Batthyány Square Plaza

Address: Batthyány tér, Budapest, Hungary

Hours: Open 24 hours

Admission: Free (public square)

Batthyány Square (Batthyány tér) is a public square on the Buda side of Budapest, Hungary, named for Count Lajos Batthyány, Hungary’s first prime minister.

The square sits on the Danube riverfront and is an important local transport node with a metro station and riverboat landing; it provides direct pedestrian access to the riverside promenade and clear views across the river to the Hungarian Parliament. The compact paved square is used for local shops, cafés and transit connections rather than large public events.

It takes its name from Lajos Batthyány, a leading figure in the 1848-49 Hungarian Revolution. The square developed in the 19th century as Buda grew into a residential and administrative district and has remained a transport and riverside focal point since then.

The square sits on the Buda bank of the Danube near the center of the city, facing the Parliament building on the Pest side. It is within walking distance of several historic streets on the Buda hill and is served directly by the M2 metro line.

• Best view: Offers one of the best public viewpoints in Budapest for viewing the Hungarian Parliament across the Danube, especially at sunrise and sunset.
• Transport hub: Functions as a transport hub with metro, tram and riverboat connections, making it a convenient base for exploring both Buda and Pest.

What to See#

• Riverside location and ferry stop: Located directly on the Buda bank of the Danube, serving the riverside promenade and ferry landings with easy pedestrian access to the riverfront.
• M2 metro station: The M2 metro station sits beneath the square and provides a direct connection across the river to central Pest.
• Viewpoints to Pest: A short walk from the square leads to several historic streets and viewpoints across the Danube to the Hungarian Parliament building on the Pest side.

Batthyány Square is a major transport node in Budapest, served by multiple tram lines (2 and 19/41), the M2 metro line and riverboat stops; it is easily reached from either Buda or Pest.

• Stand by the Danube-facing side at dusk to see the square in the soft, amber light and watch evening cafés fill.
• Notice the granite and stone plaque details - the square's name recalls the 19th-century Batthyány family and local civic history.
• Combine a stop at the square with nearby tram routes for a quick tour of Buda or Pest.