Sopron Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Esterhazy Palace featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a fountain
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Sopron featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Esterhazy Palace featuring a garden, heritage architecture and a castle

Come to a charming town near the Austrian border to discover more than 200 heritage-listed buildings.

Sopron is one of the loveliest towns in Western Hungary. The town is set within one of Hungary’s main wine producing regions and still retains its medieval layout. Wander along cobbled streets, discovering ancient churches and other architectural wonders. Learn about the town’s heritage at museums and galleries and then enjoy Hungarian specialty dishes and Sopron’s famous wine in a restaurant or café.

It’s impossible to miss the tower of the Goat ChurchOpens in a new window dominating the town’s main square. Notice the stone goat held by an angel on the church’s top pillar, a reference to the legend that this church was built with treasure unearthed by a goat. Admire the church’s Gothic exterior and step inside to see its Baroque interior, including a striking red-marble pulpit. Find the Chapter Hall to see faded frescoes as well as haunting stone carvings of animals with human heads, representing the sins of humanity.

Find the ornate Firewatch TowerOpens in a new window nearby to marvel at its wide range of architectural styles. Its 12th-century base is constructed on a former Roman gate, the middle cylinder and balcony date back to the 16th century, while the spire is a 17th-century addition. Climb up the tower’s narrow spiral staircase for magnificent views of the town.

Head to Új utca (New Street) to see the Old Synagogue, which was built in the 14th century. Look for a reconstructed mikvah (ritual bath) in the synagogue’s courtyard. Browse the interesting collection of Roman and Celtic artifacts and antique furniture exhibited in Fabricius House.

Head to the south shore of Lake Neusiedl, east of Sopron, to visit Esterházy PalaceOpens in a new window, a beautiful palace sometimes called the "Hungarian Versailles." Explore some of the 126 rooms of Hungary's finest Rococo building, including the banquet room which features a ceiling painting of Apollo in his chariot.

Fly to ViennaOpens in a new window or BudapestOpens in a new window and travel to Sopron by train. The train station is located within easy walking distance of the city center.

Discover the many cultural treasures of this enchanting town.

Pannonia Hotel
Pannonia Hotel
3 out of 5
Várkerület 75, Sopron
The price is ₹5,348 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹5,348
₹6,008 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions St George's Church and Scarbantia Forum are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
"Old building but well upkept, clean and beautiful decor. You can feel the grandeur of the past. Staff were attentive and addressed any issues immediately. Breakfast is included but simple choices and the coffee was quite good. Parking included but very small garage so ask for a spot when ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Pannonia Hotel
Hotel Palatinus
Hotel Palatinus
4 out of 5
Uj Utca 23, Sopron
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Scarbantia Forum and St George's Church are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (91 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, friendly staff! Breakfast was good! Sopron is a beautiful City!"

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2024

Hotel Palatinus
Hotel Sopron
Hotel Sopron
4 out of 5
Fövenyverem utca 7, Sopron
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sopron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bakery Museum and House of the Two ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (117 reviews)
"Great hotel. Amazing view of Mountains. Nice setup. Only thing was the shower wasn't working properly in my room."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Hotel Sopron
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Mimi
Villa Mimi
Honvéd út 5., Sopron
Stay at this villa in Sopron. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Goat Church and Petofi Theatre are located nearby.
Villa Mimi
Blues Ryokan
Blues Ryokan
2.5 out of 5
Rákoczi Ferenc utca 22, Koszeg
Stay at this aparthotel in Kőszeg. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a garden and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Church of Koszeg and Church of the Sacred ...
"Das Bad war nicht sauber, Handseife hat auch gefehlt. Die Umgebung war nicht sehr einladend, etwas vernachlässigt. Das Bett war gut,"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Blues Ryokan
Roomantic Apartments
Roomantic Apartments
3 out of 5
Schulgraben 10, Bromberg, Lower Austria
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bromberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an on-site winery. Popular attractions Seebenstein Castle and ...
5* hostess!
"Extremely friendly and helpful host - taking very good care of us even when we were coming late (2am) and leaving early (6 am) - highly recommended"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2022

Roomantic Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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