cathedral
Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Budakeszi
Pest County, Hungary · Europe
About Budakeszi
Budakeszi works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pesthidegkút, 9km from Buda Castle.
Budakeszi is in Pest County, Hungary, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Pesthidegkút, about 6 km away.
Budakeszi (German: Wudigess or Wudigeß) is a town in Pest County, in the Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. It is located beyond the János Hill at the western city limits of Budapest, about 12 km (7 mi) west of the Zero Kilometre Stone in the city centre. A popular recreational area, the landscape is characterizedRead more
by forests, predominantly oaks, by vineyards and by orchards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Budakeszi?
Within an hour or so of Budakeszi: Matthias Church (8 km), Fisherman's Bastion (8 km), Buda Castle (9 km), Hungarian Parliament Building (9 km).
Are there any good drives near Budakeszi?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Budakeszi?
Budakeszi is in Pest County, Hungary, about 6 km from Pesthidegkút.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,330
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Pest County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.5108, 18.9272
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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 Budakeszi
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
8 km · about 15 min drive
castle
Buda Castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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
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.
9 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.
9 km · about 20 min 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.
10 km · about 20 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Budakeszi
- Right hereFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
- Right hereMegyeri 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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