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HUNGARYREST OF HUNGARY
DEBRECEN Best Western Kálvin h 0 ÷ z
Kálvin tér 4, 4026 Tel (052) 418 522 Fax (052) 525 301 Rooms 66
This is one of the most popular hotels in Debrecen. Most rooms are equipped with baths as well as showers and
have excellent views of the Great Reformed Church and Kalvin tér. Guests also have access to the swimming pool
and sauna of the Civis Aranybika hotel across the square. http://www.bestwestern.com
DEBRECEN Civis Aranybika h 0 S ÷ z 7
Piac utca 11–15, 4025 Tel (052) 508 600 Fax (052) 421 834 Rooms 205
With an exquisite Art Nouveau-style façade, the Civis Aranybika was once considered to be one of the best hotels
in the country and still offers reasonably priced accommodation. There is a large swimming pool and a good
ice-cream parlour on the ground floor. The buffet breakfast is outstanding. http://www.civishotels.hu
EGER Panorama h 0 ÷ z 7
Dr Hibay Károly utca 2, 3300 Tel (036) 412 886 Fax (036) 410 136 Rooms 38
Set halfway between Eger Castle (see pp382–3) and the city centre, this elegant hotel has modern and bright
interiors, spacious rooms and a fine restaurant with a terrace. There is also a spa centre with a sauna, whirlpool
and a steam room.
ESZTERGOM Esztergom h 0 z
Prímás-sziget, Helischer J utca, 2500 Tel (033) 412 555 Fax (033) 412 853 Rooms 36
This hotel is well located near the basilica, and reasonably priced. The colourful rooms are comfortable and well
furnished, while the 1960’s style common areas are well kept and spacious. Staff is helpful and service is
excellent. http://www.hotel-esztergom.hu
FERTŐD Esterházy Palace h
Joseph Haydn U 2, 9431 Tel (099) 537 649 Rooms 21
The surroundings of the magnificent Esterházy Palace, a budget hotel, are second to none and make a stay here
worthwhile. Even though the rooms are not furnished with period pieces, simply being able to come back here
after a day’s sightseeing is reason enough. Advance booking is advised.
GYŐR Klastrom h 0
Zechmeister utca 1, 9021 Tel (096) 516 910 Fax (096) 327 030 Rooms 40
Located in the heart of Old Győr, this former monastery has been wonderfully renovated; the monks’ cells have
been converted into rather spartan but elegant and comfortable rooms. The Baroque former library, now the most
amazing conference room in Hungary, is also worth seeing. http://www.klastrom.hu
KECSKEMÉT Aranyhomok h 0 ÷ z 7
Kossuth tér 3, 6000 Tel (076) 503 730 Fax (076) 503 731 Rooms 111
Located on Kossuth tér, the wonderful Aranyhomok hotel provides spacious rooms with comfortable beds and
bathrooms with both bath and shower. Guests and non-guests alike can also take advantage of the hotel’s health
centre, steam bath and fitness room. http://www.hotelaranyhomok.hu
KESZTHELY Kakadu h 0 S ÷ 7
Pázmány Péter utca 14, 8360 Tel (083) 312 042 Fax (083) 510 736 Rooms 34
The elegant, well-furnished rooms of the Kakadu are set in two connected buildings close to Lake Balaton.
There is a small but pleasant swimming pool and a rooftop sunbathing terrace. The hotel also offers a full range
of health services including mud treatments and specialist massages. http://www.castrum-group.hu
KESZTHELY Helikon h 0 S ÷ 7
Balatonpart 5, 8360 Tel (083) 889 600 Fax (083) 889 609 Rooms 232
Located on the lake shore, the splendid Helikon provides plush rooms offering fantastic views either across
the lake or over the town. There is also a little jetty at the end of a pier from where guests can hire sailing boats
and pedaloes. http://www.danubiushotels.com/helikon
KŐSZEG Arany Strucc h 0 z
Várkör utca 124, 9730 Tel (094) 360 323 Fax (094) 563 330 Rooms 15
Housed in a gorgeous Baroque house dating from the late 17th century, the Arany Strucc is one of Hungary’s
oldest hotels. Behind the façade, the interior design is rather garish, but the rooms are reasonably priced and
have glorious high ceilings. Guests are advised to book well in advance in summer. http://www.aranystrucc.hu
PÉCS Palatinus h 0 z ÷
Király utca 5, 7621 Tel (072) 889 400 Fax (02) 889 438 Rooms 94
A mix of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, the façade and lobby of this hotel are tourist attractions in themselves.
In addition, the hotel boasts sumptuous rooms and a first-class location on the elegant Király utca. Sauna, solarium
and steam bath are located in the basement. http://www.danubiushotels.com/palatinus