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Miskolc, Hungary

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. With a population of 143,502 as of 2024, Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary, behind Budapest, Debrecen, and Szeged.

Type CityPopulation 180,000Settled 1365

Why go

  • City in Hungary.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Rimavská Seč Airstrip.
  • Home to roughly 180,000 people.

History

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. With a population of 143,502 as of 2024, Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary, behind Budapest, Debrecen, and Szeged. It is also the county capital of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and the regional centre of Northern Hungary.

Where to stay

Tokaj, Csurgó völgy út, 3910 Hungary
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · az étterem 250 méterrel odébb a 25-ös szám alatt Features: takeaway, delivery · pizzaterasz.hu
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 67 Széchenyi… · cafefrei.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 00:00+ · 152 Soltész Nagy Kálmán utca, Miskolc, 3529 · mcdonalds.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 4 Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Miskolc, 3530 · kispipahalaszcsarda.hu
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-05:00, Su 11:00-22:00 · pizzame.hu
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, dogs welcome · vegallomasetterem.hu
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-18:00 Features: step-free access · 23 Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Miskolc, 3530 · rakoczipince.eu
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Pizza, Italian, Hungarian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options · vilagbeke.com
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Airports

Rimavská Seč Airstrip 47 km to the centre
Zádor, BC, SK
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Tornaľa Airstrip 49 km to the centre
Tornaľa, BC, SK
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Getting there by ferry

Muhi
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Köröm
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rimavská Seč Airstrip; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Muhi, 17 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Miskolc, Hungary. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail