budapest pinball museum

A little off the beaten track, the pinball museum wasn’t to be found in our guide book. However, if you find yourself on the Pest side of the river near Margaret Island, it’s a diverting attraction worth checking out for an hour or two – assuming you like pinball! The collection of pinball machines – and a few other arcade attractions – is vast and dates back to the 1930s if I remember rightly. Most of the machines are playable, and for free - what it costs to go to the museum depends how long you spend there!

For all retro gaming fanatics this is a must a true gem. It was 2500 HUF entry but if you do not stay for two or more hours you get a partial refund plus I hasten to add that for this price you get FREE play of all the machines!! That's aprox £6 p/p well worth it and a great way to spend a couple of hours winding down after walking around and taking in the sights.

this is a pinball fan's dream...from old to new there is a wide range of amazing pinball machines all on free play....there were also a number retro arcade games....we had a great night....a must if you want to do something slightly different...also kids will love it.

Me and my friend came to see this place to take pics, never thought we'll spend hours there actually playing on the machines. Owner is super friendly and so is the staff. there are about over 100 pinball machines dating back in the days to present. There are also many other game machines that are so cool. Very addictive place worth visiting!

Its a fun place with older pinball machines to different types with details about design, make, historical information, etc. you'd love it, especially if you are into gaming. Overall a good place to spend couple of hours...

Called in as it was raining, what a great way to treat tourists. Pay your entrance fee, play around on pinball machines...and a space invader machine. If you don't stay two hours the owner refunds some of your entrance fee. Really enjoyed our 90 minutes.

I cannot rave about this place enough. It was so so much fun! It took me back to my childhood and more. It is packed with so many classic arcade games that you can no longer find anywhere else. The owner was super friendly and helpful. We even bought their t-shirts as souvenirs.

A huge range of pinball machines to play on from over the last 50 years. It is easy to say the older pin ball machine the harder it is to play. The are also some other antique games that can prove testing. If you get addicted to games then you could spend hours within this establishment.

Brilliant underground pinball cellar with all sorts of pinball machines dating from the originals to modern day. Fascinating to see how they evolved plus it only costs a fiver to get in and have unlimited use on all the machines for two hours. Great fun!

Spent a couple of hours here and it was fantastic. Loved the pinball machines, not only for playing them but also studying their designs. Staff was very welcoming and friendly.

Lots of Pinball or as Hungarians call them- Flipper machines. Above each one there is a plague explaining when it was made, by whom, where and how many copies. Went there with my husband and was prepared to be so bored as I am not fan of things like this, but I was converted when inside. It is addictive and what a great fun! Not every day you can play on something which was made in 1830! It is not the easiest place to find as even receptionist from our hotel didn't know about it and she lives on the same street, but it is close to Western Railway Station and West End Shopping Centre. Don't miss it when in Budapest and I can guarantee that you will have a great time!

What a small entrance, hard tot find. But it is worth in when you in there. I had a great amount of fun for an hour and then i was tired. The guy/owner was really nice and helpful. Entrance fee is low paid +-1000 huf each. I recommend this tot anyone!

Myself and my friend visited be museum and were initially deterred because we couldn't find it anywhere! Turns out it doesn't open until 4pm . . . Keep this in mind.The staff are very friendly and on first instinct we were a little put off (being two young females in a dungeon full of pin ball museums) but we realised they are just VERY passionate about pin ball! Very. And are keen to show you the best machines etc. Worked out very cheap for us as we didn't stay longer than an hour and so you get some of your money back when leaving.There are some excellent machines (namely some of the multiplayer ones) and it's a must if you have time!

love it,very friendly environment,you can stay there as much as you want and play but after a hour and half ,we got a bit tired.Definitely you must visit!

This place is absolutely fantastic. I spent quite a lot of time here I can tel you! Inexpensive to get in and the staff there are friendly and enthusiastic.I've no idea if it's in any way unique (probably not) but I've never come across anything like it.A further tip is, when you come out and make your way back to the station, you might be feeling a bit peckish. About 100 yards up on the left is a Chinese. Incredibly huge portion and a cola for about £2.50. Doubtful if you could eat it all!