The library palace is an eclectic building designed by Antal Szkalnitzky and it was built in 1876. The walls of the palace’s Reading Hall are decorated with frescoes by Károly Lotz and a portrait of Franz Joseph I by Mór Than. The lobby, the staircase and the Reading Hall are open to the public with audioguide tour during opening hours. Based on preliminary registration, we also provide the opportunity for guided building tours in Hungarian and in foreign languages. During these tours, the Historic monument store, and the reconstruction of László Perczel’s globe will also be presented.
Audioguide tour
In English or Hungarian
1. For individual visitors: 2500 HUF/person
For citizens of EEA member states: 2000 HUF/person
Children up to 10 years: free of charge
2. Family package (2 adults + min. 2 children up to 17 years of age, with one free brochure): 2200 HUF/person
For citizens of EEA Member States: 1800 HUF/person
Children up to 10 years: free of charge
Group Library Visit
Minimum group size: 4 people, requires prior scheduling – kabinet@lib.elte.hu.
Guided Tour for Groups
- In Hungarian: 3000 HUF/person
- In a foreign language (English, German): 4000 HUF/person
- Free for groups from public educational institutions, holders of "Hungarian Card" or "Hungarian Relative Card," members of the ELTE community, ELTE Alumni members, children up to 10 years old, and persons with disabilities.
Groups Accompanied by a Tour Guide
- Without a library-guided tour: 1000 HUF/person
Library information brochure available for purchase in Hungarian and English: 1000 HUF