The entrance fees of the Fisherman’s Bastion Budapest are flexible, depending on which part of the Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya) you wish to visit. What is more, on certain days and hours it is completely free of charge to visit the towers and terraces of Fisherman’s Bastion.
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Tickets on spot (Card only; 9 am – 5 pm): HUF 1200
Concessions available for Students, Pensioners and Children (under 6 free, disabled free, guides & teachers with groups of 6 / 10+ free).
There are several parts of the Fisherman’s Bastion that are accessible without a ticket, many of its hillside stairs and lower balconies stretching 140 meters (460 ft) – are free to enter, while the upper towers or turrets have an affordable entrance fee, which contributes to the maintenance costs of the historic building, which is one of the most romantic attractions in Europe offering breathtaking views of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Budapest.
The lower parts of the Fisherman’s Bastion are always open, and so are the upper towers.
Please see the current prices of tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest.
Prices of the Fisherman’s Bastion
In 2024 the prices of the Fisherman’s Bastion were set by the Buda Castle municipality as follows:
Tickets (Adults): HUF 1200 (approx. 3.4 Euro)
Discount Tickets: Children aged 7-14 or with Student ID, EU Seniors): HUF 600 (approx. 1.7 Euro)
Free Entry: Child 0-6
Students with valid Student photo ID: 50% Discount rate applicable.
Children under 14: 50% Discount rate applicable.
Pensioners (EU member states only): 50% Discount rate applicable.
Discount with Budapest Card: currently there is no discount from the entry price.
Group Discount: due to the nominal fee charged, there is no group discount for visitors to the Fisherman’s Bastion as the prices are set so low that they are almost negligible.
Guides with a Group of 5+: Free Entry for the Tour guide
(Guide needs to have a photo ID proving that he / she is a tourist guide)
Free Entry to all parts of the Fisherman’s Bastion
- Free entry in the mornings before 9.00 am
- Free entry in the evenings after 9 pm (between Jun 1 and Sep 30), and in the evenings after 7 pm (between Oct 1 and May 31)
- Free entry on Mar 15 national holiday
- Free entry on August 20 the national holiday (don’t miss the Fireworks in Budapest)
- Free entry on Oct 23 national holiday
- Free entry between Dec 24 and Jan 2 all day
- Christmas days (Budapest Christmas), National Holidays
If you do not wish to go up to the very top of the Fisherman’s Bastion, you can enter the attraction free of charge.
Ticket Office at Fisherman’s Bastion
There is a ticket office near the Fisherman’s Bastion entry point that accepts card payments only (not cash). If you do not wish to join the queues in peak hours of visitation, you can book your tickets online in advance.
Ticket to St Michael Chapel in Fisherman’s Bastion
Entry to the St Michael’s Chapel is not included in the Bastion entry. Currently, there is no exhibition in the Chapel.
Budapest Cards occasionally offer a 10% discount to Fisherman’s Bastion. You can check Budapest Card discounts for the Fisherman’s Bastion Budapest at the time of your visit. As service providers have the right to offer or withdraw a discount at any time during the one year season of the Budapest Card, the discount for various sights is not automatic. Budapest Brand, the official tourism organisation managing the Budapest Card does not guarantee the continuous availability of all discounts, but normally a discount is offered for a whole year by most attractions in Budapest city.
Tickets for the Upper Towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion
Tickets for the upper towers of the Fisherman’s Bastion offer the best view and are sold for certain periods of the day as follows:
- from 9 am to 9 pm (high season, normally from Jun 1st to Sep 30th)
- from 9 am to 7pm (low season, normally from Oct 1 to May 31st)
- outside these hours visiting the upper towers is free of charge.
- Night visits: You can simply turn the turnstile gates leading up to the turrets and enjoy the stunning evening views of Budapest
Photo credits
Balcony photo by Pooteeweet Photography
Night Photo by Luca Martino Photography
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This information was last updated in the month of October in 2024. If you see anything incorrect, please let us know.
Hello, I’ll be visiting end of the month.
Can I ask if I enter before 9am (probably 8am) which is a free entry period, am I allowed to stay in the “paid” areas like upper tower and terrace despite that its already passed 9am – just curious will we be asked to leave the paid areas?
Thank you for your time.
Hello Ky,
Thank you for your inquiry.
If you arrive before 9 am, you are allowed to stay in the upper terraces after 9 am as well.
Hope we can welcome you at at Fisherman’s Bastion!
Thank you for your prompt reply.
Thats really gracious from your side!
Thank you! =)
Good evening, I’m contacting you to find out if is possible to buy tickets online or only on the site.
Thank You.
Dear Andrea,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The castle area, unlike the museums inside the castle buildings, can be visited free of charge (You can find restaurants and shops etc. In the Castle District, which is a hilltop residential zone of the city).
Tickets for Fishermen’s Bastion are available on the spot.
We have also sent an email with further details.
Have a wonderful holiday in Budapest!
How did Fisherman’s Bastion get its name, and what is its architectural style?
hi,
if I understood correctly, the entrance is free from 24.12. until March 14. in all areas of the castle.
Goran
Hello I tried to visit at 1910 on 25 June. Your web site says “free after 7 pm” and “web site updated Jin 2023”. The two clerks refused to let me and the other 6 tourist pass even though we mentioned the web site. It was very disappointing.
The hours are now fixed one place but not the second one below.
Hello,me and my husband will come to visit fisherman’s bastion on march 1,do i need to buy tickets to go inside and to the upper part.thank you.
Hello Louchmee,
Thank you for contacting us.
There is an entry free from 9 am to 7pm. We recommend you arrive in the morning so that you enjoy free entry to the upper terracces. Otherwise you might buy entries for upon arrival at the vending machine.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Have a nice time in Budapest!
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you for contacting us.
Please accept our apologies, there was a recent change and now the entry fee has to be paid until 9pm.
We have updated our website to make sure that guests are informed correctly.
Enjoy the rest of your stay in Budapest!
Hello. Is the 7th of April 2023 a National Holiday? Is there a free entrance that day?
Hello,
Are you working on January 2, 2023? What is the ticket price per person?
Best regards
Tickets have any kind of discount for a disability person or if you are unemployed?
Dear Javier,
unfortunately, no discount is offered to unemployed visitors or guests with disabilities.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
if i want to visit it in the morning and again later in the afternoon, especially the upper part. do i need to buy a ticket again or can i use rhe ticket for the day?
Good morning, yesterday 19/03/2022 I forgot a black backpack on the terrace overlooking the Danube, in case you could find it you could kindly contact me at this address: luca….0@gmail.com
I was distracted by the beautiful panorama
Hello Luca,
we recommend going back and asking the places nearby if they have found it.
I hope you will find it.
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Hi just wondering is it possible to get married here? If so what would roughly be the price?
Hello Derick, There are many couples who get married in Budapest at or on the Fisherman’s Bastion, or right on the river Danube on a boat cruise on a privately rented cruise ship (http://budapestrivercruise.com/) or a riverside hotel (like some of the five star luxury hotels) in the Hungarian capital just to enjoy the fascinating and romantic view over the river Danube and the Paris like 19th century architecture, the magnificent Parliament and Buda Castle.
Normally we suggest contacting a local wedding organiser to aid you with the local arrangements. Of course, they will work for commission as that pays their job, but it takes off the hassle and extra stress of having to organise a venue and other wedding elements from a foreign country, far away from the actual venue.
Please run a web search for trustworthy and well reviewed Budapest wedding companies to find your ideal agency and to have a peace of mind for a beautiful wedding ceremony in the city of Budapest.
In short, yes, Fisherman’s Bastion is always an option. Even if the restaurant is closed, you are welcome to take photos on the scene before / after the wedding too.
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Hi, can you tell me about the New Years Eve program and on the days : 1, 2 January?
Hello Tania,
thank you for contacting us regarding the programme on New Year’s Eve and on January 1,2 in the Buda Castle Budapest.
Please find all relevant infos in this article: http://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Also about New Year Fireworks from the Fisherman’s Bastion: https://fishermansbastion.com/new-year-fireworks-fishermans-bastion
Have a great festive stay in the Hungarian capital!
Best wishes to Budapest,
I want to visit Budapest with some ladies in October, 18th to 22nd. I only find the opening Hours up to 14th of October. I hope we can visit Fischerman’s Bastion.
Best regards
Agnes
Dear Agnes,
the Fisherman’s Bastion is open 24/7 all year round.
Entry is free of charge after Oct 15.
So the whole Fisherman’s bastion is free of charge till 9am and after 7pm? Uppet towers too?
Hello Lea, yes, you can visit the upper teraccess for free before 9am or after 7pm every day.
Dear Sirs,
Greetings from GEG Travel from the Netherlands, I have a group of 44 Pax going to visit you on the 19th August. I will need to pre-book the ticket for this group, you may refer to the following details:
Reference: 004399-NL-HUQ
Date: 19th August 2019
ETA: 11:30AM
Tickets: 42 Adults+ 01 Child(10 yrs)+01 Tour Leader
Could you please offer the group price and advice the payment method, you may send it to: peggy@gegeurope.com
Awaiting for your reply
Dear Peggy,
thank you for your inquiry.
We will soon contact you via email.
Dear,
It is well know that Fisherman’s Bastion is one of the most important attraction of Budapest.
It appreciate that if you can answer my inquiry.
Our group is 32 persons in total，and we plan to visit on 31st Oct.
1、It is possible to offer us a group package or free of charge of our team leader？
2、Are there any guide tour? How long does the guide tour take？
3、Should we make a reservation in advance，or how can we make a reservation?
4、How can we buy the ticket? By bank transfer in advance or buy ticket on the gate?
5、Are there any auto guide to borrow，which language it use?
Thank you!
Have a nice day!
Look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Jane Chen(MS)
Hello Jane, thank you for contacting us for a group offer. We have sent you a customised private tour offer via email, with answers to all of your questions (length of tour, prices, etc.) please let me know if we can be of any further help (if the offer has not arrived, please check if it may have ended up in the spam box).
In late October it is free of charge to visit the Fisherman’s Bastion / Halaszbastya, it can’t be cheaper than that, hope your group will be happy to hear it.
Have a lovely time in Budapest, enjoy the views from the Fisherman’s Bastion!
Hello.Can we visit the Bastion with our dog,pug?Thank you.
How much time is needed to visit the Fisherman’s Bastion in its entirety?
Thank you.
Dear Marcia,
it absolutely depends on you, from a few minutes to hours – if you wish to admire the beautiful panorama longer. Also, there is a hidden chapel, St Michael’s Chapel near the stairs leading up to the Fisherman’s Bastion (under the ramparts and terraces) where you can watch a 3D film show of the Hungarian history, approx. 30 minutes. It is very popular among tourists who wish to see the historical background of Hungary (also free with a Budapest Card: http://budapestcards.com/)
Many people spend about 30 minutes or so on the balcony, watch the 3d film, visit the Matthias Church right next to the bastion, or sits down for a rest on the stairs or in the cafe (there is one inside a turret of the Fisherman’s Bastion and another one next to it, a Starbucks at the ground floor of the Hotel Hilton). You can spend there 15 minutes if you are in a rush, or sit and enjoy for 2 hours with drinks, film, photo shoots, people watching etc.
Hi! Is it possible to go up between October and March?? We go next weekend!! :)
Hello Naroa,
yes, the Fisherman’s Bastion is open all year around.
Entry is free of charge between October 15 and March 10.
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Dear Alan,
to visit the upper parts of Fisherman’s Bastion, the prices are the following:
Tickets (Adults): HUF 800 (approx. 2.7 Euro)
Discount Tickets (Students, children): HUF 400 (approx. 1.4 Euro)
Children under 6: Free Entry
Pensioners (from EU member states): HUF 400
I am afraid that it is not possible to rent an area in the Fisherman’s Bastion.
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I love the Fishermen’s Bastion. I love Budapest in general. I would make my way to the Buda district almost daily when I stayed there. Really cool spot.
Hi, i would like to know if students from other country can have discounts as well!
Hope to get an answer soon.
Thank you.
Hi Marta,
no, unfortunately foreign student cards are not accepted. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Can i pay tickets whit credit card or its only whit casch?
Hello Manuel,
yes, you can pay by card as well.
Hello,
what age is children who charge is 400huf ?
if I get student discount, do I have international student card?
Hello Sun,
the ticket of HUF 400 can be bought for children under 14 years old, or students with Hungarian student card.
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Hello! How much cost parking for bus.
Hello Larissa, parking up in the Castle District in Budapest is not only expensive, but it is also very limited. We suggest parking the bus on the roads under the Fisherman’s Bastion if you can get a place (it is very popular for buses). You can find the parking map for the Buda Castle area and locate the parking area under Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya) for further details (hourly parking fees range from €3 to €6 per hour for buses, which is the treble of regular car fees)
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1H0Szqqf6cRtujBMmLmb2DlpYwHM&usp=sharing
Hi. I’m looking to visit next month. Can I purchase the tickets online?
Cheers:)
Hello May, tickets are available on the spot currently. Unfortunately no tickets to the Fisherman’s Bastion can be bought online yet. Have a wonderful time in Budapest and enjoy the views.
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Can I purchase tickets for Fishermans Bastion online and if so which website?
Thanking you
Antoinette
Dear Antoinette, the tickets for visiting the Bastion are only sold on the spot, not online. The ticket office is right opposite the Matthias Church, atop the Buda Castle hill, near the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Please advise me if entrance is free of charge 1st Sunday of March!
Hello Evangelia, yes, the entry is free of charge until mid March, 2015. So you can walk up to the upper terraces and take a great view of the city of Budapest free!
Hallo I need to know if is possible pay for a 30people in group with a credit card ..
Tks