The Hospital in the Rock is not far from Matyas church past Jamie Oliver restaurant and you will see a lift that takes you down to the next level. We had not prebooked as we didn’t want to be limited to a certain time - arrived just as the next English tour was to start - there is a short film of the background and history. Our tour guide was Patricia who explained all the various sections of the tunnels from operating theatres, wards, and highlighted the various exhibits . The surgical element was completed in 1944 and designed for 60 patients but during the Hungarian siege it held 600. Conditions got worse when the Soviets destroyed the water supply and equipment and supplies got limited. During the Cold War it was upgraded as a nuclear bunker and later closed off as Top Secret establishment. The tour last about an hour cost was about £30 per couple( pensioners rate) . Disappointed that photos were not allowed to be taken , as a reminder of our visit.

An absolute must see attraction. Learnt so much about the history of Hungary and the in person tour gives it that additional edge. Thank you Gregor - I think that was his name! English tour at 11am on Friday?

Visited with 5 couples. Pre-order booking easy. Discounted rates for disabled. Tour well laid out. Guide (Viktoria) was very clear with her tour. Diction and explanation were excellent. Tour initially recounting previous history of hospital detailing how it was adapted when required. Also thought-provoking with parallels of life today. Well worth visit

1hr tour with a guide … English speaking. Walked through the cave system learning about the history of the hospital, the wars and it’s use as a potential nuclear bunker. Lots of memorabilia from the years and wax dummies which were a little naff. Thought provoking journey through history from the last 90yrs.

An excellent tour guide took the group through the tunnels and caves of the museum. She explained each room; the first parts are set up with mannequins depicting an operating hospital, the latter in the bunker with information about nuclear weapons. The historical information and stories brought each scene to life. We purchased tickets online before arriving in Budapest to ensure the tour fit into the day's plans. This is a unique museum that I highly recommend.

We had recently had a tour of a similar kind of place in Dover, UK and so had low expectations for this tour but it was a really interesting hour or so. The guide really made this and the background and stories about the history of the city and the role of the hospital was genuinely interesting. The content covered the period really well all the way up to the soviet era when they transformed it to a nuclear bunker. Very much worth a visit and can easily do alongside a trip around Buda castle.

Interesting history of how caves was transformed into a hospital. Originally to only treat 20 patients but up to 600 were housed here at times. Would have liked a little more time at some of the exhibits and disappointing that photos couldn't be taken. Great work done under extreme circumstances.

Fascinating and unique museum. Definitely worth a guided visit (offered in English as well). Given the cramped spaces and extensive displays, the groups could be smaller and the guided tours longer and more detailed. Unique gifts for purchase as well - not your usual souvenirs.

This was an interesting museum with good English speaking guides. A very interesting history you won’t get elsewhere. They have the rooms decorated with replicas of scenes as they might have looked during various times the hospital was in use. The only downside is that they weren’t very kind to disability. My partner is visually impaired and the lady that took our disability priced ticket sort of rolled her eyes and said “sure” when looking at the ticket. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt that e flush isn’t her first language.

This experience is best described as an immersive history lesson wrapped up in a bow of outstanding storytelling and craftsmanship! The whole place is carefully curated, everywhere you look you can spot a carefully placed item, the wax figures are not tacky but rather precise reenactments of the tales. Overall great in depth experience for both history buffs and curious travelers.