Budapest Card

The Budapest Card is a tourist pass that offers travelers free public transport and discounts for most of the city’s top attractions.

Is the Budapest card worth it?

Compared to other tourist city cards like the Prague Card, which is always worth purchasing, the Budapest Card depends on what type of holiday you wish to organize in Hungary’s capital.

A three-day Budapest Card costs € 37 (US$ 39.80) and since it includes a travel card for Budapest’s public transport, you'll save up by not having to purchase a 72h travel card that costs approximately € 14 (US$ 15.10). Depending on what you plan to visit in Budapest throughout the three days, it can either be worthwhile or not.

If you're planning on visiting several museums and attractions and you wish to eat in the restaurants included in the tourist pass, the card is probably worth purchasing.

Free access and discounts

The Budapest Card offers discounts and free entry to the following attractions:

Budapest History Museum: free entry
Museum of Applied Arts: 20% discount
Hungarian National Gallery: free entry
Hungarian State Opera House guided tour: 20% discount.
Restaurants: Between 10% - 40%.

Prices

You can choose the following Budapest Cards: 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, and 120h depending on how long you’re going to stay in Budapest. The 24-hour Budapest card costs € 33 (US$ 35.50), the 48-hour card costs € 47 (US$ 50.60) and the 72-hour Budapest Card costs € 60 (US$ 64.60). If you’re going to be in Budapest for more days, the 96-hour Budapest Card costs € 73 (US$ 78.60), and the 120-hour card (5 days) costs 86EUR.