Castle Map

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 (#82 of 9,035 worldwide) 1 km south. The oldest dated site in the circle is Celemantia, founded c. 75.

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

Within 25 km of Budapest

+ 6 more in this range: every one is on the interactive map.

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 15 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 Castle Map atlas maps 76 landmarks (9 castles · 5 fortresses · 39 palaces & châteaux · 23 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 #82 of 9,035 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 Celemantia, founded c. 75: 69 km north-west. 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.