Central Market Hall
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Opening hours
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Why go
- The coloured ceramic parts of the building, from the Vilmos Zsolnay company, famous across Europe.
- The steel framework of the hall, made at the Schlick iron foundry.
- The joint opening of five district halls, which symbolically linked them into one network.
History
Early plans required that only inspected food be sold. Many rules governed how goods were sold and handled. The new rules were not entirely successful, as some goods failed the quality checks. A fire broke out in the nearly finished building and caused serious damage. A year-long investigation never established the cause. The builders had insured the building, which made the loss easier to bear. The opening ceremony also marked five new district halls opened together. A board of directors managed the network, with a director at its head.
- 1860sThe idea of building market halls was first proposed to improve food supply.
- 1894A general assembly proposed putting the plan of Samu Pecz into practice.
- 1896Work stopped in July, ten days short of completion, after a fire caused serious damage.
- 1897Traders could sell from 1 February 1897 and paid no rent before the opening.
- Second World WarThe hall suffered significant damage.
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- 1991–1994A renovation of the hall ran from 1991 to 1994.
Market days
- Monday
- 06:00–17:00
- Tuesday to Friday
- 06:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 06:00–15:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–16:00
- Public holidays
- Closed
How to get there
- TramTrams 47, 47B, 48, 49 and 2 stop near the market hall.
- BusTrolleybus 83 stops near the market hall.
- BusBuses 15 and 115 stop near the market hall.
- TrainThe M4 metro line stops near the market hall.
- ParkingCar parking is on the surrounding streets, including Sóház street and Pipa street.
Sources: Central Market Hall - Piaconline.hu · Opening hours - Piaconline.hu · History - Piaconline.hu · checked 18 Oct 2026
- Website
- piaconline.hu/nagycsarnok/
- Phone
- +3613663540
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Central Market Hall in Budapest?
Monday 06:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Friday 06:00 to 18:00, Saturday 06:00 to 15:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00. The hall is closed on public holidays.
How do I get to Central Market Hall in Budapest?
The hall stands at Vámház boulevard 1-3. The M4 metro line stops near it. Trams, trolleybuses and buses also stop nearby; see Getting there for the lines.
Where can I park near Central Market Hall in Budapest?
Car parking is on the surrounding streets, including Sóház street and Pipa street. See Getting there for the transport options.
Who managed the Central Market Hall network in Budapest?
A board of directors managed the hall network, with a director at its head.
When did Central Market Hall in Budapest open?
Traders could start selling there from 1 February 1897. The building is now a protected monument.
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