Ibis Styles Debrecen Airport Takes Off with Aviation-Inspired Design
Accor is expanding its footprint in Central Europe, particularly in Hungary. The hospitality group officially opened this month its latest property, the Ibis Styles Debrecen Airport. It is a 88-room hotel which includes 16 fully equipped apartments designed for longer stays.
Accor is already present in Hungary second largest city with a Mercure property. Another Accor-listed property, the 4-star Hotel Lycium-Handwritten Collection, will open its doors in October.
The property is a major infrastructure development next to Debrecen International Airport, which handled last year over 300,000 passengers.
Both the Ministry of National Economy and the city of Debrecen want to turn the airport into the region’s leading aviation hub for both passenger and cargo traffic. With a clear target for the airport to accommodate a million passengers before the end of the decade.
The hotel blends modern comfort with a playful nod to aviation. A full-scale airplane model hangs above the reception desk, while décor throughout — including works by students from the local Kós Károly School of Arts and Crafts — celebrates flight.
Amenities include a stylish bar, a buffet breakfast, and a restaurant serving European dishes with a Hungarian twist. A meeting room adjacent to the restaurant caters to business events and private functions. Guests have access to on-site parking, bus bays, and EV charging stations.
Boosting Debrecen’s appeal
“This project perfectly reflects our strategy of expanding in regional destinations with strong travel, business, and cultural appeal,” said Jean Wendling, Accor’s Vice President of Operations for Premium, Midscale, and Economy brands in Eastern Europe.
The opening underscores Ibis’ push into regional markets with growing tourism and transport links. With another global brand from Accor in Debrecen, the Hungarian city hopes to attract more foreign travelers.
In fact, the city remains relatively unknown by international visitors. According to Hungary Central Statistics Department, hotels in Bács-Kiskun county (where Debrecen is located) recorded 118,650 international arrivals in 2024. By comparison, Budapest recorded 3.55 million international arrivals in 2024. While Western Hungary (including the cities of Győr and Sopron) registered 0.697 million international arrivals.
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