János Simon Basketball Arena, Budapest

#424 among attractions in Budapest

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The János Simon Basketball Arena is an indoor arena in Budapest, Hungary. Primarily used for basketball, it is the home arena of Budapesti Honvéd. Since 2012 it bears the name of former European champion basketball player János Simon, who played for and later coached Budapesti Honvéd. ()

Coordinates: 47°31'17"N, 19°4'5"E

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AngyalföldBudapest Hungary

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János Simon Basketball Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heroes' Square, Szechenyi Baths, Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, Vajdahunyad Castle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to János Simon Basketball Arena?

Nearby attractions include Dózsa György Street Synagogue, Budapest (2 min walk), Artpool Art Research Center, Budapest (7 min walk), Lehel Csarnok, Budapest (10 min walk), Church of Saint Margaret of Hungary, Budapest (13 min walk).

How to get to János Simon Basketball Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to János Simon Basketball Arena:

Tram

Lehel utca / Dózsa György út • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Dévai utca • Lines: 14 (7 min walk)

Bus

Lehel utca / Dózsa György út • Lines: 105, 178, 914, 914A (2 min walk)
Dévai utca • Lines: 914, 914A (7 min walk)

Metro

Dózsa György út • Lines: M3 (9 min walk)
Lehel tér • Lines: M3 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Benczúr utca • Lines: 75, 79M (20 min walk)
Kós Károly sétány • Lines: 72M (21 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (23 min walk)
Rákosrendező (29 min walk)

Light rail

Tímár utca • Lines: H5 (36 min walk)