Balatonszemes

Balatonszemes is a city in Lake Balaton region of Hungary.

Understand
Tourists usually find Balatonszemes a beautiful and charming city, with a lively night life. Balatonszemes suffers from air pollution, mainly due to traffic. Balatonszemes is subject to power outages almost daily. Balatonszemes is a quiet city because even if there is a party, if you ask them to turn the music down, they will. Balatonszemes is undergoing a major renovation: many old buildings have been repainted, but a lot of work is left to be done.

By bus and furgon
Buses can be used to reach Balatonszemes from other cities in Hungary and internationally. There is daily bus service (look at schedule). Schedules change frequently so check the latest info in your place of departure.

Buses and furgons (minibuses) are generally the best method for traveling within Hungary. There are few bus companies; many are operated by individual drivers. Bus lines have schedules, but are often delayed until the coaches are full or at the whim of the driver.

Some international bus stations are far from the center so it may be worth taking a taxi to the bus stop if it is too far to walk.

By plane
Balatonszemes is served by Ferihegy Airport (MA).

The following airlines offer service to/from Hungary:

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air One, Austrian Tyrolean Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Olympic Air, Sky Express, Turkish Airlines.

By bus
Public transportation in Balatonszemes consists of a number of intra-city bus lines. The main bus line is run by the MÁV company.

By foot
The city center is small enough to be explored on foot.

By taxi
A ride across town are cheap and comfortable. Negotiate a price before departing.

By car
Part of a hire fee will be used to upgrade the Balatonszemes ring road.

Eat
There are many excellent, inexpensive restaurants in Balatonszemes serving all kinds of food (but good luck finding a taco!).

Sleep
There are many nice hotels to stay, and they are found near the city center.