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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Budapest, Hungary · Europe
Szent Imre-kertváros works well as a base: 15km from Buda Castle.
Szent Imre-kertváros is a town located in Budapest, Hungary. With a population of 7,031, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Szent Imre-kertváros 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 Szent Imre-kertváros to your route.
Pestszentlőrinc-Pestszentimre (literally Saint Lawrence–Saint Emeric of Pest), also known as the XVIII District of Budapest, Hungarian: Budapest XVIII. kerülete (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbudɒpɛʃt ˈtizɛɲɲoːlt͡sɒdik ˈkɛrylɛtɛ] ), is one of the 23 districts of Budapest, Hungary. Situated in the southeastern part of theRead more
Hungarian capital, it is the fourth-largest district of Budapest by area, after Rákosmente, Óbuda-Békásmegyer, and Újbuda. The district has a population of approximately 98,474 inhabitants.
The district was created in 1950 when the formerly independent municipalities of Pestszentlőrinc and Pestszentimre were incorporated into Budapest as part of the formation of Greater Budapest. Today, it is known for its suburban character, extensive green spaces, family homes, and historic villa quarters, which developed primarily during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as affluent residents sought summer residences outside the crowded city center.
Pestszentlőrinc-Pestszentimre is the birthplace of Béla Kondor (1931–1972), the acclaimed Hungarian painter, graphic artist, and poet who was awarded the Munkácsy Prize and posthumously the Kossuth Prize. The district is also associated with several prominent Hungarian and international figures who lived or maintained residences in the area. These include the celebrated actress Sári Fedák (1879–1955), the Hungarian-American silent film star Vilma Bánky (1898–1991), who spent much of her childhood and youth in Pestszentlőrinc with her family, and the physicist and statesman Loránd Eötvös (1848–1919), who owned a villa in the district.
Among the most notable architectural landmarks of the district's historic villa quarter is the Herrich–Kiss Villa, today home to the Lajos Tomory Museum. The origins of the estate date back to 1865, when hydraulic engineer Károly Herrich and his wife, Szidónia Deák, purchased the property. The estate, known as the Herrich Manor, functioned primarily as a summer retreat and agricultural holding rather than a permanent residence.
The manor originally consisted of two residential buildings, both regarded among the oldest surviving structures in the district. One now serves as the main building of Bókay Garden, while the other became the Herrich–Kiss Villa. Following Herrich's death, the villa was inherited by his daughter Leonia Herrich and her husband, architect István Kiss. During the 1890s, Kiss transformed the modest manor house by adding a transverse wing and an elaborate glazed wooden veranda. The expanded villa, featuring white façades with decorative red-brick detailing and architectural elements inspired by Northern European styles, became one of the most distinguished summer residences in Pestszentlőrinc's developing villa district.
The villa's landscaped grounds included a rose garden, fountain, sculptures, and ornamental parkland. Contemporary accounts described the residence as one of the area's most impressive holiday villas, and it appeared on promotional postcards used during the parceling and development of Pestszentlőrinc in 1898.
In the late 1930s, the property was acquired by the internationally recognized painter Ferenc Erdélyi, who further remodeled the estate. The villa was enclosed by a decorative fence, an artist's studio was constructed in the attic level, and a terrace overlooking the grounds was added. Following the Second World War, the building was nationalized and converted into social housing.
By the early twenty-first century, both the villa and its garden had fallen into disrepair. Beginning in 2015, the local municipal government initiated a comprehensive restoration program. The building was subsequently adapted as the home of the Lajos Tomory Museum, preserving one of the district's most significant architectural and cultural landmarks.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
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 Szent Imre-kertváros.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Szent Imre-kertváros.
Szent Imre-kertváros 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.
Plan your road trip to Szent Imre-kertváros with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Szent Imre-kertváros as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Szent Imre-kertváros is located in Budapest, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4297 latitude, 19.2065 longitude.
Szent Imre-kertváros has a population of approximately 7,031 people, making it a town in Hungary.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Szent Imre-kertváros as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Szent Imre-kertváros. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
Full driving guide for Hungary8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Monumental square at the end of Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, with the Millennium Memorial colonnade and two flanking art museums.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
15 km · about 30 min drive
castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
15 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Szent Imre-kertváros.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning