Visiting the Hospital in the Rock in Budapest
The Hospital in the Rock is a museum on Castle Hill at Lovas út 4/c. You can only enter with a guide. A standard tour lasts 60 minutes and takes at most 25 people. Tours run in English and Hungarian, and a German audio guide is available for the English tour.
The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00. The last tour starts at 18:00, and the ticket desk and shop close at 18:00. If you want the museum to be one stop in a bigger day on the hill, pair it with Buda Castle tours or look at Buda Castle tickets for the museums nearby.
Rules and practical details
Check these before you go, especially if you travel with children.
Age limits
Children under 6 years are not admitted. For children under 12 the visit is not recommended, and they may only come with an adult.
No photos
Photos, video and sound recordings are not allowed during the visit.
Payment
Payment is cashless, so bring a bank card.
Closed days
The museum is closed on 1 January, 1 November, 24 and 25 December and 31 December.
Inside it is 15 to 18 °C. The hospital area is reachable by wheelchair. The machine area is not accessible because of steps and narrow passages.
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Ticket prices 2026
The prices below are for the Hungarian-language programme. They are not the price for the English tour.
| Visitor | Hungarian programme, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Adults 18 to 65 years | HUF 9,500 |
| Seniors over 65, students 19 to 26 with proof | HUF 7,000 |
| Children 6 to 18 years | HUF 4,800 |
One child is included with one paying adult under the family offer. For the English tour the museum sets the price in euros and charges it in forints at the daily exchange rate of the Hungarian National Bank, so the amount changes from day to day. Check the price when you book. Do not budget with the Hungarian prices above if you join an English tour.
Groups from 10 people should register ahead, at least 2 days before the visit. Individual visitors can buy online up to 30 minutes before a tour starts.
The Labyrinth of Buda Castle is a separate attraction
The Labyrinth of Buda Castle is not part of the Hospital in the Rock. It is a different attraction with its own address, Úri utca 9, and its own operator. It is open daily from 11:00 to 18:00, you walk it on your own without a guide, and you should plan about 30 minutes. The temperature there is 16 to 18 °C.
Do not confuse the two places, and do not look for a guide at the Labyrinth. The Hospital in the Rock at Lovas út 4/c is only visited on a guided tour. It is also not a national park cave tour.
Hospital in the Rock: frequently asked questions
Can I visit the Hospital in the Rock without a guide?
No. You can only enter on a guided tour. A standard tour lasts 60 minutes and takes at most 25 people.
What are the opening hours?
Daily from 10:00 to 19:00. The last tour starts at 18:00, and the ticket desk and shop close at 18:00. The museum is closed on 1 January, 1 November, 24 and 25 December and 31 December.
Is it suitable for children?
Children under 6 years are not admitted. For children under 12 the visit is not recommended and only possible with an adult.
Can I take photos inside?
No. Photos, video and sound recordings are not allowed.
Are tours available in English or German?
Tours run in English and Hungarian. A German audio guide is available for the English tour.
Is the Labyrinth of Buda Castle the same thing?
No. The Labyrinth is a separate attraction at Úri utca 9. You walk it without a guide in about 30 minutes, while the Hospital in the Rock is only visited on a guided tour.