Szilagyi Erzsebet fasor 47, Budapest, Hungary | (618) 248-8274
Budget rooms, many with spectacular views of the city
Original '70s architecture and unique construction in a ring shape
Several tram and bus lines stop across the street from the hotel
On-site restaurant and bar
Parking available in front of hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Meeting space with audiovisual equipment
Dated hotel all around, from common spaces to rooms
Dated room decor, including carpets and patterned bedspreads
Soundproofing is lacking
Difficulty with temperature regulation in the rooms
Some guests have noted spotty cleaning
Restaurant gets mixed reviews
The 298-room Hotel Budapest is a slightly run-down budget property that offers panoramic views of the city and nearby Buda hills (the building has a striking ring shape with views in all directions). The wood paneled lobby lounges look straight out of the '70s, and the rooms have dated carpets and patterned bedspreads in garish color combinations. Travelers on a budget, including groups, favor this property, which is situated to the northwest of the Buda side of the city center, a half hour on foot or 15 minutes via bus to the castle district.
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Scene
Dated budget hotel with '70s-era construction
Business travelers and large tourist and school groups, in particular those from Europe, are frequent guests at the Hotel Budapest. The building -- a cylindrical concrete tower set atop a rectangular lobby -- looks as if it hasn’t changed since its construction in the '70s, both inside and out. Brown and gray institutional carpeting line hallways that enjoy spectacular views of the city and nearby Buda hills; a few brown vinyl armchairs sit here and there in hallways lined by wood-veneer doors. The atmosphere is dated and budget.
Location
In a mostly residential neighborhood surrounded by shops, residences, and a hospital.
Old apartment buildings, some shops, and a hospital all sit nearby the Hotel Budapest. Though the rooms have been reported as quiet by many guests, there is the occasional sound of an ambulance siren. While the immediately surrounding area doesn’t offer a wealth of eateries, there are several bus and tram lines that stop immediately across the street from the hotel and give direct access to downtown, including the castle district (15 minutes), as well as the airport (an hour and a half, two transfers necessary).
Rooms
Dorm-like, basic rooms with old carpeting and patterned bedspreads.
Teal wall-to-wall carpeting and peach bedspreads join with veneer wood wall paneling for a supremely dated look in these simple rooms. Bathrooms, small, with tiny sinks, zero ledge space, and lined with pink tiles, have shower/tub combos; many have been more recently updated than the sleeping areas. All rooms have air-conditioning, hairdryer, TV with cable channels, telephone, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have a safe deposit box. Larger rooms feature a separate living area behind a pocket door.
Features
Lots of meeting space for business travelers and groups, parking, and lobby restaurant
The lobby restaurant, with its parquet wood floors, glass chandeliers, and red cushioned, stackable chairs, is consistent in aesthetics with the rest of the building; the cuisine skews towards Hungarian specialties and has received mixed reviews from guests. There is a good amount of meeting space with some audiovisual capabilities, and a parking lot is in front of the hotel. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
