Overview
Pápa is a baroque town of 30,000 residents in western Veszprém County, Hungary, lying at the foot of the Bakony hills. The town boasts 13 churches, the famous Esterházy Palace, the Museum of Blue Dyeing, and the nearly 500-year-old Reformed College with Petőfi and Jókai memoirs.
Architecture · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Free WiFi is commonly available at mid-range hotels and pensions. The Tourinform office provides English-language tourist assistance.
Culture
Pápa has been the centre of the Transdanubian Reformed Church since 1531. The town's Reformed College is nearly 500 years old and houses memorabilia of Hungary's national poet Sándor Petőfi.
Health
Várkertfürdő thermal bath includes medical and wellness facilities alongside recreational swimming pools and spa services.
Money
Hungary uses the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Many small establishments may be cash-only. Budget accommodations range from Ft 2500-3000 per person in dorms to Ft 5000-7000 for doubles. Museum admission typically Ft 600-800 for students.
Transport
Pápa has train and bus stations with connections to Budapest (2h50min by train, 3½h by bus), Győr (1h), and Lake Balaton area towns. Local bus #1 connects the stations with downtown.
