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Buda Castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Budafok
Budapest, Hungary · Europe
About Budafok
Budafok works well as a base: 5 minutes from Csepel-Háros, 8km from Buda Castle.
Budafok is in Budapest, Hungary, with about 27,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Csepel-Háros, about 4 km away.
Budafok (Latin: Promontor; literally "Promontory near Buda, or Buda Point") is a neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary. It is situated in the southwestern part of Buda, near the Danube, and belongs to District XXII. Budafok was an independent municipality before 1950. The village was known for wine and champagne making.Read more
Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736) constructed a palace between its vineyards, the Promontor palace.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Budafok?
Within an hour or so of Budafok: Buda Castle (8 km), Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert) (8 km), Széchenyi Chain Bridge (8 km), Café Gerbeaud (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Budafok?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Budafok?
Budafok is in Budapest, Hungary, about 4 km from Csepel-Háros.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,782
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Budapest
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.4239, 19.0363
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Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Budafok
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)
Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Café Gerbeaud
Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.
8 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Hungarian Parliament Building
A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
St Stephen's Basilica
Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Fisherman's Bastion
A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Driving roads near Budafok
- Right hereFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
- 21 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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