When planning a trip to Budapest, many travelers may consider staying in a budget-friendly accommodation to save on their overall travel expenses. Cheap hotels in Budapest can offer a comfortable and affordable place to stay while exploring all that the city has to offer. In this blog post, we will discuss why choosing cheap hotels when traveling to Budapest in Hungary is a smart choice for budget-conscious travelers.
One of the main reasons to choose a cheap hotel in Budapest is the cost savings it can provide. By opting for a budget-friendly accommodation, travelers can free up more of their budget to spend on exploring the city, dining out at local restaurants, or participating in various activities and attractions. Budapest is a city known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture, and staying in a cheap hotel can help visitors make the most of their trip without breaking the bank.
Additionally, staying in a cheap hotel in Budapest does not mean sacrificing comfort or amenities. Many budget hotels in the city offer clean and cozy rooms, friendly staff, and convenient locations near public transportation and popular attractions. Travelers can still enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Budapest while staying within their budget by choosing a cheap hotel for their accommodation.
Furthermore, cheap hotels in Budapest can provide travelers with a unique and authentic experience of the city. By staying in a budget hotel, visitors can immerse themselves in the local culture, interact with residents, and explore off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods that they may not have discovered otherwise. Choosing a cheap hotel in Budapest can allow travelers to experience the city in a more authentic and budget-friendly way, making their trip truly memorable and rewarding.
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Best Cheap Hotels in Budapest
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Madison Apartments
Madison Apartments Budapest hotel features 25 rooms and lies within 800 metres of Szimpla Kert. Guests travelling by car can also use a private parking garage on site.
The aparthotel is situated in the 06. Terezvaros district, in the neighbourhood of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street underground station. This 3-star hotel is located 9 minutes' walk from the disturbing House of Terror Museum and a 10-minute ride from the mock Fisherman's Bastion. There is the Eclectic-style Hungarian Parliament Building at a moderate distance from the accommodation. The nearest bus stop is Akacfa utca just a 5-minute stroll away.
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Hotel Budapest
The 3-star Hotel Budapest enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of Budapest and 10 minutes' drive from the massive Baroque palace "Buda Castle", where guests can improve their historical consciousness. The hotel is located in the 02. Rozsadomb district of Budapest and offers an à la carte restaurant, a sauna, a terrace, and recreational facilities.
The property is about a 15-minute ride from Szechenyi Baths and Pool and at a moderate distance from Buda Hills. Religious sights in the area include the 14th-century Matthias Church (2 km) and the Roman Catholic St. Stephen's Basilica (3.4 km). This Budapest hotel is at the foot of hills, and Shoes on the Danube Monument is situated 10 minutes away by car. For sport lovers Hotel Budapest offers proximity to Iharos Sandor Athletic Center of Margaret Island, which is a 10-minute drive away. Also, there is a train station near the property.
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The Magazine Hotel & Apartments
The 3-star Magazine Hotel & Apartments enjoys a central location in the very heart of Budapest, around a 5-minute walk from the Roman Catholic St. Stephen's Basilica. The hotel offers 17 rooms with views of the courtyard.
Ideally located merely 1.3 km from the disturbing House of Terror Museum, the accommodation is within walking distance of the Eclectic-style Hungarian Parliament Building. This Budapest hotel is just 350 metres from Erzsebet Square and about a 5-minute walk from Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street underground station. Explore the historical sights of Budapest, starting with the massive Baroque palace "Buda Castle" situated approximately 20 minutes' walk away. The Magazine Hotel & Apartments is also in close proximity to Szent Istvan Bazilika bus stop.
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Ibis Styles Budapest Center
The contemporary 3-star Ibis Styles Budapest Center hotel offers a perfect location in the shopping 07. Erzsebetvaros district and welcomes guests with various recreational opportunities and a garden. The eco-friendly hotel features 130 rooms in a shopping area, a 10-minute ride from culture-oriented attractions such as Shoes on the Danube Monument.
The historic property is situated near the entertainment district of Budapest, a few minutes' drive from and the disturbing House of Terror Museum. Standing within 5 minutes' walk of New York Palace, the fantastic Ibis Styles Budapest Center is about 10 minutes' drive from the filled City Park. Also, the large Heroes' Square lies nearly 10 minutes away by car, and Blaha Lujza Square is next door to the accommodation. Ibis Styles Budapest Center hotel is nearly a 5-minute walk from Kiss Jozsef utca bus stop.
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Hotel Papillon
Situated about 10 minutes' walk from Szell Kalman Square tube station, the 3-star Hotel Papillon Budapest features a terrace and a garden. The hotel boasts a swimming pool, Wi-Fi throughout the property and rooms with a view of the city.
The quiet location will easily bring you to Mansfeld Peter Park, located just a 6-minute walk away, and to the renovated Tomb of Gulbaba, which is also 550 metres away. The lavish Moorish - style Dohany Street Synagogue is within 10 minutes' drive of the Papillon, while Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 25 km from it. The Eclectic-style Hungarian Parliament Building is a 5-minute ride from the accommodation. Hotel Papillon is around 10 minutes' walk from Batthyany ter city rail and within close distance of Apostol utca bus stop.
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Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Madison Apartments |
Top Hotel for couples 💑 | Hotel Budapest |
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | The Magazine Hotel & Apartments |
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Sb Panzio Hotel
Sb Panzio Hotel Budapest offers 19 rooms around 25 minutes' walk from the large parish church "St. Stephen's Basilica". This hotel comes with Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is located at a distance of 500 metres from Sculpture of the Boys of the Pal Street, within easy walking distance of Rakoczi Square tube station. The 3-star hotel is also 16 minutes' stroll from the lavish Moorish-style Dohany Street Synagogue in Budapest. Just 1.9 km from the disturbing House of Terror Museum is a perk for guests staying at this property. Harminckettesek tere bus stop lies a mere 150 metres away.
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Silver Hotel Budapest City Center
Silver Hotel Budapest City Center, located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Vorosmarty Street tube station, offers a terrace, various recreational opportunities, and a play area. This 3-star hotel features Wi-Fi, provided throughout the property.
The accommodation is near a theatre district and right near Hunyadi ter. The established Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is a 5-minute ride from the hotel, while Izabella utca / Kiraly utca bus stop is merely 10 minutes' walk away. The property is centrally located only a few minutes from the disturbing House of Terror Museum. The nearest underground station is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.
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Ibis Budapest Castle Hill
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Ibis Budapest Castle Hill hotel is within 15 minutes' walk of the massive Baroque palace "Buda Castle". This hotel features 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service as well as a vending machine and a lift.
The accommodation is nestled in the centre of Budapest, within short walking distance of Deli Palyaudvar underground station. The subterranean Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is only 650 metres from the 3-star hotel, and the mock Fisherman's Bastion is 0.9 km away. Its' prime location gives access to sports attractions like Iharos Sandor Athletic Center of Margaret Island, which is a 5-minute ride away. Guests will find Miko utca bus stop next to Ibis Budapest Castle Hill hotel, around 5 minutes' walk away.
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Benczur Hotel
The 3-star Benczur Hotel is situated in the embassy district of Budapest, 10 minutes by car from the mock Fisherman's Bastion and features 160 rooms with views of the courtyard. This enchanting hotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as a cash machine and a bureau de change.
Located in the shopping area close to The Budapest Hall of Art Museum, the accommodation is near a tube station. The Benczur is within 5 minutes' drive of the neo - Renaissance Hungarian State Opera and surrounded by gardens and parks. The property is right at the large Heroes' Square and near a theme park and bars. The massive Baroque palace "Buda Castle" can also be found 3.4 km from Benczur Hotel. The nearest underground station is about 10 minutes' walk away.
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City Hotel Ring
The 3-star City Hotel Ring Budapest is situated in a business district, just 0.8 km from the Eclectic-style Hungarian Parliament Building and features 39 rooms with views of the courtyard. The hotel also offers guests Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is close to a railway station and a few steps from Budapest Pinball Museum. The large Heroes' Square is a 5-minute ride from this attractive hotel and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 25 km away. The property is 10 minutes by car from the mock Fisherman's Bastion. The nearest underground station is just a 10-minute walk away.
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Three Corners Hotel Art
The charming Three Corners Hotel Art is located near the entertainment district of Budapest, around 5 minutes by car from the 19th-century fortress "Fisherman's Bastion". Featuring 36 rooms with views of the city, the 3-star residential hotel is at a moderate distance from the Roman Catholic St. Stephen's Basilica.
The property boasts a central location merely 5 minutes' walk from Fovam Square underground station and only 250 metres from Kalvin ter Square. The Three Corners Hotel Art Budapest offers proximity to natural sights like the filled City Park (3.3 km) and the Catholic church "Gellert Hill" (1.6 km). This charming accommodation is situated near parks, just a short walk down to the huge Central Market Hall. Also, visiting Budapest Eye Ferris Wheel, which is merely 1.3 km from Three Corners Hotel Art, can be great fun for the whole family. The property is located 20 km from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport and next door to Utaskiszallito pont bus stop.
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Ibis Budapest City
Nestled in the business district of Budapest, the 3-star Ibis Budapest City hotel is 2.3 km from Szechenyi Baths and Pool. This comfortable hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.
The property is right in the centre of the city, 5 minutes by car from the huge Central Market Hall, and in close proximity to Blaha Lujza Square tube station. Guests can visit Blaha Lujza ter, located just 5 minutes on foot from the Ibis Budapest City, and the disturbing House of Terror Museum, which is about a 5-minute drive away. This comfortable accommodation also stands not so far from Szimpla Kert. Ibis Budapest City hotel is approximately 10 minutes on foot from Nagy Diofa utca bus station.
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Loft Astoria Aparthotel
Overlooking the garden, Loft Astoria Aparthotel Budapest is 25 minutes' walk from the 19th-century fortress "Fisherman's Bastion". This 3-star aparthotel also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is situated in the 05. Belvaros - Lipotvaros district, just near Astoria underground station. The lavish Moorish - style Dohany Street Synagogue is about a 5-minute ride from the hotel, while the disturbing House of Terror Museum is just 1.8 km away. Shoes on the Danube Monument is 5 minutes' drive from the accommodation. Loft Astoria Aparthotel stands within 600 metres of Szimpla Kert, not so far from Karoly korut bus stop.
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Hotel Luna Budapest
Boasting a currency exchange and a vending machine, Hotel Luna Budapest is located 16 minutes' walk from Savoya Park. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the property and access to a fitness centre.
This hotel puts you in the heart of Budapest, 15 minutes by car from the twin-towered Szechenyi Chain Bridge. Gellert Thermal Bath is 4.9 km from the 3-star hotel and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 25 km away. The accommodation is also located in green areas. The nearby cultural attractions include Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art, which is 10 minutes' drive from Hotel Luna Budapest. Due to a location close to a motorway, this property gives quick access to other parts of Budapest.
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Prince Apartments
The 3-star Prince Apartments hotel is situated in a business area of Budapest, around a 25-minute walk from Shoes on the Danube Monument and approximately 5 minutes by car from Hungarian National Museum. Located a 20-minute stroll from the lavish Moorish - style Dohany Street Synagogue, the aparthotel features 13 rooms with views of the garden.
The accommodation has a prime location in the very heart of Budapest, a minute's walk from Sculpture of the Boys of the Pal Street. The Prince Budapest offers proximity to natural sights like the large City Park (3 km) and the Catholic church "Gellert Hill" (2.5 km). The property is also within walking distance of the Danube River. To enrich your historical consciousness, visit the 19th-century fortress "Fisherman's Bastion", which stands within 3 km of Prince Apartments hotel. Rakoczi Square tube station is 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation and a 5-minute walk takes guests to Harminckettesek tere bus stop.
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Leo Boutique Rooms - Adults Only
Located right in the centre of Budapest, the 2-star Leo Boutique Rooms - Adults Only hotel offers fast access to Budapest Eye Ferris Wheel, which helps break from routine and stands about 1 km away. Featuring 14 rooms with views of the garden, this Budapest hotel is 1.1 km from the lavish Moorish-style Dohany Street Synagogue.
The property is 13 minutes' stroll from the neo - Renaissance Hungarian State Opera and a few steps from Astoria underground station. The huge Central Market Hall is 8 minutes on foot from the Leo Boutique Rooms - Adults Only, while Budapest Inner-City Mother Church of the Blessed Virgin and Vaci Street are both nearby. To enrich your historical consciousness, visit the mock Fisherman's Bastion, which stands about a 25-minute walk from the accommodation. Leo Boutique Rooms - Adults Only hotel is only a short drive from Szervita ter bus stop.
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Sun Resort Apartments
The comfortable Sun Resort Apartments is located in a pedestrian area of Budapest, within 5 minutes' drive of the Catholic church "Gellert Hill", which is very convenient if you want to immerse yourself in nature. This 3-star resort in Budapest offers a cash machine and a lift.
Notable for its location, approximately a 10-minute drive from the Eclectic-style Hungarian Parliament Building in the 08. Jozsefvaros district of Budapest, the property is 2.9 km from the twin-towered Szechenyi Chain Bridge. The Sun Resort Budapest is 350 metres from Corvin Plaza, and Szechenyi Thermal Public Bath, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands 3.2 km away. This comfortable accommodation is conveniently located, within walking distance of Holocaust Memorial Center. Sun Resort Apartments is nearly 5 minutes on foot from Horvath Mihaly ter bus stop.
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Hotel Orion Varkert
Offering a storage room and a lobby area, the charming Hotel Orion Varkert Budapest enjoys a privileged location 9 minutes on foot from such historic sites as the hapsburg fortress "Citadella". This 3-star hotel is centrally located in the 01. Budavar district of Budapest and there is public parking nearby.
The property is situated relatively close to the massive Baroque palace "Buda Castle" and near a tube station. The mock Fisherman's Bastion is nearly a 5-minute drive from the superior Orion Varkert and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 25 km away. The accommodation is also quite close to the Danube River. The Catholic church "Gellert Hill" is within walking distance of Hotel Orion Varkert.
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Corvin Plaza Apartments & Suites
Located merely 1.3 km from the huge Central Market Hall, the comfortable 3-star Corvin Plaza Apartments & Suites Budapest hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private parking on site. The family aparthotel is in an entertainment area, a 10-minute ride from such natural sights as City Public Park.
The smoke-free accommodation is in the heart of the city, a 25-minute stroll from Vaci Street, and only minutes from Rakoczi Square tube station. The stylish Corvin Plaza Apartments & Suites Budapest is a mere 250 metres from Pazmany Peter Katolikus Egyetem, and Szechenyi Thermal Public Bath, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands a 10-minute drive away. This Budapest property is nestled within popular attractions, such as a cinema and bars. Corvin Plaza Apartments & Suites hotel also grants access to family attractions like the established Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, which are a 10-minute drive away. You can catch the bus at Harminckettesek tere bus stop, just a short stroll from the accommodation.
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Hotel Fortuna
Featuring a currency exchange and a lift, the comfortable Hotel Fortuna Budapest is 4.1 km from the twin-towered Szechenyi Chain Bridge. This 3-star hotel features Wi-Fi, provided in public areas.
The accommodation is located in Budapest, only a few metres from Nagyvarad Place tube station. The hotel is within 600 metres of Feher Hollo utca bus stop and 400 metres from Beke. This Budapest property is situated within close distance of People's Public Park. For those travelling from afar, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 23 minutes' drive away.
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Canada Hotel Budapest
Situated in the 09. Ferencvaros district of Budapest, around 10 minutes by car from Hungarian Natural History Museum, the 3-star Canada Hotel Budapest boasts a terrace, a shared lounge, and a garden. Featuring 23 rooms with views of the city, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from the disturbing House of Terror Museum.
The accommodation is located in the heart of Budapest, close to a train station. The Canada Hotel Budapest provides history lovers with proximity to the hapsburg fortress "Citadella" (4.5 km) and the mock Fisherman's Bastion (7 km). Standing about a 10-minute drive away, the lavish Moorish-style Dohany Street Synagogue is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. For those travelling from afar, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International airport is 25 minutes' drive away.