St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Budapest
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
4.5
09:00 - 13:00
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 13:00
Sunday
13:00 - 17:00
About
Built between 1851 and 1905, this large parish church accommodates 8,500 people and features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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Address
Neighbourhood: Belváros-Lipótváros
How to get there
- Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • 2 min walk
- Arany János utca • 4 min walk
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4.5
22,094 reviews
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1,305
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Kalkan2
13 contributions
Jun 2022
We went to a recital one evening which was lovely. The area around the basilica has lots of cafes and restaurants.
Written 24 June 2022
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AMTP
Raleigh, NC98 contributions
May 2022
A must see for Budapest. Lovely interior. A climb to the top gives a great view of Budapest. The history of the church is interesting. You need tickets to enter, but they can be purchased when you are ready to go.
Written 21 June 2022
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101Amanda
United Kingdom115 contributions
Jun 2022
We went to a classical concert on Sunday evening, it was totally amazing - loved it, buillding beautiful, accuostics outstanding and the concert really special
Written 21 June 2022
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tylkopolska
Dublin, Ireland363 contributions
Jun 2022
it used to be free to enter there but now you have to get a ticket and you can get up to the heaven walking the stairs and have the best view of the city
Written 14 June 2022
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Dysproz
Warsaw, Poland85 contributions
Jun 2022
A very monumental church. It's has a classical shape and looks good in a sunset when the rays of sun show the text on it.
Written 14 June 2022
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MAP12
New Orleans, LA494 contributions
Mar 2022
Beautiful inside and out. I would love to attend a concert here, but it wasn't in the cards for this visit.
Written 6 June 2022
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James C
Stoke-on-Trent, UK73 contributions
May 2022
We bought VIP tickets for this event for next to nothing. We sat at the front which was a great choice as we could see and hear everything clearly. The quartette was really good playing mainly Mozart but the singing made the hairs on your neck stand out as the acoustics are just marvelous. The church itself is huge and very decorative. Every corner is filled with great pieces of marble with paintings everywhere. Go to a service at least but if you get the chance to experience the music night just don't hesitate to go.
Written 2 June 2022
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RJN612
Pottsville, PA420 contributions
May 2022
This cathedral is very beautiful and impressive. Entry fee is quite reasonable. It impresses from both inside and outside. It is well worth the time to visit.
Written 2 June 2022
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Isidora
24 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
St. Stephen's Basilica was named after Stephen I of Hungary, the country's first king. The Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen, one of the Hungary's most sacred relics, is housed in the temple.
Also, legendary Ferenc Puskas rests in this church.
Don't miss to climb to the top of church's right tower to enjoy the view of Budapest.
(February, 2020)
Also, legendary Ferenc Puskas rests in this church.
Don't miss to climb to the top of church's right tower to enjoy the view of Budapest.
(February, 2020)
Written 30 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Enlightened Bacon
Budapest, Hungary14 contributions
Apr 2022
Regardless of not being Christian myself, the magnificence of this building is always inspirational. I've been in Budapest for several months and I still walk by occasionally just to admire it. The view from up top is also excellent and the inside is if anything even more impressive than the outside. A testament to what people used to be able to do when aesthetics was more valued.
Written 27 May 2022
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scottishlady714
Blackpool, UK2,875 contributions
hi I walk with a walker is there accesibile entrance without steps is there toilets with thanks
Ramona T
Szombathely, Hungary118 contributions
This is a church, so i do not think that there is a toilet.
Check en bazilika biz for more details on accessibility.
LivvyLoveridge
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand28 contributions
My mum and I always attend midnight mass together, and this year we will be in Budapest so would love to attend. I understand it will be incredibly busy.
What time do you recommend arriving for midnight mass?
sgtshan
Muncie, IN115 contributions
the length of the lines at midnight, but judging from the lines earlier, an hour is probably needed. Should you get in early, the extra time spent inside will be well spent.
carmen c
Ostuni, Italy80 contributions
meno di un euro prer entrare , su su non mi sembra un' esagerazione
elio g
Formia, Italy1,205 contributions
Sicuramente non fa simpatia pagare, anche se una cifra assolutamente irrisoria, per entrare in una chiesa, ma mi rendo conto che i costi di manutenzione e gestione sono davvero molto alti.
Bocamurphs@comcast.net
Boca Raton, FL23 contributions
I am finding all kinds of info on St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest. Am in Budapest right now, and want to attend Mass on Sunday. Can’t find a Mass Schedule. Getting frustrated: No, I don’t want a tour.....no, I don’t want to attend a concert.....I just want a Sunday Mass in a beautiful Catholic Church in a beautiful old city.
NYLON_nomad
London, UK3,497 contributions
Here you go:
Sunday:
08:30 – Mass
10:00 – Great Mass (in Latin )
12:00 – Holy Mass
17:00 – Holy Mass in English in the Chapel of the Holy Right
18:00 — Holy Mass
Alessandro P
Monza, Italy77 contributions
Ciao a Tutti
Sabato / Domenica, ci sono restrizioni per gli orari di apertura della basilica ?
Grazie
Connector816688
Mantua, Italy72 contributions
come ti ha scritto margiu63 chiusura alle 18 e x salire in alto solo fiorini
Dymani
Los Angeles, CA74 contributions
Dear travelers,
From reading the reviews, it appears visitors can go into the church without joining a guided tour, but will be asked to donate 1 euro or 200 HUF per person.
What is the hours of the church?
The church website seems to have only the guided tour hours that is from 10a to 3p, Monday to Friday.
For the "free" entry, besides not able to go to the outlook area, is there anywhere else in the church that visitors cannot go?
Are there toilets in the church? If yes, is it free to use?
Thank you
D
Mehmet Yildirim
Izmir, Turkey73 contributions
The entrance to the basilica is free of charge.
You will pay 1.7 USD If you want to go to the terrace. Basilica is open from 9 am to 5 pm for visitors.Guided tours are visiting the treasures sections.You should take 1 hour to visit the church without the guided tour.
According to me basilica must be visited in the morning.Because sunlight has different reflections inside the main room and stained glass windows. If you have the time I would recommend the evening lighting.
Steve R
Kansas City, MO2 contributions
Is there an organ concert September 18, 2019?
Josephine C
Singapore, Singapore114 contributions
You can check concert dates at classictic website.
Alessandro
Lecce, Italy25 contributions
Ciao a tutti. Vorrei sapere se è facile individuare dove prendere l'ascensore per la cupola e dove entrare nella sala del Tesoro, se è facile capire come e dove pagare e se per le 3 cose (Basilica, Cupola, Tesoro) ci sono tre pagamenti diversi e ne vale la pena..! Grazie :)
Amelia E
Trieste, Italy19 contributions
Ciao. Paghi una sola volta. È tutto molto semplice da trovare. Visita che merita.
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
- St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) is open:
- Sun - Sun 13:00 - 17:00
- Mon - Fri 09:00 - 17:00
- Sat - Sat 09:00 - 13:00
- We recommend booking St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 181 St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) tours on Tripadvisor
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