the Herbalist

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tihany, near Lake Balaton

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Signature Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Signature Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Garden
Economy Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Basic Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 162 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Design Double Room, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Tihany

The Herbalist places you within a 10-minute stroll of Open-air Folk Museum and Tihany Abbey. This 14-room, 3-star hotel has in-room conveniences like minibars, espresso makers, and Smart TVs.

What's nearby

  • Open-air Folk Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tihany Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Benedictine Abbey Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inner Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Visszhang-hegy - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rege Cukrászda - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Echo Étterem - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tihany Fagyizó És Kávézó - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Régi Idők Udvara - Skanzen és Étterem - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪kotyogós kávéterasz - ‬11 min walk

About this property

the Herbalist

Hotel in Tihany, near Lake Balaton
Guests staying at the Herbalist enjoy free WiFi in public areas, local meal delivery service, and a garden. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and tours/tickets.
Smart TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and free newspapers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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)
  • Desk
  • 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 or services will be unavailable from December 21 2025 to January 10 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recreation facilities
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.
Property Registration Number PA25110460

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around the Herbalist?

Located steps from Open-air Folk Museum, this hotel is in Tihany, and within a 10-minute walk of Tihany Abbey and Benedictine Abbey Museum. You'll also find Inner Lake and Visszhang-hegy less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at the Herbalist?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does the Herbalist include a casino on the premises?

No, the Herbalist doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at the Herbalist?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is the Herbalist good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as proposal/romance packages and a nature reserve.

Are there hot tubs at the Herbalist?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does the Herbalist feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Herbalist offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant. Please note that the breakfast area will be closed between December 21 2025 and January 10 2026 (subject to change).

Will the Herbalist allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at the Herbalist.

Does the Herbalist have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at the Herbalist?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at the Herbalist.

the Herbalist Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025