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Eger
A cheap baroque town with a famous castle, thermal baths and wine cellars.
A small baroque town under a famous castle, with an Ottoman minaret, thermal baths and a valley of wine cellars a short walk away. About two hours from Budapest by train, and cheap.
Places to see
- Eger CastleSight · Thick stone walls and bastions on a hill above the town, with the ruins of a Gothic…≈ A$12
Dobó SquareSight · The town's main square, lined with pastel baroque houses and cafés, with a statue of the…Free
Eger MinaretViewpoint · A slim stone tower about 40 m tall standing on its own among houses.≈ A$2
When to go
- Jan2° / -5°Some rainQuiet
- Feb5° / -3°Some rainQuiet
- Mar11° / 1°Some rainQuiet
- Apr17° / 5°Some rainQuiet
- May22° / 10°Some rainBusy
- Jun25° / 14°Some rainBusy
- Jul27° / 15°Some rainBusy
- Aug27° / 15°Some rainBusy
- Sep
Staying and getting around
Good areas to stay
The old town. Dobó Square, the Basilica, the Lyceum, the minaret and baroque streets between them; most guesthouses are here or close by.
The Archbishop's Garden and the baths. A big park just south-east of the centre with the thermal baths beside it; quiet, with guesthouses nearby.
Flying in
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD): Airport bus and metro to Budapest-Keleti, then the train to Eger, about 3 h, ≈ A$27. Trains to Eger usually run about every hour or two from Keleti (check).
Flewaway's estimate for the usual budget way into Eger; check times and fares before you fly.
Getting around
You can walk everywhere. A single ticket is ≈ A$2. The old town is small and walkable; the station is about 15 minutes' walk south of the centre and the wine valley about 25 minutes west. Local buses cover the rest (check).
Tourist tax
Eger's tourist tax is usually a few hundred forints a person a night, added at check-in; under-18s don't pay (check).
