PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
E
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Esztergom
EuropeHungaryKomárom-Esztergom

Esztergom

Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary · Europe

About Esztergom

Esztergom is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nána, 18km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Esztergom is a town located in Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary. With a population of 28,785, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Esztergom sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Esztergom to your route.

About Esztergom

Esztergom (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɛstɛrɡom] ; German: Gran; Slovak: Ostrihom; Latin: Solva or Strigonium, is a city with county rights in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres (29 miles) northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom County, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border

Read more with Slovakia there. Esztergom was the capital of Kingdom of Hungary from the 10th until the mid-13th century when King Béla IV of Hungary moved the royal seat to Buda. Esztergom is the seat of the prímás (see Primate) of the Catholic Church in Hungary, and the former seat of the Constitutional Court of Hungary. The city has a Christian Museum with the largest ecclesiastical collection in Hungary. Its cathedral, Esztergom Basilica, is the largest church in Hungary. Near the Basilica there is a campus of the Pázmány Péter Catholic University.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Esztergom

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Esztergom.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Esztergom.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Esztergom?

Esztergom offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Esztergom?

Plan your road trip to Esztergom with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Esztergom as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Esztergom located?

Esztergom is located in Komárom-Esztergom, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7928 latitude, 18.7415 longitude.

What is the population of Esztergom?

Esztergom has a population of approximately 28,785 people, making it a town in Hungary.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Esztergom as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Esztergom. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
28,785
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Komárom-Esztergom
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.7928, 18.7415

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

Full driving guide for Hungary

Tags

EuropeHungaryKomárom-EsztergomTown

Worth the detour from Esztergom

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

18 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fisherman's Bastion

A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Buda Castle

The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Thermal Baths

One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

St Stephen's Basilica

Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Esztergom

  • 32 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 39 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Esztergom.

Štúrovo

🇸🇰 Slovakia

2 km awayPop. 9,361

Nána

🇸🇰 Slovakia

4 km awayPop. 1,198

Obid

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 1,141

Dorog

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 12,658

Tát

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 5,575

Kamenný Most

🇸🇰 Slovakia

9 km awayPop. 1,030

Tokod

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 4,271

Kesztölc

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 2,559

Plan a trip around Esztergom

Europe road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Esztergom

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence