Where can you find the Hungarian Parliament?
On Budapest's Pest bank of the Danube River stands the Hungarian Parliament. From this riverside site, visitors can take in broad city views, with Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge among the landmarks in sight. Public transportation provides convenient access to the building.
Address: Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
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Entrances around the Hungarian Parliament
Visitors enter through a single designated public access point: the Visitor Centre, positioned on the north side of Kossuth Lajos Square. The Budapest Parliament has 29 entrances, laid out symmetrically around the building.
Finding the visitor entrance at the Hungarian Parliament
Visitor Centre (Gate XII)
On the building's east side, the Hungarian Parliament's main visitor access is below ground and just steps from the Parliament Visitor Centre tram stop.
Getting there: Ride tram line 2 to the Parliament Visitor Centre, then continue on foot for a few steps to the entrance underground. Metro, bus, and taxi services are also options for travel from elsewhere in the city.
Opening hours: During regular visiting hours, entry through the Visitor Centre is available from 8am - 4pm. It remains open until 6pm from April to October.
Typical wait: The time in line depends on the hour and the tourist season. Visitors without advance ticket bookings could wait about an hour before entering.
On-site amenities: Restrooms, information desks, ticket counters.
Accessibility: Yes
Disabled access
The Visitor Centre entrance, where tours begin, is fully equipped for visitors with disabilities.
- Wheelchair access: The entrance is wheelchair accessible. Visitors can request a wheelchair to rent at the Visitor Center.
- Lifts and ramps: Elevators and ramps help visitors move between floors.
- Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are located in the Visitor Center.
- Trained staff: Parliament staff are trained to assist visitors with disabilities and help make their visit comfortable.
How queues form at the Hungarian Parliament Entrances
Visitors can enter the Hungarian Parliament building only on a guided tour, so there is essentially one queue. Visitors with skip-the-line tickets can bypass the main queue and proceed directly to security checks for immediate entry.
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FAQs about Parliament Entrances
How many entrances does the Hungarian Parliament have?
The Hungarian Parliament building has 29 entrances, but visitors use just one: the Visitor Centre (Gate XII) entrance.
