Gellérthegyi Barlang

Paweł Czechowicz 2 months ago

A beautiful and historic place. This unique church is not only an architectural gem but also a wonderful symbol of the friendship between Poland and Hungary. It's a great place to start exploring the hill. An audio guide is included in the ticket price. The visit takes about 1.5 hours.

Anton Nikolov 3 months ago

An interesting place to visit while you are in Budapest. It is not very big and when I visited it there were not many people. It is close to the Citadel, so you can combine the two places.

Tuba Ay 4 months ago

I’m in this cave right now in Budapest, and something they said here stuck with me more than I expected: “purification by fire.” And the strange thing is — this idea isn’t unique. It shows up everywhere in different forms. In Stoicism, life doesn’t break you — it reveals you. The “fire” is not outside events, but your reaction to them. In Buddhism, suffering isn’t a mistake to escape from, but a doorway into awareness. Something you don’t avoid, but observe and pass through. In Christian mysticism, there’s the idea of a “refiner’s fire.” Gold is melted not to destroy it, but to remove what doesn’t belong. What’s left is purer. In Sufism, it’s called “being cooked.” A raw human goes through pressure and becomes something more complete. Even modern psychology talks about something similar: post-traumatic growth. Not every breaking point destroys you — some rebuild you into something stronger. All of these are saying different versions of the same thing: Fire doesn’t come to erase you… it comes to remove what you are not. Like iron in fire — it doesn’t disappear. It takes shape. And in the end, it becomes more defined, more solid, and more itself.

Joseph Stewart 4 months ago

Well worth a visit considering the reasonable entry fee of 1400 Florin. This includes an audio guide that was somewhat useful although a little boring. The church itself is beautiful and unique, as it really is in a cave! We spent about 45 minutes visiting. They also have free toilets which is always a bonus in Europe.

Share Share 4 months ago

Gellért Hill is one of the best places in Budapest for panoramic city views and a must-visit attraction for anyone exploring the Hungarian capital. Rising above the Danube on the Buda side, the hill offers breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Parliament building, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and the entire city skyline. Sunset and nighttime visits are especially memorable when Budapest lights up below. The walk up the hill is scenic and rewarding, with tree-lined paths, historic monuments, and several viewpoints along the way. Visitors particularly enjoy the Liberty Statue, the Citadella area, and the peaceful atmosphere away from the busier city streets. Many travellers describe it as one of the most photogenic spots in Budapest. The climb can be moderately steep with stairs in some sections, so comfortable shoes and water are recommended. Current renovation works around the Citadella may limit access to certain areas, but most visitors still feel the views alone make the trip worthwhile. Overall, Gellért Hill is highly recommended for photography, sightseeing, and experiencing one of the most iconic views in Budapest.

Joe L 4 months ago

An amazing place to see with a long rich history. This is an extremely unique Catholic Church, truly one of a kind and a must see if you are in Budapest.

Vera r Edited 6 months ago

Gellert Hill Cave Church it's the most interesting unique place to visit in Budapest. It was used in 11th century by a hermit named St Ivan who used the thermal waters to cure illnesses.It was established in the 1920 by Pauline monks who had visited Lourdes.During the WW2 was used as a hospital and refuge,it was walled up in 1951 and reopened in 1990.The entrance fee it's affordable and you get an audio guide included.The temperature inside it's constantly 20° Celsius all year around.

Desi Stefanova 10 months ago

This is such an amazing place and such a beautiful church… We went in looking to buy the guide book for the Pauline Trails having quite accidentally stumbled upon this initiative while walking the Spartacus Loop recently. We only planned to stay in the gift shop really, get the guide book and head out on the first of these 4 trails. However, as we started talking to the man in the shop about the Pauline Order and our discovery of the website and the Meditation Trails, and how impressed we were with the idea, that we wanted to have the booklet in English (but it’s only in Hungarian) and how we wanted to do all the trails, etc - all perfectly true! - he invited us to do a proper tour of the church, for free! He said, “Be my guests! You are the first non-Hungarian people enquiring about the Pauline Monks and their Initiatives and you sound genuinely interested in our work and you made my day! Thank you very much!” and he gave us two guide handsets and wished us a great time exploring the church. It is a must-visit place in Budapest! The church is a living church/monastery but also a museum, a tribute to important figures from Hungarian life, as well as a place to stop and contemplate