Industrial heritage, reborn
In 1892, industrialist Juraj (György) Rakottyay founded the First Hungarian Enamelware Factory in Lučenec. At its peak it employed more than 1,000 workers, and its lion-branded enamel cookware reached households across Europe. The main building, erected in 1895, still stands — and lives again.
A careful renovation led by Bratislava-based GutGut architects preserved the building’s historic layers and won the CE ZA AR architecture award. Today it houses 14 loft apartments, restaurants, shops and a coworking hub — the first conversion of its kind in the former Czechoslovakia. Full history →
Live — Smaltovňa Lofty
14 unique loft apartments inside the 1895 industrial building: brick walls, high ceilings and modern comfort — available for long-term rental in the heart of Lučenec.
Restaurants & shops
Origin
Origin — a fine-dining restaurant in Lučenec, Slovakia. 4- and 7-course tasting menus by chef Lukáš Heuser in the historic Smaltovňa. Wednesday–Saturday from 17:00.
Details →origin-restaurant.skVegStyle Bistro
VegStyle Bistro — the first vegan and vegetarian bistro in Lučenec, Slovakia. Nutritionally balanced dishes, fresh juices and desserts at Smaltovňa Lučenec.
Details →vegstyle.skPekárninka
Pekárninka — an artisan sourdough bakery in Lučenec, Slovakia. 100% sourdough baking with no additives, plus coffee and brunch in the Smaltovňa courtyard. Open daily.
Details →pekarninka.skProfibikers
Profibikers Lučenec — bike sales, accessories and professional bike service at Smaltovňa. Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00, Sat 9:00–12:00. Martina Rázusa 295/13, Lučenec.
Details →profibikers.skPodnikavci Novohradu — Coworking PRIESTOR
PRIESTOR coworking in Lučenec, Slovakia — 12 desks, a meeting room and the Podnikavci Novohradu community at Smaltovňa. Workshops and seminars for entrepreneurs.
Details →priestorcoworking.skMobilonline
Mobilonline Lučenec — sales, buyback and pawn services for phones, tablets and game consoles at Smaltovňa. Slovakia’s largest specialised phone retailer.
Details →mobilonline.skTrinásty
Trinásty — HiFi electronics and car audio in Lučenec, Slovakia. Stereo systems, home cinema, multiroom sound and music on physical media. Martina Rázusa 295/13.
Details →trinasty.skFrequently asked questions
Where is Smaltovňa Lučenec located?
Smaltovňa is at Martina Rázusa 295/13 in the historic centre of Lučenec, southern Slovakia — about 1.5 hours from Budapest and 2.5 hours from Bratislava by car. Free parking (20+ spaces) is available in the courtyard.
Can I rent a loft apartment at Smaltovňa?
Yes — Smaltovňa Lofty offers 14 unique loft apartments in the 1895 industrial building, available for long-term rental. Expect brick walls, high ceilings and modern amenities. Call +421 905 894 618 for availability.
What restaurants are in the building?
Origin serves 4- and 7-course tasting menus by chef Lukáš Heuser (Wednesday–Saturday, 5–10 pm) and ranks among the best restaurants in the region. You will also find VegStyle vegan bistro and Pekárninka, an artisan sourdough bakery open daily.
What is the history of Smaltovňa?
Industrialist Juraj (György) Rakottyay founded the First Hungarian Enamelware Factory here in 1892. At its peak it employed over 1,000 workers and exported lion-branded enamelware across Europe. After decades of decline, a renovation by GutGut architects won the CE ZA AR architecture award and reopened the building in 2023.
What shops can I visit?
Profibikers (bike shop and service), Mobilonline (phone sales and buyback), Trinásty (HiFi audio and vinyl records) and the PRIESTOR coworking space.
Visit us
Martina Rázusa 295/13, 984 01 Lučenec, Slovakia
Free courtyard parking · 1.5 h from Budapest · 2.5 h from Bratislava
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