Budapest
HungaryBudapest has a wide variety of hotels of different categories and price ranges. Since everyone has different priorities we have divided the hotel market into different categories; Family, Business, Couples, Budget and Luxury. We then did some thorough research to find out what different types of travelers value when it comes to their hotel accommodations. Our editorial team has come up with a selection of the best places for each category.
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Le Rose Hotel
Felső Duna sor 1- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Nice family hotel in a quiet, relaxing residential area on the outskirts of Budapest. It features bright, homey rooms and access to the garden with BBQ facilities. The hotel has its own parking, a sauna and a seasonal outdoor pool. Close to the bus stop and city rail station with good connections to the center and other attractions.
Plus- Nice family hotel
- Quiet and relaxing location
- Bright, homey rooms
- Garden with BBQ facilities
- The hotel has its own parking
- Some distance to the city center
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Hotel Mediterran
Budaörsi út 20 / a- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Nice business hotel with a good location near the city's business district. Modern, comfortable rooms with bright décor. It has excellent conference facilities, sauna and an indoor pool. The hotel has a parking garage, proximity to good public transportation links and the Gellért Thermal Bath.
Plus- Business hotel with good location
- Near the city's business district
- Modern, comfortable rooms
- Great conference facilities
- Proximity to fine spas
- Parking available
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Beatrix Hotel
Széher út 3- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
A family-run hotel with a prime location in the green belt of Budapest, near the famous castle district. It offers spacious rooms and apartments with a cozy atmosphere. The hotel has a large, lush garden and in the summertime barbecue and goulash parties are held here. There is also a cozy terrace with beautiful views.
Plus- Family-run hotel
- Quiet and peaceful location
- Budapest's green belt
- Nice, cozy rooms
- Near the city's castle district
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Hotel Chesscom
Bartók Béla utca 5- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Budget hotel with simple, modern rooms. Conveniently located between the city center and Budapest Airport. Close to the Kőbánya-Kispest train station, and the large Koki shopping center. The hotel offers free parking and is known for having a pleasant, helpful staff. Guests may be offered transfers to the airport.
Plus- Budget hotel with simple rooms
- Between downtown and the airport
- Near the Kőbánya-Kispest train station
- Good connections to the center
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Some distance to the center
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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
Széchenyi István tér 5-6.- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Luxury hotel with superb location in front of the Chain Bridge in Budapest. It offers exclusive rooms and suites with many amenities. Some rooms have a balcony with a unique panoramic view of the castle hill and the Danube river. The hotel has excellent service, own restaurant and a popular spa with various treatments.
Plus- Luxury hotel with unique location
- In front of the Chain Bridge in Budapest
- Exclusive rooms and suites
- Some rooms with panoramic views
- Restaurant and fine spa
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Mátyás Hotel
Veres Péter út 105-107.- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
A popular hotel in a historic building with a very good location. Near the famous Váci street with it’s many upscale shops and restaurants. The hotel has basic, comfortable rooms. Some rooms have a panoramic view of the Danube and the Buda Castle. The hotel has a popular restaurant.
Plus- Historic building
- Nice location near Vaci utca
- Near the Danube and the Buda Castle
- Modern, comfortable rooms
- Close to many restaurants
- Difficult to find parking
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Millennium Court, Budapest - Marriott Executive Apartments
Piarista utca 4- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Popular hotel with beautiful, cozy rooms and apartments. Nicely situated in the Millennium Center, near Budapest's main shopping district. Many couples choose this hotel because it is so well located, close to many museums, attractions and restaurants. The hotel also has beautiful wedding facilities.
Plus- Popular hotels
- Beautiful, romantic rooms
- Very nice, central location
- Close to shopping and attractions
- Close to good restaurants
- Fee for wireless Internet
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Híd Hotel
Szobránc u. 10-12- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Affordable hotel just a stone's throw from the Nepstadion, Syma Arena and the Papp Laszlo Sport stadium. It offers simple rooms with private bathrooms. Close to the Stadionok metro stop, from where you can easily get to the center of the city. The hotel offers breakfast and also nearby there is a good restaurant.
Plus- Affordable budget hotel
- Close Nepstadion and the SYMA Arena
- Close to Papp Laszlo Sport
- Simple rooms with private bathroom
- Close to metro station
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Boscolo Budapest, Autograph Collection
Erzsebet Körút 9 - 11- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Magnificent luxury hotel in a palatial 18th century building near Andrassy and the opera. Spacious rooms and suites with exclusive furnishings, silk wallpaper and chandeliers in Murano glass. The hotel's lobby has rich decor consisting of frescoes and gilded stucco. It features a restaurant, a coffee shop and luxury spa.
Plus- Magnificent luxury
- Palatial 18th century building
- Near Andrassy
- Rooms and suites with exclusive interior
- Very high standards of service
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Villa Hotel Kristal
Társ 9- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Popular family hotel with a quiet, pleasant location. The hotel is situated on Gellért hill, near many of Budapest's famous castles. There is a lush garden, the rooms are comfortable and some even have a private balcony. The hotel is within easy walking distance to the city center, with it’s shops and good restaurants.
Plus- Popular family hotel
- Quiet and pleasant location
- On the famous Gellért Hill
- Close to many beautiful castles
- Walking distance to the city center
- No baby beds
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Alfréd Panzió
Vasút Sor 20- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
Popular hotel in quiet location, just outside the center of Budapest. It offers simple, modern rooms and a meeting room that seats up to 35. Located near the banks of the Danube river and the two outdoor baths Romai and Csillaghegyi. It has a sauna, rental bikes and good public transport links.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Outside the center of Budapest
- Simple, modern room
- Close to beaches and swimming
- Conference room
- Some distance to the center
- Railroad tracks next to the hotel
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Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget
Margitsziget- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
This popular hotel has a fantastic location on beautiful, green Margaret island. It has beautiful rooms and suites with views of the Danube. The hotel has one of Europe's foremost spas with several pools. There is also a fine restaurant. The beautiful surroundings invite you to take romantic walks.
Plus- Traditional hotel with a prime location
- On Margaret Island
- Romantic rooms and suites
- Overlooking the Danube
- Spa with pools
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Hotel Sunshine
Bethlen Gábor utca 31.- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Modern budget hotel with a good location between the city center and Budapest Airport that offers simple, clean rooms. Breakfast is included and there is both a spa bath and Finnish sauna. Massages can be booked and the hotel provides parking for a fee. Close to the Koki shopping center and Kőbánya-Kispest train station.
Plus- Affordable budget hotel
- Simple, modern rooms
- Between Budapest Airport and the city center
- Near the train station Kőbánya-Kispest
- Good connections to the center
- Some distance to the center
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Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Erzsébet tér 7-8.- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Exclusive hotel with luxurious rooms and suites. Nicely situated in a shopping area near the Chain Bridge and St. Stephen's Basilica. Many of the rooms have views of the city or the beautiful Erzsébet tér park. The hotel features several popular gourmet restaurants, cocktail bars and a spa with health/beauty treatments.
Plus- Exclusive hotel
- Luxury rooms and suites
- Nice location near the Chain Bridge
- Views of the beautiful Erzsébet tér park
- Restaurants, bars and spa
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Petneházy Clubhotel Superior
Feketefej u. 2-4- Green area
- Aircondition
- Playroom
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Max extra beds
Popular hotel in a green, quiet location, just outside of Budapest. It offers apartments, cottages or chalets with a flexible number of beds. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool that tends to be very popular among families with children. It also offers massage treatments, golf and horseback riding. Transfer to Széll Kálmán tér metro station is available.
Plus- Popular outdoor hotel
- Quiet, green location
- Just outside Budapest
- Apartments and cottages
- Transfer to the metro station
- Some distance to the city center
- No air conditioning
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Jagelló Business Hotel
Jagelló utca 38- Fitness
- Business center
- Conference
- Bar
- Wifi
- Restaurant
This popular business hotel is in the beautiful green belt. Good location near the Budapest Convention Centre and World Trade Centre. It offers simple, modern rooms and apartments with good amenities. The hotel has a large, cozy garden and great meeting facilities. Close to the Buda Castle and the bus stop with good public transit connections.
Plus- Popular business hotel
- Beautiful green area
- Close to the Budapest Congress Center
- Simple rooms and apartments
- Close to bus stop
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Baross City Hotel
Baross ter 15- Romance package
- Late checkout
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Suites
- Room service
Popular hotel in a historic building. Nice location close to the Keleti railway station. It offers cozy rooms with a seating area and other great amenities. Most rooms overlook a quiet courtyard. The hotel is near the city park and is directly connected to the Danube river from the Keleti subway station.
Plus- Hotel in historic building
- Good location near city park
- Cozy rooms with great views
- Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
- Close to the Keleti railway station
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Hotel Veritas
Mogyoródi Út 8- Restaurant
- Wifi
- Breakfast
- TV
- Own bathroom
- 24 hours reception
Popular budget hotel near Hungária boulevard and the lively Kerepesi district. It offers simple, clean rooms with good air conditioning. All rooms have private bathrooms and hotel guests are provided with free bath products. Walking distance to Papp Laszlo Sport and Puskas Ferenc Stadium.
Plus- Popular budget hotel
- Near the boulevard Hungária
- Fresh rooms with bathroom
- Close to Budapest Sportaréna
- Good connections to the center
- Some noise from the road
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Hilton Budapest
Hess Andras ter 1-3- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Suites
- Spa
- Concierge
Luxury hotel with a fantastic location right in Budapest's Castle district. There are exquisite rooms and suites with views of the city or the Danube river. The hotel is known for quality service and concierge. There is a restored Dominican monastery, several restaurants and a bar with stunning views.
Plus- Luxury hotel with a prime location
- In Budapest's Castle district
- Exquisite rooms and suites
- Views of the river Danube
- Fine service and concierge
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Popular Hotels is a dynamic website that is largely based on feedback from our users. We have done our homework using reviews and experiences from previous guests in making our choices. This means that the selection is constantly updated to provide a current picture of the situation.
Location and offerings
Budapest has many hotels in all categories. Most business travelers prefer to stay in green, quiet areas just outside the center. Among families with children, you can see two tendencies, some prefer to stay in the center, close to all the attractions while others prefer to stay in the green belt of Budapest outside of the center.
For couples it looks about the same, they also choose either downtown or cozy and picturesque areas with lovely rooms and suites. For those looking for an affordably priced option there are many good budget hotels. Most have relatively good location and all the hotels offer rooms with private bathrooms.
The finest luxury hotels are exclusively in the inner parts of the city center with attractive locations and proximity to nightlife, restaurants and shops. Many have a beautiful view of the Danube.
When looking for a hotel it is always wise to think through what you want out of your stay and then select the location and price range accordingly.
Attractions and sights
Budapest is a historic city that consists of the two parts Buda and Pest, which are separated by the Danube River. There is a unique Castle district and several famous historic spas with curative thermal baths. The most famous are the Széchenyi, Gellért, Kiraly, Rudas and Lukacs.
The beautiful river and the scenic location are attractions in themselves, but there is much more to discover. Many visit the National Museum, Museum of Art and the Terror Museum.
The city is one of Europe's best preserved cities after World War II and there are a lot of unique historic buildings, castles and churches. Some of the city's most popular attractions are Margaret Island, Gellért Hill, Artist's Palace, the famous Andrassy and St. Stephen's Basilica.
Children usually appreciate such attractions as the Budapest Zoo and Aquaworld water park.
Restaurants, shopping and nightlife
Budapest's west side Buda offers a quiet and exclusive character. The Pest side offers a lot of activity, where you can find many great shopping streets, restaurants, bars and cafes.
There are pubs, discos and nightlife with live music and shows. These have no guards or queues, and a night out in Budapest is often both convenient and inexpensive.
Liszt Ferenc tér and District 5 are considered to be the hottest areas for nightlife. Exclusive Vaci utca street boasts the most fashionable boutiques. The cultural life in Budapest is rich and varied, you can enjoy theater, music and other performances.
The famous State Opera attracts many visitors, as well as the great artist's Palace. There are also several large stadiums, the largest of these are Nepstadion, Syma Arena and the Papp Laszlo Sport.
Trade shows and events
In the high season, the Budapest frequented by many tourists and there is an ongoing variety of festivals and performances as Spring Festival, Budapest Palinka (brandy festival) and A Sziget (Island Festival). There are several great venues that host concerts and sporting events. The Budapest Marathon and the large Christmas market attract many visitors each year.
There are many hotels in Budapest, but at peak season and on special occasions, the best ones can become booked up. So it's a good idea to be early with your booking, particularly if you have special requests regarding your accommodations. Please make inquiries about the availability before you book the trip.
Travel to and in the city
Most visitors arrive in Budapest via air, car, bus or train. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 kilometers southeast of downtown Budapest. From there you can comfortably get into town by bus or train.
Budapest is a busy urban area and driving in the central city is not recommended - especially for tourists. The public transport is a much better option to rely on, the system is very well developed. Real time data on the schedule and traffic conditions are available on screens at the stops and via smart phone apps. The public transit system offers bus, tram, subway and commuter trains.
In the city there are also several boat lines, but these should be considered as pleasant sightseeing tours rather than a quick transportation.
There are many taxis in the city and these are a relatively cheap mode of transport. A yellow license plate means that the taxi is licensed and approved. Radio Taxi and the English-speaking taxi company City Tax are examples of reputable taxi companies. It is always wise to call and book a taxi, to make sure you are getting a fair price. Hailing one on the street can lead to an expensive trip.
Weather and climate
Compared to other major European cities, Budapest has a very favorable climate with many hours of sunshine. In winter the temperature can creep down below zero and snowfall does occur, but during the hottest months, July and August, the temperature can rise to over 35 degrees. During this period, a hotel with good air conditioning is preferable. The best time to visit the city is from May to June and September to October - when the climate is most agreeable.
Price structure
Budapest is a relatively inexpensive city to visit. As in most large cities, it is wise to avoid the most obvious tourist traps. Prices of taxis can vary greatly and it is best to book your trip through the hotel, or restaurant if you are out.
City pass
Budapest Card is a great way to save money. By purchasing the card you are entitled to free travel on public transport, free admission to many museums and baths, and a variety of other discounts.
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