Budapest · Castle Hill
Matthias Church
The Gothic church of Our Lady on Castle Hill, with a patterned tile roof and painted walls inside. A ticket covers the church, and the tower is a separate timed ticket.
- 1 h
- HUF 3,400
- Booking: not needed
- Castle Hill
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The church was founded in the 13th century, served as a mosque under Ottoman rule and was rebuilt in the Baroque period. Its Gothic look was restored in the late 19th century. Inside, painted patterns cover the walls and vaults, and an ecclesiastical art collection is attached. The tower climb is 197 steps with no lift, and a short guided tour is included.
What to look for
- The painted walls and vaults
- The tiled roof seen from the square
- The ecclesiastical art collection
- The view from the tower
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Friday | 9:00 am–5:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–12:15 pm | |
| Sunday | 1:15 pm–5:00 pm |
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 12:15 and Sunday 13:15 to 17:00. The church can close for Holy Masses, concerts and state events, so check the website for the day.
Source: Matthias Church (Budavári Nagyboldogasszony-templom), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket HUF 3,400. A church ticket costs HUF 3,400 for an adult, or HUF 5,000 with an audio guide. The tower ticket costs HUF 4,000.
Church tickets can be bought online and stay valid through the calendar year. Tower tickets are valid only for the date and time chosen.
Getting there
It faces Szentháromság tér, about 10 minutes on foot from the top of the funicular or the Dísz tér bus stop.
Tip
Choose a weekday. The church closes at 12:15 on Saturdays and opens at 13:15 on Sundays.