🇭🇺 Buda Castle Guide 🏰✨

Free Entry! 🆓 No tickets needed to explore the castle grounds—perfect for budget travelers! Is the Funicular Worth It? 🚡 For lazy explorers: The castle hill funicular (from Clark Ádám Square) offers a scenic 3-min ride with Danube views 19. For slow walkers: The climb is manageable (even with breaks!), and there’s an elevator for the descent (hidden gem!). Soldier Changing Ceremony ⏰💂 At 12 PM sharp, catch the guard exchange near the Presidential Palace. Pro tip: Use "Sándor Palace" for GPS directions! My Chill Itinerary 🐢 Day 1: ☀️ Morning: Fisherman’s Bastion + Matthias Church (avoid crowds by 8 AM!) 🍝 Lunch: Local eatery → siesta during peak heat 🌙 Evening: Danube riverside stroll + night cruise Day 2: 🥐 Late start: Coffee + pastry from a metro bakery 🏰 Buda Castle: Wander the outer walls first for orientation 🎻 Lunch splurge: Royal Guard Restaurant (live music but tiny portions + forced tip 😤) 🖼️ Afternoon: Budapest History Museum (review coming soon!) Crowd-Free Photo Spots 📸 Castle Hill backstreets (medieval vibes, zero tourists) Gardens behind the palace (hidden benches + city panoramas) #BudaCastle #HungaryTravel #SlowTravel #BudgetFriendly #CastleViews