Camping is becoming increasingly popular in Hungary, but what are the options?

Nearly 700,000 people chose to camp in Hungary last year, and the nearly two million nights they spent were shared equally between domestic and foreign tourists.

Lake Balaton is the most popular destination among campers

The growing popularity of camping shows that Hungary has excellent potential for this activity, Turizmus reports. Out of more than 270 campsites operating in Hungary in 2023, Hungarian guests were most likely to stay at Lake Balaton, with 8 out of the top 10 campsites being on the lakeshore of the Hungarian Sea. Other popular regions according to Booking include the Danube Bend and Northern Hungary, while Balatonfüred is considered the most popular for foreigners, followed by Hajdúszoboszló and Bük.

Classic, modern and family-friendly campings are also popular

“Hungary has excellent opportunities in this tourism segment as well, as visitors to Hungarian campsites can choose from a wide range of options, from high-quality mobile homes to campervans and caravans to tent pitches,” said László Könnyid, CEO of the Hungarian Tourism Agency.

It’s true that there are many different types of campsites on different booking portals. Just by browsing through the most popular campsites on Booking, you can see that the selection is extremely varied.

In Fonyód, for example, Fonyód Camping & Apartman offers waterfront accommodation with its own beach, garden and terrace, while most sites have a classic child-friendly campsite with a playground. In addition to classic campsites, you’ll also find modern, renovated accommodations such as the Kapolcsi Sziklák near Vígándpetend, which has air conditioning, a bathtub, TV and a fully equipped kitchen, as well as a bar on the campsite. Guests can also stay at Geodome tents in the Buborékpark near Szarvaskő, and yurts in Őriszentpéter’s campsite, alongside classic wooden cabins.