A prominent economic and cultural hub of Western Hungary, Keszthely is located in the proximity of Lake Balaton. Surrounded by rolling hills, forests, plains, as well as the lake with a lakeside grandeur, Keszthely is more than just a seaside town. Furthermore, Keszthely is located close to the Heviz, a famed spa town, and the Kis-Balaton, a natural reserve known for its waterfowl population.
This town has lots to offer: You can douse in its small shallow beaches in the day, enjoy its lively yet relaxed ambiance in the night and acquaint yourself with its culture by visiting its museums and historical buildings. But don’t miss the highlight of Keszthely, the royal Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home and also one of the three most significant country houses in Hungary. Planning a trip to Keszthely, Hungary? Consider staying at one of these great Airbnb vacation rentals below!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Upstairs apartment near the city center (from USD 34)
This flat is one of the 12 units in a three-story building with two staircases. The apartment has two bedrooms with two beds and 1.5 baths. This children-friendly accommodation has all the necessary accessories for children such as a baby crib, a baby chair, a baby tub, toys, a potty, books, etc. The well-equipped kitchen is suitable for self-service and cooking as well. The guestroom can comfortably sleep two adults on the double bed. The bathroom and the toilet are separated. The accommodation has a TV, central heating, an iron, a washer, a dryer and free parking facilities. There is a built-in wardrobe for use in the hall.
Supermarkets, a pharmacy, and a cake shop are within 200 meters (656.16 feet), and the train station is 20-25 minutes on foot from the rental.
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very well equipped kitchen and bathroom nice balcony garagevery good apartment equiped with everything you need with a nice balconythe wifi from the post office opposite was working well for us :)the bed is new and very comfortable with soft blankets and nice pillowsis a very comfortable appartment with all the comodities neededCleanliness:
there are clean towels the flat is very clean as wellbig clean flat with perfect equipmentclean and easy to accessit was clean and very comfortableall was clean and functionalHost:
kind hosts & perfect bnbistvan and his wife were very welcoming and kindistvan was very friendly and helpfulfantastic host and wonderful placethe hosts are very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
15min walk to the lake located in a nice neighbourhoodlocation is great 10 minutes walk to the centerthe location is perfect and very quietbig apartment close by lots of fun thingsgreat place walking distance to the center of the town shop is just across the street
2. “Dora” holiday home (from USD 66)
Centrally located, this holiday home has a bedroom with three beds and one bath. The apartment is clean and well equipped; it even has protective nets on the windows to prevent bugs entry in the house. The beds are super comfortable. The host provides breakfast, tea, coffee, and two bicycles. Other amenities include a kitchen, an air-conditioner, central heating and free parking.
City Beach - Balaton, restaurants, event centers, a pedestrian zone, and bus and train stations are just five minutes on foot from the place.
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great spot with nice amenities and bedswe had so much fun exploring the area on the bicycles that came with the apartmentwe had a apartment with a covered patio which was a great for late night talkCleanliness:
the flat is clean comfortable and well-appointedthe apartment is clean and very nicethe apartment was extremely clean and codywonderful flat clean cosy with great localisation 3 min way to balatona very clean well equipped and comfortable apartment and helpful hostHost:
the best host and staymelinda i a wonderful hostand melinda is a great host very friendly and availablemelinda is a wonderful host very quick to respond to our demandsmelinda is the prefect host going above and beyond for us to feel welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
easy and close to the lakethe room was well located and easy to walk to the square and the palacethe location is great and we felt very safedora is clean and nicely located apartment everything is in walking distance (transport lake city center)we can highly recommend to stay at dora apartment the location is perfect and safe
3. Charming little house (from USD 59)
Located in the garden of an old villa, this house has the ambiance of a seaside resort of yesteryear Keszthely. The rental is barely a five-minute walk to the lake through a lovely park. The Accommodation has everything you’d need like an en-suite, small kitchen, and ablution facilities. There is also a place to sit in the garden and play with the hosts’ lovely dog.
The Balaton, city center, Festetics Castle, shops, and the market are easily accessible on foot.
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plenty of room for a couple with a lovely garden to sit in as wellCleanliness:
everything was spotless and the bed was comfortableHost:
owners are very kind :)rita was an excellent hostrita was really welcoming and accommodatingshe was communicative before our stay and helpful upon arrivalrita was an amazingly helpful and flexible host but caring about our privacyRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice location where you have your privacythis place is very nice location is perfect very close to the lake and the little city centergreat location- near to the lake and centrumfantastic park just across the streetthe park next to the house is amazingly beautiful
4. Pleasant apartment near Balaton (from USD 75)
The condo is well equipped and clean, with spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The accommodation has Wi-Fi, a kitchen, central heating, an iron, a washer, a dryer, and free parking facilities. There is an insect screen on the bedroom windows which mean guests can sleep with the windows open at night. It’s close to a lovely beach, just a five-minute walk from ‘Libas Strand.’ There are also a couple of restaurants within a 5-10 minutes’ walk, and the place is about 15 minutes from supermarkets.
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lovely clean flat with great rooms comfortable surroundings and all the amenities and equipment you could needCleanliness:
the apartment is clean spacious and functionalthe apartment is very clean and well equippedthe apartment is well equipped and clean with great sized bedroomsgreat apartment in a quiet area really clean and the rooms are spaciousHost:
mr laszlo was really friendly and made us feel really welcomelaszlo is very kind and helpful host you can count on himlaszlo is very hospitable and friendly manRead more reviewsLocation:
frendly place and good locationit is very easy to walk to the lake and there is a restaurant and supermarket closeit's close to a lovely beach just a five walk from 'libas strand'balaton is realy close and there are very good restaurants nearbylaszlo house is very comfy and well placed
5. Violetta Guesthouse (from USD 32)
The Violetta Guesthouse offers self-catering accommodation with free Wi-Fi, a terrace, and garden access. It’s fully equipped with three bedrooms, a living room, and a big kitchen. The bathroom has a standing shower. There’s a big terrace with a beautiful view of the garden. Bedrooms are cozy and clean and each one has a TV. The apartment has Wi-Fi, central heating, an iron, a washer, a well-equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, a fridge, a microwave and free parking.
The place is near the city center, plus it’s very close to the lake. It’s also close to a lovely restaurant and Lake Heviz is less than a 12-minute drive away.
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the apartment was clean and reasonably well equippedHost:
a great place to stay in the host was extremely helpful and kindibolya is a very kind and communicative person and even picked me up by car from the train stationthe hostess (violetta) is friendly and very helpful we were communicating in englishRead more reviewsLocation:
easy to find on the map and within a walking distance to the city centre and the lakekszethely has a very nice castle with gardens and is very close to the thermal bath of heviz
6. Small apartment in the center of Keszthely (from USD 28)
This is a lovely little apartment situated in the city center with everything you need. The apartment is equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, central heating, a crib, and children books and toys. Restaurants and shops are nearby, and the train station is about a 10-minute walk away from the rental.
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
clean and plenty of space for two peoplegood apartment very cleanit was spacious comfy and cleanHost:
the host is very friendly and kindesther is a great host and she made us feel at homethe host is brilliant made us feel very welcome answered questions and supplied a fantastic breakfast mmmmmbonus is that esther is likeable and talkative hostesther is a warm friendly host who made our stay comfortable for usRead more reviewsLocation:
location is nearby the center and you can easily walk to beach or main squarenice apartment in a great locationthe location is great being in between the main square and lake balaton's riversidevery nice flat great location in the city centrefabulous place to stay in the centre of kesthlenzy very close to the lake
7. Room in the museum (from USD 18)
Located in a quiet environment, this vast room has five beds, nightstands, a desk, and lots of closet space. It is found in a basement apartment that is shared with an employee of the museum. The bathroom has a toilet and two shower stalls. The beds are cot-style, the kitchen has a mini-fridge, and other amenities include WIFI, central heating, and free parking. The place is a ten-minute walk from the train/bus station.
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most interesting apartment in the basement of the museum and a fascinating museumit's a lovely studio apartment in the museum buildingnice rooms in old beautiful building of balaton museumwe had a great time the room was also decoreded with old museum fournitures and foto shuge room with five beds a desk night stands and lots of closet spaceCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean tooclean and spacious with high ceilings and big windowsvery clean and a great valueclean spacious well equipped kitchen clean and spacious bathroom good wifiit was extremely cleanHost:
the host was also friendlyfriendly and attentive hostour host was a kind personthe host is nice and helpfulhost was very kind and upbeatRead more reviewsLocation:
its well located with good proximity to the bus stationbest location ideal for sightseeing bus and train station closegreat central location in a fantastic buildingnice flat well located in a calm neighbourhoodinteresting place to stay & good location
8. Small apartment at Lake Balaton (from USD 34)
Located right next to the lake, this small apartment has a beautiful little porch area and is equipped with all the necessary amenities. The place is perfect for having a relaxing weekend at Lake Balaton. The room is simple, but it has everything you need and is super clean. The accommodation has a well-equipped kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower, a bright bedroom with two beds, including a dining area, Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, central heating, an iron, a hairdryer, and a TV.
Top guest reviews
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the wifi is fast and miklos is super helpfulthe balcony was nice to have and the pool outside was refreshingthe flat is perfect for a short stay with a functional kitchen good shower and a balconyapartment is small/basic but it has great light a nice little porch area and all necessary amenitiesthe swimming pool and the two bikes available are an assetCleanliness:
miklos's place was very clean and comfortablethe apartment was very clean and fully equippedthe apartment was very clean and had everything we neededthe appartment was super clean and tidythe pool at the flat was great and cleanHost:
the host is very helpful and caringwe didn't meet the host but he was kind and helpfulfantastic hosts very warm and welcomingthey deserve the super host titlewe didnt meet the host in person but they were really helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
nice apartment very close to the lakenice location and equipped for cookingamazing stay lovely location and really nice poolvery close to lake balaton and a great flatthis place is ideal for few nights stay for the couple or very 2 close friends
9. New apartment in the walking street
This tastefully decorated, neat, clean, and comfortable apartment has a bedroom with a bed and a bath. Located in the walking street, the windows of the apartment offer attractive views of the main road. The accommodation has a kitchen, an air-conditioner, central heating, WIFI, an iron, free bikes, and free parking facilities. Everything is a few minutes away on foot or on one of the two onsite bikes.
426 meters (0.3 ft) from Kastélypark
10. Apartment in the heart of Keszthely
This spacious two-room apartment is 250 meters (820.21 feet) from the famous Festitics Castle and 200 meters (656.16 feet) from the main square. The place has all the necessities nicely stocked such as Wi-Fi, central heating, coffee, sugar, paper towels, toilette papers, detergents, towels, soap and shampoo, utensils and silverware, a laundry machine, etc. The kitchen has an electric stove, an oven, a washing machine, and a dishwasher.
The host welcomes guests with a map of the city and information on things to see and do. They provide bicycles to tour around the town. Around the apartment, there are many restaurants, coffeehouses, and museums. There is also a small grocery store right opposite the apartment. The famous thermal lake of Heviz (Europe’s largest thermal lake) is about 25 minutes from this place by bike.
322 meters (0.3 ft) from Kastélypark
A prominent economic and cultural hub
Keszthely has carved a niche for itself on the tourism map of Hungary on the virtue of its historical and cultural sites and is a place worth visiting in Hungary.
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