Tapolca Holiday Cinema Guide: Movies, Stays, Bites

Tapolca holiday guide: cinema showtimes, boutique stays, healing cave hotel, lakeside mill, guesthouses, family winery, craft brewery, and top eateries near Lake Cave and Main Square. Plan festive fun today.
when: 2025.12.22., Monday
where: 8300 Tapolca, Fő tér 1.

2025.12.22. Monday, 8300 Tapolca, Fő tér (Main Square) 1. Ticket prices: Adult 2D tickets are $3.34, discounted (student, senior) $2.79. 3D tickets: $3.90 and $3.34. Family tickets: 2D for $11.13, 3D for $13.36. To reserve a family ticket, book 4 discounted tickets.

15:00 Karácsonyi egércsata (Christmas Mouse Battle) – Tapolca
16:00 Eleanor, a lenyűgöző (Eleanor, the Magnificent) – Tapolca
16:45 Szenvedélyes nők (Passionate Women) – Tapolca
18:00 Túlagyalt randevú (Overthought Date) – Tapolca
More showtimes loading. Total listings: 5.

Historic Manor and Hands-On Restoration

An 18th-century listed manor with a granary, farm buildings, and a servants’ house comes with a large garden and a small lake. Both skilled workers and volunteers are restoring the estate. In exchange for help that doesn’t require professional training, accommodation and meals are provided. Time is managed on a “there’s enough to share” basis. Balaton, Bakony, wine. If you arrive to relax, there’s accommodation; you’ll need to chip in for meals. Tasks are announced as needed. The granary is finished.

Mill by the Lake: Boutique Stay and Events

In the former watermill by Malom-tó (Mill Lake), a hotel welcomes up to 48 guests at once and hosts family and corporate events from planning to execution. Lakeside charm, heritage walls, modern amenities.

Pelion: Hotel Above a Healing Cave

Hunguest Hotel Pelion sits in the city center in a 10-acre park, directly above a therapeutic cave system accessible via a covered corridor from the hotel. The karst cave underneath has a special microclimate and healing properties, treating respiratory illnesses, asthma, and allergies for decades. Quiet, half-light, and the cave air’s composition have soothing, restorative effects.

Apartment House on the West Side

A tastefully furnished apartment house at 15 Tavasz Street offers four apartments and five rooms in Tapolca’s western district. A calm base for exploring caves, lakes, and nearby wine hills.

Mónika Guesthouse: Space for Groups

Near the city center yet quiet, Mónika Vendégház (Mónika Guesthouse) features a three-room suite with a large living room, kitchenette, and two bathrooms, plus two twin rooms and a separate apartment. Comfortably hosts 12+3 guests.

Sweet Dreams at Borostyán

Childhood cravings delivered: fluffy creams, birthday cakes, churned ice cream, homemade strudel—all under shady trees at Borostyán. Retro patisserie vibes with fresh indulgence.

Badacsony Family Organic Winery

On the Badacsony wine slope, this family organic estate has been crafting natural, top-quality artisanal wines for over 20 years. The newly built wine terrace pairs tastings with a stellar panorama. Uniquely, they combine viticulture with animal husbandry, and guests can meet the farm animals. They aim to deliver a full family experience in a calm, noise-free setting. Booking required for estate tours with tastings.

La Pergola Pizzeria

Visit La Pergola in Tapolca for hearty Hungarian favorites, global flavors, and standout Italian pasta. Wood-fired oven, 60 specialty pizzas. Garden seating and private rooms available for group catering and events.

Orchidea Restaurant at Pelion

Pelion’s kitchen has earned its reputation, serving weekly culinary specials by an experienced head chef. The wood-domed, 300-seat Orchidea Restaurant is a warm, atmospheric setting for every meal.

By the Cave: Impressive Eatery

Next to the Tavasbarlang (Lake Cave), an inviting, guest-friendly restaurant blends Hungarian classics with global gastronomy. Ideal pre- or post-cave tour stop.

Stari Brewery: Balaton Uplands Pioneer

The first brewery in the Balaton Uplands has brewed premium craft beer for nearly 30 years. Find your style: classic pale, dark, wheat, red ale, or the on-trend IPA. Fruit beer fans get 30% real-fruit brews: tangy sour cherry, sweet strawberry, dusky plum, tart blackcurrant, and an orange–grapefruit aged on wheat beer. For non-drinkers, Stari 0.0 alcohol-free has been available since 2021.

Tópart Étterem: Family Feel by the Water

On Tapolca’s lakeside, Tópart Étterem (Lakeside Restaurant) delivers a homely atmosphere, a pretty setting, and consistently good food and drinks. Perfect for an easygoing lunch after a film or a stroll.

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

2025, adminboss

Pros
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Super family-friendly mix: cheap holiday cinema tickets, kid-safe lakeside strolls, cake stops, pizza, and even farm animals at the organic winery
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Prices are a steal by U.S. standards (2D tickets around $3–4, family bundles, affordable eats), so you can do a lot on a small budget
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Tapolca’s attractions cluster close together (Main Square cinema, Lake Cave, lakeside restaurants), making it easy to plan a relaxed day
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No Hungarian needed for basics; hotels, restaurants, and tourist spots near Lake Balaton usually handle English fine
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Easy to reach by car from Budapest or Balaton hubs; parking and short drives between venues keep logistics low-stress
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Unique wellness angle: Hotel Pelion’s therapeutic cave access is something you won’t find at most U.S. resorts
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Compared with similar small-town European breaks, Tapolca punches above its weight: caves, wine country, craft beer, heritage stays, and cinema in one compact area - Movie lineup and most local info skew Hungarian-only, so non-speakers may miss nuances or showtime details
Cons
Tapolca is lesser-known internationally than Budapest or Vienna, so you’ll do a bit more DIY planning
Public transport is doable but slower (train/bus connections via Balaton), so without a car you’ll need patience
If you want blockbuster-scale entertainment, this is a quaint local scene—more cozy than wow compared with big-city holiday festivals in the U.S. or Europe

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