Essentials
- City
- Tihany, Veszprém County, Hungary
- Population
- Approx. 1,400
- Internet Speed
- Avg. 65 Mbps (Fiber available in many guesthouses; 5G coverage via Telekom)
- Currency & Banking
- Hungarian Forint (HUF). 1 EUR ≈ 395 HUF, 1 USD ≈ 365 HUF
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and high quality (sourced from regional wells)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Magyar Telekom, Yettel, or Vodafone. Available in nearby Balatonfüred (8km away)
- Banking for Expats
- OTP Bank, Erste Bank; Revolut and Wise are widely used and accepted
- Accommodation
- High-end boutique hotels, traditional thatched-roof guesthouses (Apartman), and Airbnb
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, major cards accepted in most restaurants; smaller souvenir stalls may prefer cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com (approx. €60-€120 per night in March)
- Budget Accommodation
- Tihany Yacht Club (rooms from €45) or guesthouses in the outer village
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Historical Village Center (Ófalu) near the Benedictine Abbey
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Kopasz-hegy area for quiet or nearby Balatonfüred for better amenities
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- No dedicated space in Tihany; 'Kreatív Negyed' in Veszprém (25 min drive) or Port de Budapest
- Best Cafe for Work
- Apátsági Rege Cukrászda (amazing views, reliable Wi-Fi, Coffee approx. 1,200 HUF)
- Networking Events
- Balaton Business Club meetups (usually held in Veszprém or Balatonfüred)
- Social Events for Expats
- Living in Lake Balaton Facebook Group; wine tasting events at local cellars
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Bolt (limited availability); use local 'Füred Taxi' (+36 87 342 342)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Tihany Bike Rental near the ferry (approx. 5,000 HUF/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Sajkod Beach (secluded, 3km) or Tihany Árnyas Beach
- Top Regional Airline
- Wizz Air (operating from Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines
- Highway Access
- Close to M7 highway (connecting to Budapest) via Route 71
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Balatonfüred Railway Station (direct trains to Budapest Déli, 2 hours)
- Public Transport Passes
- Veszprém-Balaton regional pass; local Volánbusz tickets approx. 450 HUF
- Regional Travel
- Szántód-Tihany Ferry (crosses Lake Balaton in 10 mins, approx. 1,000 HUF/person)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Csolnoky Ferenc Hospital in Veszprém (20km away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Echo Residence All Suite Hotel Spa (day passes approx. 8,000 HUF)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Balatonfüred Leisure and Conference Centre (8km away)
- Laundry Services
- Self-service laundries available in Balatonfüred (e.g., Bubble Point)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Wolt or Foodora (Limited in Tihany village, better in Balatonfüred)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Tihany Pike-perch (Süllő) or Lavender-infused pastries
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Tündérsziget (cozy breakfast spot with veggie options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Kakas Cukrászda (Famous for traditional cakes and lavender ice cream)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Tihanyi PIAC Placc (Farmer's market on Saturdays near the ferry)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Emag.hu, Alza.hu, Kifli.hu
- Grocery Delivery
- Tesco Online or Kifli.hu (delivered from Veszprém/Budapest hubs)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Balatonfüred Tagore Promenade (8km away) for bars and clubs
- Local Brewery
- Stari Brewery (Taproom in Balatonfüred nearby)
- Wine Bars
- Tihanyi Vinotéka (Focus on Balaton-felvidék region wines)
- Street Food Stalls
- Lángos Józsi at the Tihany beach area (Lángos approx. 1,500 HUF)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Echo Restaurant & Cafe (Gourmet fusion with panoramic views)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Tihany Benedictine Abbey (founded 1055)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Levendula Ház (Lavender House Visitor Centre)
- Historical Sites
- Hermit Caves (Barátlakások) carved into the rock walls
- Religious Sites
- Benedictine Abbey church and crypt (burial place of King Andrew I)
- Annual Events
- Lavender Festival (June), but March features the Tihany Cup sailing regatta start
- Cultural Districts
- Pisky Promenade (Historic craft shops and folk architecture)
- Theater Venues
- Tihany Open-air Stage (active mostly in summer months)
- Local Markets
- Tihanyi PIAC Placc (Saturdays, near the harbor)
- Music Scene
- Organ concerts at the Benedictine Abbey
- Street Art
- Statue of the Echo and folk-art murals on historic houses
- Cooking Classes
- Local guesthouses offer 'Strudel making' workshops upon request
- Art Galleries
- Kogart Exhibition House Tihany
- Historic Buildings
- The thatched-roof 'Peasant Houses' preserved as a skanzen
- Local Heritage
- The 'Echo of Tihany' and the legend of the Golden-fleeced goats
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Inner Lake (Belső-tó) - a volcanic crater lake
- National Parks Nearby
- Balaton Uplands National Park (Balaton-felvidéki Nemzeti Park)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Tihany Peninsula Loop (approx. 11km through volcanic hills)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Echo Hill or the Csúcs-hegy peak for views over Lake Balaton
- Birdwatching Locations
- Outer Lake (Külső-tó) - a marshy paradise for rare water birds
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated picnic areas at the Sajkod forest edge
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Magyar Posta (Historical Village Center); FoxPost lockers in Balatonfüred
- Tech Repair Services
- Mobil Pont in Balatonfüred (Balaton Plaza area)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Local community sports ground near the school
- Language Classes
- Online tutors or University of Veszprém language courses
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Tihanyi Könyvtár (Small local library with quiet rooms)
- Community Centers
- Németh László Community Hall
- Gaming Lounges
- Nearest professional lounges found in Veszprém
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Grand Casino (nearest is in Sopron or Budapest)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 1,400,000 HUF per m² (€3,500). Example: 40m² = 56M HUF (€140k)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 1,000,000 HUF per m² (€2,500). Example: 40m² = 40M HUF (€100k)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 1,300,000 HUF per m² (€3,300). Example: 60m² = 78M HUF (€198k)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 950,000 HUF per m² (€2,400). Example: 60m² = 57M HUF (€144k)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 1,200,000 HUF per m² (€3,000). Example: 80m² = 96M HUF (€240k)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 850,000 HUF per m² (€2,150). Example: 80m² = 68M HUF (€172k)
- Corporate Tax
- 9% (One of the lowest in Europe)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for tax residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 15% (Flat tax rate on personal income)
- VAT
- 27% (Standard rate)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable under EU anti-tax avoidance directives
- Property Tax
- Yes, local building tax and land tax vary by municipality
- Property Transaction Tax
- 4% (Transfer tax/Illeték)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- White Card (Residence Permit) for nomads; 15% flat income tax; 9% corporate tax