Budapest Card
Discover Budapest with the Budapest City Card
Enjoy unlimited public transport (including from the airport) and free admission to top attractions with the Budapest Card. It includes free entry to 33 museums and attractions, a free thermal bath, a free Danube river cruise. Plus discounts at more than 50 restaurants, tours, and experiences.
Pair it with an attraction
Book your Budapest Card together with another highlight (like St. Stephen’s Basilica, hop-on hop-off tour, or a sightseeing cruise) and save on the combination.
Free travel
Unlimited free travel on buses, metro, trams and trolleybuses.
Free entry
Free walking tours
Free cruises
Pick one free Danube riverboat cruise from four different tour options.
Deals & discounts
Save 10–50% at St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Dohány Street Synagogue, and more.
Thermal baths
Free entry to St. Lukács Bath, plus 20% off Széchenyi and other popular baths.
The Budapest Card is an all-in-one pass that covers public transport, museum entries, and discounts across the city. Pick a duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours), activate it when you first use it, and explore without buying individual tickets.
It’s designed for travelers who want to move around Budapest freely. Cross from Pest to Buda, visit a cave in the morning and a thermal bath in the afternoon, take a riverboat cruise, and pop into museums along the way. Every ride and entry is already covered.
The Budapest Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, attraction pass and discount card.
Why Choose the Budapest Card?
The Budapest Card earns its keep. Here’s what card holders get:
To purchase the Budapest Card:
- Use the booking form on this page to select your preferred date and card duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours).
- Upgrade your experience by adding discounted entry tickets to top attractions, or proceed with just the Budapest Card.
- After your purchase is confirmed, you’ll receive a voucher via email.
- Exchange your voucher for a physical Budapest Card at your chosen pick-up point. You can pick up your Budapest Card at one of the following locations:
- Hotel Gozsdu Court: 1075 Budapest, Király street 13 / 1st floor | Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00 | Phone number: +36 20 620 1634
- Ibis Styles Airport Hotel: 1185 Budapest, National Aeroport Terminal nr. 2 Hrsz. 072 3 | Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 0-24 | Phone number: +36 1 296 0060
The card is activated on the first use, and is valid for the chosen duration, whether it’s 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours.
Here’s how to use your Budapest Card:
Pick up and activate your card
After booking online, collect your card at your selected pickup location. Bring your confirmation email. Pick it up at Hotel Gozsdu Court in the city centre, or at the Ibis Styles Airport Hotel right by the terminal if you’re collecting on arrival.
Activate your Budapest Card by using it at any attraction or when traveling on public transport. Your card will be valid for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 consecutive hours, depending on the option you buy.
Get around
Your card includes unlimited public transport in Budapest, including metro, bus, tram, and trolleybus. No need to buy individual tickets.
Visit free attractions
Show your card at the entrance of any included museum, gallery, or thermal bath. Visit icons like St. Lukács Thermal Bath, Hungarian National Museum, and Pál-völgyi Cave, all free with your card.
Join free walking tours
Walking tours are confirmed and do not require prior registration. Just show up at the meeting point with your Budapest Card.
- Pest Tour
Starts at 10:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point: 1052 Budapest, Váci Street 31 (Molnár’s Kürtőskalács)
- Buda Tour
Starts at 14:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point: 1014 Budapest, Trinity Square 2 (Holy Trinity statue, in front of Matthias Church)
Claim your discounts
Present your card at participating attractions and restaurants for 10-50% off. Major discounts include Széchenyi Thermal Bath (20% off), St. Stephen’s Basilica (20% off), Dohány Street Synagogue (10%) and dozens of restaurants.
Read more: discounts – prices – frequently asked questions
Included with the Budapest Card
See allFree entry and discounts that make exploring effortless.
Compare your options
- With any card, you’ll have the freedom to move easily through Budapest and step inside its most popular sights.
- Choose 72 hours or longer and you’ll also enjoy a free airport transfer on arrival, entry to Matthias Church, a ride on the Buda Castle Funicular, plus a complimentary lángos and chimney cake. Longer cards also cost less per day, see the full breakdown on the prices page.
| What you get | 24 or 48 hours | 72, 96 or 120 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited public transport | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free entry to 33 museums and attractions | ✓ | ✓ |
| St. Lukács Thermal Bath | ✓ | ✓ |
| One free Danube cruise | ✓ | ✓ |
| Walking tours in Buda and Pest | ✓ | ✓ |
| Up to 50% off 30+ attractions and restaurants | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free airport transfer | ✓ | |
| Matthias Church | ✓ | |
| Buda Castle Funicular | ✓ | |
| Lángos and Molnár’s chimney cake | ✓ |