Hajdúszoboszló kicks off a new season of its weekly Farmers’ Market in 2026, turning the spa town’s Bethlen Street into a Friday afternoon ritual for locals and visitors alike. Every Friday from 1:30 p.m., stalls line up at 4200 Hajdúszoboszló, Bethlen Street (Bethlen utca) 2, offering the kind of market buzz you can smell, taste, and take home in a basket. Expect fresh fruit, farmhouse cheeses, oven-warm pastries, and traditional pantry staples straight from the people who make them.
When and where to find it
The market is open every Friday from 1:30 p.m. throughout 2026 at Bethlen Street (Bethlen utca) 2, right in the heart of Hajdúszoboszló. Early confirmed dates include May 1, May 8, May 15, and May 22, with more Fridays rolling out through the season. It’s an easy add-on to any spa day or weekend, and a reliable weekly stop for anyone who prefer quality local products over mass-produced groceries.
What’s in your basket
This is first-hand flavor from first-hand makers. Producers pour their craft into fruit juices, slow-cooked jams, farmhouse cheeses, and home-baked cakes. You can taste on the spot, chat with the makers, and bring home the kind of traditional gastronomic specialties that keep Hungarian kitchens humming. It’s all about freshness, simplicity, and that unmistakable home-style touch—no shortcuts, no middlemen.
Why Hajdúszoboszló makes it special
Hajdúszoboszló is more than a market stop; it’s a spa town with a rhythm of its own. The market sits within easy reach of famous baths and wellness centers, so you can split your afternoon between browsing and soaking. The city’s hospitality scene amplifies the experience: walks to the Medicinal Spa (Gyógyfürdő) and Béke Bath (Béke fürdő) are measured in minutes, and the area’s hotels, guesthouses, and apartments cater to travelers who want quiet rest, restorative waters, and local food in one place.
Make a weekend of it
Stay within steps of the action. The green-belt Hotel Barátság at the center of the hotel promenade—Hajdúszoboszló’s tallest building—serves up panoramic views and its own wellness complex with therapeutic and alternating-temperature pools, jacuzzis, saunas, an infrared sauna, and a steam bath. It blends accommodation, wellness, and event spaces so you can plan relaxation, recovery, or business without leaving the property.
Guesthouses and apartments cover every angle. Find four separate-entry apartments just a five-minute walk (about 400 meters) from the beach complex: two for two people, one for four, and one for five, available year-round. Prefer deep quiet? There are garden-district stays known for total calm where the Medicinal Spa (Gyógyfürdő) and Béke Bath (Béke fürdő) are only a short walk away. Closer to the splash zones, a guesthouse sits near the airport, 100 meters from the beach and 400 meters from the Aquapark and the new Extreme Slide Park, with the Árpád Swimming Pool and the Hungarospa therapy building next door—handy for anyone who needs therapeutic treatments.
Alice Apartment (Alice Apartman) offers a family vibe near the beach, thermal bath, and Aqua-Palace, while multiple new-build apartments on Kölcsey and Major streets sit 100–200 meters from the beach entrances, with restaurants, the market, and grocery stores nearby. Another apartment house in the resort center, 200 meters from the beach and 150 meters from the bus station, balances convenience with a quiet setting. For proper switch-off mode, a guesthouse on a cul-de-sac blocks through traffic, offers free courtyard parking, and a shared breakfast kitchen, open all year. Prefer central? There are stays right in the heart of town, just minutes on foot from the spa.
Eat, drink, play
Hajdúszoboszló knows how to feed a crowd. The U-Pub Bar keeps spirits high with wallet-friendly drinks and a unique under-one-roof lineup: escape room, bowling, billiards, darts, air hockey, and foosball. A local hotel and restaurant, set in Eastern Hungary’s tourist triangle, sits 300 meters from the Medicinal Spa (Gyógyfürdő) entrance and 500 meters from the city center—prime territory for bath-goers.
Kemencés Csárda reimagines the old roadside csárda tradition for today, from the menu to the rustic-chic interior. A romantic, elegant dining complex near the spa offers a 150-seat covered terrace and an 80-seat upstairs panorama terrace for long, lazy meals. Major Guesthouse and Restaurant (Major Panzió és Étterem), tucked in a peaceful pocket of the bath district, is a short stroll—about eight minutes from the winter entrance and two minutes from the summer entrance.
Family travelers gravitate to a 107-room, kid-friendly hotel in the resort area, complete with a dedicated health and wellness wing. Rooms range from classic doubles and triples to family apartments and suites; many include air conditioning and balconies, and all come with private bathrooms. The revamped Mirage restaurant delivers an upscale look, a wall of fine pálinka, a seasonal menu, and guest-first service. Another boutique spot pairs a cozy restaurant and patisserie with 13 elegantly appointed rooms—some with bathtubs, others with showers—aimed at business travelers, couples, families, and forever-young explorers.
Craving something laid-back? Nr. 8 is a friendly dining room in the bath district with classics and creative grills. Its can’t-miss feature: a summer-and-winter terrace open from April to the end of November and an almost 80-seat pergola—one of the city’s largest—pouring cocktails and comfort through the day. For a sweet pit stop just a minute from the Hungarospa entrance, tuck into savory or sweet crêpes, then linger over lemonade, specialty cocktails, coffee creations, and handmade ice creams.
Good to know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. For more information, bookings, or table reservations, keep an eye on local listings and call ahead. Follow along on social channels, sign up for alerts, and share the market love—Hajdúszoboszló’s Fridays are built for it.
