A long winter weekend in Mezőkövesd now comes with a sizzling soundtrack and a table groaning under the classics. From January through April—and again October through December—Hajnal Hotel rolls out its buffet-style “disznótoros” spreads with live music, cozy lodging, and wellness, all wrapped in a friendly countryside vibe at 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal St. 2 (Hajnal u. 2). It’s a throwback to the rollicking winter feasts of Matyóföld, without giving up comfort. Expect juicy hurka, crisp kolbász, rich roasts, and the sweet, spiced smell of mulled wine. Sing, dance, laugh—then soak it all off in the spa.
Dates You Can Actually Plan Around
Winter–spring 2026: January 9–11, 23–25, 30–February 1; February 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–March 1; March 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; April 10–12, 17–19, 24–26. Fall–winter 2026: October 16–18, 30–November 1; November 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29; December 4–6, 11–13, 18–20. Events run with a minimum of 40 participants.
Friday: Check In, Tune Up
Friday evening greets arrivals with a live-music buffet dinner that sets the tone. It’s generous, communal, and just indulgent enough to make you wonder if you should have packed elastic waistbands. The hotel’s homely, family feel meets a stress-free, “we’ve got you” service ethos—wellness access included.
Saturday: The Main Event
Start early in pure disznótor spirit. Between 7:00 and 9:00 at reception, each guest can claim one shot of pálinka and one cup of mulled wine, followed by a bountiful buffet breakfast from 7:00 to 10:00. At noon, the traditional flavors hit their stride: a buffet lunch with marrowbone broth with fine noodles and vegetables, toros cabbage, roasts with potatoes, and fresh strudel.
Come evening, the disznótor with live music turns up the warmth and the nostalgia. The buffet sprawls with soups; roast meats and ribs; hurka and kolbász; onion mashed potatoes; stuffed cabbage; and desserts including honey cream slice and pudding. It’s a full-bodied tribute to rural culinary roots where the band keeps the mood buoyant and the plates stay full.
Sunday: One Last Plate
Close the weekend with a hearty breakfast buffet stacked with cracklings and bacon—an honest farewell to a weekend dense with flavor and cheer.
Rooms, Rates, Extras
January–April 2026: Hajnal wing (classic rooms for 1–4) USD 142/person for 2 nights; Kikelet wing (larger, more modern rooms for 2–5) USD 150/person for 2 nights. October–December 2026: Hajnal wing USD 150/person for 2 nights; Kikelet wing USD 161/person for 2 nights. Prices are indicative and require a minimum of 40 participants.
Local tourism tax for ages 18+: USD 0.95/person/night; from 2026-01-01: USD 1.36/person/night.
Make It Longer, Get a Treat
Add a Thursday or Sunday night and receive one complimentary treatment, choosing from shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade stone massage bed. Book both Thursday and Sunday and you get a double gift. Freebies aren’t automatic—request them at reception.
+1 night with half board (breakfast and dinner buffets, wellness, parking): Hajnal wing USD 55/person/night; Kikelet wing USD 58/person/night.
Kids and Payment
Children 0–3.99 years: free in parents’ bed; about USD 14/person/night on an extra bed. Ages 4–10.99: about 50% off; 11–13.99: about 25% off. Child discounts apply only when sharing a room with a parent and can’t be combined with other offers.
No advance payment required. Pay on-site by cash, bank card, hot-meal Erzsébet voucher, health fund card, or SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or by bank transfer.
Arrival, Departure, Practicalities
Check in as soon as your room is ready—often from 12:00—at no extra fee. Wellness can be used earlier with key lockers available; deposit USD 2.72/key. Check out by 10:00, but keep using everything else—parking, bathing, key lockers (USD 2.72/key deposit), treatments, and meals—as long as you like. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Three February Weekends to Watch
February 6–8, 13–15, 20–22 in Mezőkövesd. Bring an appetite. Leave with stories.
