About Debrecen
Debrecen is one of Hungary's major cities, home to around 202,402 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Debrecen
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Great Church
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Arpad Square Presbyterian Church
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Greek Catholic Church
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Csonka Church
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Bible Society of Debrecen Baptist Church
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Kápolnás Street Synagogue
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Mester Street Reformed Church
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Lutheran Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Debrecen
Great Church
Arpad Square Presbyterian Church
Greek Catholic Church
Csonka Church
Bible Society of Debrecen Baptist Church
Mester Street Reformed Church
Lutheran Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Great Church
- Visit Arpad Square Presbyterian Church
- Visit Greek Catholic Church
- Eat at Blaháné Étterem
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Csonka Church
- Visit Bible Society of Debrecen Baptist Church
- Visit Kápolnás Street Synagogue
- Eat at Himalája Gyros
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Mester Street Reformed Church
- Visit Lutheran Church
- Visit Nagyerdő - The City Park
- Eat at Byblos Gyros
Where to eat
Local favourites
Blaháné Étterem
Himalája Gyros
Byblos Gyros
Pizza Fortuna
Kínai Laci-Konyha
A Chinese restaurant
Melange Étterem
A very fine restaurant with amazing decor.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Cívis Grand Hotel Aranybika
Next to the Reformed Cathedral. The present Art Nouveau building was built in 1915.
Centrum Hotel
In centre, near the Reformed College and the Great Calvinist Church.
Hotel Platán
A four-star hotel.
Hotel Grand Forest
Sport Hotel
buffet breakfast 3,300 Ft, use of closed parking spaces and Internet access
Shopping
- CIB Bank
- Commercial and Credit Bank
- Erste Bank, Downtown branch
- OTP Bank
- MKB Bank
- Raiffeisen Bank
Nightlife
- Calico Jack Pub
- Palma Pub
- Roncs
Museums & culture
- Great Church
- Arpad Square Presbyterian Church
- Greek Catholic Church
- Csonka Church
- Bible Society of Debrecen Baptist Church
- Mester Street Reformed Church
In pictures
Debrecen gallery
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