Oktogon, Budapest

Name: Oktogon
Address: Eotvos utca 26/c., Budapest, 1067, Hungary
Telephone: +36 70 413 0078

#173 among attractions in Budapest

Square, Yoga and pilates, Spa, Tram

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

Oktogon is one of Pest's major intersections, located at the junction of the Grand Boulevard and Andrássy Avenue in Budapest, Hungary. This junction, one of the city's most important, is named for its octagonal shape. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°30'21"N, 19°3'50"E

Address

Eotvos utca 26/c.TerézvárosBudapest 1067 Hungary

Contact

+36 70 413 0078

Website

Social media

Add

Budapest

Day trips

Oktogon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Basilica, Hungarian State Opera House, House of Terror, Reformed Church of Fasor.

0.6 miSW
Grand church with regular concerts
St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
15 min walk • St. Stephen's Basilica, named in honor of the first King of Hungary, is a crowning jewel in the cityscape of Budapest. This majestic church is not only a religious center but also one of the most significant tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital.
~1720 ftSW
Elegant state opera house with frescoes
Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest
9 min walk • The Hungarian State Opera House stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the heart of Budapest. Opened in 1884, this neo-Renaissance masterpiece was designed by the celebrated Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl, and it is widely regarded as one of the most...
~470 ftNE
Museum and memorial to political victims
House of Terror, Budapest
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the House of Terror stands as a somber memorial and a poignant museum dedicated to the victims of Hungary's tumultuous 20th-century history. Located at Andrássy út 60, this imposing building was once the headquarters for the dreaded...
0.5 miE
Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Reformed Church of Fasor, Budapest
13 min walk • The Reformed Church of Fasor or Fasor Reformed Church is an Art Nouveau Protestant church in District VII of Budapest, designed by Aladár Árkay in 1910–1912. It is part of the Reformed Church in Hungary. Most of the funds came from Adolf Laky earning him a bust in the church garden.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art gallery
Open Society Archives, Budapest
14 min walk • Blinken Open Society Archives is an archival repository and laboratory that aims to explore new ways of assessing, contextualizing, presenting, and making use of archival documents both in a professional and a consciously activist way.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts, Budapest
15 min walk • Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts is an art museum in Budapest, Hungary.
~1820 ftNE
Square, Specialty museum, Museum
Kodály körönd, Budapest
9 min walk • Kodály körönd is a circus in Budapest, Hungary, at the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Felsőerdősor u. with beautifully painted old buildings and statues of four of Hungary's great heroes in each corner. It is also a station on the yellow M1 line of the Budapest Metro.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, Budapest
16 min walk • The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum is a private museum located on Andrássy Street in the Terézváros district of Budapest, Hungary. The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum provides a home for nearly a thousand artifacts from eleven of the states of today's Southeast Asia.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Glass House, Budapest
13 min walk • The Glass House was a building used by the Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz to help Jews in Budapest during the Holocaust.
0.5 miS
Karaoke, Scenic walking areas, Bars and clubs
Gozsdu-udvar, Budapest
14 min walk • Gozsdu-udvar comprises seven buildings and their courtyards in the 7th district of Budapest, and can be approached from Király Street, Dob Street and Holló Street.
0.5 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Magyar Theatre, Budapest
12 min walk • The Magyar Theatre is a theatre operating in Budapest, Hungary. Its company started on August 22, 1837 as the first major Hungarian-language theatrical company in the city. They operated under this label until August 8, 1840, when the name was changed to National Theatre of Hungary.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oktogon open?

Oktogon is open:

Monday 7 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm
Thursday 7 am - 10 pm
Friday 7 am - 10 pm
Saturday 7 am - 10 pm
Sunday 7 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oktogon?

Nearby attractions include House of Terror, Budapest (3 min walk), Hunyadi Tér, Budapest (3 min walk), Liszt Museum, Budapest (4 min walk), Zeneakadémia, Budapest (5 min walk).

How to get to Oktogon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oktogon:

Tram

Oktogon M • Lines: 4, 6 (2 min walk)
Király utca / Erzsébet körút • Lines: 4, 6 (6 min walk)

Bus

Oktogon M • Lines: 105, 178, 6, 923, 934, 979, 979A (2 min walk)
Aradi utca • Lines: 6, 923, 934 (3 min walk)

Metro

Oktogon • Lines: M1 (3 min walk)
Vörösmarty utca • Lines: M1 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Opera M • Lines: 70, 78 (7 min walk)
Akácfa utca • Lines: 70, 78 (7 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (12 min walk)
Budapest Keleti Station (26 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (30 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (34 min walk)