Dog-friendly Stays
Travelling to Lake Balaton with your dog? Finding the right place to stay can make the trip much easier. Around the lake, hotels, guesthouses and apartments offer pet-friendly accommodation in a variety of settings, from lakeside towns to the vineyards of the Balaton Uplands.
Below you’ll find a selection of dog-friendly places to stay around Lake Balaton. Pet policies, additional fees and restrictions may vary, so we recommend checking the latest conditions directly with each accommodation before booking.
Domaine Edegger Winery & Apartments – Badacsony
Set among the vineyards of Badacsony, Domaine Edegger combines an organic winery with comfortable apartments between Lake Balaton and the volcanic hills. Guests can enjoy views of the lake or vineyards, discover the estate’s wines and unwind in the private wellness area with sauna and jacuzzi.
The apartments are dog-friendly, so your dog can join you for a stay in the heart of the Badacsony wine region. An additional cleaning fee applies when travelling with a dog, so check the current conditions when booking. Find out more
The Houses of History – Anno 1830, Tihany
Set beside Tihany’s Inner Lake, The Houses of History offers a distinctive stay in a collection of historic 19th-century buildings surrounded by a spacious garden. Antique furnishings, the peaceful setting and a seasonal outdoor pool give the property a character of its own, while the centre of Tihany is only a short walk away.
Dogs are welcome on request in designated pet-friendly rooms for an additional fee. As availability is limited to certain rooms, we recommend mentioning your dog when booking. Find out more
Hotel Bonvino Wine & Spa - Badacsony
Located in the heart of Badacsony, Hotel Bonvino Wine & Spa combines a stay at Lake Balaton with local wine, gastronomy and wellness. The hotel is just a short walk from the lakeshore and makes a convenient base for exploring the vineyards, wineries and hiking trails of the Badacsony region.
Pets are welcome for an additional fee, although access is restricted in some areas, including the wellness facilities. Not every room type is available when travelling with a pet, so we recommend mentioning your dog when booking. Find out more
Hotel Helikon - Keszthely
Set directly on the shore of Lake Balaton in Keszthely, Hotel Helikon is a four-star superior hotel with its own lakeside beach, extensive wellness facilities and panoramic views over the lake. Its location makes it a convenient base for exploring Keszthely, including Festetics Palace, as well as the western Balaton region.
Hotel Helikon welcomes dogs and cats weighing up to 15 kg for an additional fee. Pets are allowed in designated areas of the hotel, so we recommend checking the current conditions and mentioning your dog when booking. Find out more
Villa Plattensee - Vonyarcvashegy
Just a short walk from Lake Balaton in Vonyarcvashegy, Villa Plattensee is a relaxed, seasonal guesthouse surrounded by greenery on the northern shore. Two outdoor pools, a poolside bar and easy access to beaches, cycling routes and hiking trails make it a practical base for exploring the western Balaton region.
Pets are welcome, making Villa Plattensee a convenient option when travelling to Lake Balaton with your dog. An additional fee may apply, so check the current pet policy when booking. Find out more
Platán Garden & Rooms – Zamárdi
Just a short walk from Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Platán Garden & Rooms is a small, seasonal hotel with terraced rooms, a spacious garden and an outdoor pool. Its location on the southern shore makes it a convenient base for lakeside walks, cycling and exploring Zamárdi.
Dogs and other pets are welcome, with a maximum of two pets per room. Water bowls and blankets are available on request, and guests travelling with dogs receive free access to the nearby Mirabella Camping dog-friendly beach – a particularly useful extra for a Lake Balaton holiday with your dog. Find out more
PSZ Hotel Beach – Balatonföldvár
Located close to the shore of Lake Balaton in Balatonföldvár, PSZ Hotel Beach is a three-star hotel next to the town beach, with the lakeside cycle route passing directly in front of the property. The town centre and sailing harbour are also within easy walking distance.
Dogs up to 12 kg are welcome in designated ground-floor rooms. Dog beds, water bowls and waste bags are available, and there is also a dog exercise area in the hotel garden. Balatonföldvár’s designated dog-friendly bathing area is around 2.5 km away, making the hotel a particularly practical base for a Lake Balaton holiday with your dog. Find out more
Casa Christa – Balatonszőlős
Surrounded by vineyards and almond groves above Balatonszőlős, Casa Christa offers a distinctive stay in restored wine press houses overlooking the Balaton Uplands. The individual houses combine traditional architecture with contemporary interiors, while the estate’s restaurant adds a strong gastronomic experience to a stay in the countryside.
The accommodation is dog-friendly, so guests can enjoy the peaceful vineyard setting with their dog. An additional pet fee applies, and conditions may vary between the individual press houses, so we recommend checking the current details when booking. Find out more
