Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, Budapest

Name: Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
Address: Szabo Ervin ter 1, Budapest, 1088, Hungary
Telephone: +36 1 411 5011

#151 among attractions in Budapest

Library, Neo-baroque architecture, Architecture

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Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, Budapest

Facts and practical information

Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár is the largest library network in Budapest, Hungary. ()

Local name: Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár Coordinates: 47°29'22"N, 19°3'54"E

Address

Szabo Ervin ter 1JózsefvárosBudapest 1088 Hungary

Contact

+36 1 411 5011

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Day trips

Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Market Hall, Dohány Street Synagogue, Hungarian National Museum, Museum of Applied Arts.

~1800 ftSW
Huge market built in late 19th-century
Great Market Hall, Budapest
9 min walk • The Great Market Hall, also known as Central Market Hall, stands as a testament to Budapest's rich cultural heritage and bustling daily life. Located at the end of the city's renowned Váci Street, this architectural marvel is not only the largest and oldest indoor...
0.5 miNW
Iconic 19th-century religious complex
Dohány Street Synagogue, Budapest
13 min walk • The Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue, is a magnificent jewel in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Standing as the largest synagogue in Europe and the second-largest in the world, this architectural masterpiece can accommodate up to 3,000...
~1080 ftNW
Museum of Hungarian history and culture
Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
6 min walk • The Hungarian National Museum is a cultural beacon in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Established in 1802, this museum is a repository of the nation's history, from the foundation of the Hungarian state to the modern era.
~1460 ftSE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Art museum
Museum of Applied Arts, Budapest
8 min walk • The Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest is a testament to Hungary's rich artistic heritage and a treasure trove of decorative arts. Nestled in the heart of the city, this institution is housed in an architectural marvel, a stunning example of Hungarian Art Nouveau...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Market
Rákóczi Square Market Hall, Budapest
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest's vibrant VIII district, the Rákóczi Square Market Hall stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and culinary heritage. This bustling market, a hub for locals and tourists alike, offers an authentic Hungarian shopping...
~1770 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Egyetemi Templom, Budapest
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hungary's vibrant capital, Egyetemi Templom, also known as the University Church, is a hidden gem among Budapest's rich tapestry of architectural wonders. This church, located in the bustling city center, is a sanctuary of peace and spiritual...
~1790 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Petőﬁ Literary Museum, Budapest
9 min walk • The Petőﬁ Literary Museum is a major Hungarian museum in Budapest. It was founded in 1954, as the successor organisation to Petőfi House. It was named to honour the memory of Sándor Petőfi.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Szimpla Kert, Budapest
14 min walk • Szimpla Kert is a romkocsma, which means "ruin pub" in Hungarian, located in the Jewish Quarter of the 7th district of Budapest, Hungary. The pub started as a place for people to find a cheap drink in a relaxed environment, but has grown to become a tourist attraction and community center.
0.5 miSE
47°29'10"N • 19°4'24"E
Corvin Plaza Shopping Centre, Budapest
12 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Bálna Budapest, Budapest
12 min walk • The Bálna is a cultural, catering and commercial centre in the 9th district of Budapest, halfway between the Szabadság and Petőfi bridges, directly on the Pest Danube bank.
0.4 miNW
Square
Ferenciek tere, Budapest
12 min walk • Ferenciek tere is a square and junction in Budapest. In addition to being the site of a station on the M3 line of the Budapest Metro, it is an important public transport junction for the BKV bus line number 7, which connects Pest and southern Buda.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library open?

Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library?

Nearby attractions include Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest (5 min walk), Semmelweis University, Budapest (5 min walk), Kálvin tér, Budapest (5 min walk), Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Budapest (5 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library:

Trolleybus

Szentkirályi utca • Lines: 72M, 83 (2 min walk)
Kálvin tér M • Lines: 72M, 83 (3 min walk)

Bus

Szentkirályi utca • Lines: 9, 909, 909A (2 min walk)
Kálvin tér M • Lines: 100E, 115, 15, 9, 909, 909A, 914, 914A, 934, 950, 950A, 979, 979A, M3 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kálvin tér • Lines: M4 (5 min walk)
Rákóczi tér • Lines: M4 (11 min walk)

Tram

Kálvin tér M • Lines: 47, 47B, 48, 49 (5 min walk)
Harminckettesek tere • Lines: 4, 6 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Boráros tér • Lines: H7 (19 min walk)

Train

Budapest Keleti Station (30 min walk)