Explore Budapest’s Madame Tussauds this holiday: extended hours, over 60 stars, new highlights, and photo-ready moments at Palazzo Dorottya. Perfect festive outing for families and travelers.
when: 2025.12.26., Friday - 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: Budapest, 5. kerület, Dorottya utca 6.
Budapest’s Madame Tussauds is rolling out a packed holiday program, with more than 60 Hungarian and international figures waiting inside the downtown Palazzo Dorottya at 6 Dorottya Street. The world’s newest Madame Tussauds invites visitors to meet Hollywood stars, famous singers, artists, historical icons, and sports legends up close—snap photos, and step into some of their most iconic moments.
Holiday Opening Hours
From Friday, December 26, 2025, to Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the attraction is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:00. They’ll be welcoming guests throughout the holidays in Budapest.
New Year’s Day
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, doors are open from 12:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:00, so you can kick off the new year with a celebrity-filled stroll in Budapest.
Good to Know
Expect four new highlights on display. There are 40 listed related events. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Family-friendly, climate-controlled indoor venue with photo ops that work for all ages, rain or shine
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Internationally recognizable brand—Madame Tussauds is well-known to U.S. travelers, so you know what you’re getting
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Mix of global celebrities and Hungarian icons gives you both familiar faces and a taste of local culture
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Central downtown location (Palazzo Dorottya, 6 Dorottya St) makes it easy to pair with other Budapest sights
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English signage and staff at a major tourist attraction mean you won’t need Hungarian to enjoy it
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Easy access: walkable from many hotels, close to metro/tram lines, and rideshares/taxis are plentiful; parking garages nearby
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Holiday hours (Dec 26–31, 10:00–20:00; Jan 1, 12:00–20:00) make it a reliable plan when other spots may be closed
Cons
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Budapest’s location is famous to European travelers but less top-of-mind for some U.S. visitors compared to Paris/London, so expectations may be lower
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Compared with bigger Madame Tussauds in London or New York, this one may feel smaller, even with 60+ figures
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Crowds and timed entries around the holidays can mean lines and tighter photo angles
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If you’re not into wax museums, the experience can feel pricey versus other uniquely Hungarian attractions like baths or ruin bars
