Overview
Kőszeg is a charming historic town in western Hungary, just 6 km from the Austrian border. Often called the "jewellery box of the country," it rivals nearby Sopron in beauty but sees far fewer tourists.
Architecture · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget rooms start around Ft 3000-4500 per person at guesthouses. Mid-range hotels and pensions range from Ft 7400-16,000 per night.
Emergency
Police: 107 or 112. Ambulance: 104. Central Emergency Medical Service near bus station on Munkácsy Mihály utca 17.
Food
Budget meals available from Ft 350 for soups. Main courses at local restaurants range from Ft 800-2300. Pizza and casual dining from Ft 800-1500.
Money
Hungary uses Forint (Ft/HUF). ATMs available at OTP Bank (Kossuth Lajos utca 8), Commercial and Credit Bank (Fő tér 4), and Tesco hypermarket.
Transport
The train station is 1 km southwest of the center with regular service to Szombathely (Ft 400, 30 min). Buses depart from the center at Liszt Ferenc utca 1.
