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St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent István-bazilika): free entry days, tickets & hours
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St. Stephen's Basilica is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 6 free (church, terrace and treasury); Visitors with a disability card + 1 companion enter the church free; Certified pilgrim groups enter the church free.
- Otherwise: church (templomtér) entry, adult — Ft 2,600.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 6 free (church, terrace and treasury) | children under 6 | From the official price-list image (valid from 1 Dec 2025): https://bazilikabudapest.hu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Szent-Istvan-Bazilika-2025-Jegypenztar-Arlista-B1-707-x-1000-Hu-nyomda-4-731x1024.jpg | No |
| Free forVisitors with a disability card + 1 companion enter the church free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Church only; terrace/treasury 5,000 HUF. | No |
| Free forCertified pilgrim groups enter the church free | pilgrim groups | With certification; church only. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Entry is NOT by donation any more - every visitor needs a ticket.
- Discounts (students, pensioners) are only sold at the ticket office with ID.
- Saturday weddings can close parts of the nave.
Tickets & tours
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Official prices
St. Stephen's Basilica ticket prices
| Church (templomtér) entry, adult — Child/student and pensioner 2,000 HUF; family 7,300 HUF. Prices valid from 1 Dec 2025 (price-list image on the official page). | Ft 2,600 |
| Panorama terrace (65 m) and treasury, adult | Ft 5,000 |
| Combined ticket: church + panorama terrace + treasury, adult | Ft 6,800 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 13:00–18:00 |
Church Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun 13:00-18:00; Panorama terrace and treasury daily 9:00-19:00. Weekend weddings can restrict the nave.
Szent István tér 1, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
St. Stephen's Basilica: common questions
Is St. Stephen's Basilica free?
St. Stephen's Basilica has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 6 free (church, terrace and treasury); Visitors with a disability card + 1 companion enter the church free; Certified pilgrim groups enter the church free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Ft 2,600.
Who gets free entry to St. Stephen's Basilica?
Children under 6 — from the official price-list image (valid from 1 Dec 2025): https://bazilikabudapest.hu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Szent-Istvan-Bazilika-2025-Jegypenztar-Arlista-B1-707-x-1000-Hu-nyomda-4-731x1024.jpg. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — church only; terrace/treasury 5,000 HUF.. Pilgrim groups — with certification; church only..
How much is a ticket to St. Stephen's Basilica?
Church (templomtér) entry, adult costs Ft 2,600 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- bazilikabudapest.hu/jegyarak/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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