Bél Mátyás Visitor Centre

One of the most beautiful buildings in Balatonkeresztúr is the Baroque Festetics Castle. It bears the name of the famous writer and scholar because in the 1700s, Mátyás Bél spent a longer period here as a guest of the Festetics family. Our protected historic Baroque guesthouse is located in the central area of Balatonkeresztúr, in a quiet and peaceful holiday zone, surrounded by a large, well-maintained park. 

The beautifully renovated building (2014) features seven modern-style guest rooms on the upper floor: six 4-bed rooms (with 2 single beds and 1 bunk bed) and one 2-bed room, providing accommodation for a total of 26 guests. The carpeted rooms are equipped with a colour television and a mini refrigerator, while the entrance area includes a built-in wardrobe with a coded safe. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower, washbasin, toilet, and towel dryer. In the upstairs lounge, a comfortable seating area, a homebox media player with a large projector screen, a 300-volume library, and free Wi-Fi ensure a pleasant stay. On the ground floor, the large hall hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, conferences, and civil wedding ceremonies. A spectacular 1225-litre aquarium in the smaller hall displays fish native to Lake Balaton. Our rooms, equipped with sound technology, a projector, and several interactive boards, can meet even higher technical requirements. On the western side of the well-kept garden, a Finnish sauna house made of wooden logs, as well as a barbecue and cauldron cooking area and a shaded pergola, provide a relaxing environment. The sauna is available for an additional fee, subject to prior arrangement at the reception.