Pécs hosts a nationwide antique market on the Thursday before the first Sunday of every month, drawing collectors, casual browsers, and weekenders to Megyeri St., 7632. It’s a recurring local fixture with vintage finds, curios, and small treasures that change hands in a friendly, bustling scene. Note: there’s currently no confirmed active date listed, so details may be outdated; fresh information can be requested or sent via email. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
From January 1 to December 31, 2025, the city offers a full-year lineup of recommendations to help visitors pair the fair with stays, meals, and side trips. Whether you’re coming for porcelain and postcards or just browsing crates of old LPs, you’ll find plenty of places to sleep and eat nearby. If you’d like to activate your listing or contact details on the site, there’s an option to do so.
Where to Stay: Historic Charm to Hillside Hideaways
In the historic downtown, Adele Boutique Hotel Pécs brings four-star polish to a 19th-century, landmark-protected building. Rooms and apartments blend period flair with a crisp, modern finish for an upscale experience within strolling distance of the city’s main sights.
Close by, Barbakán Hotel sits just behind the Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház). With 16 three-star rooms—configured for two, three, or four guests—it’s a practical pick for couples, families, and small groups. There’s a conference room and an underground garage if you’re arriving by car.
Looking for a family-run feel above the city? Several guesthouses cluster along the Mecsek hillside villa district. It’s a sweet spot: five minutes to woodland trails, yet only a few more to downtown cafés. The Pécs Zoo and the Da Vinci private clinic are nearby, as is Mandulás, a beloved local outing point with a playground and fire pits. From there, well-marked walking paths head toward the TV Tower. Group hikes with a free guide are offered.
A short hop from the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Early Christian Necropolis and the Cathedral, an apartment hotel in the villa quarter makes a handy base for museum-hopping along Pécs’s famous street of galleries. Another option in the heart of the city is a recently revamped lodging set in the former convent of the Congregation of Our Lady of Canonesses. Built around 1870 in Baroque style and under monument protection, it now hides a thoroughly modern interior behind its period façade.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae leans into contrast: a heritage exterior conceals sleek, contemporary interiors. Expect friendly but discreet service and a tailored approach in a cozy city-center setting. Another centrally located hotel sits quietly in green surroundings, a few minutes’ walk from the old town’s Mediterranean-style pedestrian streets. The Pécs Knowledge Centre (Pécsi Tudásközpont) and the Kodály Centre (Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall) are roughly 1,640 feet away.
If the forest calls, the Büdöskút key cottage is a rustic halfway point between Remete-rét and Orfű. Head northwest about 2,625 feet from the main road along the Blue Trail (Kéktúra) and Green Cross (Zöld Kereszt) hiking routes. It sleeps up to 12 and makes a simple, nature-first getaway.
And then there’s Bagolyvár on Havihegy—famed for its clean air and sweeping panorama across the city toward Zengő. The vibe here is all character: 19 rooms decorated with motifs from Hungarian folk art, plus six suites modeled after traditional press houses, each designed to reflect the mood and traits of a different celebrated Hungarian wine. Tranquility is the draw, along with the view.
Where to Eat: From Heritage Plates to Craft Beer
Bagolyvár doubles as a warmly decorated Hungarian restaurant. The menu spans both traditional Hungarian and international dishes, with a soft spot for old-school Hungarian recipes and desserts. It’s an ideal cap to a day of antiques—and the sunset skyline isn’t bad either.
Craving chocolate? Angyali Kísértés in Pécs sells chocolates, bonbons, and home-style pastries for sweet pit stops between stalls. For a casual, generous meal with family or friends—whether you’re celebrating, watching a match, or just catching up—there’s a welcoming downtown spot that does it all: breaded, grilled, and stuffed meats; Brassó-style pork bites; fish dishes; oven-baked plates; risottos; and a whole roster of pastas, flatbreads, and pizzas, plus plenty of salads, soups, and desserts.
Hungarian culinary tradition gets the spotlight at a central restaurant that pairs reliable quality with fair pricing and a flexible menu. Expect a daily changing lunch lineup, brisk service at noon, and a real dining experience rather than a rushed break. Doors open at 8 a.m. with foamy coffee, sandwiches, house-made pogácsa, and hand-stretched strudel. They also handle standing receptions and small events, both in-house and off-site.
At Aranykacsa Restaurant (Aranykacsa Étterem), local ingredients meet modern technique to champion quality gastronomy and wine culture. Book tastings in the Vinarium; stop by the Tüke room for casual wine, beer, or meals; reserve the Zsolnay room for family or protocol dining; and keep the upstairs Dakk hall and garden in mind for weddings, banquets, or birthdays.
A bistro at the gateway to the Balkans takes its credentials seriously: fresh, homey flavors, unfussy plating, good ingredients, and fair pricing in a laid-back space. Big Bell Restaurant (Big Bell Étterem) now boasts a small-scale show brewery and a beer garden, while Bohemia Beer Kitchen (Bohemia Sörkonyha) delivers the trifecta—Beer, Burger, BBQ—in the city center.
On the quick-and-easy side, Borostyán Fast Food (Borostyán Gyorsétterem) on Király Street serves weekday lunches from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., focusing on quality meals at a sensible price for regulars. And PAULUS is the local chameleon: café in the morning, self-service restaurant at noon, beer bar by night, with a calendar of events if you want to linger.
Before You Go
The antique market’s schedule can shift, and details may change. Check for the latest information by email, and keep in mind that organizers may adjust dates or programs. With deep history, leafy hills, and a tight-knit food scene, Pécs makes browsing for vintage treasures an easy excuse for a full city break.
