Major city · Hungary
Mezőkövesd
Half a day for the Hadas district and Zsóry Baths, or a full day if you add Szomolya. Not a base: one night is enough.
Mezőkövesd is a small town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, best known for the Matyó folk embroidery and the Zsóry Thermal Baths. The Hadas district preserves 19th-century cottages where artisans still work. Most visitors come for a half-day stop between Budapest and Miskolc or for a thermal weekend.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (baths still open, but town is quiet)
- Airport
- BUD
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- 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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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Mezőkövesd107 ▾
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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 Mezőkövesd, 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
- SafetyVery safe town; standard precautions for valuables at the baths.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 100 km (62 mi) by car or bus; check).BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 62 mi (100 km) by car or bus; check).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; taxis for the baths (about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the main square) or to Szomolya.Walkable centre; taxis for the baths (about 1.2 mi (2 km) from the main square) or to Szomolya.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)Ft 400–700
- BeerBeer (draught / bottle)Ft 500–800Ft 400–600
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from centre to bathsFt 1,500–2,000
- Metro or bus rideBus to MiskolccheckFt 1,200–1,800
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 5,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a panzió, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a panzió, a night, per roomFt 30,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 14,000 · High Ft 25,000
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 100 km (62 mi) by car or bus; check)BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 62 mi (100 km) by car or bus; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
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
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mezőkövesd: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°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
Walkable centre; taxis for the baths (about 2 km from the main square) or to Szomolya. Buses connect to Miskolc and Eger.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Town centre / near Zsóry Baths
Walkable to the Hadas district and the baths; most guesthouses and the Balneo Hotel are here.
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 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a panzió1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 14,000 | Ft 28,000 |
| Zsóry Baths day ticket2 × Ft 3,500 · check | Ft 7,000 |
| Bus from Budapest (Volánbusz), one way2 × Ft 3,000 · check | Ft 6,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Ft 3,000 | Ft 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 6,500 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 35,750 per person per day, bed included | Ft 71,500≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | Ft 400–700 |
| Lunch menu (soup + main) | Ft 1,800–2,800 |
| Beer (draught / bottle) | Ft 500–800 / Ft 400–600 |
| Zsóry Baths day ticketcheck | Ft 3,000–4,500 |
| Taxi from centre to baths | Ft 1,500–2,000 |
| Bus to Miskolccheck | Ft 1,200–1,800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Zsóry Baths have separate opening hours for the medicinal pools: check the schedule.
- Hadas district cottages may close early or be closed on Mondays: check.
- Cash is still common in smaller shops and at craft stalls.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Budapest → Mezőkövesd by bus: about Ft 3,000, about 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi centre → Zsóry Baths: Ft 1,500–2,000
- Bus Mezőkövesd → Eger: about Ft 1,000–1,500, about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello / Good day (yo nopot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kuh-suh-nuhm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (men-yee-beh keh-rül)
- Lehet kártyával fizetni? — Can I pay by card? (leh-het kar-tya-val fee-zet-nee)
- Hol van a termálfürdő? — Where is the thermal bath? (hol von a ter-mal-für-dő)
Hungarian is not related to English; learning a few words helps.
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 Mezőkövesd. 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: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (baths still open, but town is quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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