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The Top 20 Castles in Hungary

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Hungary. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Buda Castle

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The Budavári Palace (German Burgal, Turkish Budin Kalesi) is one of the most important cultural and tourist centers of Budapest, the former royal palace. As part of the Buda Castle …

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Esztergom Basilica and Castle

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The castle of Esztergom stands on a hill rising on the right bank of the Danube, more than fifty meters high, bordered by rifted side walls, in the old town …

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Vajdahunyad Castle

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In front of the Agricultural Museum, but still on the castle island, there is a monument designed by Miklós Ligeti in 1903. It was named in honor of someone in …

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Szigliget Castle

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The castle ruins are being renovated and will be reopened in spring 2020.

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Festetics Palace

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Nice castle and well-kept garden. Right in the city center.

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Fort Monostor

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Fort Monostor (Hungarian: Monostori Erőd) (also referred to as Fort Sandberg) was built between 1850 and 1871 as part of the Hungarian fortification system of Komrárom. After World War II …

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Sümeg Castle

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Wonderful views from the castle. The climb is worth it.
Admission 1500 HUF per person.
Dogs for free!

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Gödöllő Royal Palace

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Definitely visit. Hiking in the footsteps of Sissi and Franz. The castle was run down by the Russians until the fall of the Berlin Wall, and there was also a …

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Mosonmagyaróvár Castle

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King Stephen ordered the building of a castle at Moson to defend the border in the early 11th century. Settlers flocked around the wooden and then stone castle, and by …

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Esterházy Palace (Fertőd)

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Fertőd Castle is the second largest and most magnificent castle in Hungary.

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Looking for the best castles somewhere else? Discover other guides in Hungary:

The Top 20 Castles in Hungary

Buda Castle

Esztergom Basilica and Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle

Szigliget Castle

Festetics Palace

Fort Monostor

Sümeg Castle

Gödöllő Royal Palace

Mosonmagyaróvár Castle

Esterházy Palace (Fertőd)

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