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Százhalombatta
Skip as a base. Come as a half-day from Budapest for the Matrica Museum and Bronze Age park, or stop 2–3 h on the way to Székesfehérvár.
Százhalombatta is a Danube-side town of about 18,600 people, 27 km southwest of Budapest, and its name means "one hundred tumuli" after the Iron Age burial mounds at its edge. The draw is archaeology: the Matrica Museum and the open-air Régészeti Park over a 4,000-year-old tell settlement. Two to three hours covers it; there is no local bus, so plan on walking or a taxi between the two sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Jan–Feb (park closed)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Százhalombatta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real issues are unlit riverside paths after dark, fast traffic on the main road…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 104 ambulance · 107 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 45–60 min by car; rail and bus routes run via Budapest).
- Getting aroundNo local public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 400–800
- Sit-down mealMain course in a mid-range restaurantFt 1,600–2,900
- BeerDraught beer / can at a shopFt 600–900Ft 300–450
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Matrica or Régészeti Park)Ft 1,200 adult; Ft 600 senior/student
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per roomFt 22,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 30,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 9,000 · Mid Ft 14,000 · High Ft 22,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 45–60 min by car; rail and bus routes run via Budapest)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Százhalombatta: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No local public transport. The town is walkable in the centre, but the Matrica Museum and the archaeological park are about 3 km apart, so use a taxi or drive. Regional Volánbusz services link the town with Budapest and nearby villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 35 min
S40/S42 train from Százhalombatta station to Budapest-Déli, hourly
The obvious base; the train is the fastest link.
Érd
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Train toward Budapest, then local bus, or drive
Nearby Danube town with its own old centre.
Törökbálint
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Drive or bus via Érd
Mostly a residential town; go only for a specific stop.
Zsámbék
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive via Törökbálint
Romanesque church ruins; pair with a Buda Hills day.
Biatorbágy
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive or train via Budapest
Better as a stop on a western Pest County loop.
Gödöllő
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Drive or train via Budapest
Too far for a casual return trip; make it its own day from Budapest.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town (Óváros) around Szent István tér
Churches, the fountain and the cultural centre within a 5-min walk; closest to the Matrica Museum.
Near the train station (Városkapu utca)
Practical for an early departure; about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the centre.Practical for an early departure; about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the centre.
Danube bank / ferry landing
Quiet, green, close to the archaeological park and the Tököl ferry.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Ft 9,000–14,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 14,000–22,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 22,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 14,000 | Ft 28,000 |
| Train Budapest-Déli → Százhalombatta, one way2 × Ft 560 · check | Ft 1,120 |
| Ferry Százhalombatta → Tököl, one way2 × Ft 300 · check | Ft 600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 2,500 | Ft 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 5,270 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 29,000 per person per day, bed included | Ft 57,990≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in forint; travel from Budapest excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 400–800 |
| Lunch menu (napi menü) | Ft 800–1,300 |
| Main course in a mid-range restaurant | Ft 1,600–2,900 |
| Draught beer / can at a shop | Ft 600–900 / Ft 300–450 |
| Museum entry (Matrica or Régészeti Park) | Ft 1,200 adult; Ft 600 senior/student |
| Town bath, adult day ticket | Ft 2,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The archaeological park opens Apr–Oct only; outside that window the tumulus field is not visitable as a museum.
- No local bus network: distances between sights are longer than they look on a map.
- Some restaurants and the museum run short hours; check before you travel.
- Danube ferry to Tököl runs roughly hourly, 06:00–20:00, and stops in bad weather.Danube ferry to Tököl runs roughly hourly, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM, and stops in bad weather.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
No embassies here; they are in Budapest. The US, UK, Canadian, Australian and Irish missions are all in central Budapest (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Budapest-Déli → Százhalombatta: about Ft 560, 35 min (check)
- Bus Budapest-Kelenföld → Százhalombatta: about Ft 560, 57 min (check)
- Ferry Százhalombatta → Tököl: Ft 300, hourly, 06:00–20:00 (check)Ft 300, hourly, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM (check)
Say or show
- Elnézést — Excuse me / Sorry (el-nay-zaysht)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kur-sur-nurm)
- Ezt kérem — This one, please (est kay-rem)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (men-nyi-be ke-rule)
- Tudok kártyával fizetni? — Can I pay by card? (tu-dok kar-tya-val fi-zet-ni)
- Hol van a WC? — Where is the toilet? (hol van a vay-tsay)
Small town: carry some forint cash for the market and the ferry.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Százhalombatta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Jan–Feb (park closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BUD: rail and bus routes via Budapest, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: Old Town around Szent István tér, the Matrica Museum, the Danube bank and the archaeological park.
- Place pages with verified hours (Matrica Museum, Régészeti Park, Serbian Orthodox Church) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and seasonal-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialSzázhalombatta official site
- officialMatrica Museum
- officialMÁV-START — Százhalombatta station
- officialVolánbusz
- officialDanube ferry Százhalombatta–Tököl
- secondaryWikivoyage: Százhalombatta, revision 5285884 (CC BY-SA 4.0)