Budapest · Lipótváros and the Parliament
St. Stephen's Basilica
A neo-classical basilica in Pest with a dome you can climb to a panoramic terrace. The church hall, the treasury and the terrace have separate opening times.
- 1 h 30
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- Lipótváros and the Parliament
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The basilica is named after St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary, and keeps a relic of his right hand in its own chapel. The dome is 96 metres high, the same as the Parliament, and no building in Budapest is allowed to be taller. Inside you see a wide hall under the dome, then the treasury, and a lift and stairs take you up to the terrace at the base of the dome.
What to look for
- The Holy Right relic of St. Stephen
- The painted dome from below
- The treasury
- The 360 degree view from the terrace
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
Church hall: Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 18:00 and Sunday 13:00 to 18:00, with ticket sales ending at 17:15 (12:30 to 17:15 on Sunday). Panoramic terrace and treasury: every day 09:00 to 19:00, with the last ticket at 18:30. Masses are held daily, and weddings on weekends can limit access to the church hall.
Source: Szent István Bazilika, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed. Every visitor needs a ticket. Student, pensioner and disability discounts are sold at the ticket office only, with a card as proof.
Getting there
Arany János utca (M3) is about a 5 minute walk, and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út (M1) is a few minutes further.
Tip
Go up to the terrace in the late afternoon for the roofs of Pest and the river, and keep the church hall for before it closes.