The most rustic buildings of the resort area are erected around the junction of Batthyány and Mártírok street;  famous Hungarian writers e. g. Mór Jókai, Gyula Krúdy and Frigyes Karinthy spent pleasant summer days there.
The symbol of Siófok is the Water tower with its  45 meters . It  stands proudly  in the centre of the city and serves as Tourist Information Center .
The  Cultural Center of the South-Balaton Region and the City Hall are situated in the neighbourhood, on Fő square. The roman catholic church in Fő street was built in 1903. The evangelic church with unique wooden structure designed by Imre Makovecz, located in Oulu park, is a special sight of the town.

The city is as much about green spaces as it is about culture. Saunter through  Millenium Park in front of the railway station and you can find  the statue of Imre Kálmán (in the Pavillion of Music). Don’t miss the Museum of Imre Kálmán  established in the house where the king of operetta was born. Piano, scores and personal belongings of the composer can be found here in period atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in the Mineral Museum housing a collection of 3000 pieces, the largest exhibition of this kind in Hungary.  Fine examples of Hungarian craft skills are the decorated eggs presented in the Egg Museum.