If you’re looking for a hotel in Budapest near Budapest City Centre then you are in luck. momondo recommends 11 hotels near Budapest City Centre and on average, hotels in the area cost £97/night. This price may vary based on season. Hotels near Budapest City Centre are typically 34% more expensive than the average hotel in Budapest, which is £64.
Low season | February | cheapest month to stay |
High season | July | most expensive time to stay |
18% | expected price decrease | |
19% | expected price increase |
Price | £99 - £151 |
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Cheapest day of week | Tuesday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
Highest day of week | Sunday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
£105 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day | |
£127 | is the average per night cost for a hotel on this day |
Cheapest time to book | The cheapest time to book hotels in Budapest is: 1-2 star, 47 days before. 3 star, 60 days before. 4-5 star, 28 days before. |
1-2 star | £29 - £60 | |
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3 star | £37 - £75 | |
4-5 star | £46 - £135 |
Lowest Hotel Price | £13 |
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Most Popular Hotel (5-star) | Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa |
Hotels Near Airport | 7744 |
Average Length of Stay | 5 days |
The city centre is close to many hotels in Budapest. Plan to stay near Deák Ferenc Square (Deák Ferenc tér) in the heart of the Hungarian capital, between the neighbourhoods of Lipótváros and Belváros. Three of Budapest’s four metro lines (M1, M2 and M3) converge on the station at the square, as do several bus, tram and trolleybus lines. All are reasonably priced as public transport goes. Even though this is in the heart of the city, you can still find several cheap hotels in Budapest through momondo, such as the 7Seasons Apartments, the City Hotel Pilvax (where you will find the historical Pilvax Café) or the Promenade City Hotel. For other cheap hotels in Budapest, consider the Ibis Budapest Centrum in the Józsefváros neighbourhood. In the nearby Inner City neighbourhood, the Mercure Budapest Korona Hotel is also reasonably priced. Both are close to the Hungarian National Museum and the Kálvin Square (Kálvin tér) metro station, where metro lines M3 and M4 connect.
Intercontinental Budapest, An IHG Hotel
Apaczai Csere Janos 12-14, Budapest, Hungary
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Remember, Budapest used to be two separate settlements: Buda, on the western side of the Danube, and Pest, on the eastern side. If you’re in town for the healing waters, most spas are on the Buda side. In Pest, City Park is a good bet for Budapest hotels closest to Széchenyi Bath. For history buffs, try the UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Danube, the Castle Bazaar & Royal Gardens, Heroes’ Square, Margaret Island and the many bridges over the river linking Buda and Pest. Most of these sights are centreed on District V, also known as Belváros-Lipótváros. Business travelers in town can book hotels in Budapest near Ferenc Liszt International Airport and then rent a car if they are time-pressed and don’t want to rely on public transport. If you’re looking for a stylish business-friendly establishment, try the ibis Styles Budapest Airport, available through momondo.
Start your journey at the famed Danube River, called the Duna by locals, and work your way from there. Dunakorzó (Danube Promenade) near Víziváros is an esplanade on the Buda side of the river, at the Batthyány tér (Batthyány Square) station on the M2 metro line. The Buda Castle is a must-see historic European architecture is your thing and is located just south of the Danube Promenade, within walking distance. Váci Street (Váci Utca), almost exactly opposite on the Pest side of the river in the Inner City neighbourhood, is a pedestrian shopping and tourist area that runs parallel to the river. Within easy reach of any number of Budapest hotels are the city’s 80 geothermal springs, with the Széchenyi Medicinal Bath, on the M1 metro line at Széchenyi fürdő, being the largest and most famous spa bath on the continent. Don’t leave Budapest until you’ve soaked up those warm healing spa waters.
You can’t go wrong in Districts V and VI in the city centre, which are close to much of the action. Gulyás étterem, between the neighbourhoods of Józsefváros and the Inner City, and Gettó Gulyás in the Palace District, make outstanding traditional Hungarian goulash. There is an abundance of metro stations in this area for easy travel. Deák Ferenc Square mentioned earlier, is popular with young people, and is usually busy until the early hours of the morning.
Cruises on the Danube, cooking courses to make Hungarian food (including the world-famous goulash), wine tasting and Hungarian folk dances and music are offered on an ongoing basis. The Budapest Summer Festival takes place on Margaret Island between June and August each year. Take the tram and jump off at the Margit híd, Budai hídfő stop. The Sziget (Island) Festival is held every August on Óbudai-Sziget ("Old Buda Island"), and is one of Europe’s largest music events, which draws over 400,000 visitors annually. To get there, take the M2 metro line to the Batthyány tér (Batthyány Square) station, switch to the H5 train and get off at Filatorigát.
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A hotel room in Budapest will generally set you back around £130 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.
The cheapest month to book a hotel in Budapest is February. The cost of your room could be as much as 19% cheaper than in peak months.
Room prices for hotels in Budapest will be at their lowest on Monday and peak on Saturday.
A luxury hotel in Budapest can set you back on average £175 per person, per night. In comparison, the average cost of a hotel in Budapest is £130 per person, per night, representing a 30%% premium for a luxury hotel.
On average, a hostel in Budapest will be priced around £53. This price will be per person, per night and was obtained using hostel and 2-star or below hotels. In comparison, this will be £70 lower than your typical Budapest hotel.
Whilst there are several neighbourhoods to choose from, most users tend to stick to District V - Belváros-Lipótváros, District VII - Erzsébetváros, District VI - Terézváros and District VIII - Józsefváros when staying in Budapest.
With an average temperature of 6 °C and expected precipitation of 40 mm, March is a great month to explore the outdoors near Budapest.
The city of Budapest has holiday rentals available as well as hotels if you’re looking for different accommodation options. At the moment, there are 11,571 holiday rentals in the city. We recommend booking Premium Apartment House for your stay, which is the most popular rental in Budapest. Search for deals on holiday rentals in Budapest.
There are 335 hostels in Budapest if you want to save money on accommodations during your trip. Avenue Hostel happens to be the most popular hostel in Budapest at the moment. Find deals on hostels in Budapest.
The number of operators available for hotels in Budapest is 7,825 as of March 2024.
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