

Óhegy park

Wooded paths, gym equipment & a jogging track, plus areas for dogs & a playground with a tube slide. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Óhegy u., 1103 Hungary

Károlyi Garden

Compact city park with 2 playgrounds, grassy lawns & tree-shaded benches, plus a summer cafe.

Budapest, Károlyi kert 25, 1053 Hungary

Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum

Exhibitions on life in Budapest from Roman times to the present day in splendid palatial rooms.

Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary

Szemlő-hegyi Cave

Illuminated cave system known for its crystalline mineral deposits, offering guided tours.

Budapest, Pusztaszeri út 35, 1025 Hungary

Ludwig Museum

Museum of contemporary art, with US Pop Art, Eastern & Central European pieces & temporary shows.

Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1, 1095 Hungary

Stephen Széchenyi Square

Grassy, tree-filled plaza known for its statues, elegant architecture & Chain Bridge views. · Dogs allowed

Budapest, Széchenyi István tér, 1051 Hungary

Budapest Puppet Theater

Established theater with 2 halls, staging classic tales using handcrafted puppets for kids & adults.

Budapest, Andrássy út 69, 1062 Hungary

Little Princess Statue

Budapest, Belgrád rkp., 1051 Hungary

Szamos Chocolate Museum

Guided tours of chocolate making equipment, an antique candy shop & marzipan figures, plus tastings.

Budapest, Budapest 1051, Kossuth Lajos tér 10, 1055 Hungary

BalloonFly

Budapest Mimóza domb, Városliget, 1148 Hungary

Zero Kilometre Stone

Limestone zero sculpture denoting the point from which all distances to Budapest are measured.

Budapest, Clark Ádám tér, 1013 Hungary

Váci utca

Budapest, Váci u 4-2, 1052 Hungary

Lion Courtyard

Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary

Budai Castle Tunnel

Budapest, Alagút, 1012 Hungary

Fairy Tale Museum, Budapest

Budapest, Döbrentei utca 15, 1013 Hungary

Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy

Budapest, 1013 Hungary

Prince Of Buda & The Princess Of Pest Monument

Budapest, Víztározó köz, 1016 Hungary

Basilica Budapest

Budapest, Szent István tér, 1051 Hungary

Budapest Sign

Budapest, 1138 Hungary

Clark Ádám tér

Budapest, Clark Ádám tér, 1011 Hungary

Elephant House

Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 12, 1146 Hungary

Városháza Pop Up Park

Budapest, Bárczy István u. 7473, 1052 Hungary

Podmaniczky Alagút

Budapest, Podmaniczky u. 32, 1062 Hungary

Fountain of mermaids

Budapest, 1146 Hungary

Danube and Buda panorama near Parliament

Budapest, Unnamed Road, 1055 Hungary

Spotaya

Budapest, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Hungary

Ősforrás (Zsolnay-díszkút)

Budapest, Móra Ferenc u. 1, 1014 Hungary

Tóth Árpád sétány – Pavilon

Budapest, Lovas út 6, 1012 Hungary

Walking tours Budapest

Budapest, Wesselényi utca 8, 1076 Hungary