Major city · Hungary
Sátoraljaújhely
Go for one night as a base for the Zemplén hills and Füzér castle; skip it as a standalone stop unless you are crossing to Slovakia.
Sátoraljaújhely is a small border town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, 82 km east of Miskolc, sitting against the Slovak border. It is a quiet base for the Zemplén hills, the Füzér castle, wine cellars and the Kazinczy heritage sites. Most travellers use it for one night, or as a crossing point to Košice in Slovakia.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days)
- Airports
- BUD · KSC
- Nights
- 1
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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- 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 Sátoraljaújhely112 ▾
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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 Sátoraljaújhely, 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 town.
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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 (About 3 h 30 min by car; train via Miskolc takes over 3 h).
- Getting aroundThere is no local public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 500–900
- Sit-down mealNoodle soup or main courseFt 1,500–3,000
- Beerdraught / shop canFt 700–1,200Ft 300–500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheckFt 2,000–3,000
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekFt 2,000–4,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFt 400–1,200
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personFt 5,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 20,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomFt 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 9,000 · Mid Ft 16,000 · High Ft 30,000
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 (About 3 h 30 min by car; train via Miskolc takes over 3 h) · KSC Košice (Slovakia) (About 1 h 30 min by car; train from Slovenské Nové Mesto takes about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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
Sátoraljaújhely: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 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
There is no local public transport. The centre is small enough to walk. Regional buses (Volánbusz) reach nearby villages; taxis are available. A narrow-gauge forest railway runs between Pálháza and Rostalló from mid-March to early November.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Füzér Castle
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
By car about 30 min; no direct train, check local bus connections
Medieval castle on a volcanic hill; adult ticket Ft 2,500 (2026 estimate).
Slovenské Nové Mesto (Slovakia)
goDoor to door: About 20 min on foot
Walk or short taxi across the border; train station is about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the centreWalk or short taxi across the border; train station is about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the centre
Trains to Košice take about 1 h and cost €3.35.
Sárospatak
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train or bus, about 20–30 min
Castle, college and thermal baths; easy half-day.
Hollóháza porcelain museum
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min by car
By car about 30 min; check bus connections
Small museum, open Tue–Sat; check hours before travelling.
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 (Kossuth Lajos tér)
Walkable to the museums, churches and restaurants; best for one night.
Near the train station (Fasor utca)
Practical if you arrive late or leave early; fewer places to eat.
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 8,000–13,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 13,000–22,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 22,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Ft 20,000 | Ft 20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 16,000 | Ft 32,000 |
| Train from Budapest, one way2 × Ft 4,730 | Ft 9,460 |
| Füzér Castle adult ticket2 × Ft 2,500 | Ft 5,000 |
| 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 7,150 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 39,310 per person per day, bed included | Ft 78,610≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 500–900 |
| Noodle soup or main course | Ft 1,500–3,000 |
| Beer: draught / shop can | Ft 700–1,200 / Ft 300–500 |
| 5 km taxicheck | Ft 2,000–3,000 |
| Museum entry | Ft 400–1,200 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Ft 2,000–4,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The town is on the Slovak border: carry your passport or ID if you cross to Slovenské Nové Mesto.
- Some sights (Károlyi Palace in Füzérradvány) are closed for reconstruction: check before you go.
- English is less common than in Budapest; a few Hungarian phrases help.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Police
- 107
- Fire
- 105
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Ambulance104
- Police107
- Fire105
Embassy
No embassies in town; the US and most countries have embassies in Budapest. Slovakia is a short walk across the border.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Budapest Keleti → Sátoraljaújhely, train: about Ft 4,730, over 3 h
- Košice → Slovenské Nové Mesto, train: about €3.35 (≈ US$4), about 1 h
- Pálháza forest railway, adult: Ft 800
Say or show
- Jó napot — Hello (yoh nah-pot)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kur-sur-nurm)
- Mennyibe kerül? — How much is it? (men-yee-beh keh-rool)
- Fizethetek kártyával? — Can I pay by card? (fee-zet-heh-tek kar-tyaa-val)
- Hol van a WC? — Where is the toilet? (hol van a vay-tsay)
- Nem értem — I don't understand (nem air-tem)
Tourinform Zemplén is at Hősök tere 3, open Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; bike rental available (check).
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 Sátoraljaújhely. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BUD and KSC: last train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters: Kossuth Lajos tér, the Kazinczy sites at Széphalom, and the wine cellars at Zsólyomka.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Kazinczy Museum, Prison Museum, Museum of Hungarian Language, Füzér Castle) and eat pages with last orders.
- Border-crossing fixture for Slovenské Nové Mesto so the Slovakia leg can go green.
Sources
- officialSátoraljaújhely official site
- officialTourinform Zemplén
- officialMÁV-START (Hungarian railways)
- officialŽSR (Slovak railways)
- officialFüzér Castle
- secondaryWikivoyage: Sátoraljaújhely, revision 5340226 (CC BY-SA 4.0)