Gellért Hill Cave

Catholic church · Gellert

Gellért Hill Cave

Catholic church · Gellert

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Budapest, Szent Gellért rkp. 1, 1114 Hungary

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Catholic church carved into hillside caves, former monastery & hospital  

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Budapest, Szent Gellért rkp. 1, 1114 Hungary Get directions

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Budapest, Szent Gellért rkp. 1, 1114 Hungary Get directions

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Features

wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking lot

Last updated

Sep 24, 2025

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The 25 Best Things to Do in Budapest (Updated 2025)

"I found the Cave Church gripping for its layered history — built by Catholic monks in the 1920s within a cave system (previously used by a hermit), used as a hospital during WWII, sealed under communism and reopened in 1989; it's now both a place of worship and a tourist attraction, and the audio guide helps make sense of the history." - Matthew Kepnes

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Visiting Budapest: 3 - 4 Day Suggested Itinerary (Updated 2025)

"Built in a natural cave on Gellért Hill in the 1920s, this unusual church has a dramatic history—used as a hospital in WWII, sealed by the Communist government afterward, and rich in stories—so I recommend using the audio guide to fully appreciate the context." - Matthew Kepnes

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Kevin V. Alex

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A must visit in Budapest. It is a remarkable Catholic church built into the natural rock chambers of Gellért Hill, near the Danube's west bank. The site combines spiritual significance, unique architecture, and historical intrigue, making it one of Budapest's most unusual religious attractions. It will be definitely be a unique experience. The ticket price (3€) also includes an audio guide.

zane cohen

Google
Wow well thought out and a very cool atmosphere due to the thermal springs. Interesting little recording to tell you what it's all about. A quiet sanctuary too if you feel the need for quiet time.

Carole Ash

Google
I first visited this unusual chapel cut into the rock in 2018 with a friend, and recently took my husband to see it on a return visit to Budapest. The man at the ticket counter was very pleasant and the entry price is reasonable and includes an audio guide. It's an interesting place to visit because it's entirely built in the rock of the Gellert Hill and is fairly easy to get to, especially if you use the hop on hop off bus.

Mila Elmendorp

Google
They wish you pay with cash. But if you do not have cash they will accept cards. You get an audio guide to listen to during the visit. The cave church is smaller as we expected but still a unique experience. Staff was very young but helpful.

Serena Lynn

Google
Gorgeous church in a cave. Personally, a must see. They are cash only so bring cash, euro, or Hungarian currency. Card does not work.

Megan Wellery

Google
Actually, the guy at the ticket counter was really nice. I bought 2 tickets, a regular ticket and a EU student ticket. We went inside and after almost finishing our tour, we noticed other visitors with audio guides. I don’t understand why he didn’t offer us one. We would’ve loved to have it…….

Maria

Google
The employees are very kind and welcoming, the tickets include an audio guide available in different languages. There is the possibility to take books, holy water or postcards in exchange for a small donation in ft/ eur or to buy souvenirs. There’s also a bathroom.

Michael Gelina

Google
Average viewing. The audio guide is wonky to use and quite old and outdated technology. Two displays consist of staring at television screens and reading a screen after screen after screen.