The Maverick Hostel is located in a royal mansion built under the Hapsburgs. It's situated in the heart of the city center, a short walk from local attractions and right next to a metro station. Beds in dorm rooms and private rooms are available, and every floor has lockers for guests along with a communal kitchen, a lounge area, and shared bathrooms. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there are free Hungarian beverage tastings. However, guests should not that this hostel-style property is bare bones, and has some outdated amenities like tube TVs.
The Maverick Hostel is located in a royal mansion built under the Hapsburgs. It's situated in the heart of the city center, a short walk from local attractions and right next to a metro station. Beds in dorm rooms and private rooms are available, and every floor has lockers for guests along with a communal kitchen, a lounge area, and shared bathrooms. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there are free Hungarian beverage tastings. However, guests should not that this hostel-style property is bare bones, and has some outdated amenities like tube TVs.
Grand, historic, and full of character, the four-pearl Danubius Hotel Gellert is in a beautiful 1918 Art Nouveau building that's a Budapest landmark, although it's seen better days. Located on the Danube River, it's within walking distance of Szabadsag Bridge and public transportation. The 221 rooms are dated, especially Standard Single Rooms, and not all have air-conditioning. Renovation is underway, but as of early 2016, less than a quarter of the rooms had been updated. Although managed separately, the historic Gellert spa and baths connect to the hotel, and guests get one free visit, and a discount on subsequent visits. Other notable features include a fine-dining restaurant, a funky brasserie, and a coffee and pastry shop. Travelers might want to also check out the Boutique Hotel Budapest and the Bohem Art Hotel across the river, which offers more modern amenities.
Grand, historic, and full of character, the four-pearl Danubius Hotel Gellert is in a beautiful 1918 Art Nouveau building that's a Budapest landmark, although it's seen better days. Located on the Danube River, it's within walking distance of Szabadsag Bridge and public transportation. The 221 rooms are dated, especially Standard Single Rooms, and not all have air-conditioning. Renovation is underway, but as of early 2016, less than a quarter of the rooms had been updated. Although managed separately, the historic Gellert spa and baths connect to the hotel, and guests get one free visit, and a discount on subsequent visits. Other notable features include a fine-dining restaurant, a funky brasserie, and a coffee and pastry shop. Travelers might want to also check out the Boutique Hotel Budapest and the Bohem Art Hotel across the river, which offers more modern amenities.
The 310-room Aquincum Hotel Budapest is an upscale hotel outside of the city center with a huge number of amenities (although many cost extra to use). Rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. The spa has superb features including three pools, a gym, and a bistro, however guests have to pay extra to use the facilities. There’s also a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, and a breakfast buffet. Still, most perks cost an extra fee, the only exception being hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Past guests have reported cleanliness issues, and some have even suffered incidents of theft. Another choice to consider could be the Hotel Museum Budapest, which is more central and has a spa area that's free for guests to use.
The 310-room Aquincum Hotel Budapest is an upscale hotel outside of the city center with a huge number of amenities (although many cost extra to use). Rooms are modern, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. The spa has superb features including three pools, a gym, and a bistro, however guests have to pay extra to use the facilities. There’s also a restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, and a breakfast buffet. Still, most perks cost an extra fee, the only exception being hotel-wide Wi-Fi. Past guests have reported cleanliness issues, and some have even suffered incidents of theft. Another choice to consider could be the Hotel Museum Budapest, which is more central and has a spa area that's free for guests to use.
The upper-middle-range Bo33 Hotel Family & Suites has 62 modern rooms and is located outside Budapest's center, about a 30-minute walk to the river. Spacious, contemporary rooms have Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, plus balconies and kitchenettes in some. There's no full restaurant here, but a breakfast room and lobby bar are available. A tiny gym, spa with massage room, sauna, and hot tub are excellent additions, plus all rates include a buffet breakfast with Champagne and welcome drink. A meeting room is handy for business travelers (the area has some corporate activity), and nearby public transportation options make for quick journeys to the city center. Travelers wanting a more central location may prefer The Regency Suites Hotel Budapest, though it's less modern and rooms could use a refresh.
The upper-middle-range Bo33 Hotel Family & Suites has 62 modern rooms and is located outside Budapest's center, about a 30-minute walk to the river. Spacious, contemporary rooms have Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, plus balconies and kitchenettes in some. There's no full restaurant here, but a breakfast room and lobby bar are available. A tiny gym, spa with massage room, sauna, and hot tub are excellent additions, plus all rates include a buffet breakfast with Champagne and welcome drink. A meeting room is handy for business travelers (the area has some corporate activity), and nearby public transportation options make for quick journeys to the city center. Travelers wanting a more central location may prefer The Regency Suites Hotel Budapest, though it's less modern and rooms could use a refresh.
The historic Brody House is an upscale, artsy boho hotel in the city's Pest Palace District, across the street from the Hungarian National Museum and a short walk to Great Market Hall. The 11 individually styled rooms in this neoclassical town house feature painted striped walls, contemporary art, and vintage accents. Rooms and common areas are more akin to a private home than a hotel. The property has three cozy lounge spaces, a well-stocked honesty bar, and breakfast service, for a fee. As a small boutique property, Brody House lacks the features of larger four-pearl properties -- there's no restaurant, gym, or spa, and some rooms lack TVs, minibars, or coffeemakers, although all include free Wi-Fi. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel could consider Museum Budapest, which has a full-service spa and meeting spaces, but its rooms are more generic.
The historic Brody House is an upscale, artsy boho hotel in the city's Pest Palace District, across the street from the Hungarian National Museum and a short walk to Great Market Hall. The 11 individually styled rooms in this neoclassical town house feature painted striped walls, contemporary art, and vintage accents. Rooms and common areas are more akin to a private home than a hotel. The property has three cozy lounge spaces, a well-stocked honesty bar, and breakfast service, for a fee. As a small boutique property, Brody House lacks the features of larger four-pearl properties -- there's no restaurant, gym, or spa, and some rooms lack TVs, minibars, or coffeemakers, although all include free Wi-Fi. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel could consider Museum Budapest, which has a full-service spa and meeting spaces, but its rooms are more generic.
The 97-room Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest is an upper-middle-range, apartment-style property on the Pest side of the city. Its located a 30-minute walk from the city centre, but a nearby metro provides easy transportation to area sites. Rooms are done in a contemporary, albeit generic, styling, and all are outfitted with kitchen facilities and flat-screen TVs, plus some have large living rooms. The restaurant only serves a well-reviewed breakfast, but room service is available for lunch and dinner, and the lobby area has free coffee and tea. Guests have free access to the heated indoor pool, small gym, and spa facilities, but Wi-Fi and parking will cost extra. Travelers looking for a self-catering option closer to the city centre should consider the Starlight Suiten Hotel, though it lacks a pool and in-room stovetops.
The 97-room Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest is an upper-middle-range, apartment-style property on the Pest side of the city. Its located a 30-minute walk from the city centre, but a nearby metro provides easy transportation to area sites. Rooms are done in a contemporary, albeit generic, styling, and all are outfitted with kitchen facilities and flat-screen TVs, plus some have large living rooms. The restaurant only serves a well-reviewed breakfast, but room service is available for lunch and dinner, and the lobby area has free coffee and tea. Guests have free access to the heated indoor pool, small gym, and spa facilities, but Wi-Fi and parking will cost extra. Travelers looking for a self-catering option closer to the city centre should consider the Starlight Suiten Hotel, though it lacks a pool and in-room stovetops.
This three-pearl boutique hotel is centrally located in Budapest's Jewish Quarter in a neighborhood with a mix of historic buildings and high-rises. It's a nine-minute walk to Budapest Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. The eight-story property has 98 attractive, compact rooms and suites that are fashionably furnished. Each are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, and have free Wi-Fi, but you won't find minibars or coffeemakers. There's a 24-hour bar and lounge with an above average hot breakfast buffet that's included in the rate. For something with more hotel amenities, Continental Hotel Zara Budapest has a spa and indoor and outdoor pools -- plus live piano performances.
This three-pearl boutique hotel is centrally located in Budapest's Jewish Quarter in a neighborhood with a mix of historic buildings and high-rises. It's a nine-minute walk to Budapest Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. The eight-story property has 98 attractive, compact rooms and suites that are fashionably furnished. Each are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, and have free Wi-Fi, but you won't find minibars or coffeemakers. There's a 24-hour bar and lounge with an above average hot breakfast buffet that's included in the rate. For something with more hotel amenities, Continental Hotel Zara Budapest has a spa and indoor and outdoor pools -- plus live piano performances.
The Maverick City Lodge is a design budget hostel with trendy, playful decor located in the Jewish Quarter. Its 44 rooms are split between co-ed dormitories and private rooms sleeping anywhere from two to eight guests; female-only dorms are also available. A communal kitchen, regular social events, and even organized bar crawls makes for plenty of mingling opportunities. While actively discouraged, party crowds can be noisy, and street-facing rooms can be prone to nightly revelry. The Maverick is also a bit more expensive than other hostels -- beds at the nearby Grandio Party Hostel, for example, are around half the price.
The Maverick City Lodge is a design budget hostel with trendy, playful decor located in the Jewish Quarter. Its 44 rooms are split between co-ed dormitories and private rooms sleeping anywhere from two to eight guests; female-only dorms are also available. A communal kitchen, regular social events, and even organized bar crawls makes for plenty of mingling opportunities. While actively discouraged, party crowds can be noisy, and street-facing rooms can be prone to nightly revelry. The Maverick is also a bit more expensive than other hostels -- beds at the nearby Grandio Party Hostel, for example, are around half the price.
Housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century building, Prestige Hotel Budapest is an upscale hotel with 85 trendy rooms and suites and posh common areas. Rooms are clean, sophisticated, and come with flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and minibars. Its location is ideal, in the heart of the city center (Pest side) and within walking distance to many attractions and entertainment. There’s an indoor hot tub, a small gym, and a Michelin-star restaurant, though no bar. Those not concerned with being near the Danube River may want to check prices at Boscolo Budapest, Autograph Collection which has a spa with a small indoor pool and the famous New York Cafe.
Housed in a beautifully renovated 19th-century building, Prestige Hotel Budapest is an upscale hotel with 85 trendy rooms and suites and posh common areas. Rooms are clean, sophisticated, and come with flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and minibars. Its location is ideal, in the heart of the city center (Pest side) and within walking distance to many attractions and entertainment. There’s an indoor hot tub, a small gym, and a Michelin-star restaurant, though no bar. Those not concerned with being near the Danube River may want to check prices at Boscolo Budapest, Autograph Collection which has a spa with a small indoor pool and the famous New York Cafe.
This 97-room branch of the upscale European Hotel Zenit chain has an unbeatable location in the heart of Budapest’s tourist hub, close to several city hot spots and the Danube River. The structure itself features a beautiful blend of historic, 19th-century exteriors and clean, modern interiors, including an on-site restaurant known for its fantastic food and famed ham bar. Rooms have gorgeous plank wood floors, extra high ceilings, and lots of natural light, though the furnishings are a bit of a mishmash. The hotel emphasizes functionality over frills, with daily newspapers and free Wi-Fi but no pool or spa and only a small, basement fitness center. For more amenities at a similar price point, check out the nearby Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, with a pool, spa, and river views.
This 97-room branch of the upscale European Hotel Zenit chain has an unbeatable location in the heart of Budapest’s tourist hub, close to several city hot spots and the Danube River. The structure itself features a beautiful blend of historic, 19th-century exteriors and clean, modern interiors, including an on-site restaurant known for its fantastic food and famed ham bar. Rooms have gorgeous plank wood floors, extra high ceilings, and lots of natural light, though the furnishings are a bit of a mishmash. The hotel emphasizes functionality over frills, with daily newspapers and free Wi-Fi but no pool or spa and only a small, basement fitness center. For more amenities at a similar price point, check out the nearby Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, with a pool, spa, and river views.