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Buda Castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Szigetszentmiklós
Pest County, Hungary · Europe
About Szigetszentmiklós
Szigetszentmiklós works well as a base: 5 minutes from Szigethalom, 17km from Buda Castle.
Szigetszentmiklós is in Pest County, Hungary, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Szigethalom, about 4 km away.
Szigetszentmiklós (Hungarian: [ˈsiɡɛt.sɛntmikloːʃ]]; German: Nigglau) is a city in Pest County, Hungary, in the northern part of Csepel Island with around 40,000 inhabitants. As part of the Budapest metropolitan area, it has developed dynamically in recent decades, becoming a significant residential and economic hub.Read more
Its geographical location is unique, as the town lies on the banks of the Ráckevei-Duna , surrounded by a diverse array of natural habitats. The town is bordered to the north by Budapest's XXI. district, to the east by the Ráckevei-Duna, to the south by Szigethalom, and to the west by Halásztelek.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Szigetszentmiklós?
Within an hour or so of Szigetszentmiklós: Buda Castle (17 km), Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert) (17 km), St Stephen's Basilica (17 km), Széchenyi Chain Bridge (17 km).
Are there any good drives near Szigetszentmiklós?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Szigetszentmiklós?
Szigetszentmiklós is in Pest County, Hungary, about 4 km from Szigethalom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,874
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Pest County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.3438, 19.0434
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Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Szigetszentmiklós
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)
Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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St Stephen's Basilica
Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Café Gerbeaud
Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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New York Café
Budapest's eclectic-renaissance coffee palace of 1894, all gilded twisted columns, frescoes and chandeliers: the literary headquarters of turn-of-the-century Hungary, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
18 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Hungarian Parliament Building
A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Szigetszentmiklós
- 18 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
- 30 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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