Széll Kálmán tér Plaza

Budapest public square and major transport interchange

Major transport square on Budapest's Buda side, a nexus of M2 metro lines, trams and buses; used by visitors transferring to Castle Hill, thermal baths and riverside routes.

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Széll Kálmán tér at a Glance#

Address: Széll Kálmán tér, Buda, Budapest, Hungary

About Széll Kálmán tér#

Széll Kálmán tér is a major public square and transport interchange in the Buda district of Budapest, Hungary, named after the 19th-century statesman Széll Kálmán.

The square serves as one of Buda s principal transit nodes, with connections for trams, buses and the Budapest Metro; it links residential districts with the city centre and suburban lines. The square was known as Moszkva tér during much of the 20th century and was officially renamed Széll Kálmán tér in 2011.

Located on the western side of the Danube in Budapest, the square sits within the urban fabric of the city and is adjacent to commercial and civic buildings and major surface transport routes.

  • Name and transport hub: Renamed from Moszkva tér in 2011; it functions as a major transport interchange on the Buda side of Budapest and is served by trams, buses and the M2 metro.

How to Get to Széll Kálmán tér#

Széll Kálmán tér is a major transport interchange in Buda; it is served directly by Budapest Metro Line M2, several tram lines and many buses. The square is also a hub for regional buses heading into the surrounding hills.

For most visitors, the easiest access is the M2 metro from the city center-just one or two stops from city attractions on the Pest side.

Tips for Visiting Széll Kálmán tér#

  • Use the M2 metro to arrive quickly-buy a Budapest travel card if planning multiple journeys.
  • Look for the old name plaques-many locals still call it Moszkva tér, and small memorials around the square reflect its contested identities.
  • Avoid the busiest clock-hour commuter surges if carrying luggage; the square is a major transfer hub.

Best Time to Visit Széll Kálmán tér#

Széll Kálmán tér is a transport hub in Buda-most visits are functional encounters, though the square's character is most evident in off-peak hours.

Spring/Autumn
April-June, Sept-October · 10-22°C
Pleasant walking weather for exploring Buda; square is lively but not unpleasantly crowded.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Cold but atmospheric; tram and metro still operate and the area is quieter.

Weather & Climate near Széll Kálmán tér#

Climate

Széll Kálmán tér's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 3° -2° 34 mm overcast 90% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -1° - 6° 0° 28 mm overcast 86% 2.7 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
March Good 3° - 11° 5° 30 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.1 m/s 0.5 low 11.8h
April Very Good 7° - 17° 12° 44 mm partly cloudy 71% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 12° - 22° 17° 60 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 62 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.7 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 50 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Excellent 16° - 27° 22° 50 mm some cloud 59% 2.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 43 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Very Good 7° - 16° 11° 40 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor 3° - 8° 3° 52 mm overcast 87% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
December Poor -1° - 4° -1° 42 mm overcast 91% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h

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