It's hard to select the best Budapest city centre hotels since there are so many of them ranging from 5 star hotels to cheap 3- or 2 star lodgings.

This page gives travellers an overview of downtown Budapest hotels with a few selected good-value accommadions to which the majority of tourists gave high ratings and good reviews.

Best 5 Star Budapest City Centre Hotels

The Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hotel (room rates cc. 300-900 €/night) in Roosevelt Square opposite the Pest end of the Chain Bridge and the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel (room rates cc. 300-350 €/night) on Grand Boulevard in VII. district are the 2 most prestigious hotels in Budapest ciyt centre so far.

Both hotels are are loacted in beautifully redecorated palaces offering a blend of historic elegance and contemporary luxury.

The location of the two hotels is very central perfect for both tourists visiting Budapest for a couple of days or for business travellers. Looking more closely at the locations of the two hotels the Four Seasons Gresham Palace beats the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel offering wonderful view of the Danube with the Chain Bridge and the Castle Hill in Buda.

Buddha Bar Hotel Budapest Klotild Palace - a New 5-star Hotel in Budapest Centre
Address: Váci utca 34., V. district, Budapest City centre

The new star among 5-star Budapest Hotels will open in 2011.

The Buddha Bar Hotel is the first 5-star project of the Mellowmood Group. The renovated Klotild Palace will give home to this deluxe spa hotel.

The 100-year old elegant neo-renaissance palace has unbeatable location facing the Pest bridgehead of the Elizabeth Bridge in downtown Budapest.

Staying in the Buddha Bar Hotel you'll be in the very heart of Budapest within easy reach of all the important sights, many restaurants, and shops and public transport services The palace hotel stands in the famous pedestrian shopping street Váci utca.

The luxury hotel combines Oriental and Western atmosphere featuring 102 deluxe rooms, along with a variety of exclusive suites. The Buddha Bar Spa makes this Budapest palace hotel a place of relaxation and a perfect accommodation choice both for business and leisure travellers.

The Buddha Bar Restaurant, the Siddhara Cafe on the ground flloor and the all-day Lobby Bar and top-notch services complete the unique Buddha bar hotel experience.

Other top-rated Luxury Hotels in Budapest city centre include the St George Hotel Residence in Buda Castle District and the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal on Erzsébet körút, Grand Boulevard.

See also our list of best rated 5-star Budapest hotels.

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4-Star Hotels in Budapest City Centre

The neighborhood of the Castle District offers some nice 4-star hotels in Budapest centre.

Hotel Castle Garden - green serenity in the centre of Budapest
Address: Lovas út 41., I.district, Budapest

The Hotel castle Garden is a fairly new four star hotel at the foot of the Castle Hill in Buda. The lovely hotel has 38 air-conditioned non-smoking double rooms. Seven rooms are in the superior category with large terrace. The Bonfini Restaurant offers a taste of Italian and Hungarian cuisine. The garden restaurant is open during summer where you can try freshly grilled dishes.

There's a small fitness centre with whirlpool bath and Finnish sauna. You can park your car in the hotel's own garage.

Room rates: Find the Best Rates for Hotel Castle Garden Budapest.

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Carlton Hotel Budapest
Address: Apor Péter utca 3., I. district

The Carlton Hotel has two benefits affordable prices and ideal location. The hotel is in a peaceful side street at the base of Castle District in Buda.

The funicular railway at Clark Adam Square is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel and it'll take you up Castle Hill (you can take the steps if you find the ticket price - cc. 600-800 HUF/adult - for the funicular a bit hefty).

The M2 metro station and the tram 4,6 stop at Moszkva tér is about 10 minutes from the hotel on foot so you can easily get to the Pest side, too.

Internet access is free of charge.

Room Rates: Check Rates for Carlton Hotel Budapest.

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Atrium Fashion Hotel Budapest
Address: Csokonai utca 14., VIII. district

This is again a very good value hotel in Budapest's city centre, just off Nagykörút the main boulevard of Budapest. The Atrium Fashion Hotel is a nice contemporary hotel offering accommodation in 57 rooms.

The central location allows you to conveniently explore the major sights of Budapest, and find good restaurants (the hotel doesn't have restaurant just a dining room where breakfast is served), cafes, and shops. Some of Budapest's best cultural venues are also within easy reach.

Some travellers have complained that rooms are small, and that the neighbourhood is a bit noisy not always friendly. Read more about regarding safety in the 8th district of Budapest.

Room Rates: Check Rates for Atrium Fashion Hotel Budapest.

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Soho Boutique Hotel Address: Dohány utca 64., VII. district The Soho Boutique Hotel opened in 2008 in the center of Budapest's former Jewish quarter. Small but stylish, well-furnished rooms, helpful staff and a substantial breakfast are the highlights of this new hotel that perhaps offers a bit less than you would expect from a 4-star accommodation.

If you're interested in Budapest's Jewish cultural sights like the Central Synagogue in Dohány Street than the location of the Hotel Soho is perfect, but note that getting to the main downtown area, the 5th district takes a bit of walking.

Room rates: Check Rates for Soho Hotel Budapest.

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Hotel Boutique Zara
Address: Só utca 6., V. district

Hotel Boutique Zara is located in near the north end Váci utca the popular shopping street of Budapest. The excellent location allow tourists to easily reach the most notable attractions of Budapest city centre. Vörösmarty Square where the popular Christmas Market is held every December is just a short walk from the hotel. This lovely boutique hotel is the first of the Epoque Hotel Group in Hungary and it offers accommodation in 74 rooms on 4 floors.

Rooms are small but nicely decorated and according to guests who slpet in this hotel the staff is very friendly and helpful. Windows are soundproof so the noise from the busy Váci utca won't disturb you.

There's Free Wi-Fi in the public areas of the hotel.

Room rates: Check Rates for Hotel Boutique Zara.

TIP: see also our list of hand-picked Budapest Boutique Hotels. Read also a detailed review of Lánchíd 19 Design Hotel, a centrally located contemporary hotel at the foot of the castle Hill in Buda.

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Hotel Belvedere Budapest
Address: Mészáros utca 58/a, I. district, Moszkva tér M2 (red) metro station, trams 4 and 6

This contemporary hotel near Moszkva tér and the Castle Hill has 44 double rooms, and 10 suites. if you want more space you can stay in one of the fully-fitted 10 apartments.

The Art Deco interior is a nice counterbalance of the cold, modern outside look.

Buffet breakfast of both cold and hot dishes is included in the room price. Restaurant offers international and Hungarian meals. The garden terrace in the backyard is open during summer.

The wellness floor with panorama view includes a fitness room, sauna, and pool.

There's a small meeting room that can accommodate up to 50 people. You can park your car in the guarded garage in the underground level.

Hotel Belvedere is a family-friendly hotel offering equipment like baby cots, highchairs, and services such as baby sitting and a playground in the hotel's garden.

Room prices: Find the Best Rates for Hotel Belvedere Budapest.

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Hotel Parlament Address: Kálmán Imre utca 19., V.district, Downtown Budapest The Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament, a new 4-star hotel in Budapest centre at the corner of Kálmán Imre Street and Vadász Street, is just a few minutes walk from the impressive Parliament building and the Danube. Other top attractions of Budapest can also be easily accessed from Hotel Parlament.

Castle Hill with he Royal Palace and other historic monuments is accross the Danube and can be reached either by the funicular (sikló) fromt Clark Adam Square at the Pest end of the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) or your can take the steps winding up the hill.

Margaret Island (Margitsziget) a green haven in the middle of the city is also in the vicinity of the hotel north of the Parliament building. The splendid Opera House of Budapest stands on Andrássy Avenue which is a couple of minutes walk from the hotel.

Th central location has the advantage of excellent public transport connections: the M2 (red metro line) has a stop at Kossuth tér opposite the Parlament while the Millennium Underground (M1 -yellow-metro line) has a stop at Bajcsy-Zsilinszky ut and the Opera.

Hotel Parlament is a modern hotel with 65 rooms each designed in minimal style. There are 2 rooms for handicapped guests.

Apart from the very central location Hotel parlament Budapest has many other benefits:

According to reviewers the staff is attentive and freindly, they speaks everal languages and give guests great sightseeing and restaurant tips.

Room rates in Hotel Parlament Budapest: doubles are available from 59 $, they do special offers so it1s good to check theitr website before booking.

All in all Hotel Parlament is a pleasant, clean hotel in Budapest city centre, that offers good value for your money.

See other Four-Star Budapest Hotels.

Best Budget Hotels in Budapest Centre

Hotel Central Basilica - New Budget Hotel Budapest centre
Address: Hercegprímás utca 8., V. district

This 3-star Budapest hotel is located in a lovely street just off the spacious plaza Szt. István tér where St Stephen's Basilica stands. Hotel Central Basilica is hosued in a histirc building that dates back to the mid 19th century. After a full renovation the 44-room hotel opened in 2007.

Apart from hotel rooms you can stay in one of the 3 apartments. You can leave your car in the hotel's underground garage.

The location of Hotel Central Basilica is superb with lots of sights, restaurants, shops, the Danube within walking distance.

Transportation is also great, Deák tér is just a couple of minutes walk with a central station of 3 metro lines (M1, M2, M3) and several bus stops.

You'll have lots of dining out options since there 're plenty fine restaurants near the hotel on and around Szt. István tér:

• Mokka Cafe
• White Haven
• Oliva Restaurant

Rooms are fairly large and tidy with attached bathrooms and air-conditioning. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Central Hotel Basilica is recommended for both vacationers and for travellers coming to Budapest on business.

Room prices: doubles from around 65-80 €. Children under 9 can stay in the hotel free of charge. The price includes a rich buffet breakfast.

Promenade Hotel Budapest - nice Boutique Hotel in Budapest City Centre

Address: Váci utca 22. V. district, Budapest

Situated in the chic pedestrian shopping street Váci utca Promenade Hotel Budapest offers stylish, spotless rooms with modern furnishings. All 45 rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi internet access.

The location is great, very central, offering easy access to public transport (3 metro lines on Deák Ferenc Square), but you can conveniently reach many sights on foot too. Rooms are quite at night since the street is for pedestrians only.

Room rates: Find the Best Rates for Promenade Hotel Budapest.

See other Budget Hotels in Budapest.

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Cheap Budapest City Centre Hotels

Easyhotel Budapest Oktogon
Address: Eötvös utca 25/a, VI.district, M1 metro, trams 4.6 Oktogon stop,

EasyHotel Budapest Oktogon, part of the budget hotel chain EasyHotel, is a recently opened cheap hotel in the centre of Budapest near the busy octagonal sqaure Oktogon, at the cross of Andrássy Avenue and Grand Boulevard.

The largest park of Budapest, City Park is not far from the hotel behind Heroes' Square.

The Széchenyi Bath is located in City Park and offers a fine place for relaxation.

The small hotel has 59 rooms. There's no restaurant only snack tea/coffee, and soft drink vending machines.

You'll find lots of restaurants, food stalls, fast food eateries in the area. The West End City Shopping Center at Nyugati Square offers lots of cheap eats.

For tips on where to eat see our guide to best Budapest restaurants.

Room rates in EasyHotel Budapest Oktogon: rooms from around 15 € if you book it well in advance.

TIP: Other Cheap Hotels in Budapest. See also our list of Best Rated Budapest Hostels.

Apartments in Budapest offer a good alternative over hotels. Read our guides to:

Cheap Apartments in Budapest, and

Luxury Budapest Apartments

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