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Hotel Helikon

Property class: 4.5

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An indoor swimming pool with a central hot tub, glass railings, and lounge chairs. - Hotel Helikon (Keszthely)
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the sea. - Hotel Helikon (Keszthely)
A modern interior with wooden paneling, glass partitions, and seating areas. - Hotel Helikon (Keszthely)
A modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the water. - Hotel Helikon (Keszthely)
A modern hotel with a central courtyard, surrounded by greenery and a body of water. - Hotel Helikon (Keszthely)
Located close to Festetics Palace, Hotel Helikon provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and a facial at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Hungarian cuisine. Pilates classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; Hotel Helikon also has a playground, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel with a curved facade, a glass entrance, and a waterfront view.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of a body of water and greenery.

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, orange sofa, desk, and a TV.

Superior Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a table with a glass top, and a TV.

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Keszthely, Hotel Helikon is connected to a shopping center. Festetics Palace and Szigliget Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Balaton and Lake Heviz. Kehida Thermal Spa and Adventure Bath and Zala Springs Golf Resort are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Keszthely travel guide
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Mikus Gyula sétány 5., Keszthely, 8360

What's nearby

  • A firework exploding in the dark sky.
    Varosi Strand
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large historic building with a fountain in the foreground.
    Festetics Palace
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Óriaskerék Keszthely
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balaton Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Coach Museum
    8 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Keszthely Station
    10 min walk
  • Balaton (SOB-FlyBalaton)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pajti Kávézó
    17 min walk
  • Csaba Borozó
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Móló
    6 min walk
  • VItorlàs bisztró
    6 min walk
  • Móló Terasz
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: HUF 3,500 for adults and HUF 1,750 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Etterem
  • Konferencia Bar
  • Lobby Bar
  • Spa Bar

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of HUF 12000 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: HUF 800.00 per person, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately HUF 3500 for adults and HUF 1750 for children
  • Pet fee: HUF 12000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Helikon have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 Indoor pools, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Helikon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of HUF 12000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Helikon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Helikon?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Helikon located?

Located in Keszthely, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Balaton and Festetics Palace. Lake Heviz and Szigliget Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km). Keszthely Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Helikon Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern hotel on the Balaton shores, perfect spa to relax
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 2 nd time staying in July Brett and Lilla we had such a great time again breakfast and dinner was excellent again and the staff were super friendly and helpful as usual dont wait to book your stay here rooms get sold out very very quickly and this is one of the best hotels at lake Balaton
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stag

Really enjoyed my stay here. It’s a lovely hotel with great amenities but not pretentious. Good food, lovely view from the lake view room and staff were proficient and friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot to stay and play

Great hotel in a beautiful location. The room was excellent, the food delicious and the amenities were all top notch. I’ll definitely be looking this hotel up again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent access to Lake Balaton. very good spa service. Excellent breakfast and dining options. Very nice staff also
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spa, excellent service. Immaculately and spotlessly clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel exceeded our expectations, our room was clean, comfortable and had a lake view. The staff was kind and professional, especially Georgina, who helped us find an excellent room after the first one they assigned us only had a partial view of Lake Balaton. The SPA was also great, but what really impressed us was the abundance of varied, special and delicious foods. I would rank the culinary experience, what we had in the hotel into the top five out of the hundreds of hotels we have stayed in worldwide over the decades.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, good sound isolation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service, facilities and food

The room was relatively big, well designed and comfortable. The breakfast and dinner consisted of a great selection of tasty choices. The best was the excellent and helpful service by the personnel throughout the facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the last journey on my seven day trip to Hungary. It is a beautiful hotel, and the rooms were great! I was also within five minutes of dining, shopping, and site seeing. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good food

Very good breakfast and dinner. Nice thermal bath. Staffs are friendly. Nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is perfectly located on Lake Balaton walking distance to the local park and weekend festivals in the area. The room prices include 2 meals a day in a buffet arrangement, which we highly recommend. The indoor pool & jacuzzi is amazing and great for kids. Best hotel in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

yevgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient beautiful modern room with a lake view, breakfasts and dinners are included, plenty of parking, incredible pool, few hot tubs, saunas, gym. There’s a park next to hotel. Everything thought through for clients to enjoy and relax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous! Very good experience. Staff were polite and helpful and the facilities were exceptional. The buffet breakfast and dinners were great value and very delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is the best in the area. Nice indoor and outdoor pool facilities and jacuzzi. Bfast & dinner buffet included with the room charge, which had a great selection. Game room for kids. This hotel is right on Lake Balaton next to a large park that hosts amazing summer activities and events for the entire family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

YENFEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable stay if there is no noisy kids

A new, clean hotel with great view in the quiet area. The wellness center is great especially the outside Jacuzzi. The room is quite clean and comfortable. The dinner is good but the breakfast is in the average. The restaurant and the pool area are very noisy where full of children’s crying and screaming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

alon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a nice location with nice entrance. The room was a bit too small and had a step inside! It served dinner which was really bad nutrition. Breakfast was good and varied. Overall it was less than good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A peaceful stay with beautiful view and good spa

The staff is friendly and helpful except the restaurant staff. They took everything several times while I went to take food with my room card and bag still at seat. It’s so rude and annoying.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with wonderful facilities. Check out is 0am, 11 am would be better. Although the rooms are non-smoking, during my stay, people in surrounding rooms were smoking on their balconies, which meant I could not open the door or window.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5-star review for a 5-star hotel on the shore of Lake Balaton. Most rooms have a small balcony with a lake view so the room configuration is not a rectangle, but there is plenty of room for two people and their luggage. The indoor pool and hot tubs are wonderful, sorry I missed the beer spa with the music! The dinner buffet and the breakfast buffet were magnificent, all of the staff were so courteous. The sunrise view from the balcony was breathtaking and there are walking and biking paved trails around the lakeshore and in the park next door. We would love to return, it was just a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Álvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A LOT of potential to explore

It was very good! The Hotel is very nicely decorated and comfortable. Free parking is a great plus. The Deluxe Room was nothing special, the food was very underwhelming, the staff was ok but not welcoming and they couldn't accomodate to have the room set up with the "lovers (?)" package while we went for dinner. It was either at check-in or nothing. Which doesn't make sense. I was overcharged for bycicles, but after returning to point it out, it was quickly solved and i was refunded. Overall the hotel itself and the amazing location made up for it all. But shame that it had all the potential to be an EXCEPTIONAL stay and it was only "ok". Urgent to improve the food and get more welcoming staff. I will recommend mainly because of the setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is great, beautiful views over looking the lake, except room upkeep needs abit of attention , for example tea and coffee supplies were not replenished and the cleaning wasn't thorough. Other than that all was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katalin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classy, great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is very good and facilities are great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel ! Very clean, friendly staff !