390Where to Stay in Hungary
Visitors to Hungary can choose from everything between
top-class chain hotels and family-run pensions and hostels.
In Budapest, the budget-conscious can take advan tage of
the weekend reductions offered by many hotels in the low
season. Outside the capital most towns have one or two
imperial-era hotels as well as a number of pensions.HUNGARYPRICE CATEGORIES
Price categories are for a standard double
room with bathroom per night in high
season, including breakfast, tax and
service charges.
Under 15,000 HUF
15,000–25,000 HUF
25,000–35,000 HUF
35,000–50,000 HUF
Over 50,000 HUFBUDAPEST
Citadella ¤ h
Citadella sétány, 1118 Tel (01) 466 5794 Fax (01) 386 0505 Rooms 14 Map C5
This lovely hostel-style hotel occupies the casements of the Citadel on Gellért Hill (see pp344–5). It offers
reasonably priced double and multiple-occupancy rooms. A popular wine bar, restaurant and nightclub are all
located within the Citadella complex. http://www.citadella.huBest Western Orion h z 7
Döbrentei út 13, 1013 Tel (01) 356 8583 Fax (01) 375 5418 Rooms 30 Map C4
This pleasant hotel offers clean but plainly decorated rooms with en suite bathrooms, air conditioning and colour
televisions. A small restaurant serves a good range of inexpensive Hungarian and international cuisine. Service is
efficient. http://www.bestwestern.comKulturinnov h 0
Szentháromság tér 6, 1014 Tel (01) 224 8102 Fax (01) 375 1886 Rooms 16 Map B2
Situated in the heart of Budapest’s Vár area, the Kulturinnov is a simple, reasonably priced hotel. There is no
excessive luxury here but the rooms are spacious and have en suite facilities. Occupying a magnificent Neo-Gothic
edifice, it makes a good choice for visitors. http://www.mka.huLeo Panzió 0 ÷ z
Kossuth Lajos út 2/a, 1053 Tel (01) 266 9041 Fax (01) 266 9042 Rooms 14 Map D4
This superb pension is located in the very heart of the city and offers decent accommodation at reasonable prices.
All rooms have private bathrooms with a shower and TV, and provide excellent views of the lively streets below.
A good buffet breakfast is also included. http://www.leopanzio.huAstoria 0 ÷ z 7
Kossuth Lajos út 19–21, 1053 Tel (01) 889 6000 Fax (01) 889 6091 Rooms 130 Map D4
Designed in the Art Noveau style, the Astoria has been refurbished to recreate its original interior. The bedrooms
are spacious and luxurious and the lovely breakfast room is designed in Neo-Baroque style. Even for visitors not
staying at the hotel, it is worth visiting the café to see the beautiful interior. http://www.danubiusgroup.com/astoriaBurg h 0 z 7
Szentháromság tér 7, 1014 Tel (01) 212 0269 Fax (01) 212 3970 Rooms 26 Map B2
Located opposite Mátyás Church (see pp342–3) in Vár, the Burg provides comfortable and well-furnished rooms
with en suite bathrooms. Several rooms provide magnificent views of the church. Some of the rooms are on the
small side but levels of comfort and service are reassuringly high. http://www.burghotelbudapest.comCotton House 0 S ÷ z
Jókai út 26, 1066 Tel (01) 354 2600 Fax (01) 354 1341 Rooms 18 Map D2
An atmospheric hotel Cotton House offers some of the best decorated rooms in Hungary. Luxurious and classy, it
particularly appeals to couples and music fans. All the rooms are named – and decorated – in honour of famous
personalities from the stage or silver screen. http://www.cottonhouse.huDanubius Hotel Gellért h 0 S ÷ z 7
Szent Gellért tér 1, 1111 Tel (01) 889 5500 Fax (01) 889 5505 Rooms 233 Map D5
This legendary spa hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools that provide a congenial environment in which to
relax. The hotel has a bar, a café and a nightclub along with several banquet halls. Massages and other spa
treatments are also available. http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellertK + K Opera h 0 ÷ z 7
Révay út 24, 1065 Tel (01) 269 0222 Fax (01) 269 0230 Rooms 205 Map D3
Located close to the State Opera House (see p350), this hotel boasts a splendid façade and offers
comfortable accommodation in modern, clean and incredibly spacious rooms. It also features a café, pub, bar
and secure parking. A full buffet breakfast is also included. http://www.kkhotels.comMap References see map of Budapest pp336–7