Castlemap

🇭🇺 Hungary

Castles near Budapest

76 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Sándor Palace, 1 km west of the city centre; the most famous is Buda Castle — #81 of 8,133 worldwide — 1 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Bzovík, founded c. 1200.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — Hungary (66), Slovakia (10).

Within 25 km of Budapest

+ 7 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 14 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 19 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q1781.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Budapest?

The Castlemap atlas maps 76 landmarks (18 castles · 6 fortresses · 35 palaces & châteaux · 17 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Budapest, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Budapest?

Sándor Palace, a palace 1 km west of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Budapest?

Buda Castle, ranked #81 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 1 km south from Budapest.

What is the oldest castle near Budapest?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Bzovík, founded c. 1200 — 91 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Székesfehérvár (58 km) · Kecskemét (82 km) · Nitra (115 km) · Banská Bystrica (138 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.