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 Built in 1914 |
Kossuth Lajos utca, 19-21 District V Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 889 6000 http://www.danubiusgroup.com/a... |
Situated on a busy road junction in downtown Pest, this hotel - with its ornate marble and gilt furnishings - is the epitome of early twentieth-century style. It is a tad run down, but makes a pleasant change from the often anonymous international hotel chains. The restaurant and café are very pleasant and suitably ornate. This is a Budapest classic, and a part of the city's history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Situated near the embassies |
Benczur utca, 35 District VI Budapest 1068 Hungary +36 1 342 7970 |
This hotel is situated along the quiet street known as 'Embassy Row' near Hosok tere (Heroes' Square) and City Park. It shares a building and reception desk with Hotel Pedagogous, which is around 10% cheaper. The location is a good one, as it is on a subway and bus line. Many major sights are within a five-minute walk, including two museums, a large park, the zoo, and some great restaurants and cafés. The surrounding area is made up of beautiful decaying mansions, some of which have undergone renovation as well as others which apparently have not been touched in several years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classy & Cozy Hotel |
Apaczai Csere Janos utca, 4 (District V) Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 266 7000 http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2... |
Taken over by the Marriott chain in 1992 and renovated room by room, this hotel has been completely revamped with the exception of the monolithic, Stalinist architecture of the exterior. Most of the rooms have a small balcony overlooking the river and are comfortably and well furnished. The Sunday all-you-can-eat brunch is very popular with ex-pats. The hotel also has a large and well-situated fitness center with windows overlooking the Danube. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Apartment-only hotel |
Kisdiofa utca, 13 District VII Budapest 1077 Hungary +36 1 321 1533 http://www.hotelambra.hu |
This apartment-only hotel actually works on a time-share scheme, so if you belong to RCI (Resort Condominiums International - an international time-share company) you could perhaps get an exchange week. The building is modern and has pleasant decor. All four-bedroom apartments come with a kitchen. The location is convenient - within walking distance of several sights and entertainment venues. Public transport is also available nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fancy new coffee house |
Szent Istvan korut, 9-11 District V Budapest 1055 Hungary +36 1 312 2362 |
The Europa now occupies the premises used until only recently by a wonderful old cukraszda (café and coffee shop) called Sziget. Although this new coffee house tries its best, it has a hard time recreating the atmosphere of the old place. This coffee house is so bright even poseurs would be excused for wearing shades indoors. It has a slippery marble floor that is continually being swept by young girls. The place is done out in brown wood and olive green recalling a Viennese konditorei. There is also a balcony high above where men in suits sit and from where you can hear Hungarian pop singers wail loudly over the stereo. A cup of Viennese coffee comes with a traditional glass of water and delicious whipped cream and costs 270 ft. Many pensioners still sit around occupying their ex-local, with only a glass of water on the table in front of them. On their pension, they can make it last an hour. The head patissier and café boss Barnabas Ziniel certainly makes some delicious looking cakes including Tiramisu and Black Forest gateau. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spa hotel |
Szent Gellert ter, 1 (District XI) Budapest 1111 Hungary +36 1 889 5501 http://www.danubiushotels.com |
Built between 1912 and 1918, this Art Nouveau spa hotel was destroyed in World War II, then rebuilt in the original style and modernized. The hotel's domed towers and baths give it an oriental flavor. There are baths, plunge pools, a sauna, massage centre, wave pool (built in 1927), a hot pool with medicinal spa water, as well as a sun terrace. An institute of water therapy also operates on the premises. The hotel has a delightful open-air restaurant terrace, which offers great views. There are four more cafés and restaurants to choose from inside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extremely large hotel |
Rakoczi ut, 90 District VII Budapest 1072 Hungary +36 1 889 4400 http://www.danubiusgroup.com/g... |
Located at the top of Rakoczi ut, next to the Keleti (Eastern) rail station, this is a big hotel (it claims to be the biggest in Hungary) with fairly unimpressive architectural features. The service is efficient and the rooms are acceptable - just pray that you don't get one at the end of one of the half-mile long corridors. There are also some 'junior suites', which have recently been refurbished. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First-class downtown hostel |
Nyar utca, 6 District VII Budapest 1072 Hungary +36 1 413 2555 http://www.marcopolohostel.com/ |
This hostel is excellent. Even the dorm rooms are comfortable and relatively private (they are divided by small walls and curtains). Singles, doubles, triples and quads are also available. The standard here is much higher than in most hostels; in fact, it's even higher than that in many budget hotels. A wide range of services is offered; from internet access to newspapers and magazines. Reception is open 24 hours, there is no curfew or lockout and the staff are enthusiastic and friendly. What more could you want? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Budget hotel with a view |
Citadella setany Budapest 1118 Hungary +36 1 466 5794 http://www.citadella.hu/ |
This budget hotel offers some of the most spectacular views in the city as it is perched at the very top of Gellert Hill, inside the historic Citadella. To get there, you could either walk through the park from the Elizabeth bridge or take a bus (27) that goes almost all the way. For a location like this with magnificent views, you would expect to pay a fortune, but the Citadella is one of Budapest's best bargains. It's not luxurious, but it is certainly very memorable. There are private rooms as well as dorm beds, which are extremely cheap. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Situated on the river |
Apaczai Csere Janos utca, 12-14 District V Budapest 1368 Hungary +36 1 327 6333 http://www.budapest.interconti... |
Half the rooms here offer stunning views over the river to the Castle. During a major set of renovations, the hotel added the latest in high-tech conference facilities and improved on its business offerings. Its location is excellent, being close to most major sights and within a stone's throw of the chain bridge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Downtown hotel |
Raday utca, 6 District IX Budapest 1092 Hungary +36 1 215 8585 |
There is plenty of traffic whizzing past this downtown hotel. As with all Ibis hotels, you can expect a very good standard of service and value for money. The location is convenient for all of the city's sights and the streets immediately surrounding the hotel are full of interesting small shops and cool cafés. There are also excellent public transport connections to the hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beside the opera house |
Revay utca 24 District VI Budapest 1065 Hungary +36 1 269 0222 http://www.kkhotels.com |
This is a modern Austrian-owned hotel set in a quiet street off Andrassy utca, only a stone's throw from the Opera House. The lobby and rooms are spacious, light and airy. The location is very convenient as it is on a metro line and also within walking distance of many sights. Many multinational companies have recently opened brand new offices right near here as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prestigious City-Centre Hotel |
Erzsébet tér 7-8 Budapest 1051 Hungary +36 1 429 3777 http://www.kempinski-budapest.... |
One of the great deluxe hotels in the city, Kempinski often hosts heads of state and international celebrities. Though it does not offer views of the river, it is still a great place to stay. The rooms have all been beautifully furnished, but those watching the budget may not sleep well here as rates are steep. The hotel does offer plenty of places to eat, from Kempi Brauhaus to the Italian Ristorante Giardino. In the Lobby Lounge high tea is served every afternoon. Keep an eye out for Formula One drivers and crews during the Hungaoring race. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Located beside Heroes' Square |
Dozsa Gyorgy ut, 106 District VI Budapest 1068 Hungary +36 1 269 5300 |
This hotel has a very convenient location. It is within a five-minute walk of two of the city's most well known museums and is right next to the zoo and a huge park (that has hot baths and a castle) as well as the amusement park. Furthermore, many fine restaurants and cafés are also at hand. The hotel is also on the yellow subway line and has numerous bus connections to the centre. Not all rooms are air-conditioned, so in the summer months be sure to check, as otherwise sleeping can get a little uncomfortable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No frills |
Jokai ter, 9 District VI Budapest 1061 Hungary +36 1 374 3000 |
This hotel is both inexpensive and centrally located. As it is situated just off Andrassy ut, there are plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby, with good nightlife and easy public transport connections. The rooms are simple, but clean and pleasant. This hotel represents a good combination of excellent location and value for money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large downtown hotel |
Kecskemeti utca, 14 District V Budapest 1053 Hungary +36 1 486 8800 http://www.mercure.com |
This very large hotel is made up of two separate buildings, connected to each other by one of Budapest's few aerial walkways. The location is excellent, on a side street just off one of the city's busiest thoroughfares. The windows have been soundproofed, ensuring your stay will be peaceful. There are many trendy cafés and excellent restaurants nearby and many sights are within easy walking distance. Be aware that there are several Mercure hotels in the city: you will need to know the name of the one you have chosen or the taxi driver may take you to the wrong one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small downtown hotel |
Kadar utca 7 District XIII Budapest 1132 Hungary +36 1 329 3830 |
This small, two-star hotel is in a great location; downtown near the Nyugati train station. It is within easy walking distance of most of the major sights. If you stay here you'll really be in the centre of things downtown. Right nearby is a huge shopping complex, as well as many bars, cafés, clubs and so on. The atmosphere in this area is very alive, very current, and very infectious. In many ways it is the most vibrant area of the city, constantly changing but still somehow staying the same. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quiet hotel near Oktogon |
Akacfa utca, 1-3 District VII Budapest 1072 Hungary +36 1 478 3050 |
This small, friendly hotel is located on a quiet side street near Oktogon. The location is excellent. Oktogon is one of the city's main intersections. Most of the major sights are within easy walking distance and the yellow metro line also runs this way. Access to the train stations is also easy, making this hotel a definite leader in terms of good location and value for money. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hotel offering apartments |
Benczur utca, 19 District VI Budapest 1068 Hungary +36 1 342 8347 http://www.hotels.hu/radio_inn... |
This hotel is located in the peaceful, tree-filled area near Heroes' Square where most of the consulates are situated. The apartments are spacious and come fitted with kitchens. If you don't want to feel like you're staying in a sterilised hotel, then this might be the place for you - the rooms feel like home very quickly. It is located close to many sights and is on major public transit lines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming hotel with first class coffee shop |
Terez korut, 43 District VI Budapest 1066 Hungary +36 1 301 1600 http://www.radisson.com/budape... |
This is a charming hotel - one of the prettiest in the city - located very close to the Nyugati (western) station on a busy boulevard. The coffee shop in particular is not to be missed. Here, waitresses dressed in turn-of-the-century costumes serve coffee and delicious cakes on beautiful Herend porcelain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Centrally located budget hostel |
Second Floor Nemet utca, 13 Budapest 1084 Hungary +36 1 303 8302 |
This budget hostel is located in the very heart of the eighth district, within reasonable walking distance (or a short public transport ride) of most of the major sights. The rooms are all either doubles and triples, or have six beds. There is a laundry facility as well as e-mail access. Full kitchen facilities are also available and there is no curfew time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Located in the city center |
Vaci utca, 20 (District V) Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 485 3100 http://www.hoteltaverna.hu |
This is arguably the most conveniently located hotel in the city, that is, for those who like to shop and be in the thick of things. Its attractive price helps as well! Located on Vaci utca, the main downtown pedestrian shopping street, Taverna Hotel is a hop and a skip from the action. It houses a delightful coffee shop to get you going and also offers bicycles for rent. Try their excellent restaurant which offers a decently priced lunch buffet. The staff is friendly and informative. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly budget hostel |
Terez korut, 56 District VI Budapest 1063 Hungary +36 1 331 9896 http://www.yellowsubmarinehost... |
A convenient central location and very flexible rules have made Yellow Submarine a popular choice. Unlike at most places in this category, breakfast is also included. There is no curfew or lockout, and the staff are happy to offer you assistance regarding onward travel and bookings. There is a kitchen, laundry facilities, Internet access and they also sell cold soft drinks and beer. You can choose to stay in a dorm, three and four bedrooms or private and double rooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |