Balatonfüred’s Balaton Cinema is rolling out daily screenings from Monday, December 22 to Sunday, December 28, 2025, inside the Balaton Leisure and Conference Center on Horváth Mihály Street. The hall is equipped with cutting-edge projection and sound tech, promising crisp visuals, booming audio, and a laid-back, cozy moviegoing vibe on the north shore of Lake Balaton. Need details or want to book? Call the cinema directly, and the team will help you pick the perfect showtime for the week.
Where to Find It, When to Go
The Balaton Cinema sits inside the Balaton Leisure and Conference Center, a central cultural hub that’s easy to reach from anywhere in town. The program runs daily from December 22 to December 28, making it ideal for a winter break outing—whether you’re escaping the chilly lake winds or rounding out a festive weekend with a film. While exact titles and start times vary day to day, the venue emphasizes a high-quality, all-ages-friendly lineup and reliable technology that makes both family matinees and late-night screenings feel like an event.
Make It a Balatonfüred Week
If you’re turning your cinema visit into a winter getaway, Balatonfüred has plenty of places to stay within walking distance or a short ride from the center. In the heart of town, the Siloam Reformed Mission House (Siloám Református Missziói Ház) awaits in a postcard setting with lake views and a welcoming community spirit. It’s a gentle base for family holidays, silent retreats, conferences, or workshops, and it’s a smart choice any time of year. Book a few nights and you can pair morning lake walks with an afternoon screening and a cozy dinner afterward.
Classic Villa Charm or Sleek Modern Rooms
For travelers drawn to historic elegance, Astoria Hotel and Restaurant offers a romantic villa vibe in one of Balatonfüred’s most striking, castle-like buildings. Built by the Dőry family in 1868 as a summer residence, it’s been lovingly preserved so guests can soak in the refined atmosphere. Expect elegant rooms and suites finished with natural materials and fine textiles that evoke the era’s genteel mood in a contemporary way. Prefer clean, modern lines? The manor wing houses minimalist rooms for a fresh, pared-back look. Thanks to its elegant setting, Astoria also serves as a venue for weddings, family celebrations, small conferences, meetings, and team-building retreats.
Quiet Comfort With a View
The Akadémia Hotel sits in a calm pocket of Balatonfüred, right by the swimming pool and only a 10-minute walk from the city center. The payoff is a stunning view of Tihany Abbey. With 50 air-conditioned rooms that together can host around 120 guests, it’s a great fit for couples, families, and small groups. You’ll find custom drapery touches, a year-round à la carte restaurant, and a bar—perfect for a pre-movie bite or a nightcap after the late show.
Apartments Near the Tagore Promenade
If an apartment setup suits your pace, several spring-to-autumn residences sit just a few minutes’ walk from the Tagore Promenade. Each apartment comes with a private bathroom, kitchenette, TV, Wi‑Fi internet, mosquito netting, shutters, and either a terrace or balcony. Top-floor units add air conditioning for warmer days. It’s a practical base if you want to split your time between lakeside strolls and cozy cinema nights.
Stay Steps From the Beach
For something new and close to the action, a guesthouse tucked on a quiet side street right by the beach and promenade offers five rooms, three of which can take an extra bed. Every room has its own bathroom, toilet, balcony, TV, and kitchenette. Breakfast can be arranged on request, and if you’re driving, there’s secure parking in the enclosed courtyard. It’s simple, comfortable, and only moments from both the waterfront and the cinema’s doors.
Historic Luxury at Anna Grand
At the heart of Balatonfüred’s historic center, Anna Grand Hotel rises with old-world patina and fresh luxury. Revered for over two centuries, the renewed ANNA GRAND balances tradition with 21st-century comfort in its materials, colors, and refined design. From the first step inside, the aesthetic harmony and heritage details make an impression—where the past meets the present and every moment feels like timeless luxury.
Wellness, Open to All
Not staying the night? You can still access the Anna Grand Hotel Wine & Spa wellness area with a day pass. The 12,916 sq ft wellness space includes a deck-level swimming pool, an adventure pool with air loungers, neck showers, bubbling seats, geyser features, a jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, infrared saunas, a steam bath, a Kneipp path, an aroma cabin, experience showers, an ice fountain, and a plunge pool. It’s an easy way to warm up after a wintry lake walk, then glide into an evening screening.
Adults-Only Calm Near the Lake
If your perfect movie weekend needs real quiet, Anna Villa Füred sits in a uniquely peaceful spot just minutes from Lake Balaton. It’s an adult-friendly concept designed to protect silence and rest for guests, with stays for children under 14 possible only by prior arrangement and in ground-floor or first-floor rooms. Think slow mornings, unhurried afternoons, and a late show at the Balaton Cinema to round out the day.
Dates to Watch
Beyond the December 22–28 run, the Balaton Cinema and local venues regularly post new dates throughout the seasons. Look out for fresh listings in early January (January 3 to February 1, 2026), then again in peak summer (July 17 to 26, 2026). If you’re planning ahead, bookmark those windows and pair them with a stay—Balatonfüred is just as charming under frost as it is under summer sun.
