Margaret Island
Park · Margaret Island, Budapest

Margaret Island

Photo: Perituss · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Margaret Island lies in the Danube between Buda and Pest. It contains gardens, a musical fountain, the ruins of a 13th century convent and thermal baths. The island is car free and popular for walking and cycling.

On day 3 of Budapest: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
2 to 4 hours
Best time
May to September
Getting there
Tram 4 or 6 to Margaret Bridge, then cross on foot

Itineraries with Margaret Island

Day 3 of Budapest: One Week

City Park and the baths

How Margaret Island fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Heroes' SquareCity Park
  2. 10:30Vajdahunyad CastleCity Park
  3. 12:00Széchenyi Thermal BathCity Park
  4. 16:00House of TerrorTerézváros
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Margaret Island questions

Is Margaret Island free to enter?

Yes. The park has free entry at all times.

How do you get to Margaret Island?

Take tram 4 or 6 to Margit híd and walk across the bridge. Buses also stop at both ends.

What is there to see on Margaret Island?

Gardens, a musical fountain, convent ruins and the Palatinus thermal baths. Many paths suit walking or cycling.

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