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Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 157 attractions in Budapest
Traveller Description:
This magnificent new-Renaissance style structure, completed in 1884 and modeled after the Vienna Opera House, is home to both the State Opera and the...... more » This magnificent new-Renaissance style structure, completed in 1884 and modeled after the Vienna Opera House, is home to both the State Opera and the State Ballet. « less
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Attraction type: Opera, Architectural building
Address: Andrassy ut 22 Budapest VI
Hungary
Tel: 1-331-2550, 1-332-8197

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5 of 5 stars
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
23 Sep 2009

We did not see a show, but went on a 45 minute tour of this beautiful historic building. Tthere 2 tours each afternoon in about 5 or 6 different languages--you go to the sign for your language. The guides are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You see the theater, stage, Emperor's box and changing room, etc. Interesting and enlightning tour. more

25 Aug 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

It can be cheaper to buy tickets for a performance, than to pay for the guided tour. My wife and i paid 1200 Huf (approx £4) each, and had centre seats in the front row of the balcony, and saw an excellent performance of " The Barber of Seville" One of the highlights of our visit to Budapest. It is... more

14 Aug 2009

We enjoyed our hour tour of the opera house. Our English speaking guide was knowledgeable and provided both historical and humorous insites. more

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4 of 5 stars
Lancaster, United Kingdom
13 Aug 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I was there in June 2009. My friend and I attended a Aida performance and the Romeo and Juliet Ballet. For the Ballet we sat in the grand circle balcony in the yellow zone second row. Our tickets were £3 each. The view was uninterrupted and the cost was an exceptional deal. Just as a warning for those that are... more

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5 of 5 stars
theatricalangel
21 Jul 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

The opera house is not only a lovely building and interior, but its performances are very reasonable. Seats start from 400 HUF (roughly £1.30), altho these seats have a very restricted view. We paid 1200 Huf (about £4 each) for seats at the back of the balcony with a good central view and the opera was lovely. Definitely worth doing... more

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4 of 5 stars
Decatur, GA
20 May 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

The standard (English) tour of the Opera House was my biggest disappointment in Budapest...and it's still getting a "Very Good" rating. There's nothing really wrong with the tour; I just didn't find it worthwhile in and of itself. So, if I had the opera house to do over, I'd either: 1. Walk into the lobby and absorb the interior from... more

A must see
19 May 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I would really recommend going to see an Opera whilst in Budapest. It is a great way to spend an evening and the building inside is beautiful. I have never seen an opera before but it was fantastic. I read in other reviews that you can get tickets from £1 & at the time I booked on-line they were from... more

Very nice
27 Apr 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

I've just been to Budapest and it is a very nice city. A very nice local law student, Ucey showed me quite a lot of the attractions of the city and this one was one of them. We were able to sneak into the building and see the interior. I recommend everyone to write him -- to get signed up... more

5 Mar 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Visited the Opera House in March 2009. We had no problem in obtaining the seats next to the Royal Box.We have paid £80 for two tickets from the Box Office.The quality of performance was fantastic. From the orchestra to the singers to the set. The building is magnificent. Highly recommended. more

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5 of 5 stars
Leicestershire
25 Feb 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

A female friend and myself booked to see the ballet at the Opera House in Jan 2009 (Snow White). My friend is a fan of ballet and I am a fan of gorgeous buildings, so we thought it would be a good experience for us both. We booked online and could get a tickets for as little as £1 each,... more

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Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) Address

Andrassy ut 22, Budapest VI, Hungary
Tel: 1-331-2550, 1-332-8197