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Citadella (Gellért Hill): free view & paid alternatives
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Citadella is free to visit.
- Open today 06:00–24:00.
- Also free: Children under 6 visit the Bastion of Liberty exhibition free (registration ticket); Visitors aged 70 and over visit the exhibition free (registration ticket); Visitors with disabilities and one companion visit the exhibition free (registration ticket).
Free vs paid
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Citadella (Gellért Hill)
The Citadella park, new viewpoints on the fortress walls, the promenade and the Liberty Statue are free during opening hours.
Only The Bastion of Liberty exhibition and the Roof Garden 360 / Round Bastion Terrace reached through it need a ticket.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children under 6 visit the Bastion of Liberty exhibition free (registration ticket): Free registration ticket for a time slot (citadella.jegy.hu or on site).
- Visitors aged 70 and over visit the exhibition free (registration ticket): Free registration ticket for a time slot (citadella.jegy.hu or on site).
- Visitors with disabilities and one companion visit the exhibition free (registration ticket): Free registration ticket for a time slot (citadella.jegy.hu or on site).
- The park and terraces open at 6:00 in summer - sunrise over the Danube with no ticket needed.
- Bus 27 from Móricz Zsigmond körtér to Búsuló Juhász, then a 6-minute walk to the north entrance.
- Only the exhibition is ticketed; book a slot in summer, as each slot takes 40 people.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeThe Citadella park, new viewpoints on the fortress walls, the promenade and the Liberty Statue are free during opening hours | everyone | Only The Bastion of Liberty exhibition and the Roof Garden 360 / Round Bastion Terrace reached through it need a ticket. | No |
| Free forChildren under 6 visit the Bastion of Liberty exhibition free (registration ticket) | children under 6 | Free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens. | Yes |
| Free forVisitors aged 70 and over visit the exhibition free (registration ticket) | over 70 | Free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens. | Yes |
| Free forVisitors with disabilities and one companion visit the exhibition free (registration ticket) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens. | Yes |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Citadella
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Official prices
Citadella ticket prices
| The Bastion of Liberty exhibition, adult (HUF) — Students and youth 6-26 HUF 2450; seniors 62-70 HUF 2450; family ticket HUF 7350 / 9800. The park itself is free. | Ft 4,900 |
| The Bastion of Liberty exhibition family ticket (1-2 adults + 2 children under 18), HUF 7350 / 9800 | Ft 7,350 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 06:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00–24:00 |
| Wed | 06:00–24:00 |
| Thu | 06:00–24:00 |
| Fri | 06:00–24:00 |
| Sat | 06:00–24:00 |
| Sun | 06:00–24:00 |
| Mon | 08:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 08:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 08:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 08:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 08:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 08:00–22:00 |
Park, viewpoints and promenade: Nov-Mar 8:00-22:00, Apr-Oct 6:00-midnight. The Bastion of Liberty exhibition: Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00, Fri 12:00-20:00; last entry Fri 18:40, other days 16:40.
Citadella sétány, Gellérthegy, 1118 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
Citadella: common questions
Is Citadella free?
Yes — Citadella is free to visit. Also free: Children under 6 visit the Bastion of Liberty exhibition free (registration ticket); Visitors aged 70 and over visit the exhibition free (registration ticket); Visitors with disabilities and one companion visit the exhibition free (registration ticket).
Who gets free entry to Citadella?
Children under 6 — free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens.. Over 70 — free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — free registration ticket for The Bastion of Liberty exhibition (with Roof Garden 360 and Round Bastion Terrace); book a time slot online or on site - visitor numbers are limited (max 40 per slot). Not limited to EEA citizens..
Do I need to book for free entry to Citadella?
Free registration ticket for a time slot (citadella.jegy.hu or on site).
How much is a ticket to Citadella?
The Bastion of Liberty exhibition, adult (HUF) costs Ft 4,900 on the official site.
What are Citadella's opening hours?
Apr–Oct: daily 06:00–24:00. Nov–Mar: daily 08:00–22:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- citadella.hu/en/ticket-info · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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