What visitors can see at the Parliament
The Hungarian Parliament Building stands at Kossuth Lajos tér 1–3, 1055 Budapest. Its official visitor route starts at the Visitor Centre, continues up City Side Staircase XVII to the main floor, then follows the Grand Stairway toward the Dome Hall.
The Grand Stairway has 96 steps leading from the main entrance to the Dome Hall. At 27 metres high, the hall has stone pillars displaying 16 figures from Hungarian history. A special session of the National Assembly took place there on 8 June 1896, during Hungary’s millennial celebrations and six years before the building’s official opening.
The route also takes in the former Upper House lounge and former Upper House Chamber. The tour introduces visitors to the building’s history, architecture and works of art.
Official tours and ticket options
The official tour lasts 45 minutes. You can take it with an audio guide or a trained guide in Hungarian, English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. Audio-guide tours are also offered in Russian, Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Turkish, Dutch, Greek and Vietnamese.
For mixed audio-guide tours, you choose your preferred available audio language after entering the building. If you’re planning around a particular language, check its availability when arranging tickets. More than 700,000 people visit the building each year.
Children younger than 6 are eligible for a free ticket. Families with a child under 6 can request a family ticket by emailing idegenforgalom@parlament.hu. Visitors younger than 14 may enter only under adult supervision.
Opening times, entry and security
Listed opening hours follow a seasonal schedule: 08:00–16:00 daily from 1 January through 31 March, 08:00–18:00 daily from 1 April through 31 October, and 08:00–16:00 daily from 1 November through 31 December. Official events can suspend visits, so check the official site before you go.
The ticket office and visitor route start at the accessible Visitor Centre. Wheelchair users are asked to notify staff of their arrival by emailing idegenforgalom@parlament.hu. A public toilet is available at the Visitor Centre entrance.
Weapons, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices and pyrotechnic devices are not allowed inside. Live animals are also prohibited, except guide dogs.
Getting there by public transport
The supplied visitor information identifies the address but does not specify a public-transport route to the Parliament. The Budapest metro guide can help you navigate the city by subway. The building’s address is Kossuth Lajos tér 1–3, 1055 Budapest.
Viewing the building from the Danube
The Parliament’s position on the Danube makes the riverfront a useful place to view its exterior.
Access, photography and visit planning
Photography and video are permitted inside, with two exceptions: the security-entry area and the Dome Hall. Photography is prohibited in the Dome Hall to protect the Holy Crown.
For a straightforward visit, arrange your ticket, check the applicable opening hours and allow 45 minutes for the official tour. If you need wheelchair access, contact staff before arrival.
The route includes the Grand Stairway’s 96 steps, so check access arrangements with the visitor service if stairs are a concern. A one-day Budapest itinerary can help you fit the Parliament visit into a wider day.