fogadok

Fogadó, fogadók (plural) is a term used for a lodging and eating establishment that historically served travelers. A fogadó provides accommodation as well as meals, and often drinks, functioning as a place to rest, eat, and socialize. The concept covers both the building and the business run by the innkeeper.

Historically, fogadók were situated along roads, in market towns, or at crossroads, forming an essential part of travel infrastructure. They offered not only rooms for travelers but also stables for horses and space for carriages. The innkeeper, or fogadómester, managed rooms, meals, and the stable, making the fogadó a hub for travelers, merchants, and postal relays.

Typical features of a traditional fogadó include a common dining area, a kitchen, several guest rooms on the upper floors, and stables or storage for horses. In many cases, fogadók were integrated into a larger property with a yard or courtyard, and they could also serve as meeting places or local social centers.

In contemporary usage, the term survives primarily in rural tourism and in the names of historical inns. Modern fogadók may be family-run guesthouses or small hotels that offer lodging and meals, often emphasizing regional cuisine and hospitality. They are commonly associated with falusi turizmus (rural tourism) and heritage-inspired travel, preserving a historical function in a modern hospitality context.