Why go
- City with county rights in Heves, Hungary.
- Served by Atkár Airfield.
History
Eger is the county seat of Heves County, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary. A city with county rights, Eger is best known for its medieval castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, and red wines. Its population of around 53,000 (2017) makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary, according to the census. The town is located on the Eger Stream, on the hills between the Mátra and Bükk Mountains. The main campus of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University is in Eger.
Where to stay
Eger, Maklári út 9, 3300 Hungary · aquavilla-eger.com
Eger, Vitkovics Mihály u. 2, 3300 Hungary · margaretaeger.hu
Eger, Kovács János u. 25, 3300 Hungary · erlavilla.hu
Eger, Almagyar u. 14, 3300 Hungary · facebook.com
Eger, Fazola Henrik u. 6, 3300 Hungary · facebook.com
Eger, Bethlen Gábor u. 35, 3300 Hungary · egerangels.hu
Eger, Érsekkert 1, 3300 Hungary · excaliburetterem.hu
Eger, Csákány u. 7, 3300 Hungary · imolaplatan.hu
Eger, Arany János u. 1, 3300 Hungary · stkristofpanzioeger.hu
Eger, Csiky Sándor u. 22, 3300 Hungary
Eger, Tinódi Sebestyén tér 4, 3300 Hungary · imolaudvarhaz.hu
Eger, Szaicz Leó u. 4, 3300 Hungary · leo-vendeghaz-guest-house.eger-hotels.com
Eger, Szépasszonyvölgy u. 29, 3300 Hungary · bacchuspanzio.hu
Eger, Érsek u. 4, 3300 Hungary · centroomseger.hu
Eger, Szálloda u. 3, 3300 Hungary · hunguesthotels.hu
Eger, Egészségház u. 4, 3300 Hungary · hotelestella.hu
Eger, Legányi Ferenc u. 12, 3300 Hungary · hotelszentistvan.hu
Egerszalók, Forrás utca 6, 3394 Hungary · hunguesthotels.hu
Eger, Dobó István tér 11, 3300 Hungary · senatorhaz.hu
Eger, Liliom utca 1, 3300 Hungary · allure-eger.hu
Eger, Tulipánkert u. 5, 3300 Hungary · hotelvillavolgy.hu
Eger, Fürdő u. 5, 3300 Hungary · hunguesthotels.hu
Eger, Tündérpart u. 5, 3300 Hungary · koronahotel.hu
Eger, Szépasszonyvölgy 3768 1. hrsz, 3300 Hungary · kulacscsarda.hu
Eger, Nagy-Eged u. 6, 3300 Hungary · flamingoeger.hu
Eger, Dobó István tér 5, 3300 Hungary · offihaz.hu
Eger, Dr. Hibay Károly u. 2, 3300 Hungary · hotelunicornis.hu
Eger, Széchenyi István u. 41/B, 3300 Hungary · vegvarihotel.hu
Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Endre 4, 3300 Hungary
Eger, Maklári út 129, 3300 Hungary · vendeghazeger.hu
Eger, Servita u. 56, 3300 Hungary · edenpanzioeger.hu
Indoor
Indoor
Eger, Knézich Károly u. 18, 3300 Hungary · returvendeghaz.hu
Eger, Károlyi Mihály u. 30, 3300 Hungary · karolyiguesthouse.com
Eger, Régi Cifrakapu u. 45, 3300 Hungary · egria.hu
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Kisvendéglő, külső terasszal. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 32 Sikfőkút út, Noszvaj, 3325 · rozmaringetterem.hu
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 8 Széchenyi István utca, Eger, 3300 · mcdonalds.hu
Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · 9 Dobó István utca,… · palacsintavar.hu
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:15; Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 145 II.…
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu,Th 11:00-19:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 · 90 Ady Endre út, Egerszalók, 3394 · vidam-harcsa-kemences-csarda.business.site
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 5 Tűzoltó tér, Eger, 3300 · govindaeger.hu
Coffee Shop, Specialty Cafe, Pizza, Toast, Brunch, Breakfast, Coffee, Sandwich, Soup, Beverages, Fruit Juice, Croissant, Daily Menu, Cafe · Opening hours:… · manooka.hu
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 1 Dobó István tér, Eger, 3300 · forsthaz.hu
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-22:00, Fr-Su 12:00-22:00 · Érsek Kert, Eger, 3300 · excaliburetterem.hu
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 4 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, Eger, 3300
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa-Su off Features: step-free access
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Opening hours: Th,Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-13:00,17:00-21:00; Su 09:00-13:00,17:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 54 Ady Endre út, Egerszalók,…
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 100 II. Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Eger, 3300
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Hungarian, Restaurant · Hungarian restaurant · 19 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, Eger, 3300
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 100 II. Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Eger, 3300
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Cafe · cafe · csendulo.hu
Biergarten · biergarten
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-24:00; Su 14:00-22:00 · 44/A Ady Endre út, Egerszalók, 3394 · egerszalokpizza.hu
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00 · 3300 · zuzmobbq.hu
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 11 Egészségház utca, Eger, 3300 · kiralypizza.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 2 Dr. Sándor Imre utca, Eger, 3300
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Hungarian, Burger, Restaurant · Hungarian/Burger restaurant · Eger
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 1 Fazola Henrik utca, Eger, 3300 · padrinopizza.hu
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Hungarian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · kodmoncsarda.szepasszonyvolgy.eu
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating
Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-18:00; Fr-Su 10:00-18:00
Pizza, Burger, Gyros, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 5-7 Katona István tér, Eger, 3300
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 · 42 Ady Endre út, Egerszalók, 3394 · panziopiroska.hu
Ice Cream · ice cream · Eger, 3300
Fast Food · fast food
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Airports
Eger Apolló Airfield 2.4 km to the centre
Eger, HE, HU
Maklár Airfield 10 km to the centre
Maklár, HE, HU
Gyöngyös Pipishegy Airfield 31 km to the centre
Gyöngyös, HE, HU
Bátonyterenye-Világosipuszta sportreptér 45 km to the centre
NO, HU
Atkár Airfield 40 km to the centre
Atkár, HE, HU
Pásztó-Hasznos repülőtér 45 km to the centre
Pásztó, NO, HU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Atkár Airfield; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Eger, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail