Cities in Hungary
The most important cities in Hungary at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Budapest
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is one of Europe's most stunning metropolises, often referred to as the 'Pearl of the Danube.' The city was formed …
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Debrecen
Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary and the economic and cultural center of the Great Hungarian Plain.
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Miskolc
Miskolc, the fourth largest city in Hungary, is located in the northeastern part of the country at the eastern edge of the Bükk Mountains.
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Pécs
Pécs, located in southwestern Hungary at the foot of the Mecsek Mountains, is a city with a history spanning over 2,000 years.
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Győr
Győr, the 'City of Rivers,' is located in northwestern Hungary at the confluence of the Rába, Rábca, and Danube rivers.
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Nyíregyháza
Nyíregyháza, located in northeastern Hungary, is a dynamically growing city and the center of the Nyírség region.
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Kecskemét
Kecskemét, located in the heart of the Great Hungarian Plain, is famous for its magnificent Art Nouveau architecture and its orchards.
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Újpest
Újpest is a vibrant district in northern Budapest, known for its industrial history and football club.
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Tatabánya
Tatabánya, located at the foot of the Gerecse Mountains, is a city with a strong industrial past that has evolved into a modern center.
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Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár, one of Hungary's oldest cities, served as the coronation and burial site for Hungarian kings during the Middle Ages.
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Szombathely
Szombathely, the oldest city in Hungary, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD as Savaria.
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Szolnok
Szolnok is located in the heart of Hungary at the confluence of the Zagyva and Tisza rivers, serving as a major transportation hub.
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Érd
Large city in the Budapest agglomeration, known for its Ottoman minaret.
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Kaposvár
Kaposvár, the 'City of Flowers and Painters,' is located in southwestern Hungary in the hilly Somogy region.
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Sopron
Sopron, the 'Most Loyal City' of Hungary, is located in the far west of the country on the border with Austria.
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Zalaegerszeg
Zalaegerszeg, located in western Hungary on the banks of the Zala River, is a green city surrounded by the gentle hills of the Zala region.
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Békéscsaba
Békéscsaba, located in southeastern Hungary, is world-famous for its culinary traditions, particularly the Csabai sausage.
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Veszprém
Veszprém, the 'City of Queens,' is located on the picturesque hills of the Bakony Forest near Lake Balaton.
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Eger
Eger, one of Hungary's most beautiful Baroque cities, is located in the northeastern part of the country at the foot of the Bükk Mountains.
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Nagykanizsa
Important transport hub in southwestern Hungary.
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Dunaújváros
Industrial city on the Danube, built in the 1950s.
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Dunakeszi
Dunakeszi is a Hungarian settlement in Dunakeszi District County, with approximately 42.630 inhabitants.
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Szigetszentmiklós
Szigetszentmiklós is a Hungarian settlement in Szigetszentmiklós District County, with approximately 40.132 inhabitants.
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Salgótarján
City in a valley surrounded by mountains, former mining town.
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Cegléd
City in the plains, known for its thermal bath and connection to Lajos Kossuth.
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Vác
Historic city at the Danube Bend with Baroque architecture.
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Ózd
Former center of Hungarian heavy industry in northern Hungary.
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Szekszárd
The smallest county capital in Hungary, famous for its red wines.
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Gödöllő
City near Budapest, famous for its royal palace.
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Hajdúböszörmény
The largest of the Hajdú towns with a unique circular city structure.
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Pápa
Historic city with Baroque architecture and a famous thermal bath.
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Jászberény
The cultural and economic center of the Jászság region.
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Gyula
Historic spa town near the Romanian border.
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Gyöngyös
City at the foot of the Mátra mountains, the 'Gateway to the Mátra'.
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Kiskunfélegyháza
City in the Great Plain with impressive Art Nouveau architecture.
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Budaörs
Budaörs is a Hungarian settlement in Budakeszi District County, with approximately 29.291 inhabitants.
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Ajka
Ajka is an industrial town in the Bakony Mountains, famous for glassmaking and mining.
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Esztergom
Esztergom, situated at the picturesque Danube Bend, is one of Hungary's most historically significant cities and the spiritual center of the country'…
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Szentendre
Szentendre, a picturesque town on the banks of the Danube north of Budapest, is famous for its vibrant artists' colony and Mediterranean atmosphere.
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Szentes
Szentes is known for its thermal water and vegetable cultivation.
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Kazincbarcika
Industrial city in the Sajó Valley, known as the 'City of Colors'.
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Siófok
The 'Capital of Lake Balaton', known for its vibrant nightlife and beaches.
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Gyál
Gyál is a Hungarian settlement in Gyál District County, with approximately 24.267 inhabitants.
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Hajdúszoboszló
Famous spa town with the largest bath complex in Europe.
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Komló
Former mining town in the Mecsek Mountains with beautiful natural surroundings.
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Tata
The 'City of Waters', known for its lakes and castle.
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Dunaharaszti
Dunaharaszti is a Hungarian settlement in Szigetszentmiklós District County, with approximately 23.700 inhabitants.
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Göd
Göd is a Hungarian settlement in Dunakeszi District County, with approximately 21.838 inhabitants.
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Vecsés
Vecsés is a Hungarian settlement in Vecsés District County, with approximately 21.379 inhabitants.
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Veresegyház
Veresegyház is a Hungarian settlement in Gödöllő District County, with approximately 21.129 inhabitants.
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What are the largest cities in Hungary?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.