If your idea of summer is artisan markets with a Mediterranean flair, live music, and mouthwatering food, then mark your calendars for July 13, 2025: Bohém Market (Bohém Piac) is coming back to Kecskemét! This vibrant crafts and producers’ market series is not just a single event but will take place over 11 Sundays, making it one of the highlights of the local calendar.
With the aim of supporting local artisans and producers, Bohém Market (Bohém Piac) offers shoppers a unique way to help preserve traditional values while prioritizing sustainability and community. The setting—at the rear section of Budai Street Market (Budai utcai piac)—becomes a festival of colors, tastes, and sounds each week, as both familiar faces and newcomers gather to browse, taste, and enjoy all things beautiful and delicious.
Mediterranean Sunday: What’s On?
On July 13, the market will channel Mediterranean vibes for its big summer kick-off. Expect a taste of the south with fresh pizza tastings (baked right on site!), eye-catching handmade goods, culinary treats from local producers, and the cheerful buzz of live music all day. The market isn’t just about shopping—it’s a slice of Italian piazza life, a family outing, a foodie haven, and a community event rolled into one.
Taste is king at Bohém Market (Bohém Piac), and local producers bring out their finest. Cheeses, meats, jams, baked goods—everything is available to sample and, of course, to buy. Independent craftspeople also fill their stalls with everything from pottery and jewelry to home décor and textiles, all infused with Hungarian tradition and modern creativity.
Where to Stay: Something for Everyone
Kecskemét is ready to cater to every guest. Fancy a boutique experience? Try Apollo Hotel (Apolló Hotel) in the downtown’s peaceful streets, where 23 spacious, fully equipped rooms host up to 55 people. Each room comes with a TV, telephone, private bathroom with shower and toilet. Fourteen rooms are air-conditioned and seven have fridges. Head down to the breakfast area for a generous buffet spread, or sip your coffee out on the terrace overlooking the courtyard.
After a morning at the market, recharge in comfort: Some hotels, such as the Golden Sand Business-City-Wellness Hotel (Aranyhomok Business-City-Wellness Hotel), offer direct access to the local thermal bath complex via a closed corridor. Whether you want a morning swim, a relaxing soak, a post-work sauna, or a lively night swim on the weekend, it’s all within walking distance. Traveling on business? In town for sports or group wellness retreats? There’s space and service for everyone.
At the city’s edge, the Bavarian Restaurant and Guesthouse (Bajor Étterem és Panzió) offers peace in a quiet, leafy setting convenient to the center. With 18 twin rooms, each with vibrant décor, bathroom, TV, phone, and air conditioning, it’s another excellent choice for marketgoers needing a good night’s rest.
For those who love a touch of grandeur, Baroque Antique Guesthouse (Barokk Antik Panzió) in the picturesque city center welcomes guests with elegant yet cozy rooms, friendly staff, buffet breakfasts, minibars, and safe, gated parking. High-speed internet covers the entire property, so you can upload those market snaps in real time!
Kecskemét serves up royal vibes too. Enjoy Renaissance-inspired interiors, striking architectural details, and a blend of mythology and culture at the historic guesthouses along the city’s main boulevard. Spot painted mythological elements, compare Renaissance and Baroque styles, or have breakfast in the quirky Macaron Café.
From simple motels with air-conditioned rooms and private baths to the modern Fabian Guesthouse (Fábián Panzió) just 650 feet from the main square, you’ll find options to suit every taste and budget. The four-star Gokart Hotel, popular among business travelers and sports teams, is accessible and just a stone’s throw from the bustling city center. Or opt for the Granada Conference, Wellness and Sport Hotel on the city’s outskirts for peace and forest views.
Where to Eat and Drink: Culinary Delights Await
Hungry after a day at the market? Kecskemét’s food scene is as vibrant as Bohém Market (Bohém Piac) itself. Check out 48 Restaurant & Bar for fresh, high-quality Hungarian specialties in a trendy loft-style setting, or sample soulful home-style cooking at a family-run eatery—where they’ll even prepare your favorite dish on request.
The city bath’s in-house restaurant boasts a 190-seat capacity, a 36-seat terrace, and a separate room for private parties. Family dinners or brisk weekday lunches are served with weekly changing, tasty menus and plenty of parking.
Looking for something premium? Bistorant Kecskemét doubles as a hotel restaurant for guests and locals alike, blending tradition and trending culinary techniques. For fun and games, the Bowling Center & Restaurant offers bowling, billiards, darts, and a menu designed to fuel group gatherings.
Those with a sweet tooth shouldn’t miss the iconic Fodor Confectionery (Fodor Cukrászda) on one of the city’s oldest streets, where everything is homemade and additive-free. Café Plázs Dessert Boutique is the place for luscious desserts, breakfasts, and inventive main courses, all backdropped by stunning views. Both vegetarian and meat-lover options abound.
Wine lovers—rejoice in venues offering over 100 Hungarian wines by the glass, paired with tapas-style bites, or enjoy the 100-year-old Torchlit Cellar Wine & Grill (Fáklyás Pince Wine & Grill) with Serbian, Croatian, southern, Hungarian, and Italian-inspired dishes.
Kecskemét is ready for the crowds, the hungry, and the curious. Sundays at Bohém Market (Bohém Piac) are not just a market—they are a genuine slice of local life, where traditions are shared, new memories are made, and nobody leaves hungry—either for food or for culture.
