7 magical accommodations in Hegyalja

Botrytis in Mád is a boutique hotel. This accommodation may be a favourite of those with sophisticated tastes: the room amenities, the wellness, the view, the complex experience packages and transfer services offer countless experiences from vineyard tours to tastings and gastronomic delights. All this on a human scale.

We recommend Hotel Bodrog to those comfortable travellers, even those coming for business purposes, who are used to larger hotels where everything is at hand: breakfast, lunch, dinner, staff, wellness, a carton of champagne or the city centre. Sárospatak offers a lot of experiences: there is the beautiful Rákóczi Castle, the environment on the banks of the Bodrog, with its water tourism opportunities, or the Megyer-Hill tarn and, of course, the wines of the Tokaj wineries.

You can find Kőkapu hidden in the Zemplén, in Hegyköz. The experience of the wildly romantic natural environment can already be experienced approaching on the road leading through the valley. The sight of the castle building and its surroundings, situated on the cliff, on the shore of the boating lake is delightful and is perfect for a wedding venue! The castle was built by Count László Károlyi at the turn of the century, modelled after Swiss hunting castles. The hunting area, which was once popular among high-ranking state leaders, is now a popular destination for tourists who love clean, peaceful nature. It is a real hideaway, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, close to the Pálházi Light Railway and other excursion destinations. You can also find a restaurant, bowling, billiards, and bicycle rental opportunities here. A cold-water swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a Finnish sauna are available to guests, with a wide range of massages.

At the five-star Minaro Hotel in Tokaj, you can relax away from the noise of children and the world. In the adult-friendly boutique hotel, wellness services are complemented by excellent gastronomic experiences. The hotel's restaurant, the Tortuga, enchants lovers of gourmet experiences with creative dishes made from local ingredients. The three different bars – including the wine bar and the panorama bar – complete the evening with their exclusive drink selection and cosy environment. The luxurious wellness area is a perfect place to recharge your batteries, as an outdoor jacuzzi, sauna world, salt cabin and unique spa treatments await those wishing to relax.

If you are in this region, you can even stay in the birthplace of the theatre director, playwright and translator Ede Paulay! The guest-house, located in the historic centre of Tokaj, can accommodate 10 people, and in the cellar of the house you can taste the dry and sweet wines of the family winery. The vineyard tours and wine tastings also take place in a family-friendly, direct atmosphere, under the guidance of the hosts.

In our compilation, we also want to please those who want to go out actively in addition to a wine tasting, and who mostly use the accommodation between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.: those who like to hike, taste, go to festivals, or even cycle in the area. The neat romance of the guest-houses can be a suitable choice for this purpose. Erdőbénye is perhaps the most romantic of the 27 wine region settlements. There are countless guest-houses to choose from: Préselő, for example, is captivating because of its organic, natural, authentic charm, which can be beautifully measured not only in the rooms, but also in the wines of the owner couple.

Mád is another smaller settlement in the wine region. For those who like to drink wine and prefer a quiet, peaceful rest and an authentic rural environment while relaxing, the Úrágya Guest-House is also a hearty accommodation, with its own wine from its cool cellar, completing the overall picture of Hegyalja. A wonderfully renovated stone house, sophisticated, rustic interiors and warm hospitality welcome you here, in one of the most beautiful streets of Mád.