
Fisherman's Bastion
You would think these Medieval-esque towers were built for defensive purposes but alas they were constructed purely to provide an epic panoramic viewing terrace. It’s completely free to access Fisherman’s Bastion (Halászbástya), where you’ll be greeted with a 180-degree view across the river Danube, with views of the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge.
There are some upper terraces you can access for HUF 1000 (approx 2.5 EUR) however I’d only recommend paying for this if the lower terraces are extremely busy during your visit. You can access these upper terraces for free in the morning before 9 am and after 7 pm in the evening – perfect if you’re visiting Budapest in summer.