Title: Central Transdanubia Travel Guide: Best of Central Transdanubia, Hungary Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central Transdanubia](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Transdanubia-Hotels.d553248635975748992.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Central Transdanubia](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Transdanubia-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975748992.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Central Transdanubia](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Transdanubia.d553248635975748992.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Transdanubia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Transdanubia.d553248635975748992.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Transdanubia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Transdanubia.d553248635975748992.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Transdanubia Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Tihany village in early morning light in September. Photographed from one of the geyser cones. #balaton #hungary #tihany #travel #nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500722/db7b0450-ecc9-4667-9e23-2da003f10cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/d3e64075-67f7-4d72-8758-8ae4b61c7594.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Major's office in the Hungarian town of Komarom. A very colourful example of Austro Hungarian architecture. #Blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6197269/09b51704-f0b4-4069-bc8f-30cf94b36679.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125152/11a984ba-b9ea-4b24-ae7e-c09ed53032a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful view of the Castle of Szigliget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029525/dd1701d7-2b3d-48f0-ab13-193920befc29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Transdanubia Things to do - Top hotels in Central Transdanubia - Top Holiday Rentals in Central Transdanubia ![H2 Hotel Budapest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59830600/59830599/78104d31_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### H2 Hotel Budapest Sas u.24\. Budapest £92 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,688 reviews) Perfect location. Restaurant and shops easy walking distance. Phenomenal staff. Bedroom floor needed a quick mop. Out of this world breakfast!! Huge variety and so many choices!!Highly recommend. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=59830599&PinnedHotelID=59830599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748992) ![Corinthia Budapest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1100000/1097800/1097758/bd7afd3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Corinthia Budapest Erzsebet krt 43-49 Budapest £151 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,492 reviews) Excellent pool and spa facilities. Comfy bedding. Showers themselves in the room could have been better (tiny shower head, poor pressure, limited coverage from water splashing outside shower). But the overall hotel more than made up for it. Staff is lovely. Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=1097758&PinnedHotelID=1097758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748992) ![Continental Hotel Budapest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3060000/3052500/3052491/c9de86a6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Continental Hotel Budapest Dohany Utca 42-44 Budapest £120 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Great location near the Jewish quarter and close to good restaurants and the Time Out market. A little dated but extremely good value and great breakfast. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3052491&PinnedHotelID=3052491&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975748992) [See all 3,901 properties in Central Transdanubia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975748992) 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. ![Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76490000/76481100/76481005/1093ff4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost 36 Dob u. Budapest Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews) Great location in the Jewish quarter Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Elisabeth-Downtown-Residence.h76481005.Hotel-Information) ![Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/83400/83396/01f0a1d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest Hegedus Gyula Street 52-54 Budapest Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Margaret Island and Gellért ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (569 reviews) Quiet area with convenient supermarket nearby for a relaxed stay! 10 minutes from the Danube for a stroll and plenty of metro and bus options to reach other parts of Budapest. The pool is a good size to get a swim. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Budapest.h83396.Hotel-Information) ![Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/858400/858379/1ff27819_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court Piarista utca 4 Budapest Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Popular attractions Margaret Island ... 9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews) Excellent friendly and helpful staff, smooth and thorough check in process, vkean and doacioys room, very central location for shops, sites and public transport. Delicious breakfast with good hit and cold food selection. Would recommend and visit again. Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Budapest-Hotels-Marriott-Executive-Apartments-Millennium-Court.h858379.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Central Transdanubia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975748992&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Tihany-Abbey-Tihany.d6102302.Attraction) ![Esztergom Basilica showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051623/4af6f79c-502c-4584-b4aa-8ae1d88038b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Esztergom Basilica View the impressive art and artifacts housed inside the largest church in Hungary. Take in vistas of Esztergom from its cupola. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Esztergom-Basilica-Esztergom.d6102280.Attraction) #### Tagore Sétány Find out about the history of Balatonfured when you spend time at Tagore Sétány. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tagore-Setany-Balatonfured.d553248621533040518.Attraction) #### Veszprem Arena Catch an event at Veszprem Arena during your trip to Veszprem. Experience the area's museums and art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veszprem-Arena-Veszprem.d553248621563232270.Attraction) #### Castle of Veszprem You can learn about the history of Veszprem with a trip to Castle of Veszprem. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Veszprem-Veszprem.d6305312.Attraction) #### Veszprém Zoo Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Veszprém Zoo during your trip to Veszprem. Discover the area's museums and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veszprem-Zoo-Veszprem.d553248635930542650.Attraction) ## Cities near Central Transdanubia ![Siofok featuring a bay or harbour and wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602657/bb0086f3-1463-48ea-9d73-cf90b3b6e825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Siófok ![Benedec hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286/3097ea35-ba8e-44b2-81a0-260a58cefa8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Veszprem ![Tihany showing heritage elements, a house and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500722/d1dcec58-e981-4247-b428-f97891888f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tihany ![Balatonfured featuring general coastal views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500746/ff50d2c7-7f93-4e7e-a7f8-27f8ef6d9cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Balatonfured - Cities near Central Transdanubia - Places of interest [Siófok](https://expedia.co.uk/Siofok.dx5911)[Veszprem](https://expedia.co.uk/Veszprem.dx6286)[Tihany](https://expedia.co.uk/Tihany.dx500722)[Balatonfured](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonfured.dx500746)[Tata](https://expedia.co.uk/Tata.dx6023224)[Szekesfehervar](https://expedia.co.uk/Szekesfehervar.dx6023961)[Tapolca](https://expedia.co.uk/Tapolca.dx6035120)[Balatonalmadi](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonalmadi.dx6047377)[Erd](https://expedia.co.uk/Erd.dx6051953)[Zamardi](https://expedia.co.uk/Zamardi.dx6053982)[Balatonkenese](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonkenese.dx6094826)[Balatonmariafurdo](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonmariafurdo.dx6125028)[Esztergom](https://expedia.co.uk/Esztergom.dx6125152)[Velence](https://expedia.co.uk/Velence.dx6125716)[Visegrád](https://expedia.co.uk/Visegrad.dx6125721)[Simontornya](https://expedia.co.uk/Simontornya.dx6126104)[Sümeg](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumeg.dx6126892)[Rackeve](https://expedia.co.uk/Rackeve.dx6129401)[Balatonlelle](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonlelle.dx6130317)[Tatabanya](https://expedia.co.uk/Tatabanya.dx6130329)[Celldomolk](https://expedia.co.uk/Celldomolk.dx6131121)[Zsámbék](https://expedia.co.uk/Zsambek.dx6131283)[Balatonboglar](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonboglar.dx6134027)[Etyek](https://expedia.co.uk/Etyek.dx6134499)[Koveskal](https://expedia.co.uk/Koveskal.dx6142200) - [Tihany Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tihany-Abbey-Tihany.d6102302.Attraction) - [Tagore Sétány ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tagore-Setany-Balatonfured.d553248621533040518.Attraction) - [Veszprem Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Veszprem-Arena-Veszprem.d553248621563232270.Attraction) - [Esztergom Basilica ](https://expedia.co.uk/Esztergom-Basilica-Esztergom.d6102280.Attraction) - [Castle of Veszprem ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Of-Veszprem-Veszprem.d6305312.Attraction) - [Balatonalmadi Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Balatonalmadi-Beach-Balatonalmadi.d6278831.Attraction) - [Sumeg Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumeg-Castle-Sumeg.d6252908.Attraction) - [Esterházy Palace ](https://expedia.co.uk/Esterhazy-Palace-Tata.d553248621533040648.Attraction) - [Tandem Skydiving - Millennium Tandem Team ](https://expedia.co.uk/Tandem-Skydiving-Millennium-Tandem-Team-Kisapostag.d553248621532515473.Attraction) - [Dunaujvaros Sculpture Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunaujvaros-Sculpture-Park-Dunaujvaros.d6319822.Attraction) - [Royal Balaton Golf & Yacht Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Balaton-Golf-Yacht-Club-Balatonudvari.d553248621563232256.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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