Last fact-checked: 7 July 2021

Save two thirds on your dental bills while enjoying an exciting cultural city break—minus the normal tourist crowds—by booking your dental crowns treatment at one of our partner dentists in Sopron, Hungary.

Find prices, recommended clinics, dentist reviews, treatment information and travel tips with this informative Dental Departures guide.

Dental crowns are tooth-colored ‘caps’ that fit over your existing teeth to provide reinforcement following damage or decay, thus protecting the sensitive nerve in the center.

They do have other uses; for instance, crowns can be used to: 

• Fill in a large cavity following root canal therapy
• Enhance the appearance of a tooth, hiding irregularities or discolouration
• As part of a dental implant, a single crown or row of solid crowns may be placed as replacement teeth.

Our dental providers in the Hungarian city of Sopron offer a range of materials for crowns, with different advantages and different price points. These include:

• Full porcelain
• Full ceramic
• Metal
• Zirconia
• Gold
• Porcelain fused to metal
• Composite mix

Find out more about what dental treatment abroad entails with our main Guide to Dental Crowns.

In theory, a single crown can be made and fitted on the same day, providing your chosen clinic offers in-house CAD/CAM technology for producing prosthetics while you wait.

When outsourcing locally, or undergoing more extensive treatment, you may need to visit the dentist two or three times over the course of three to five days.

The procedure for installing a crown is relatively simple and should take less than an hour when only one tooth is being treated. The enamel on the receiving tooth will need to be filed down slightly so that the crown sits flush with the rest of the teeth. This is carried out under local anaesthetic. 

• As the least expensive option, a standard porcelain fused to metal crown costs approximately EUR 200 (GBP 170) in Sopron.
• A more durable zirconia crown costs around EUR 300-350 (GBP 250–300) in Sopron.

This represents a significant saving of between 50% and 70% compared to clinics in London or Manchester, for example, where a standard crown can set you back around GBP 800–1,000.

Please note: Prices are estimates made at the time of writing.

For more options, head to our full list of dental crown providers in the Gyor-Sopron-Moson region in Hungary.

Hungary for dental care is the huge cost-savings available, Sopron also makes for a surprisingly interesting city break as well.

Nestled amongst the valleys and lush rolling green hills close to the northwestern border, this hidden gem of a city is characterised by cobblestone streets, crumbling Roman ruins, impressive churches and cosmopolitan plazas ideal for eating and drinking into the night.

While most international visitors here come for low-cost dental care, the surrounding countryside is also putting Sopron on the map thanks to the quality of wine produced here. The region boasts a variety of types of soils, and when combined with the sub-Alpine climate close to the Austrian Alps, the resulting vino is well worth a try.

As well as wine tasting and distillery tours, other top things to do in and around Sopron are hiking, shopping, visiting museums, thermal spa days and guided walking tours of the Old City.

How Do I Get to Sopron?

Sopron is conveniently located on the Hungarian border that can be easily reached by road or rail from any of the Danube’s “Big Three”, namely Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna. The latter is the closest, with the drive just over the border taking less than an hour.

For those planning on traveling from further afield, please see the next section.

Can I Fly to Sopron? 

Prospective patients can fly directly from across the UK and Europe to any can of these five regional airports, with Vienna International being the closest:

• Vienna (48.5 km)
• Bratislava (70.5 km)
• Graz (115.4 km)
• Budapest (202.4 km)
• Zagreb (220.8 km)

How Much Do Flights to Sopron Cost?

When booking in advance with a budget carrier, such as Ryanair or EasyJet, it’s possible to find return flights to any of the above airports for between EUR 50–100. 

Flights run from most London airports, Bristol, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester and Birmingham, among other cities.

Note: Prices were obtained from Skyscanner.

Where to Stay in Sopron?

Good news for dental tourists on a budget: basic double rooms in Sopron’s city centre can be found for as little as EUR 30 per night.

For the more modern hotels with additional in-room facilities, expect prices of between EUR 50–80.

And for extended stays, it’s possible to head just a few minutes outside of the city to find relaxing thermal spa resorts and luxurious five-star hotels, most of which are reasonably priced compared to back home (EUR 100–300 per night).

What Else Is There to Do in Sopron?

Take a look here for more Sopron travel information or see a quick rundown of the best things to do below:

Guided walking tours of the Old City

• Hike through Sopron Forest Park
• Admire the impressive Goat Church
• Go antique hunting at Storno House
• Explore Sopron Museum inside the Old Synagogue
• Try some classic Hungarian food in one of the main Old City Restaurants
• Vineyard and wine-tasting day-trips
• Climb the historic fire tower

Take a look through our list of verified dentists in Sopron, comparing prices, photos and reviews.

The next step is to get in touch with the Dental Departures Customer Care Team via the toll-free number, email or online chat to get the ball rolling.

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