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Hungary Pécs travel guide
10 things to do in Pécs, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
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Top things to do in Pécs
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs: A Roman cemetery of the 4th century with decorated tombs and chapels, on the UNESCO list. (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Mosque of Pasha Qasim: A mosque in Ottoman times, the building is now a Catholic church on the main square and a symbol of the city. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Pécs Cathedral: The cathedral basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, seat of the diocese. (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque: An early 17th-century Ottoman mosque named after the official who commissioned it. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Széchenyi square: The main square, a marketplace in the Middle Ages, renamed after Széchenyi in 1864. (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Pécs Synagogue: The city's historic synagogue on Kossuth Square. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- National Theatre of Pécs: The city's main theatre, performing in its historic building in the centre. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Pécs TV Tower: The 197 m tower on Misina peak in the Mecsek has a public viewing deck at 75 m. (visit ≈ 40 min)
- The türbe of Idris Baba: An octagonal Ottoman tomb built for a dervish in the late 16th century. (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Pasha Ferhad's Mosque, Pécs: The remains of an Ottoman-era mosque. (visit ≈ 30 min)
1-day Pécs walking itinerary
Starting point: Széchenyi Square. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.6 km · 11,670 steps · 1 h 54 min on the way): Széchenyi square → National Theatre of Pécs → Pécs Synagogue → Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs → Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque → Pécs Cathedral → Pécs TV Tower → Mosque of Pasha Qasim
Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Pécs
- Villány: A town known for its red wines, whose main street is lined end to end with cellars and tasting rooms. (visit ≈ 180 min)
- Siklós Castle: A medieval castle later reworked in Baroque style, on the road to Villány. (visit ≈ 90 min)
Where to stay in Pécs
- Széchenyi Square: The main square in front of the Pasha Qasim Mosque, with everything on foot.
- Zsolnay Cultural Quarter: Around the old porcelain factory to the east, with museums and cafés.
Getting from the airport to Pécs
- Budapest (BUD): Bus 100E from the airport into Budapest ≈ 40 min, then train ≈ 2.5 h
Getting around
The Early Christian cemetery is on the UNESCO list, with its entrance beside the cathedral. City buses also run to the Zsolnay quarter. The squares liven up on summer evenings.
Classic places to eat
- Pezsgőház: A restaurant in an 1859 former champagne factory.
- Zsolnay Étterem: A restaurant and café in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter.
Good to know before visiting Pécs
- Fine: In Budapest validate paper tickets. Each transfer needs a new one and inspectors fine.
- Fine: Drinking in public places is generally banned in Budapest.
- Fine: Zero tolerance for drugs, including small amounts.
- Fine: Zero tolerance for drink-driving. Motorways need an e-vignette.
- Fine: Smoking is banned indoors and near entrances and public transport stops.
- Warning: The currency is the forint. Paying in euros gives poor rates. Check bills for service charges.
- Emergency: 112 (police 107, ambulance 104, fire 105)
- Plugs: C/F, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Tip 10–15%, but first check whether a service charge (szervizdíj) is already on the bill.
Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Hungary, Wikivoyage: Hungary, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Pécs travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Pécs?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Pécs?
- Highlights: Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Pécs Cathedral, Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque and Széchenyi square. The map has 10 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Pécs?
- Széchenyi Square: The main square in front of the Pasha Qasim Mosque, with everything on foot. Other options: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter.
- How do you get from the airport to Pécs city centre?
- Budapest (BUD): Bus 100E from the airport into Budapest ≈ 40 min, then train ≈ 2.5 h
- How do you get around Pécs?
- The Early Christian cemetery is on the UNESCO list, with its entrance beside the cathedral. City buses also run to the Zsolnay quarter. The squares liven up on summer evenings.
- What is the emergency number in Pécs?
- Emergency: 112 (police 107, ambulance 104, fire 105).
- Do you tip in Pécs?
- Tip 10–15%, but first check whether a service charge (szervizdíj) is already on the bill.
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