Letenye
Letenye is a town in Zala County, on the border with Croatia.
Understand
Map of Letenye
Letenye was first mentioned in 1341. It was elevated to town status in 1989.
This article includes travel-related information not only for Letenye, but also for the surrounding rural areas.
Get in
By train
The closest train station is in Nagykanizsa. From Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you can travel by train to Nagykanizsa train station, then transfer to the local bus 18 towards the bus station, then transfer again to regional buses towards Letenye. The whole journey from Budapest to Letenye takes 4.5 hours and costs 5020 Ft.
By bus
Frequent buses are available from Nagykanizsa. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 465 Ft. From Budapest-Népliget, you have to transfer in Nagykanizsa. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs 4770 Ft.
1 Letenye Bus Station, Szabadság tér 10, ☏ +36 93 343-053, info@volanbusz.hu.
Get around
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By narrow-gauge train
Csömödér State Forest Railway (Csömödéri Állami Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Lenti and Kistolmács. The trains are operated only between April 21 and September 29 from Monday to Saturday. The ticket costs for adult: 300–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250–900 Ft (depending on the distance).
2 Kistolmács narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu.
See
In Letenye:
- 1 Fáma Háza, Pozsonyi utca 21, ☏ +36 30 846-7757, famahaza@gmail.com. Only on appointment. Exhibition of local folk and folk art collections. Free entrance.
- 2 Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion, Town History Museum (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély, Várostörténeti Kiállítás), Szabadság tér 15, ☏ +36 93 343-034, fmhkletenye@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–21:00. Built by Péter Szapáry in 1760s. It's used as community center. There is an exhibition about the history of town. A more than 250 years old plane tree can be found in the mansion's park.
- 3 Trinity Roman Catholic Parish Church (Szentháromság római katolikus plébániatemplom), Szabadság tér. Built in 1765 in Baroque style.
In Becsehely:
- 4 All Saints Roman Catholic Church (Mindenszentek római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 212, Pola, Becsehely. Built in 1774 in Baroque style.
- 5 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Becsehely. Built in 1758 in Baroque style.
In Kiscsehi:
- 6 Zichy Hunting Mansion and Arboretum Budafa (Zichy-vadászkastély és Budafai Arborétum), Budafapuszta, Kiscsehi, ☏ +36 30 320-3803, kozjolet@zalaerdo.hu. Apr 7–Apr 30 Oct 3–Oct 31 W Sa Su 10:00-16:00, May 1–Jun 17 Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Jun 20–Aug 29 We 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Built in the second half of the 19th century. Folk monument. Adult: 500 Ft, children: 200 Ft.
In Muraszemenye:
- 7 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Bertalan apostol római katolikus templom), Fő tér, Muraszemenye. Built in 1741 in Baroque style.
- 8 Granary (Magtár), II. Rákóczi Ferenc út 50, Muraszemenye.
In Tótszentmárton:
Do
- 1 Letenye Thermal Bath (Letenyei strand- és termálfürdő), Platánfa utca 1, ☏ +36 30 520-4052, info@ekkov.hu. Jun 15–Aug 31: 10:00–20:00. Located in the Park of Szapáry castle. 50℃ thermal water. 33×20 meters large swimming pool, a circular children's pool, volleyball and football fields. Adult: 1300 Ft; youth, senior: 900 Ft; children: 700 Ft. Discounts after 17:00.
- 2 Bázakerettye Thermal Bath (Bázakerettyei strand és termálfürdő), Sport út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 573-7403. Jun 1–Aug 31 M–Th 09:00–19:00, F–Su 09:00–20:00. Adult: 1600 Ft; senior: 1100 Ft; student: 1050 Ft. Discounts after 17:00.
- 3 Lake Kistolmács (Kistolmácsi-tó), Kistolmács. Artificial lake with beach and fishing possibilities.
Buy
- 1 CBA, Séta tér 2. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–13:00.
- 2 Spar Letenye, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, ☏ +36 20 823-7883, info@spar.hu. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 08:00–13:00.
- 3 Coop Mini, Fő út 3, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-002.
Eat
In Letenye:
- 1 Burger Kartel, Séta tér 1, ☏ +36 20 617-0310. Tu–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 1050 Ft.
- 2 Colorado Pub and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 22, ☏ +36 30 385-1205. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1400 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft.
- 3 Csikidam Ice Cream Shop and Food Bar, Szabadság tér 10. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa–Su 09:00–20:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 500 Ft.
- 4 Lila Bistro, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 30 482-7446, kovacsesadorjankft@citromail.hu. M–Sa 07:00–22:00. Fast food bar.
- 5 M7 Restaurant, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, info@letenyemenu.hu. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and specialties like dödölle (pan fried potato dumplings) with sour cream and fried onions. 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 850 Ft.
- 6 Szélkakas Guesthouse and Restaurant, Építők útja 2, ☏ +36 93 900-317. 11:30–23:00. Traditional restaurant. 12 rooms. 2380 Ft, double room: 12000 Ft.
- 7 Zsiráf Pizzeria and Restaurant, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 70 295-4982. M–Sa 09:30–22:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria with some traditional food.
In the surroundings:
- 8 Colonia Club Caffe, Petőfi Sándor utca 95, Molnári, ☏ +36 30 237-4562. M–Sa 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2000 Ft, pizza: 1600 Ft.
- 9 Fortuna Restaurant and Guesthouse, Petôfi Sándor utca 43, Kistolmács, ☏ +36 93 343-750, vendeglofortuna@gmail.com. May–Aug 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 4 rooms. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 10 Kerettye Restaurant, Olaj út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 487-1995, etterem@inergon.hu. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 770 Ft.
Drink
In Letenye:
- 1 Gerő Confectionery Letenye, Szabadság tér 7, ☏ +36 93 343-979, info@gerocukraszda.hu. M–Th 08:00–19:00, F–Sa 08:00–20:00. Su 09:00–19:00.
In the surroundings:
- 2 B-24 Pub, Fő út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-016. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00.
- 3 Bázis, Zrínyi út 5, Borsfa. M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00.
- 4 Hajnalka Presszó, Béke utca 9, Tótszentmárton. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F–Sa 07:00–23:00.
- 5 Kis Joy's Pub, Petőfi Sándor utca 1, Molnári, ☏ +36 30 950-1046. 08:00–22:00.
- 6 Tó Büfé, Petőfi Sándor utca 41, Kistolmács. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa–Su 07:00–22:00.
Sleep
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 8000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 8000–10500 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 10500 Ft |
Budget
In the surroundings:
- 1 Erdei Hostel, Fő út 8, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. 2600 Ft per person.
- 2 Esthajnal Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 40 Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 333-6048, esthajnalvendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: 3750 Ft, double room: 7500 Ft.
- 3 Kemping Kantin, Petőfi utca 7, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 347-4324, kempingkantin@gmail.com. May 1–Aug 31. Single room: 2500 Ft, double room: 5000 Ft.
- 4 Kerettye Hostel, Olajmunkás köz 15, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. 2600 Ft per person.
- 5 Mura Völgye Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Murarátka, ☏ +36 30 681-0616, tundisz@letenye.com. Check-in: 10:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft.
- 6 Rózsa Apartment, Rózsa utca 2, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 490-3714, info@rozsa-apartman.hu. Single room: 3500 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft.
Mid-range
In Letenye:
- 7 Arany Bárány Guesthouse, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 30 482-7446, kovacsesadorjankft@citromail.hu. The building was built around 1800 in Baroque style. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 8 M7 Galéria Guesthouse, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, ☏ +36 30 245-9895. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 6745 Ft, double room: 8670 Ft.
In the surroundings:
- 9 Azálea Guesthouse, Fő út 40, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 978-5919, azalea@mohosconsult.hu. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft.
- 10 Mandala Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 1, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 390-3057, mandala.vendeghaz.zala@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 09:30. 5 rooms. Double room: 7800 Ft.
- 11 Nefelejcs Apartment House, Petőfi Sándor utca 45, Kistolmács, ☏ +36 30 398-1256, info@kistolmacs-szallas.hu. Single room: 5880 Ft, double room: 9800 Ft.
Splurge
In Letenye:
- 12 Radics Guesthouse and Restaurant, Rákóczi utca 98, ☏ +36 93 343-770, info@letenyepanzio.hu. 22 rooms. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 15000 Ft, double room: 18500 Ft.
In the surroundings:
- 13 8888 Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos út 23, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 628-5391, irany8888@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 7775 Ft, double room: 12650 Ft.
- 14 Bonne Chance Hotel, Fő út 72, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-051, fax: +36 93 348-189, foglalas@bonnechance.hu. Single room: 17660 Ft, double room: 26325 Ft.
- 15 Rejtek, Kossuth Lajos út 44, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 779 3123, lazaleszel@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. Single room: 9040 Ft, double room: 13210 Ft.
- 16 Zalagyöngye Guesthouse, Iskola utca 14, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 950-7223, zalagyongye@gmail.com. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10000 Ft.
Connect
Letenye's postal code is H-8868, and its telephone area code is 93.
- 1 Letenye Post Office, Szabadság tér 20, ☏ +36 93 343-122, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–16:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00.
Go next
- Csurgó – town 57 km southeast
- Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 32 km north
- Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 27 km east
- Pacsa – small town 55 km northeast
- Zalaegerszeg – city 55 km northeast
- Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 46 km east
- Zalalövő – small town 58 km north
| Routes through Letenye |
Becomes  ←  ← |
W  E |
→ Nagykanizsa → Budapest |
Maribor ← Becomes  ← |
W  E |
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