Eger
Accommodation in Eger, Hotels and pensions in Eger.
Eger, the city with baroque atmosphere, is situated in the valley of the Eger Stream, at the entrance of the Bükk hill. It promises full relaxation with its Turkish memories, spa culture, famous wines, gastronomy and attractions. You can spend here days by visiting the monuments built during the centuries.
The Lyceum, the Cathedral, which is the third greatest church of Hungary, the Archbishop's Palace, the Minaret which preserves the memory of the 150-year Turkish occupation and today is the symbol of Eger, the Minorita Church, the Dobó Square, the Buttler-house and the Castle all attract the tourists. The cosy, little streets and the passages surround the historic downtown of Eger, the majority of which is a pedestrian zone.
After the great walks you can taste the most excellent wines, among them the best vintages of the Egri Bikavér and the Egri Leányka in one of the cellars of the Szépasszony Valley, located 20 minutes from the center or in the restaurants of the downtown or on their terraces. Several wine festivals are held in every year on the main square of the city for the pleasure of the visitors.
Eger also attracts thousands of people in each year as a spa city. The thermal water which emerges from the depth was also utilized more than 500 years ago. A modern thermal and experience bath was converted from the spa house, which today’s is as famous as the wine city.
If you would like to get acquainted with these sights, experiences and the surrounding area spend a couple days in one of the modern wellness hotels, guest houses evocating the historical past times or in one of the cosy pensions.
Several hotels and pensions await those who are looking for accommodation in Eger.