A winter-into-spring and fall favorite is back in Mezőkövesd: the Hajnal Hotel is rolling out its live-music, all-you-can-eat pig feast weekends with wellness on the side. It’s a cozy, countryside-style celebration of classic Hungarian flavors, paired with hotel comforts and a schedule built for relaxing, eating, and lingering with friends.
When, where, and how it works
Dates run January–April and October–December 2026, with a dedicated three-day kickoff from 2026.01.30 (Friday) to 2026.02.01 (Sunday) at 3400 Mezőkövesd, Hajnal u. 2. The event takes place only if at least 40 people book. Friday sets the mood with a buffet dinner and live music, Saturday is the all-day pig feast program, and Sunday closes with a hearty breakfast.
Friday: set the tone
Arrivals are greeted with a generous buffet dinner backed by live music—instant atmosphere and a social vibe that carries through the whole weekend. The hotel’s friendly, family-style service keeps the experience warm and unpretentious.
Saturday: full-on pig feast day
The morning starts in true disznótor spirit: each guest gets one shot of pálinka and a cup of mulled wine, available at reception 7:00–9:00. A full buffet breakfast follows 7:00–10:00. At noon, tradition takes center stage with a buffet lunch featuring orja soup with fine noodles and vegetables, toros cabbage, roast meats with potatoes, and fresh strudel. The evening is the highlight: a live-music disznótor with a stacked buffet—soups; roast meats and ribs; hurka and kolbász; mashed potatoes with onions; stuffed cabbage; and desserts including honey cream slice and pudding. It’s crowd-pleasing, communal, and unapologetically hearty.
Sunday: send-off breakfast
The weekend wraps with an abundant breakfast buffet that includes cracklings and bacon—a final, savory nod to a flavor-packed stay.
Wellness included
Between meals, guests can slip into the Hajnal Hotel wellness area for downtime and recharging, so the feast never feels too heavy.
2026 dates and prices
January: 9–11, 23–25, 30–01. February: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–01. March: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. April: 10–12, 17–19, 24–26. Hajnal Wing classic rooms (1–4 beds): about $145/person/2 nights. Kikelet Wing larger, more modern rooms (2–5 beds): about $153/person/2 nights. October: 16–18, 30–01. November: 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–29. December: 4–6, 11–13, 18–20. Hajnal Wing: about $153/person/2 nights. Kikelet Wing: about $164/person/2 nights. Prices are indicative; 40-person minimum applies. Local tourism tax for ages 18+ is about $0.88/person/night, rising to about $1.26 from 2026.01.01.
Extend your stay—get a bonus
Add Thursday and/or Sunday night and pick one complimentary treatment: shockwave therapy, mofetta cabin, 3D massage chair, BEMER, or jade-stone massage bed. Book both Thursday and Sunday and the gift doubles. Bonus treatments aren’t automatic—request them at reception. Extra night with half board (buffet breakfast, buffet dinner, wellness, parking): Hajnal Wing about $56/person/night; Kikelet Wing about $59/person/night.
Kids and payment
Children 0–3.99 stay free in bed with parents; extra bed about $14/person/night. Ages 4–10.99 roughly 50% off; 11–13.99 about 25% off. Discounts apply only in a shared room with parents and can’t be combined. No deposit needed. Pay on-site by cash, bank card, hot-meal Erzsébet (Elizabeth) voucher, Health Fund card, SZÉP card (OTP, K&H, MKB), or bank transfer.
Arrival, departure, and extras
Check in as soon as your room is ready—often from noon—no extra fee. Wellness can be used earlier; key-locker rooms available. Key deposit about $2.53 per key. Check out by 10:00, but you can keep using parking, pools, key-locker rooms (same deposit), treatments, and dining afterward. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
