Why go
- City with county rights in Western Transdanubia, Hungary.
- Served by Fürstenfeld Airfield.
History
Szombathely is a city in Hungary. It has about 78,000 inhabitants, making it the 10th most populous city of Hungary. It is the administrative centre of Vas County in the west of the country, located near the border with Austria. Szombathely lies by the streams Perint and Gyöngyös, where the Alpokalja mountains meet the Little Hungarian Plain. The oldest city in Hungary, Szombathely is known as the birthplace of Saint Martin of Tours.
Where to stay
Szombathely, Lovas u. 6, 9700 Hungary · szurkejuharvendeghaz.hu
Szombathely, Hefele Menyhért u. 2, 9700 Hungary · artishotel.hu
Szombathely, Karmelita u. 1, 9700 Hungary · martineum.hu
Szombathely, Felsőbüki Nagy Pál u. 16, 9700 Hungary · bingoszallas.hu
Szombathely, Temesvár u. 44, 9700 Hungary · kiralyparkhotel.hu
Szombathely, Maros u. 2, 9700 Hungary · rooms4you.hu
Szombathely, Fő tér 16, 9700 Hungary · squareapartman.hu
Szombathely, Szinyei Merse Pál u. 37, 9700 Hungary · haramiafogado.hu
Sé, Kölcsey Ferenc u. 1, 9789 Hungary · charlieszallas.hu
Szombathely, Rumi út 21, 9700 Hungary · gallonero.hu
Szombathely, Kossuth Lajos u. 2, 9700 Hungary · forumszombathely.hu
Szombathely, Sólyom u. 70-72, 9700 Hungary · kispipaszallas.hu
Szombathely, Szövő u. 31, 9700 Hungary · borbas-maganszallas.hupont.hu
Szombathely, Szelestey László u. 13, 9700 Hungary · igenyesmunkasszallas.hu
Szombathely, Thököly Imre u. 21, 9700 Hungary · hotelwagner.hu
Szombathely, Szent István park 15, 9700 Hungary · gardahotel.hu
Szombathely, Izsó Miklós u. 18, 9700 Hungary · alvegpanzio.hu
Szombathely, 11-es Huszár út 118, 9700 Hungary · gerendaspanzio.hu
Szombathely, Mátyás király út 12, 9700 Hungary · matyas-szallas.hu
Szombathely, Szent Imre herceg utca 59, 9700 Hungary · vadaszpanzio.hu
Szombathely, Dózsa György u. 9, 9700 Hungary · p4w.hu
Szombathely, Deák Ferenc u. 5, 9700 Hungary · hotelpelikan.hu
Szombathely, Savaria tér 1, 9700 Hungary · s1-apartman.com.es
Szombathely, 11-es Huszár út 118, 9700 Hungary · huszarszallo.hu
Szombathely, Halastó u. 2, 9700 Hungary · hotel-szombathely.hu
Szombathely, Zanati út 22, 9700 Hungary
Szombathely, Szófia u. 2c, 9700 Hungary
Szombathely, Vadász u. 1a, 9719 Hungary
Szombathely, Batsányi János u. 2a-b 9700, 9700 Hungary · maganszallas.com
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, dogs welcome · 9700 · cafefrei.hu
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · mcdonalds.hu
Fish, Grill, Local, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Italian, Pizza, Italian Pizza, Hungarian, Barbecue, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa… · molorestaurant.hu
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su,Mo off · 7 Dózsa György utca, Szombathely, 9700 · gorog-pizzeria.hu
Regional, Hungarian, Fish, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00 · 20 Rumi út, Szombathely, 9700 · kispityer.hu
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa,Su 10:00-23:00 Features: step-free access · 73 Kassai utca, Vép, 9751 · mad-mex.hu
Ice Cream, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 70 Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szombathely, 9700 · meszaroscukraszda.hu
Hungarian, Fried Food, Fries, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · piccoloetterem.hu
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:14-22:00 Features: takeaway · 56-58 Körmendi út, Szombathely, 9700
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 · 5 Mártírok tere, Szombathely, 9700 · belvarosimenza.hu
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:30 · 30 Thököly Imre utca, Szombathely, 9700
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 05:00-17:00 Features: step-free access
Greek, Burger, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Greek/Burger fast food · ambroziagyros.hu
Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Th 11:00-20:00; Th-Fr 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · kenyeresbirtok.hu
Snack, Fast Food · Snack fast food
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 82 Söptei út, Szombathely, 9700
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:30; Sa 06:00-11:30
Cafe · Features: dogs welcome · africafeszombathely.hu
Biergarten · biergarten
Burger, Fast Food · Features: delivery · americanfacefood.hu
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 14 Hunyadi János út, Szombathely, 9700 · pizza-szombathely.hu
Regional, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00, Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00, Su 10:00-21:00 · 16 Fő tér, Szombathely, 9700 · komloszombathely.hu
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 1/C Savaria tér, Szombathely, 9700 · eletkertszombathely.hu
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant · 10 Óperint utca, Szombathely, 9700
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 · 24/A Fő tér, Szombathely, 9700
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe · 3 Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szombathely, 9700
Fast Food · Óriás hamburger és palacsinta Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-20:00
Cafe · cafe · 15 Gagarin út, Szombathely, 9700 · opscaffe.hu
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00; PH off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 1 Bálványkő…
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Pizza/Coffee Shop restaurant · 45 Dolgozók útja, Szombathely, 9700 · sebrano.hu
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Jun-Aug Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Jun-Aug Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Sep-May Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Sep-May Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 14 Gagarin… · oregsam.hu
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 13 Nyár utca, Szombathely, 9700 · napfenyetterem.hu
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa 05:00-12:00 · 4 Éhen Gyula tér, Szombathely, 9700
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:00 · 5 Bolyai János utca, Szombathely, 9700
Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 09:00-18:00 · 1 Mátyás király út, Szombathely, 9700
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · pannonia-restaurant.hu
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00 · vadaszhotel.hu
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 00:00-04:00,10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 33 Zanati út, Szombathely, 9700
Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 · Gagarin út
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Airports
Szombathely Airfield 5.5 km to the centre
Szombathely, VA, HU
Punitz-Güssing Airfield 25 km to the centre
Punitz, 1, AT
Pinkafeld Airfield 42 km to the centre
Pinkafeld, 1, AT
Fürstenfeld Airfield 45 km to the centre
Fürstenfeld, 6, AT
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 Fürstenfeld Airfield; 3 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 Szombathely, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail