The statues nearby the Gisella Chapel, and the view of the city are really breath-taking. It is taken care of and really friendly. I did enjoy my stay here.
Lovely view of the town, but not suitable for someone who finds walking difficult. The statues here and in the town were wrapped in black plastic sheeting for the winter.
It is a great time to combine your Veszprem visit with the Festival. The castle area has plenty to see and the atmosphere is just great during this event. The city has improved a lot, I haven't been for over 15 years. The market has a great selection of veg and fruits with fair prices. It was more challenging to find a restaurant that you would go for right away if you look for a more demanding option. Just go for more simple options.
If you expect to visit a castle, don't bother to come here. As with many of the places in Hungary the castle which used to be here has disappeared long time ago and has been replaced by nice 18th and 19th century buildings. If you want to imagine yourselves in the ages of emporess Sissi, it is definitely worth the visit. Stroll through some of the interesting museums, both for ancient and modern arts, but do not expect to see much history which is older than 200 years, except for some minor remains in the Gizella chapel and St George chapel, both not worth the entrance fee, just watch from the outside through the open door.
In the Castle Hill there are good restaurants, and this is a nice place to walk - beautiful small streets, old buildings and temples.
The old town is a nice jewel, worth for a 2-hour stop to see its beauty. People are friendly, so in case you get lost, they show you the way. The view from the castle is great. Surrounding houses need renovation, overall it is beautiful.
It's not much money to pay but take it as an adventure to walk up. It will lead you directly to Buda Castle anyways and it isn't really that high. Else, take the buses. Over there feel free to roam the hill and take some scenic photos but focus on the absolute musts and them get back to the Pest side. It's more interesting.
One of the oldest part of Hungary. The castle, statute of Stephan the first and his wife Gizella, the fire tower, the prison (still operating), chapel of Gizella (built in the 10th Century) can be seen in one place. Interesting to see.
A must see of the town always visited by tourists. However the whole castle inside is just a street, with nice buildings, that you cn not see inside. Recently some museums opened. I offer to walk arund the castle instead. It is more scenic form the outside.
Filled with interesting historical sites and museums, one could spend a whole day up here exploring. There are also several restaurants and cafes.