The Best Instagram-worthy Photo Shoot Spots in Budapest

Your photo shoot could take place actually anywhere in Budapest, however here I'd like to recommend some of the best spots, which are the most popular for a reason. Not to mention that quite a few of them are UNESCO World Heritage sites! Should you have any further location ideas, I'm more than happy to discuss them.

FISHERMAN'S BASTION

Fairy-tale scene in Buda, right next to Matthias Church. Fantastic views towards the Pest side of the city.

BUDA CASTLE

Buda Castle (aka Royal Palace) is a Castle complex providing a stunning background to your photos. Also has a view towards Pest. 

PARLIAMENT BUILDING

The third largest Parliament building in the world can also be a gorgeous backdrop to your Budapest photos.

STREETS OF BUDAPEST

Budapest downtown can provide a stunning backdrop to your lifestyle photos with countless options for the different scenes. 

LIBERTY BRIDGE

Liberty bridge is a piece of art, built in 1896. The Great Market Hall can be found on the Pest end, and Gellért hill on the Buda end.

VAJDAHUNYAD CASTLE

'Városliget' (City Park) is for those who prefer the mixture of built and natural backdrops. Besides the castle a lake, the Széchenyi Baths and Heroes' square are also in this area.

RECOMMENDED ROUTES BASED ON TIME:

These are the most popular locations for your Budapest photo session. There are a lot more places that provide stunning backdrops for your portraits.

I'm more than happy to plan different routes based on your interest.

1 hour photo shoot

1.) Fisherman's Bastion (early morning)

2.) Parliament building + Danube bank (either morning or afternoon)

3.) Opera House (either morning or afternoon)

4.) Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park „Városliget” (preferably morning) 

5.) Liberty bridge (either morning or afternoon)

6.) Elizabeth Square + Vörösmarty square + Vigadó square promenade (either morning or afternoon)

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7.) Streets of the Jewish quarter + Madách square (either morning or afternoon)

​1.5 hour photo shoot

1.) Fisherman's Bastion + Chain bridge (early morning only)

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2.) Fisherman's Bastion + Buda Castle (early morning only)

3.) Fisherman's Bastion + Batthyány square, the Danube bank with the Parliament view (early morning only)

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3.) Parliament building + Danube bank + Chain Bridge (either morning or afternoon)

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4.) Buda Castle + Castle Garden Bazaar + Chain Bridge (early morning only)

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5.) Opera House area + Liszt Ferenc square (either morning or afternoon)

6.) Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park „Városliget” + surrounding areas in the park (preferably morning) 

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7.) Elizabeth Square + Vörösmarty square + Vigadó square + Chain Bridge (either morning or afternoon)

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8.) Streets of the Jewish quarter + Madách square + Elizabeth Square (either morning or afternoon)

9.) Gellért Hill + Liberty bridge (preferably morning)

2.5 hour photo shoot

1.) Fisherman's Bastion + Chain Bridge + Danube bank + Parliament building (early morning only)

2.) Fisherman's Bastion + Buda Castle + Castle Garden Bazaar + Chain Bridge (early morning only)

3.) Fisherman's Bastion + Chain Bridge + St. Stephen's Basilica (early morning only)

4.) Buda Castle + Castle Garden Bazaar + Chain Bridge + Danube bank + Parliament building (early morning only)

5.) Parliament building + Danube bank + Chain Bridge + St. Stephen's Basilica (preferably morning)

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6.) Streets of the Jewish quarter + Madách square + Elizabeth Square + Vigadó square (either morning or afternoon)