Zsambek Castle Tours

History is all around you at Zsambek Castle. From how it was built to what it was used for, this impressive building has a few secrets lurking behind its doors.

Situated in Zsámbék, this fortified complex is worth including in your schedule. But you'll find tons more to see in the area. Zsambek Monastery Ruins, Herceghalom Water Tower, and Lamp Museum are within easy reach of Zsambek Castle.

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The Magazine Hotel

The Magazine Hotel

3 out of 5
Budapest City Centre
per person
Oct 20 - Oct 26
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Budapest (BUD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (368 reviews)
Great location, very convenient and walkable. Good if you just want a place to sleep. Getting there is a bit complicated, especially after hours. Rooms are nothing fancy, and not the cleanest. Dark hallways. Bed and linen/pillows weren’t the comfiest.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Eurostars Danube Budapest

Eurostars Danube Budapest

4 out of 5
Budapest City Centre
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Oct 1 - Oct 8
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Budapest (BUD)
9/10 Wonderful! (944 reviews)
Very nice hotel and very good staff with smile on there face

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Aurea Ana Palace by Eurostars Hotel Company

Aurea Ana Palace by Eurostars Hotel Company

5 out of 5
Budapest City Centre
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 9
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Budapest (BUD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
the area was nice overall.. a little too quiet at night (i was a lone woman walking and there were some scary homeless people). i did like the room.. it was very clean! the people at the front desk were quite angry and cold though

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Popular places to visit

An earthquake in 1763 ruined the church of Zsámbék. It was not reconstructed after this horrific event. Settlers took the stones from the church and used them for building houses and fences. Many of the church's stones are still present in the walls of older houses.

Zsambek Monastery Ruins

You can learn about the history of Zsámbék when you stop by Zsambek Monastery Ruins. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

Zsambek Monastery Ruins
Etyek is a beautiful region just outside Budapest. There are several wine vineyards that offer wine tasting and Hungarian dinner. I booked a tour through City & Wine, but if you have a car, it is an easy drive from Budapest. This is one of the more modern vineyards - Etyeki Kuria.

Etyeki Kuria Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Etyeki Kuria Winery during your travels to Etyek. Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral.

Etyeki Kuria Winery

Lamp Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lamp Museum during your trip to Zsámbék. Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral.

Lamp Museum

Herceghalom Water Tower

You can find out about the history of Herceghalom with a stop at Herceghalom Water Tower. Amble around the area's parks or visit its cathedral.

Herceghalom Water Tower

Small Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Small Forest, a lovely green space in Herceghalom. Amble around the area's forest or visit its cathedral.

Small Forest

Gesztenyes Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gesztenyes Park, a lovely green space in Herceghalom. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Gesztenyes Park

Best Lodging Options Near Zsambek Castle

Novotel Budapest City

Novotel Budapest City

4.5 out of 5
Alkotas Utca 63-67, Budapest
Novotel Budapest City
Park Plaza Budapest

Park Plaza Budapest

4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19, Budapest
Park Plaza Budapest
Hilton Budapest

Hilton Budapest

4.5 out of 5
Hess A Ter 1-3, Budapest
Hilton Budapest
Hotel Charles

Hotel Charles

3.5 out of 5
Ut Hegyalja 23, Budapest
Hotel Charles
Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG

Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG

5 out of 5
Bem Jozsef ter 3, Budapest
Kimpton BEM Budapest by IHG
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

4 out of 5
Apor Péter utca, 3., Budapest
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
Novotel Budapest Danube

Novotel Budapest Danube

4.5 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 33 34, Budapest
Novotel Budapest Danube
Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only

Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Clark Ádám tér 1., Budapest
Hotel Clark Budapest - Adults Only
Verdi Budapest Aquincum

Verdi Budapest Aquincum

4 out of 5
Árpád fejedelem útja 94, Budapest
Verdi Budapest Aquincum
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