Sárospatak is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. It lies 70 km (43 mi) northeast from Miskolc, in the Bodrog river valley. The town, often called simply Patak, is an important cultural centre.
Nearby town Cigánd is also described here.
Understand
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Map of Sárospatak
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Sárospatak was granted town status in 1201 by King Emeric. In the Middle Ages it was an important place due to its proximity to an important trade route leading to Poland. The town's German name is Potok am Bodroch; in Slovak it is called Šarišský Potok or Blatný Potok.
- 1 Tourinform Sárospatak, Szent Erzsébet utca 3, ☏ +36 47 513-150, [email protected]. Tu–Sa 08:00–16:00. Tourist information.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Keleti pályaudvar via Miskolc and Szerencs. The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 4500 Ft. Other direct connections are:
- Toward north: Sátoraljaújhely in every 1–2 hours.
1 Sárospatak Train Station, Csokonai utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. Ticket office: 03:20–22:20. 
By ferry
[edit]There is a ferry service available between Cigánd and Dombrád.
- 2 Cigánd Ferry Station, ☏ +36 30 474-0691. M–Th Su 08:00–20:00, F Sa 09:00–21:00. 200 Ft.
Get around
[edit]There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
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- 1 Castle of Sárospatak – Rákóczi Museum (Sárospataki vár – Rákóczi Múzeum), Szent Erzsébet utca 19, ☏ +36 47 311-083, [email protected]. Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. The castle, built by Andrew II, is traditionally identified as the birthplace of his daughter Saint Elizabeth. The owners of the castle of Sárospatak include many important individuals in Hungarian history. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it was owned by the Pálóczi (Pálóczy) family, until baron Antal Pálóczi was killed at the first Battle of Mohács in 1526, which precipitated a conflict between the family of his widow, born of the Perényi family, and the Pálóczi-related Dobó family. The Perényi family gained control of the castle, and it was in their possession until 1602, when it passed to the Dobó family. Bálint Balassi, the most important Hungarian poet of the century married Krisztina Dobó at the castle; the bride was the daughter of István Dobó, who defended the castle of Eger against the Ottoman Turks. Later the castle was owned by the Rákóczi family. The residents of the town took an active part in the revolution and war of independence against Habsburg rule led by Francis II Rákóczi between 1703 and 1711. Adult: 4000 Ft; senior, student: 2000 Ft.
- 2 Scientific Collections of Sárospatak Reformed College (Sárospataki Református Kollégium Tudományos Gyűjteményei), Rákóczi út 1, ☏ +36 47 311-057, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: M–Sa 09:00–17:00, Su 09:00–13:00; Nov–Mar: M–Th 09:00–16:00, F 09:00–14:00. The Reformation began spreading into Hungary from this area. The first Protestant college, one of the most important colleges of Hungary at the time, was founded in Sárospatak in 1531. In 1650 Zsuzsanna Lorántffy, widow of George I Rákóczi prince of Transylvania invited the famous Czech educator Jan Comenius to Sárospatak. Comenius lived there until 1654, as a professor of the college, and he wrote some of his most important works there. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 3 Roman Catholic Church Collection (Római Katolikus Egyházi Gyűjtemény), Szent Erzsébet utca 13, ☏ +36 47 314-107, [email protected]. May–Sep: M–F 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–14:00; Oct–Apr: M–F 10:00–16:00. Church museum, lapidary, pilgrimage site, library. religious archive, performance venue. The house was built in 1917 on the place of a Jesuit school. Before the Jesuit school here stood the mansion of the queens of the Árpád dynasty and in which Saint Elizabeth was born in 1207. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 4 Sárospatak Gallery (Sárospataki Képtár), Szent Erzsébet utca 14, ☏ +36 20 477-0086, [email protected]. Tu–Sa 10:00–16:00. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft.
- 5 Sárospatak Basilica (Sárospataki Bazilika), Szent Erzsébet utca 15, ☏ +36 47 311-183, [email protected]. Built in the 14–16th century in Gothic style.
- 6 Reformed Church (Református templom), Lórántffy Zsuzsanna utca 2, ☏ +36 47 311-213, [email protected]. Built between 1776–1781 in Baroque style.
- 7 Greek Catholic Church (Görög katolikus templom), Szent József utca 8. Built at the and of 18th century in Zopf style.
- 8 Trinitarian Monastery (Trinitárius kolostor), Szent Erzsébet utca 30. Built in the 17th century in early-Baroque style.
- 9 Tarn on Megyer Hill (Megyer-hegyi tengerszem), ☏ +36 20 220-7026, [email protected]. Nature reserve. Free to visit.
Further afield
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In Bodrogolaszi:
- 10 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (Szentháromság római katolikus templom), Fő utca 1, Bodrogolaszi. Built in the 12th century in Romanesque style.
- 11 Greek Catholic Church (Görög katolikus templom), Cerkó utca 22, Bodrogolaszi. Built in 1780 in late-Baroque style.
- 12 Lónyay Mansion (Lónyay-kastély), Kastély utca 1, Bodrogolaszi. Built in 1860.
In Cigánd:
- 13 Bodrogköz Museum (Bodrogközi Múzeumporta), Fő utca 54, Cigánd, ☏ +36 20 519-7200, [email protected]. Tu–Th 10.00–16.00, F 10:00–13:00. Exhibition on local folk culture and history. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
- 14 Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca 85, Cigánd. Built in 1793 then between 1835 and 1839.
In Karcsa:
- 15 Heritage House (Tájház), Táncsics utca 16, Karcsa, ☏ +36 47 342-016. 08:00–16:00 (by appointment only).
- 16 Reformed Church (Református templom), Táncsics utca, Karcsa. Árpád-era church, Romanesque building.
In Karos:
- 17 Hungarian Conquest Visitor Center (Honfoglalás Kori Látogatóközpont), Dózsa György utca 24, Karos, ☏ +36 30 864-7113, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Archaeological park. Here was a Hungarian Conquest era cemetery. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 500 Ft.
In Komlóska:
- 18 Rusyn Heritage Museum (Ruszin Tájház), Rákóczi út 20, Komlóska. The museum shows the folk architecture and traditional housing culture. The building dates from the 19th century.
- 19 Ruins of Castle of Solymos (Solymos vára romjai), Komlóska. Built in the 13th century. Free to visit.
In Olaszliszka:
- 20 Synagogue Memorial Place (Zsinagóga-emlékhely), Kossuth Lajos utca 15, Olaszliszka. Memorial place on the site of synagogue. Created in 2016.
- 21 Kossuth House (Kossuth-ház), Esze Tamás út 3, Olaszliszka. Built in the 18th century in Baroque style.
- 22 Our Lady Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Szent István út, Olaszliszka. Built in 1332 in Gothic style, rebuilt in the 19th century in Baroque style.
- 23 Reformed Church (Református templom), Szent István út, Olaszliszka. Built between 1784 and 1787.
In Pácin:
- 24 Mágóchy-Alaghy-Sennyei Mansion (Mágóchy-Alaghy-Sennyei-várkastély), Kossuth kert 1, Pácin, ☏ +36 20 427-2433, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: Tu–Su 09:00–17:00. Built in 1581 in Renaissance style. Adult: 800 Ft; senior, student: 400 Ft.
In Sárazsadány:
- 25 Ethnographic Exhibition Site (Néprajzi Kiállítóhely), Fő út 36-38, Sárazsadány, ☏ +36 47 311-083, [email protected]. Apr–Oct: W–Su 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar: Tu–Sa 08:00–16:00 (by appountment only). Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 250 Ft.
In Tolcsva:
- 26 Wine Museum and House of Wine Culture (Bormúzeum és Borászati Kultúra Háza), Kossuth Lajos utca 32, Tolcsva, ☏ +36 47 384-232, [email protected]. Tu–F 09:00–16:00, Sa 10:00–15:00. The museum shows the authentic tools used in winemaking. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft.
- 27 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, Tolcsva. Built in the 14th century in Gothic style.
- 28 Rákóczi Mansion (Rákóczi-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 63, Tolcsva. Built in the 17th century in early-Baroque style.
- 29 Dessewffy Mansion (Dessewffy-kastély), Szent Imre utca 4, Tolcsva. Built in early-Baroque style in 1659.
- 30 Szirmay Mansion (Szirmay-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 37, Tolcsva. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. Converted to Eclectic style in the second half of 19th century.
Do
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- 1 Community House (Művelődés Háza), Eötvös út 6, ☏ +36 47 311-811, [email protected].
- 2 Cinema, Szent Erzsébet utca 14, ☏ +36 47 311-160, [email protected]. Ticket: 1000 Ft.
Sport
[edit]- 3 Iskolakert. Park.
- 4 Berek Backwater (Berek-holtág), ☏ +36 30 776-5698. Fishing opportunity.
- 5 Betyár Horse Farm, Szeles utca 40, ☏ +36 30 998-2528, [email protected]. Riding training: 2100 Ft for 30 minutes.
- 6 Blue Squash Club, Vörössipkások útja 1/c, ☏ +36 20 954-7018, [email protected]. Squash: 2000 Ft per hour per track.
- 7 Végardó Bath, Határ út 2/b, ☏ +36 47 655-317, [email protected]. 08:00–20:00. There are thermal outdoor pools, two of them can be covered. There are reception buildings on the west and east sides with double-gate entrance. There are also holiday homes and a campsite in the area. Adult: 1300 Ft; senior, student: 900 Ft.
- 8 Zöldút, Kossuth Lajos út 50, ☏ +36 20 220-7026, [email protected]. May–Sep: 10:00–18:00. Bicycle rental. 2500 Ft per day.
Events
[edit]- Saint Elizabeth Holiday (Szent Erzsébet Ünnep). In June.
- Sárospatak Beer Festival (Sárospataki Sörfesztivál). In June. Daily ticket: 500 Ft.
- Sárospatak Wine Festival (Sárospataki Borfesztivál). In July. Daily ticket: 1500 Ft–2000 Ft.
- Assault Weekend (Ostromhétvége), ☏ +36 47 311-083, [email protected]. In July.
- Tolcsva Wine Festival (Tolcsvai Borfesztivál), Tolcsva. In August.
- Zemplén Festival (Zempléni Fesztivál), [email protected]. In August.
Buy
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- 1 Coop, Rákóczi út 54–56, ☏ +36 47 312-016. M–F 06:30–18:30, Sa 06:30–13:30.
- 2 Hegyi Supermarket, Eötvös utca 15. M–Sa 06:00–20:00, Su 07:00–13:00.
- 3 Market of Sárospatak (Sárospataki piac). W Sa 06:00–12:00.
- 4 Penny Market, Wesselényi út 32, [email protected]. M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
- 5 Coop, Fő utca 26, Cingánd, ☏ +36 47 334-122. M–F 06:00–17:00, Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00.
- 6 Reál, Fő utca 36, Cingánd, ☏ +36 47 334-428, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–19:00, Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 07:00–11:00.
Eat
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| Budget | Under 1600 Ft |
| Mid-range | 1600 Ft–2400 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2400 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 El Bundi Pizzeria, Mátyás király út 21, ☏ +36 30 283-4029. M–F 11:00–18:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1300 Ft.
- 2 Kolibri, Rákóczi út 41, ☏ +36 20 239-6619, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–17:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 790 Ft.
- 3 Makkhetes Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos út 57, ☏ +36 20 993-7844, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–15:00. Self-service restaurant. 840 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
- 4 Lángos Sütöde, Béla király tér 1. M–F 07:30–15:00, Sa 07:30–12:30. Lángos bar. Lángos: 270 Ft.
- 5 Kisvendéglő, Szabadság tér 9, Tolcsva, ☏ +36 47 591-052. 08:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 1300 Ft.
- 6 Lángos Udvar, Fő utca 26, Cigánd, ☏ +36 70 406-2520. M–F 07:30–16:00, Sa 6:30–11:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 550 Ft, Lángos: 270 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 7 Grill Gödör, Rákóczi út 63, ☏ +36 20 564-4094. Tu–Th Su 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Terrace restaurant and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1200 Ft, hamburger: 1290 Ft.
- 8 Pizza del Fiore, Bercsényi utca 1, ☏ +36 20 577-3656. Tu–Sa 11:00–21:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1890 Ft.
- 9 Pizza Express, Lavotta János utca 56, ☏ +36 30 476-7074. M–Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 15:00–21:00. Pizzeria. 1690 Ft, pizza: 1350 Ft.
- 10 V. András Restaurant and Cafe, Béla Király tér 3, ☏ +36 47 312-415, [email protected]. M–W Su 11:00–16:00, Th–Sa 11:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2010 Ft, lunch menu: 750 Ft.
- 11 Kisdiófa Restaurant and Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 1, Vajdácska, ☏ +36 20 338-0015, [email protected]. 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 8 rooms. 1950 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft, double room: 8900 Ft.
- 12 Zukor Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 9, Ricse, ☏ +36 47 302-151. Tu–F 10:00–22:00, Sa 14:00–22:00, Su 14:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 1640 Ft, lunch menu: 890 Ft.
Splurge
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- 13 Bor and Bazsalikom, Rákóczi út 10, ☏ +36 47 658-150, bor&[email protected]. 09:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2650 Ft, pizza: 1890 Ft, hamburger: 1050 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.
- 14 Boros, Rákóczi út 21, ☏ +36 47 658-200, [email protected]. M–F 12:00–22:00, F Sa 12:00–23:00. Wine bar and restaurant. 3190 Ft, lunch menu: 1400 Ft.
- 15 Fekete Macska, Szent Erzsébet utca 18, ☏ +36 30 953-5055. Oct–Apr: F–Su 09:00–00:00, May–Sep: 09:00–00:00. Bistro and cafe. 2160 Ft, hamburger: 500 Ft.
- 16 Ristorante Collegno, Szent Erzsébet utca 8, ☏ +36 47 314-494, [email protected]. M–Sa 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–22:00. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. 2400 Ft, pizza: 1350 Ft.
- 17 Vár Restaurant and Guesthouse (Vár Vendéglő és Panzió), Árpád út 35, ☏ +36 47 311-370, [email protected]. M–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 6 rooms. 2970 Ft, single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 16,500 Ft.
- 18 Várhegy Restaurant, Szabadság tér 2, Tolcsva, ☏ +36 20 979-9656, [email protected]. 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 1500 Ft.
Drink
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[edit]- 1 Heitzmann Confectionery, Táncsics Mihály utca 9, ☏ +36 47 311-728, [email protected]. M 11:00–18:00, Tu–Su 10:00–18:00.
- 2 Kövér Confectionery, Hild tér, ☏ +36 30 583-8763. 09:00–17:00.
- 3 Vision Ice Cream Shop and Cafe, Szent Erzsébet utca 1. M–Th Su 11:00–20:00, F Sa 11:00–21:00.
Pubs
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- 4 Somossy Koccintó, Táncsics Mihály utca 11, ☏ +36 20 971-0234, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00.
- 5 Újbástya Cafe, Szent Erzsébet utca 3, ☏ +36 20 477-2007, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00–00:00, F Sa 10:00–02:00, Su 12:00–00:00.
- 6 Vár Cafe and Bar, Szent Erzsébet utca 26/a, ☏ +36 47 312-264. Tu–Su 10:00–22:00.
- 7 Kisgaras Pub, Fő utca 45, Cigánd, ☏ +36 47 334-115. 06:00–22:00.
Nightclubs
[edit]- 8 Highlander. Oct–Apr: F Sa 20:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft–2500 Ft.
- 9 Lábasház, Attila út 7-9, [email protected]. May–Sep: F Sa 22:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1000 Ft–2000 Ft.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 10,000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 10,000 Ft–15,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 15,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Katalin Guesthouse, Wesselényi út 12, ☏ +36 20 224-4920, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 2 Kert Guesthouse, Rákóczi út 31, ☏ +36 20 993-0188, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Double room: 9000 Ft.
- 3 Stefán Guesthouse, Rákóczi út 14, ☏ +36 20 230-0099, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 4 rooms. Single room: 4500 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 4 Tengerszem Holiday Park and Camping, Herceg Ferenc utca 2, ☏ +36 47 312-744, fax: +36 47 311-527, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 64 rooms. Double room: 7000 Ft.
- 5 House of the Judge of Cigánd (A cigándi bíró háza), Iskola utca 17, Cigánd, ☏ +36 70 595-7822, [email protected]. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:00. Apartment for two persons: 8000 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 6 Harmónia Guesthouse, Dobó Ferenc utca 39, ☏ +36 20 967-4522, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 5 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 10,000 Ft.
- 7 Huszár Guesthouse and Restaurant, Kazinczy Ferenc út 3, ☏ +36 47 313-018, [email protected]. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 12 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 2000 Ft.
- 8 Rákóczi Hotel, Rákóczi út 30, ☏ +36 47 312-111, [email protected]. Restaurant: 07:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 17 rooms. Double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 2800 Ft.
- 9 Retel Vitéz Guesthouse, Attila út 2, ☏ +36 47 315-428, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft.
- 10 Simkó Guesthouse, Arad utca 2, ☏ +36 47 311-946, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 8400 Ft, double room: 13,650 Ft.
Splurge
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- 11 Hotel Bodrog, Rákóczi út 58, ☏ +36 47 311-744, fax: +36 70 394-4577, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 48 rooms. Single room: 24,950 Ft, double room: 29,500 Ft.
- 12 Hotel Furmint, Eötvös út 7, ☏ +36 47 513-001, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 23 rooms. Single room: 13,950 Ft, double room: 18,300 Ft.
- 13 Sólyomvár-lak, Rákóczi út 9, Komlóska, ☏ +36 30 430-7789, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 13 rooms. Single room: 20,000 Ft, double room: 35,000 Ft.
- 14 Újhuta Mansion Hotel (Újhuta Kastélyszálló), Kossuth út 2, Háromhuta, ☏ +36 30 177-4340, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 21 rooms. Single room: 20,700 Ft, double room: 27,500 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Sárospatak's postal code is H-3950, and its telephone area code is 47.
- 2 Sárospatak Post Office, Rákóczi út 47, ☏ +36 47 311-020, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–11:00.
- 3 Cigánd Post Office, Petőfi út 93, ☏ +36 47 334-040, [email protected]. M W–F 08:00–15:30, Tu 08:00–18:00.
Go next
[edit]- Encs – town 44 km (27 mi) west
- Gönc – town 53 km (33 mi) northwest
- Ibrány – town 37 km (23 mi) southeast
- Kisvárda – town 55 km (34 mi) east
- Sátoraljaújhely – town 14 km (8.7 mi) northeast
- Szerencs – town 38 km (24 mi) southwest
- Tokaj – town 35 km (22 mi) south
| Routes through Sárospatak |
| Miskolc ← Szerencs ← | W  E
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→ Sátoraljaújhely |