Szentendre, Hungary

Szentendre

A colourful artists' town on the Danube, near Budapest.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Szentendre

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the colourful lanes and the main square.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Margit Kovács Ceramic Museum and the Serbian churches.
  3. EveningTake the boat back to Budapest at sunset along the Danube.

Day 2

Visit the Skanzen open-air village museum nearby.

What to eat

Marzipan from the town's marzipan museum and shop.

Local tips

Make the most of Szentendre

Beat the crowds

Weekends are busy with visitors from Budapest. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The colourful lanes and church towers from the Church Hill.

Getting there

The suburban train from Budapest takes about 40 minutes. In summer, boats sail down the Danube.

Don't miss nearby

The open-air museum just outside the town, and Visegrád.

Good to know

The town is full of small galleries and museums. The Danube promenade is lovely in the evening.

Secret spots

2 secret spots near Szentendre

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Plan your visit

Getting to Szentendre

Getting there

  • Budapest Airport (BUD)30 km away
  • M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)150 km away
  • Budapest19 km away
  • Bratislava155 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryHungary

Questions

Szentendre: good to know

Is Szentendre worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A colourful artists' town on the Danube, near Budapest.

How many days do you need in Szentendre?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Szentendre?

You can visit all year. Weekends are busy with visitors from Budapest. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Szentendre?

The nearest airport is Budapest Airport (BUD), about 30 km away. The suburban train from Budapest takes about 40 minutes. In summer, boats sail down the Danube.

What is there to see near Szentendre?

Nearby hidden places include Budapest (19 km), Eger (101 km) and Lake Balaton (Tihany) (123 km).

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