Batthyány Square, Budapest

Name: Batthyány Square
Address: Batthyány tér, Budapest, 1011, Hungary
Telephone: +36 1 325 5255

#90 among attractions in Budapest

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Facts and practical information

Batthyány Square is a town square in Budapest. It is located on the Buda side of the Danube directly opposite the Hungarian Parliament Building. It is named after Lajos Batthyány, the first Prime Minister of Hungary, and a statue for him was erected in 2008. ()

Local name: Batthyány tér Coordinates: 47°30'23"N, 19°2'21"E

Address

Batthyány térVárkerület (Várnegyed)Budapest 1011 Hungary

Contact

+36 1 325 5255

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Day trips

Batthyány Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Király Baths, Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Saint Anne Parish.

~1570 ftN
Traditional spa in a historic venue
Király Baths, Budapest
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Király Baths stand as a testament to the city's rich spa culture and historical heritage. Dating back to the 16th century, during the period of Ottoman rule, this water park is one of the oldest in the Hungarian capital...
0.4 miSW
Late-Gothic Roman Catholic church
Matthias Church, Budapest
11 min walk • Matthias Church, with its stunning Gothic architecture, stands as a beacon of historical significance in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. This Roman Catholic church, officially named the Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle, is one of the city's most prominent...
~1740 ftSW
Turreted fortress and city views
Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest
9 min walk • Perched atop Castle Hill, overlooking the Danube River and the city of Budapest, Fisherman's Bastion stands as a fairy-tale-like monument, a magical concoction of neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque architecture. Constructed between 1895 and 1902, this sight is more than...
~360 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Saint Anne Parish, Budapest
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Saint Anne Parish stands as a beacon of Baroque architecture and spiritual heritage. This Roman Catholic church, located on the western side of the Danube in the Buda district, is an epitome of religious artistry and an oasis of...
~1630 ftSE
Unique memorial sculpture by the river
Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest
8 min walk • The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant and powerful memorial in Budapest, Hungary, that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Situated on the east bank of the Danube River, this haunting monument consists of 60 pairs of 1940s-style shoes cast in iron...
0.4 miE
Hungarian national ethnographic museum
Ethnographic Museum, Budapest
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Ethnographic Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Hungary. This museum, a treasure trove of folkloric heritage, offers visitors an in-depth look into the traditional life, arts, and customs of Hungarian...
~1850 ftNE
Gothic Revival–style government building
Országház, Budapest
9 min walk • The Országház, or Hungarian Parliament Building, stands as an architectural treasure and a symbol of Budapest's rich history. This iconic building, with its picturesque setting on the banks of the Danube River, is not only the largest building in Hungary but also the...
~1140 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church, Budapest
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church stands as a beacon of faith and history. This striking church, characterized by its unique architecture, is a must-see for visitors exploring the Hungarian capital.
0.4 miE
Public square with Parliament building
Kossuth tér, Budapest
10 min walk • Kossuth tér is an iconic plaza located in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, and holds great significance as a historical and political hub. This expansive square is named after Lajos Kossuth, a national hero who played a key role in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution against...
~1620 ftSW
Forts and castles
Erdélyi Bastion, Budapest
8 min walk • Erdélyi Bastion is a bastion at Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary. It is sometimes called in English the Transylvanian bastion.
0.4 miW
City gate
Vienna Gate, Budapest
11 min walk • The Vienna Gate is located at the Vienna Gate Square, Buda Castle, in 1st District, Budapest, Hungary. As the name suggests, it was the port connecting the Castle with the highway to Vienna.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Batthyány Square?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Anne, Budapest (2 min walk), Saint Anne Parish, Budapest (2 min walk), Batthyány Square Market Hall, Budapest (3 min walk), Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church, Budapest (6 min walk).

How to get to Batthyány Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Batthyány Square:

Bus

Batthyány tér M+H • Lines: 109, 11, 111, 39, 990 (1 min walk)
Mária tér • Lines: 39, 990 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (2 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (16 min walk)

Tram

Batthyány tér M+H • Lines: 19, 41 (2 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér (8 min walk)

Metro

Batthyány tér • Lines: M2 (2 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (12 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (19 min walk)

Train

Clark Ádám tér (16 min walk)
Szent György tér (16 min walk)