Compared to the same month a year earlier, tourist arrivals increased by 8.3%, while the number of tourism nights rose by 5.6%.
In the first nine months of 2025, total guest numbers at tourist accommodations were up 6.4% year-on-year, with domestic arrivals growing by 2.2% and international arrivals by 11%.
Based on seasonally adjusted data, tourist arrivals in September expanded by 9.1% and tourism nights by 5.3% compared to September 2024. Commercial accommodations received 71% of all guests, up 7.5% from a year earlier, while private and other establishments saw a 10% increase.
Domestic tourism also strengthened, with 781,000 Hungarian guests spending nearly 1.7 million nights at tourist accommodations — representing 5.3% and 3.3% year-on-year growth, respectively. Hotels accounted for 72% of these stays, registering a 5.8% increase in arrivals. Among domestic destinations, the Sopron region recorded the largest growth (17%), while only the Gyula region saw a decline (2.9%). Arrivals increased 16% in Budapest and 2.1% around Lake Balaton.
International tourism performed even more robustly, with 861,000 foreign visitors spending 2.1 million nights in Hungary, marking increases of 11% and 7.5%, respectively. Commercial accommodations hosted 591,000 of these guests, who accounted for nearly 1.5 million nights. Hotels received 83% of international guests, up 6.6% from a year earlier. The number of foreign tourist arrivals rose in all regions, most notably in Greater Budapest (19%), with Budapest itself seeing a 12% increase and Lake Balaton 18%.
In total, 28,913 tourist accommodation establishments welcomed guests in September, including 2,759 commercial and 26,154 private or other properties. Among commercial facilities, 1,011 hotels and 1,108 boarding houses were open for at least part of the month.
Gross sales revenue at tourist accommodations reached HUF 103.7 billion, up 6.2% year-on-year at current prices. Széchenyi Recreation Card holders spent HUF 2.4 billion during the month, a 2.2% decline from September 2024.
Between January and September 2025, tourist accommodation establishments recorded a total of 15.1 million arrivals — including 7.6 million domestic and nearly 7.5 million international guests — confirming a continued upward trend in Hungary’s tourism recovery.
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