Overview
Completed in 1884 and designed by Miklos Ybl, this Neo-Renaissance opera house is considered one of Europe's most beautiful, with a gilded lobby, frescoed ceilings, and chandelier-lit auditorium. Renowned for its superb acoustics, it ranks among the world's finest opera venues, and tickets for opera or ballet performances are surprisingly affordable. Guided tours about HUF 3,900; performance tickets from about HUF 3,000. Right at Metro M1 Opera station.
Opening Hours
Guided tours run multiple times daily (check schedule); performances typically start around 19:00
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Attending a performance is often cheaper than a guided tour and lets you fully experience the interior. Casual dress is acceptable.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Budapest, Hungary from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Hungarian State Opera House
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Andrassy Avenue
A UNESCO-listed 2.5km boulevard, often called Budapest's Champs-Elysees.
📍 389m away
Dohany Street Synagogue
Europe's largest synagogue and the second-largest in the world.
📍 917m away
Hungarian Parliament Building
A majestic Neo-Gothic building on the Danube and the icon of Budapest.
📍 1.2km away
Danube River Cruise
A cruise on the Danube for Europe's finest night views of illuminated Budapest.
📍 1.3km away
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
The first permanent bridge between Buda and Pest, and a night-view highlight.
📍 1.5km away
Buda Castle
A hilltop royal palace overlooking the Danube, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
📍 1.8km away
Fisherman's Bastion
A seven-towered terrace with sweeping views of the Danube and Pest.
📍 2.0km away
Matthias Church
A Gothic church beside Buda Castle, famous for its colorful tiled roof.
📍 2.0km away
Things to Do in Budapest
Danube Night Cruise
A night cruise on the Danube, viewing the illuminated Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge — ranked among Europe's finest urban night scenes. Choose between dinner cruises and basic cruises.
Szechenyi Thermal Bath Experience
Soak in mineral-rich waters above 36°C at Europe's largest public bath complex — a must-do Budapest experience. The outdoor pools during winter snowfall are unforgettable.
Ruin Bar Pub Crawl
Explore Budapest's unique ruin bars — derelict buildings turned into quirky nightlife venues in the Jewish Quarter. Start at Szimpla Kert, then visit Instant, Mazel Tov, and more.