the Herbalist

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Lake Balaton

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Garden
Signature Double Room, Garden View
Front of property
Signature Double Room, Garden View | City view
Economy Twin Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13 József Attila u., Tihany, 8237
  • Place, Open-air Folk Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tihany Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Inner Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Tihany

Heart of Tihany.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Open-air Folk Museum and Tihany Abbey. Benedictine Abbey Museum and Visszhang-hegy are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Open-air Folk Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tihany Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Benedictine Abbey Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Inner Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Visszhang-hegy - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Fövenyes - 11 min drive
  • Balaton (SOB-FlyBalaton) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rege Cukrászda - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brunch 23 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Döner Kebab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tihany Retro Pizzéria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪kotyogós kávéterasz - ‬11 min walk

About this property

the Herbalist

3-star hotel near Lake Balaton
The Herbalist offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Herbalist also features a front-desk safe and local meal delivery service.

This 3-star Tihany hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Herbalist offers 14 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Tihany hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 4,000 for adults and EUR 4,000 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Guests are recommended to download the property's Alfréd mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.24 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 4000 for adults and EUR 4000 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PA25110460

Frequently asked questions

How close is the Herbalist to the airport?

The Herbalist is 49.9 mi (83-min drive) away from the Balaton (SOB-FlyBalaton) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at the Herbalist?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at the Herbalist on May 20, 2026 start from CA $78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does the Herbalist have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at the Herbalist.

How close is the Herbalist to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (30-min drive) from Free beach in Zamárdi and 7.8 mi (38-min drive) from Silver Shore. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does the Herbalist offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at the Herbalist, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 4000 for adults and EUR 4000 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at the Herbalist?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at the Herbalist?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at the Herbalist?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does the Herbalist have a pool?

The Herbalist does not have a pool.

Does the Herbalist have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is the Herbalist to downtown Tihany?

The Herbalist is 0.2 mi away from Tihany.

the Herbalist Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAKIKO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ティハニらしい外観のホテル。モダンなお部屋、親切なスタッフ、立地すべてに満足でした。朝食は別の(系列)ホテルでしたが、湖側へ徒歩5分、気持ち良い朝の散歩となり、道中の景色、街の雰囲気を感じられ良かったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025