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Based on KAYAK hotel searches, the most popular destination is Siófok (67% of total searches to Lake Balaton). The next most popular destinations are Balatonfüred (19%) and Keszthely (8%). Searches for hotels in Szántód (6%) are also popular.
KAYAK users have found double rooms in Lake Balaton for as cheap as $36 (Balatonlelle) in the last 3 days. The average price is $166.