Győr, Hungary: travel guide
A baroque riverside town between Budapest and Vienna
Baroque old town at the meeting of three rivers between Budapest and Vienna, with a hilltop basilica, riverside squares and thermal spa; gateway to Pannonhalma Abbey.
About Győr
Győr is a baroque town in north-west Hungary, midway between Budapest and Vienna, where three rivers meet. Its old centre is a quiet, pleasant place of colourful façades, small squares and churches, with a hilltop cathedral known as the Basilica rising above the river.
Things to do in Győr include strolling the old town, visiting the Basilica, walking along the riverbank and relaxing in the thermal spa. The town is also a convenient base for Pannonhalma Abbey, a historic hilltop monastery set among vineyards, which is a short drive away.
Győr suits a relaxed stop on a route between the two capitals, or a quiet weekend. Spring and autumn are comfortable for sightseeing, and summer is good for the riverside.
- Country
- Hungary
- Currency
- HUF
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest
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Top places to visit in Győr
Győr Basilica (Cathedral)
cathedral · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Hilltop cathedral of medieval core with the treasured Weeping Madonna icon and the gilded Herm of Saint Ladislaus.
Bishop's Castle (Püspökvár)
castle · about 0.8 h · entry Ft1,800 (≈ ₹530)
Fortified bishops' residence with a medieval keep and tower overlooking the confluence of the rivers.
Széchenyi Square
square · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Győr's baroque main square lined with arcaded merchant houses, the Iron Log house and the Ark of the Covenant statue nearby.
Ark of the Covenant Statue
monument · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
Győr's finest baroque monument (1731), a dramatic angel-borne ark commissioned after a Corpus Christi incident.
Győr City Hall
historic-building · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
Turreted neo-baroque town hall (1898) that anchors the station-side skyline of the old town.
Pannonhalma Archabbey
unesco · about 2 h · entry Ft3,400 (≈ ₹1,000)
UNESCO-listed Benedictine archabbey (996) on a hill 20 km from Győr, with a basilica, frescoed library and monastic winery.
Things to do
- Pannonhalma Archabbey excursion Tour · 4 h · from HUF 9,500 per person
- Győr baroque old-town walk Tour · 2 h · from HUF 3,500 per person
- Rába Quelle thermal spa Spa · 3 h · from HUF 5,500 per person
Day trips and tours
- Győr & Pannonhalma day 7 h · from HUF 15,500
Where to stay in Győr
- Old Town (Belváros) about HUF 34,000 per night
Baroque squares and the basilica hill, all on foot from the station.
Hotels
- Hotel Klastrom 3-star · HUF 30,000 to HUF 52,000 per night
- Rába Hotel by Accent Hotels 4-star · HUF 36,000 to HUF 64,000 per night
- Révész Hostel Győr 2-star · HUF 6,000 to HUF 16,000 per night
Where to eat
- Kaptalan Bistro Hungarian, European · about HUF 8,500 per person
- Palffy Étterem Hungarian · about HUF 7,500 per person
- Kettes Bisztró Cafe, International · about HUF 3,500 per person
Getting to Győr
Nearest airport: Bratislava (BTS), about 63 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Bus
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Győr
- What are the main places to visit in Győr?
- Places covered in our Győr guide include Győr Basilica (Cathedral), Bishop's Castle (Püspökvár), Széchenyi Square, Ark of the Covenant Statue, Győr City Hall.
- Where should I stay in Győr?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Győr: Old Town (Belváros).
- How do I get around Győr?
- Ways to get around Győr covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.