Transdanubia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Szentháromság templom
Szentháromság templom
A local train from Rajka to Hegyeshalom.

Rajka is a Hungarian village close to the border with Slovakia, and can be easily reached from Bratislava by public transport.
Esztergom is a pleasant Hungarian town situated on the Slovakia-Hungary border. Štúrovo is the town on the Slovak side of the border, which has an ethnic Hungarian majority.

On a small hill overlooking the town and the Danube is a Cathedral, which is the largest in Hungary, and the site at which the Hungarian king Vajk (Szent István) was baptised. The adjacent castle complex is also worth a look.

You can easily get here by bus or train from Budapest. Alternatively, you can take a train to Štúrovo which is on the main line between Budapest and Bratislava. From there, it's a 45 minute walk to the Danube.
The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule

Where to stay in Transdanubia

Golden Shore showing views and a beach

Siófok Aranypart

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Siófok Aranypart include the lake views and beaches. Make a stop by Grand Beach or Lake Balaton while you're exploring the area.

Siófok Aranypart
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Balatonkiliti

While Balatonkiliti isn't home to many top sights, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balatonkiliti
Siofok Water Tower which includes night scenes and views

Siófok City Centre

If you're spending some time in Siófok City Centre, Siofok Water Tower and Sio Plaza are top sights worth seeing.

Siófok City Centre
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Siofok-Szabadifurdo

Though Siofok-Szabadifurdo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

Siofok-Szabadifurdo
Balatonfuzfo, Hungary - Panoramic aerial skyline view of the Fuzfoi-obol of Lake Balaton at sunset. This view includes Balatonfuzfo, Balatonalmadi, Balatonkenese and several yacht marinas

Siofok-Sosto

Though Siofok-Sosto may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Beach and Siofok Water Tower.

Siofok-Sosto
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Bélatelep

While visiting Bélatelep, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Balaton and Fonyod Museum.

Bélatelep
Ensana Thermal Aqua

Ensana Thermal Aqua

4 out of 5
Kossuth Lajos utca 13 Hévíz
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The price is 3.979.204 ₫ per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
3.979.204 ₫
4.311.938 ₫ total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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Stay at this spa hotel in Hévíz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Canopy Walkway and Dr. Schulhoff Vilmos Promenade ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
Excellent Spa, Hotel & Hévíz

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Ensana Thermal Aqua
ETO Park Hotel Business & Stadium

ETO Park Hotel Business & Stadium

2.5 out of 5
Nagy Sándor József utca 31 Gyor
Stay at this spa hotel in Győr. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions ETO Park and Gyor Ice Rink are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
clean spacious room

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

ETO Park Hotel Business & Stadium
Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa

Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Lotuszvirag u. 1 Hévíz
The price is 8.015.579 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
8.015.579 ₫
8.550.132 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hévíz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 5 indoor pools. Popular attractions Canopy Walkway and Dr. Schulhoff Vilmos Promenade ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (260 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa
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Club218 Wellness Apartments

Club218 Wellness Apartments

4 out of 5
83 Beszédes József stny. Siófok
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Siófok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Beach and Siófok Ferris Wheel ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Szép, nagy apartman, jól felszerelve, wellness kiváló.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Club218 Wellness Apartments
BJ81 Suite Hotel

BJ81 Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
81 Beszédes József stny. Siófok
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Siófok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Grand Beach and Siófok Ferris Wheel are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Excellent service great customer service! Going to stay there again!

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

BJ81 Suite Hotel
Galerius Golden Beach Apartment

Galerius Golden Beach Apartment

3 out of 5
Szent László u. Siófok
Stay at this beach apartment in Siófok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Beach and Siófok ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Beautiful lake view! The washing machine was a nice bonus! Very clean and spacious.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Galerius Golden Beach Apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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