Understand
[edit]The area was already inhabited in the Upper Paleolithic, according to archaeological findings (the oldest ones in Zala county). Later, the area was inhabited by Celts. The first written mentions of the town are as Egerscug (1247) and Egerszeg (1293); the name means "alder-tree corner" and is probably a reference to the town's situation in the angle where two rivers meet.
- 1 Tourinform Zalaegerszeg, Széchenyi tér 4–6, ☏ +36 92 316-160, [email protected]. M-F 08:30–16:30, Jun 15–Aug 31: Sa 08:30–13:30. Tourist information.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar via Székesfehérvár, Veszprém and Zalaszentiván (junction point to Szombathely and Nagykanizsa). The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 3950 Ft. Other direct connections are:
- Toward west: Őriszentpéter via Zalalövő seven times a day. There are direct international trains via Bajánsenye to Hodoš (Slovenia) four times a day, and to Ljubljana once a day.
- Toward south: Rédics via Lenti four times a day.
1 Zalaegerszeg Train Station, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky tér 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. Ticket office: 03:25–23:35. The train station is 1 km (0.62 mi) away from the center.
By bus
[edit]Buses are available in every two hours from Budapest-Népliget. The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 4305 Ft.
2 Zalaegerszeg Bus Station, Balatoni út 1, ☏ +36 92 503-612, [email protected]. Ticket office: M–F 06:00–17:00.
Get around
[edit]By bus
[edit]Volánbusz operates local buses in Zalaegerszeg. Tickets (in 2019): 250 Ft in advance, 340 Ft from driver. Passes (in 2019): 6400 Ft per month, 3200 Ft semimonthly. Tickets can be purchased at the train station, at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at many newsstands. Public transport map of Zalaegerszeg.
By taxi
[edit]- Egerszeg Taxi, ☏ +36 92 333-333, [email protected].
- Göcsej Taxi, ☏ +36 92 333-555, [email protected].
See
[edit]Kossuth Lajos utca
[edit]- 1 Archives (Levéltár), Széchenyi tér 3. Built in 1891.
- 2 Belfegor House (Belfegor-ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 2.
- 3 Göcsej Tulip Fountain (Göcseji tulipán-szökőkút), Dísz tér. It was set up in 1985.
- 4 Quarter House (Kvártélyház), Széchenyi tér 5, ☏ +36-20 441-0659, [email protected]. Built by Maria Theresa in 1765. The second floor and the Neo-Baroque facade were built in 1928. It was built as military quarters. It's a venue of open air performances in the summer.
- 5 Roman Catholic Parish House (Római katolikus plébániaház), Balatoni út 1. Built in 1936.
- 6 Spital (Hagymasisakos Ispita), Ispotály köz 2. Built in 1806.
Others in the downtown
[edit]- 7 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Csány László tér. Built in neo-Gothic style.
- 8 Göcsej Museum (Headquarters of the Savings Bank, Göcseji Múzeum, Takarékpénztár székháza), Batthyány utca 2, ☏ +36 92 314-537, [email protected]. Closed due to reconstruction until 2020. Exhibition about history of the Zala County. The building was built in 1890 in Eclectic style. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft.
- 9 Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Parish Church (Mária Magdolna római katolikus plébániatemplom), Mindszenty József tér 1, ☏ +36 92 599-230, [email protected]. Built between 1750–1760 in Baroque style. There is a Trinity Sculpture in front of the church, which was set up in 1810.
- 10 Memorial Place for Victims of Communism (Kommunizmus Áldozatainak Emlékhelye), Mártírok útja 5, ☏ +36 92 314-537, [email protected]. Tu 14:00–16:00. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft.
- 11 Old County Hall (Zala County Court, Régi vármegyeháza, Zala Megyei Bíróság), Várkör utca 2. Built in 1732.
- 12 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rózsák tere. Built between 1941–1942 of wood and red sandstone.
- 13 Salt Office (Sóház), Deák Ferenc tér 2. Built around 1790.
- 14 Synagogue (Concert and Exhibition Hall, Zsinagóga, Hangverseny és Kiállítóterem), Ady Endre utca 14, ☏ +36 92 599-337, [email protected]. Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Built in 1903 in Eclectic style. It's used as a concert and exhibition hall. There is an exhibition about the history of Jewish people in Zalaegerszeg.
- 15 Tower(less)-clock (Földönjáró toronyóra), Ruszt József tér. Almost 200-year-old working tower clock in a glass pavilion. It used to sit in the tower of Mary Magdalene Parish Church.
Outside the downtown
[edit]- 16 Aranyoslapi Spring (Aranyoslapi-forrás) (Aranyoslapi forrás 30A). Resting area in the wood. Free to visit.
- 17 Azalea Valley (Azáleás-völgy) (Alsóerdő 30A), ☏ +36 92 510-250, [email protected]. Many azaleas can be found here. Best to visit in May. Free to visit.
- 18 Csácsbozsok Arboretum (Csácsbozsoki Arborétum) (Csácsi arborétum ), ☏ +36 92 510-250, [email protected]. Apr 1–Sep 30: Sa Su 09:00–19:00; Oct 1–Nov 15: Sa Su 09:00–16:00. All domestic species of tree can be found here.
- 19 Göcsej Village Museum (Göcseji Falumúzeum), Falumúzeum utca (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 703-295, [email protected]. Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air ethnographic museum with a reconstructed typical village in Göcsej ethnic region. There is also an original water mill built in 1902. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft.
- 20 Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry (Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Múzeum), Falumúzeum utca (common entrance with the Göcsej Village Museum) (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 313-632. Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air exhibition about history of the Hungarian oil industry. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. Tickets are also valid for the Göcsej Village Museum.
- 21 Petting Zoo (Állatsimogató), Csácsi-hegy (Csácsbozsok, Damjanich utca 2), ☏ +36 30 722-4442, [email protected]. May–Sep: 09:00–20:00, Oct–Apr: 10:00–17:00. Animal shelter on Csácsi Hill with around 140 animals. 1000 Ft.
- 22 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish Church (Jézus Szíve római katolikus plébániatemplom), Gasparich Márk utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 315-143, [email protected]. Built by József Mindszenty in 1925–1926 in neo-Baroque style.
- 23 Simon Papp and Vilmos Zsigmondy Memorial Rooms (Papp Simon és Zsigmondy Vilmos emlékszobák), Wlassics Gyula utca 13 (Báthory utca - Wlassics utca 9), ☏ +36 92 313-632. M–F 08:00–16:00. This is a department of the Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry. There are exhibitions about Simon Papp geologist (who was the founder of hydrocarbon mining industry in Hungary) and Vilmos Zsigmondy mining engineer. Free entrance.
- 24 TV Tower (TV-torony), Bazita utca 1 (Bazita, TV-torony 30), ☏ +36 20 237-4555, [email protected]. Mar 30–Sep 29: 11:00–20:00. Observation tower with great panorama view and cafe on the top of Bazita. 390 Ft.
Do
[edit]Culture
[edit]- 1 Art Cinema Zalaegerszeg (Art Mozi), Széchenyi tér 4–6, ☏ +36 20 260-2794, [email protected]. 15:00–20:00. Adult 1000 Ft; children, student, senior: 750 Ft.
- 2 Dezső Keresztury City's Community Center (Keresztury Dezső Városi Művelődési Központ), Landorhegyi út 21 (Fiú-diákotthon 10, 11), ☏ +36 92 314-120, [email protected]. M–F 08:00–20.00, Sa 08:00–13:00.
- 3 House of Craftmen (Kézművesek Háza), Gébárti-tó (Andráshida, Gébárti út (tó) 1), ☏ +36 92 312-744, [email protected]. Open folk art workshops.
- 4 Sándor Hevesi Theatre (Hevesi Sándor Színház), Ruszt József tér 1, ☏ +36 92 598-405, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–17:00. 2800 Ft.
Sport
[edit]- Football: Zalaegerszegi TE play soccer in NB 1, the top tier. Their ZTE Arena (capacity 11,200) is just north of the bus station.
- 5 AquaCity Zalaegerszeg, Fürdő sétány 2 (Ságod, Termálfürdő (AquaCity) 5), ☏ +36 92 599-101, [email protected]. Jun 16–Sep 2: 10:00–20:00. Waterslide and adventure park. Adult: 3000 Ft; student: 2400 Ft; senior, children: 1500 Ft. Discounts after 15:00.
- 6 Botfa Horse Farm (Botfai Lovastanya), Várberki utca, Botfa (Botfa, Botfa utca 4), ☏ +36 20 991-6141, [email protected]. 08:00–20:00. Riding training.
- 7 Bowling House, Juhász Gyula utca 18, ☏ +36 30 994-3420. 16:00–23:00. Bowling. 2900 Ft per hour.
- 8 City's Indoor Swimming Pool and Bath (Fedett Uszoda és Városi Strand), Mártírok útja 78, ☏ +36 92 599-427, [email protected]. Swimming pool: M–F 05:30–15:00 18:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–19:00; bath: Jun 16–Sep 2 10:00–19:00. Adult: 1200 Ft; senior, student: 1090 Ft; children: 690 Ft. Bath: 1000 Ft.
- 9 Lake Gébárt (Gébárti-tó) (Andráshida, Gébárti út (tó) 1; beach: Ságod, Termálfürdő (AquaCity) 5), ☏ +36 92 708-708, [email protected]. Beach: Jun–Sep 10:00–19:00. Artificial lake with beach and fishing possibilities. Beach for adult: 700 Ft; beach for children and senior: 600 Ft.
- 10 Legends Sport Pub, Vizslaparki út 48 (Köztemető (Göcseji út) 10, 11, 30), ☏ +36 30 685-8263, [email protected]. M–Th Su 16:00–00:00, Sa 16:00–02:00. Billiard saloon and darts.
- 11 Ságod Horse Yard (Ságodi Lovasudvar), Temető út, Ságod (Ságod, tűzoltószertár 5), ☏ +36 30 351-9373, [email protected]. Riding training, trail riding, carriage tour.
- 12 Thermal Bath Zalaegerszeg (Zalaegerszegi Termálfürdő), Fürdő sétány 1 (Ságod, Termálfürdő (AquaCity) 5), ☏ +36 92 511-093, [email protected]. M–Th Su 10:00–20:00, F 10:00–22:00, Sa 10:00–24:00. Adult: 2600 Ft; senior, children: 1500 Ft. Discounts after 16:00 on M-Th.
- 13 XXL Fitness-Wellness Center, Vágóhíd utca 16 (Olai templom(Interspar) 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 70 394-5798, [email protected]. M–F 06:30–22:00, Sa 08:00–16:00, Su 08:00–14:00. Squash: 3500 Ft–4000 Ft per hour; wellness for adult: 850 Ft–1000 Ft per two hours; wellness for student: 650 Ft–800 Ft per two hours.
Events
[edit]- Fánky Festival – City Carneval (Fánky Fesztivál – Városi Farsang), [email protected]. In February.
- Street Food Weekend. In June.
- Pálinka and Mangalica May Day (Pálinka és Mangalica Majális). In April.
- International Pottery-Ceramic Festival Zalaegerszeg (Zalaegerszegi Nemzetközi Fazekas-Keramikus Fesztivál), [email protected]. In June.
- Egerszeg Festival (Egerszeg Fesztivál), [email protected]. In June.
- National Game Stew and Wine Festival – Tableware of Zala (Országos Vadpörkölt és Borfesztivál – Zalai Teríték), [email protected]. In September.
- Beer Festival of Zalaegerszeg (Zalaegerszegi Sörfesztivál). In September.
- Saint Martin's Day (Márton napi vigasságok), [email protected]. In November.
- Honey Festival of Pannonian Basin and Producer Fair (Kárpát-medencei Mézfesztivál és Termelői Vásár), [email protected]. In December.
- Advent in Egerszeg (Egerszegi Advent), [email protected]. In December.
- City's New Years's Eve and Fireworks (Városi Szilveszter és Újévköszöntő Tűzijáték), [email protected]. On December 31.
Buy
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Coop, Kossuth Lajos utca 24, ☏ +92 348-599. M 06:15–18:00, Th F 06:15–19:00, Sa 06:15–12:30.
- 2 Coop, Kovács Károly tér 6, ☏ +36 92 510-885. M–F 05:30–19:00, Sa 05:30–13:00.
- 3 Market Hall of Zalaegerszeg (Vásárcsarnok), Mérleg tér 1, ☏ +36 92 510-923. Tu–Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 06:00–12:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 4 Coop, Zrínyi Miklós utca 17, ☏ +36 92 511-657. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–14:00.
- 5 Interspar, Ola utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 20 823 8056. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Hypermarket.
- 6 Park Center, Átkötő utca 2 (Zalavíz Zrt. 2), [email protected]. M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 09:00–18:00; Parco Cafe: M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Shopping center.
- 7 Spar, Batthyány Lajos utca 14, ☏ +36 20 823-7885, [email protected]. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–18:00.
- 8 Tesco, Sport utca 1 (Tesco 2, 9), [email protected]. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket.
- 9 Zala Plaza, Stadion utca 5, ☏ +36 20 457-9995. 06:30–20:00; Auchan: M–Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 08:00–20:00; Street Pizza: M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–21:00; Joy Cafe: M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa Su 09:00–22:00. Shopping center with book store, clothes store, cinema, fast food, hypermarket. Average meal: 1850 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft.
- 10 Zone Bevásárlópark, Balatoni út 5-7 (Praktiker áruház (Zala Park) 2), ☏ +36 30 183-5898, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Shopping center.
Eat
[edit]This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
Budget | Under 1900 Ft |
Mid-range | 1900 Ft–2300 Ft |
Splurge | Over 2300 Ft |
Budget
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Belvárosi Bistro, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 3/a, ☏ +36 70 335-1394. M–Sa 11:00–19:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 790 Ft.
- 2 Csipet Menu and Pasta, Tüttőssy Ferenc utca 7, ☏ +36 30 943-2267, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
- 3 Élelem Restaurant, Kovács Károly tér 1, ☏ +36 30 910-2120, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Vegan food bar. 1450 Ft, lunch menu: 1690 Ft.
- 4 Griiz, Ady Endre utca 22–28, ☏ +36 30 929-6919. M–F 08:00–15:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. Self-service restaurant with local cuisine. 840 Ft.
- 5 Gyroska, Mártírok útja 13–15, ☏ +36 92 693-610. M–Th 10:00–00:00, F 10:00–05:00, Sa 15:00–05:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1390 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft.
- 6 Három Kívánság Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor utca 26, ☏ +36 92 596-577. M–F 10:00–15:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. Self-service restaurant with local cuisine. 1150 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
- 7 Jázmin, Dísz tér 3, ☏ +36 30 601-1888. M–Sa 09:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Chinese food bar. 810 Ft.
- 8 Kroki Burger, Eötvös József utca 12, ☏ +36 92 769-038, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–18:00. Fast food bar. 1390 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
- 9 Paradicsom Restaurant, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 11/a, ☏ +36 30 532-3997, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–15:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 1290 Ft.
- 10 Pizza Boy, Tüttőssy Ferenc utca 7, ☏ +36 30 741-4114. M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1150 Ft.
- 11 Pro Vita Reform Restaurant, Kazinczy tér 11, ☏ +36 30 527-1933, [email protected]. M–Sa 11:00–15:00. Food bar. 1300 Ft, lunch menu: 1590 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 12 Kaviár Restaurant, Berzsenyi Dániel utca 26/a, ☏ +36 92 316-611, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 810 Ft.
- 13 Szalon Restaurant, Gasparich Márk utca 16, ☏ +36 20 535-7962. M–F 11:00–16:00, Sa 11:00–14:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 14 Gold Bar and Pizza, Dísz tér 4, ☏ +36 30 153-6622. M–Th 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1450 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft.
- 15 HappyHot Pizza, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 4–8, ☏ +36 92 695-695, [email protected]. M–Th 10:30–22:00, F Sa 10:30–23:00, Su 10:30-22:00. Pizzeria. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft.
- 16 Kebab King, Berzsenyi Dániel utca 10, ☏ +36 30 747-7288. M–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1500 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft.
- 17 Ping-Win Szeráj, Dísz tér 7, ☏ +36 30 885-2471. M–Th Su 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–05:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 900 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 18 Ernesto Pizzeria, Ola utca 6 (Olai templom(Interspar) 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 324-774, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1290 Ft.
- 19 Kis Dani Pizzeria, Madách Imre utca (Fiú-diákotthon 10, 11), ☏ +36 92 336-565. Tu–Th 11:00–21:30, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 16:00–21:00. Pizzeria with a few traditional food. 1650 Ft, pizza: 1300 Ft.
- 20 Napfény Restaurant, Landorhegyi út (Fiú-diákotthon 10, 11), ☏ +36 20 360-8850, [email protected]. M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1850 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft, hamburger: 1200 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
- 21 Oázis Pizza and Hamburger, Landorhegyi út 2 (Landorhegyi ABC 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 863-1454. M–Th 10:00–00:00, F 10:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft.
- 22 Pizzeria Italiana, Jókai Mór utca 26, ☏ +36 92 322-931, [email protected]. Tu–Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Pizzeria with Mediterranean cuisine. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft.
- 23 Royal Restaurant and Pub, Csertán Sándor utca 1 (Csertán Sándor utca 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 752-2541. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1650 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 24 Belgian Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 5, ☏ +36 92 511-140, [email protected]. M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Belgian pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with local specialties like venison ragout with dödölle. 2350 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
- 25 Díszpinty Gastro Bar, Dísz tér, ☏ +36 30 860-0100. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–02:00. Pub and fast food bar. 2540 Ft, hamburger: 1690 Ft.
- 26 Galeri Restaurant and Pub, Mártírok útja 52, ☏ +36 92 346-826. M–Th 10:00–23:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2180 Ft, pizza: 1190 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft.
- 27 Mangó Restaurant, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1-3, ☏ +36 92 630-747, [email protected]. M–Th 09:00–15:00, F Sa 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2390 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
- 28 Otthonka Bistro, Eötvös József utca 12, ☏ +36 30 337-4455, [email protected]. M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2580 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft.
- 29 Pedro Restaurant, Ady Endre utca 8, ☏ +36 92 350-997, [email protected]. M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2440 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft.
- 30 Robinson Music Pub and Restaurant, Petőfi utca 24, ☏ +36 92 311-424, [email protected]. M–Th 11:00–24:00, F 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-23:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. 3140 Ft.
- 31 Terra Incognita, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 5/d, ☏ +36 92 550-605, [email protected]. M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. 2400 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft.
Outside the downtown:
- 32 Hegyalja Csárda, Hóvirág utca 2 (Bazita elágazó I. 30), ☏ +36 92 328-726, [email protected]. M–Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 2000 Ft.
- 33 O'Connors Pub and Steakhouse, Ola út 16 (Olai templom(Interspar) 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 332-121, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–24:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Irish pub and steakhouse with international cuisine and with local specialties like dödölle and prósza. 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1030 Ft.
- 34 Pipacs Pub and Restaurant, Szegfű utca 18 (Páterdomb, Szegfű utca 9), ☏ +36 92 357-156, [email protected]. M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game gulash with dödölle. 1890 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft, lunch menu 1190 Ft.
- 35 Pitvar Restaurant and Guesthouse, Honvéd utca 70 (Páterdomb, Kinizsi utca 78. 9), ☏ +36 92 330-256, [email protected]. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with dödölle. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 1500 Ft, single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft.
- 36 Reininghaus Pub and Pizzeria, Platán sor 6 (Köztemető (Göcseji út) 10, 11, 30), ☏ +36 92 950-113. 11:00–22:00. Pub, traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 1990 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.
Drink
[edit]Cafes
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 1 Contrast Cafe and Bistro, Kisfaludy Sándor utca 7-11, ☏ +36 30 959-5204, [email protected]. M–Th 07:00–22:00, F 07:00–00:00, Sa 08:00–00:00.
- 2 Dolce Vita Cafe, Eötvös József utca 6–10, ☏ +36 30 243-5992. M–Th 07:30–22:00, F–Sa 07:30–01:00, Su 16:00–20:00.
- 3 Éden Süteményház, Tüttőssy Ferenc utca 20, ☏ +36 92 346-197, [email protected]. M–Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 08:00–12:00. Confectionery.
- 4 Fészek Bistro and Pancake Bar, Kossuth Lajos utca 22, ☏ +36 30 355-3449. M–Sa 09:00–20:00, Su 11:00–19:00.
- 5 Fontana Coffee and Chocolate Bar, Dísz tér 3, ☏ +36 20 352-8961, [email protected]. M–Th 07:30–21:00, F Sa 07:30–22:00.
- 6 Gerő Confectionery, Dísz tér 4, ☏ +36 92 332-132, [email protected]. M–Th 07:00–20:30, F 07:00–22:00, Sa 09:00–22:00, Su 09:00–20:30.
- 7 Illy Cafe, Dísz tér 2, [email protected]. M–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–22:00.
- 8 Kávélabor, Mérleg tér 4, ☏ +36 30 979-4192. Tu–F 07:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–19:00, Su 08:00–14:00.
- 9 Lel Ki Főzde, Kisfaludy Sándor utca 6, ☏ +36 30 580-8454. M–F 09:00–18:00, Sa Su 09:00–13:00. Confectionery.
- 10 Mandala Cafe, Tompa Mihály utca 12, ☏ +36 30 401-7605. M–F 08:30–18:00, Sa 09:00–12:00.
- 11 Orgona Cafe, Ady Endre utca 21, ☏ +36 30 407 8044. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa 08:00–21:00.
- 12 Sugar Cafe and Juice Bar, Dísz tér 6/c, ☏ +36 30 617-4088, [email protected]. M–Th 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 13 Claudia Confectionery, Körmendi út 16 (Andráshida, bolt 1), ☏ +36 30 937-3987. 09:00–17:00.
- 14 Czukorka, Zárda utca 17, ☏ +36 30 709-7969, [email protected]. M–F 10:00–16:00, Sa 09:00–12:00.
- 15 Dominó Confectionary, Pintér Máté utca 29, ☏ +36 92 598-246, [email protected]. M–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 09:30–18:00.
- 16 Esztrol Confectionery, Erdész utca 86 (Eötvös József Általános Iskola 8), ☏ +36 92 321-056, [email protected]. M 12:00–18:00, Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa Su 10:00–17:00.
- 17 Four Seasons Cafe and Cocktail Bar, Bíró Márton utca 37, ☏ +36 30 387-5787, [email protected]. M–Th 09:00–21:00, F 09:00–01:00, Sa 10:00–01:00.
- 18 Krémes Süti Confectionery and Cafe, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 41, ☏ +36 92 319-461. M–Sa 07:00–18:00, Su 09:30–17:00.
Pubs
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 19 Manhattan Caffe and Bar, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 3, ☏ +36 30 290-6446, [email protected]. 08:30–22:00, F Sa 08:30–01:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 20 Fenyő Presszó, Ságodi út 59 (Ságod, tűzoltószertár 5), ☏ +36 30 514-2714. M–Th 07:00–22:00, F Sa 07:00–00:00, Su 08:00–22:00.
- 21 Kópé Pub, Landorhegyi út 25 (Göcsej áruház 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 332-4233, [email protected]. M–Sa 08:00–22, Su 08:00–21:00.
- 22 Laguna Presszó, Nemzetőr utca 15 (Hegyalja utca 42. 8). M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 09:00–23:00.
- 23 Lucullus Pub and Billiard Club, Bíró Márton utca 28, ☏ +36 30 631-4034. M–Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 12:00–23:00.
- 24 Park Club, Erkel Ferenc utca 23 (Hegyalja utca - Sas utca 8). M–Th 15:00–23:00, F Sa 15:00–00:00.
- 25 Pilóta Presszó, Köztársaság útja 87/b/2 (Eötvös József Általános Iskola 8). M–Th Su 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–00:00.
- 26 Players Cafe, Csertán Sándor utca (Csertán Sándor utca 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 839-2889, [email protected]. M–F Su 14:00–00:00, Sa 14:00–02:00.
Bars and nightclubs
[edit]Inside the downtown:
- 27 Club PopUp Underground, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, ☏ +36 20 264-9666, [email protected]. M–Th 16:00–22:00, F Sa 14:00–01:00.
- 28 Mama Africa Music Club, Széchenyi tér 1, ☏ +36 30 943-8065. Sa 22:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1000 Ft.
- 29 Mimosa Lounge, Kossuth utca 7, ☏ +36 30 709-7969, [email protected]. M–Th 09:00–22:00, F Sa 09:00–05:00.
- 30 Records Music Pub, Eötvös József utca 2, ☏ +36 70 200-4400, [email protected]. F Sa 22:30–05:00.
Outside the downtown:
- 31 Club Angels, Alkotmány utca 8 (ÉNYKK Zrt. (Platán sor) 10, 11, 26), ☏ +36 30 365-8323, [email protected]. Sa 23:00–06:00. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft.
- 32 Garden, Berzsenyi Dániel utca 73 (Tesco 2, 9), ☏ +36 30 365-8323, [email protected]. May–Sep: F Sa 22:00–05:00. Entrance fee: 1500 Ft.
Sleep
[edit]This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
Mid-range | 9000 Ft–13,000 Ft |
Splurge | Over 13,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]Close to the downtown:
- 1 Piccolo Guesthouse and Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor utca 16, ☏ +36 92 510-055, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game stew with red wine and dödölle. Double room: 8000 Ft, average meal: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.
In outer area:
- 2 Bástya Inn, Zrínyi Miklós utca 89 (MOL Nyrt. bejárati út 4), ☏ +36 20 408-7781, [email protected]. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 3 Benzin Guesthouse, Zrínyi Miklós utca 20 (MOL Nyrt. bejárati út 4), ☏ +36 92 312-353, fax: +36 92 312-353, [email protected]. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 7500 Ft.
- 4 Európa Guesthouse, Ilosvai út 15 (Neszele, autóbusz-forduló 5Y), ☏ +36 92 314-223, [email protected]. Single room: 5000, double room: 7600 Ft.
- 5 Gyuri Csárda, Jánkahegyi út 27–29 (Hegyalja utca - Pálóczi utca 8), ☏ +36 92 511-911, [email protected]. Restaurant: M 17:00–22:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like grilled pork medallions with garlic sauce and prósza coins. There is an observation point on the top of the building with free entrance for everyone. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft, average meal: 1600 Ft.
- 6 Kiskakas Restaurant and Guesthouse, Köztársaság útja 87/b (Eötvös József Általános Iskola 8), ☏ +36 92 510-629, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th 10:00–00:00, F Sa 10:00–01:00, Su 10:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. Double room: 8070 Ft, average meal: 2500 Ft, pizza: 1550 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft.
- 7 Vivien Guesthouse, Ilosvai út 13 (Neszele, autóbusz-forduló 5Y), ☏ +36 92 347-967, [email protected]. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft.
- 8 Zsuzsi Guesthouse, Szentmártoni út 8/a (Andráshida, Gébárti út (tó) 1), ☏ +36 30 235-1380, [email protected]. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 7500 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]Close to the downtown:
- 9 Beck's Corner Motel, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 5/d, ☏ +36 92 550-600, [email protected]. Single room: 10,600 Ft, double room: 11,900 Ft.
In outer area:
- 10 Arielle Guesthouse, Egerszeghegyi út 83 (Egerszeghegy, Gógánforduló 26), ☏ +36 20 405-0644, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 5700 Ft, double room: 9900 Ft.
- 11 Betli Guesthouse, Ságodi út 94 (Ságod, iskola 5), ☏ +36 92 346-155, [email protected]. Single room: 6500 Ft, double room: 8500 Ft.
- 12 Izabella Guesthouse, Nekeresdi út 5 (Nekeresd 3), ☏ +36 92 952-892, [email protected]. Single room: 5200 Ft, double room: 8400 Ft.
- 13 Kiskondás Restaurant and Guesthouse, Hock János utca 53 (Kiskondás étterem 1, 24), ☏ +36 92 321-378, fax: +36 92 321-378, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like roast venison with porcini and potato croquettes. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft, average meal: 1800 Ft.
- 14 Nosztalgia Guesthouse, Telekalja utca 17 (Ságod, iskola 5), ☏ +36 92 510-444, [email protected]. Single room: 6500 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft.
- 15 Tóka Guesthouse and Restaurant, Balatoni út 77 (Csácsbozsok elágazó 2), ☏ +36 92 321-062, [email protected]. Restaurant: 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with dödölle. Single room: 6500 Ft, double room: 10,500 Ft, average meal: 1800 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft.
- 16 Vándor Vigadó, Egerszeghegyi út 112 (Egerszeghegy, Gógánforduló 26), ☏ +36 92 323-918, fax: +36 92 323-918, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th 12:00–22:00, F Sa 12:00–00:00, Su 12:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with dödölle. Single room: 6500 Ft, double room: 10500, average meal: 2190 Ft.
Splurge
[edit]Close to the downtown:
- 17 Arany Bárány Hotel, Széchenyi tér 1, ☏ +36 92 550-040, fax: +36 92 550-041, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–F 07:00–22:00; pub: M–Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Built in 1894. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 17,600 Ft, double room: 21,800 Ft, average meal: 1810 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft.
- 18 Dózsa House Apartment, Dózsa György utca 27, ☏ +36 30 222-2740, [email protected]. Single room: 9800 Ft, double room: 12,800 Ft.
- 19 Göcsej Palatinus Guesthouse and Restaurant, Dózsa liget 1, ☏ +36 92 314-571, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th 11:30–23:00, F Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:30–15:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like Göcsej roast and prósza. Single room: 12000, double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 1900 Ft.
- 20 Szent Kristóf Apartman Hotel, Ady Endre utca 3, ☏ +36 92 320-581, fax: +36 92 320-581, [email protected]. Single room: 9800 Ft, double room: 15,800 Ft.
- 21 Véndiófa Restaurant and Guesthouse, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 47, ☏ +36 92 511-882, [email protected]. Restaurant: M 11:00–15:00, Tu–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. Single room: 9490 Ft, double room: 13,555 Ft, average meal: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft.
In outer area:
- 22 Aquatherma Thermal Village and Camping, Tó utca (Ságod, termálfürdő (AquaCity) 5), ☏ +36 92 708-708, fax: +36 92 401-268, [email protected]. Vadkacsa Restaurant: 09:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant. Wooden house: 19,900 Ft.
- 23 Erdőgyöngye Restaurant and Guesthouse, Alsóerdei út (Alsóerdő 30A), ☏ +36 92 318-744, [email protected]. Restaurant: M–Th 11:00–21:00, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like wild boar stew or venison stew with dödölle. Single room: 9500 Ft, double room: 16,000 Ft, average meal: 2150 Ft, lunch menu: 1300 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Zalaegerszeg's postal code is H-8900, and its telephone area code is 92.
- 2 Ferenc Deák County Library (Deák Ferenc Megyei Könyvtár), Deák Ferenc tér 6, ☏ +36 92 311-341, [email protected]. M 12:00–16:30, Tu–F 08:30–18:00, Sa 08:30–12:30. Daily ticket: 300 Ft, extra price for internet usage: 100 Ft per half hour.
- 3 Zalaegerszeg 1 Post Office, Ispotály köz 1, ☏ +36 92 313-056, [email protected]. M 07:00–19:00, Tu–F 08:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–12:00.
- 4 Zalaegerszeg 2 Post Office, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky tér 1, ☏ +36 92 596-127, [email protected]. M–F 10:00–13:00, M–F 13:30–18:00.
Go next
[edit]- Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 36 km (22 mi) east
- Körmend – town 31 km (19 mi) northwest
- Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 40 km (25 mi) southwest
- Pacsa – small town 27 km (17 mi) southeast
- Vasvár – town 25 km (16 mi) north
- Zalalövő – small town 23 km (14 mi) west
- Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 31 km (19 mi) northeast
Routes through Zalaegerszeg |
Ljubljana ← Zalalövő ← | W E | → Veszprém → Budapest |
Vasvár ← | N S | → Junction → Nagykanizsa |
Körmend ← | W E | → Junction → Ends at |