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Gödöllő

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Gödöllő

Gödöllő works well as a base: 10 minutes from Szada, 21km from Megyeri Bridge.

Gödöllő is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 32,374, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gödöllő 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 Gödöllő to your route.

About Gödöllő

Gödöllő, officially the City of Gödöllő, is a city in Pest County, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary, about 30 km (20 mi) northeast from the outskirts of Budapest. Its population is 34,396 according to the 2010 census and is growing rapidly. It can be easily reached from Budapest with the suburban railway (HÉV), and

Read more national railway (MÁV-START). Gödöllő is home to the Szent István University, the main education institute of agriculture in Hungary. The palace at Gödöllő was originally built for the aristocratic Grassalkovich family; Franz Josef, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary and his wife Elisabeth ("Sisi") later had their summer residence here. Communism saw much of the town's original one-storey housing levelled to make way for the blocks of flats which continue to dominate the town centre, as well as much of the Royal Forest and Elisabeth's Park levelled for industrial use.

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Where is Gödöllő located?

Gödöllő is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5966 latitude, 19.3551 longitude.

What is the population of Gödöllő?

Gödöllő has a population of approximately 32,374 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
32,374
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.5966, 19.3551

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.

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Worth the detour from Gödöllő

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

8 km · about 15 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Heroes' Square

Monumental square at the end of Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, with the Millennium Memorial colonnade and two flanking art museums.

23 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

New York Café

Budapest's eclectic-renaissance coffee palace of 1894, all gilded twisted columns, frescoes and chandeliers: the literary headquarters of turn-of-the-century Hungary, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue.

24 km · about 30 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)

Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.

25 km · about 30 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Gödöllő

  • 21 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.
  • 26 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
  • 58 kmKekestetoHungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.

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

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