The best routes for photoshoots in Budapest

Here I’ve put together the most popular photo routes that can be completed in a two-hour shoot.

1. Fisherman’s Bastion → Buda Castle → Széchenyi Chain Bridge → St. Stephen’s Basilica

This is the most classic route with the most recognizable views of Budapest. The downside is that people start coming there at sunrise, so it gets quite crowded from early morning.

The best routes for photoshoots in Budapest. Photographer in Budapest — Yura Knyazev

2. Hungarian State Opera House → St. Stephen’s Basilica → Széchenyi Chain Bridge → Hungarian Parliament Building

This route also includes some of the most popular spots in Budapest.

There will be fewer people in the morning compared to the first route, so we can start a bit later (around 8:00–9:00).

3. Heroes’ Square → Vajdahunyad Castle → House of Music Hungary → Museum of Ethnography

This locations are a bit less popular, but no less beautiful. They combine medieval castle architecture with modern buildings.

4. Vörösmarty Square → Párisi Udvar → Inner city → Liberty Bridge

Beautiful architecture right in the city center. This route is more about street photography with nice buildings as the background.

5. Corvinus University of Budapest → Liberty Bridge → Gellért Square (M4 metro)

Not very popular spots for photography, but still very beautiful and diverse. They include interesting architecture, a panoramic view from the hill, and a descent into a beautiful metro station.