Cheap Hotels in Budapest

"My stay here was absolutely terrible. The worst part was when the cleaning staff entered my room without knocking or permission while I was still inside. This was a severe invasion of my privacy and made me feel extremely uncomfortable and unsafe. Furthermore, the hotel's service was disappointing. They charged an extra fee for luggage storage, which was not clearly stated during booking. This felt very unreasonable and like a 'hidden charge.' Overall, this hotel has significant issues with basic service standards and customer experience, making it hard to trust. I will not be staying here again and do not recommend it to others."

"Very chaotic and confusing check-in process. Arrived before check-in and got registered, just needed to get my key at check-in time. So far so good. At check-in time I am directed to an iPad terminal to register with with my name and my booking number from the accommodation, not then one on the booking portal, which I've no clue which it is. After me struggling to look-up this number out of countless CRM-emails I received from the Hostel the friendly staff member, looked up my name in the guest list, went back to the receptionist desk to check my check-in amd got my key card to my room. Arrived in the room it didn't matched with the category and pictures I booked. Went back down to the reception, who fixed it. All this took a lot of time and not to mention all the Welcoming and Info-e-mails you receive from Maverick's at any occasion of the ”customer journey” process. To the management and marketing folks there: Keep your check-in process simple. Your visitors are offered to pre-check-in online or at an iPad terminal in the lobby, just to end up queuing again at the reception to identify yourself again, pay the tourist tax or get their key card. It's nonsense. Have a vending machine spitting out the keycard for those cases. Just keep the regular check-in process as anywhere else directly at the reception with showing your passport etc... Stop these insane amount of email at every step of the customer journey, no-one needs this ot also makes it difficult to find one's relevant booking information. Let's come to the positive part. Staff is friendly and helpful. My room was very nice, clean and comfortable, it was a good deal to. Good internet. The kitchen is great, well equipped and a nice place to connect with people. Free coffee and tea, also a water dispenser in the lobby - great! There are many free activities organized by the hostel, we had a wine tasting for free and it was nice to talk to other guest there. Location is central, where you'll find all you need, even mini marts open 24/7. Free locker before and after check-in."

"I traveled with my mom for a day, and we stayed at the hotel for one night. We loved it so much! It’s fancy, clean, and has great service and a nice breakfast. The room was very clean and comfortable. The only mistake I made (don’t do this or you’ll freeze): I turned off the AC because I thought it was cooling the room, but it was actually providing heat. We froze at night because I turned off the heating along with it, and the room got really cold. My advice: don’t turn off the AC just adjust the temperature. I switched off the AC thinking there would be regular central heating/radiators, but the AC was actually the only heating in the room."

"The hotel facilities are a bit old, but very clean. I didn't encounter any unpleasant issues during my stay. The hotel breakfast was great, and the staff were quick to replenish food. The location is excellent, within walking distance to two major attractions: Fisherman's Bastion and Buda Castle. If you walk a bit further, you can see the Parliament Building and Chain Bridge at night. The only downside was that on the last night, the couple next door were, uh, *very* loud, and it sounded quite painful. I'm pretty sure the whole building could hear them..."

"Staffs at reception were very warm, welcome and friendly, always greeted us with smiles whenever we walked in/out. Lady in blonde hair also gave us very good recommendations on things to do in Budapest (big shout out to her). The bed was very comfortable, had a great sleep. However, on our last day there’s some drillings and noises (which was fine since we were leaving). The location was perfect too, lots of restaurants around"

"I had a pleasant stay at this hostel. The location is very good – it’s close to the city center and easy to reach main attractions on foot. It’s especially suitable for solo travelers, as the atmosphere feels safe and comfortable. The cleanliness was also good, which I really appreciated. I would definitely recommend this place. However, the rooms were a bit warm, so this might be something to consider during the summer months. Overall, it was a positive experience."

"I stayed at this hotel for four days, and I've grown quite fond of it. I found the transportation incredibly convenient, especially if you're planning to leave Hungary by train to your next city, as the train station (Keleti pályaudvar) is right at your doorstep. For daily commutes, you'll mainly rely on subway transfers. However, I must mention that this area, being Keleti, doesn't feel as safe as other parts of the city. It can get a bit chaotic at night, especially on the streets to the right of the hotel, which are often quite deserted. I had their breakfast here, and unfortunately, I never got to try their stir-fried noodles; it was stir-fried rice every day. I heard they used to have amazing stir-fried noodles. They generally offer yogurt, fruits, cheese, and various dishes, though the bread selection isn't extensive. Overall, I think this hotel is quite good. Their hospitality and service are also commendable; when I first arrived, I rested in their lobby, and they provided water and fruit. Room service was decent too!"

"The hotel is located at a good position in Budapest. It’s quite convenient to reach public transportations and to go to everywhere, but I cannot hear any noise from the outside. The receptors are very friendly. The room is clean and breakfast is also good. Most importantly it is very cheap in Budapest. The disadvantage may be that the furniture and towels are a little bit old."

"The hotel's location and surroundings are good, and the cleanliness is excellent. However, the cleaning staff opened our room door directly at 8 a.m. without knocking. Later, upon our return from breakfast at 10 a.m., they again opened our door without knocking. This was truly baffling and completely unacceptable. Overall, the service was quite poor."

"Front desk is super! I needed to see a doctor or get some medication on Good Friday which was a public holiday. The duty manager and front desk staff assisted me with an address for a 24h pharmacy located out of the city centre by train. I managed to get the medication eventually, as well as see the community neighbourhood too on a quiet Friday morning. The room I stayed in faced the Parliament building and morning sun too. It was very warm despite with the AC turned on and lasted even through the nights we stayed. Our request for a fan helped a little to ventilate the room. But this may be just the problem for the room we stayed in. Housekeeping staff is nice and pleasant. The standard of beds made was only average. But perhaps, this was the expected standard for Novotel hotels in Budapest. Other than these, the room view facing the Danube was amazing and the location is near to Castle District. Our stay was pleasant overall."