We are looking for hotel recommendations for Budapest. The hotel does not need to be fancy at all. We are looking for a centrally located, clean, quiet hotel. We are in shape senior citizens, but would prefer an elevator, if possible. Thank you!
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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Here is a list that I think are located in the right location. https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/hungary/budapest-updated-hotel-list
From that list I think that these two meet your requirements:
- Medosz Hotel Budapest (4.2) = 87€ / night https://medoshotel.hu/
- Collect Residence (4.8) = 83€ / night (no breakfast): https://www.collectresidence.com/
- 12 Revay Hotel (4.5) = 99€ / night (no breakfast) https://12revay.accenthotels.com/en
Posted by
Sioux Falls, SD, USA
3194 posts
For some reason, no one looks at Ibis. The Ibis chain, found throughout Europe, is inexpensive and utilitarian. Ibis Heroes Square was quite reasonable last I looked. And there is an elevator (we too are selecting hotels with that feature, as we are mid-70s).
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
25736 posts
The Ibis at Heroes' Square is not an unreasonable choice. Ive only been in the lobby and it looks fine. It wold come down to price for me. If I could get it for 20€ / night less than the others I listed, I might do it. ibis Budapest Heroes Square (4.2) = 72€ / night https://all.accor.com/hotel/6564/index.en.shtml
Naturally all my suggestions are biased around what I enjoy and how I travel.
- I often want to return to the room during the day, so close the where I will be is good. The one point in the city that is almost equal distance (in travel time) from everything worth seeing in Pest is Deak Ferenc ter. Anywhere along the Andrassy ut and on the M1 metro fits that bill of being close pretty well.
- I dont quit at sunset, I like to walk the beautiful parts of the
cities in the evenings, see the lights, maybe have a drink, just sort
of soak it all in. For that, here, the most ideal place is Andrassy
ut and the streets close to the Opera.
The Ibis to the Opera is 15 minutes on the metro or a 35 minute walk. But it is just one ride on the M1 so thats not as terrible as it sounds. The others on the list are closer is all. But, again, if the Ibis were 20€ / night less than the others I listed, I might do it.
I suggested the 3 star hotels because of the way the request was worded, but there are some 4 star hotels that can be about the same price at times (varies a lot with the date), and are as well or better located. Or might just cost you 10 euro more for a lot nicer experience. Its worth checking just to knpw all the options.
The date of the stay and the length of the stay might also change what I think is a good idea. With two nights i would stay at the river. With 6 nights I would get the apartment hotel maybe. Winter definately Andrassy ut and definatley close to the Opera.
Posted by
Duluth, MN🌲
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Hi, Sheila, I was in Budapest in October of last year and stayed at the Hotel Medosz, which Mr. E mentions above.
Below is a link to my trip report, and if you will scroll down just a couple of paragraphs, you will see a review of the hotel (along with some recommendations for really good restaurants and cafes).
I liked it a lot, and the price couldn't be beat. It was little under $100 per night for a very large room with a huge breakfast included, and located just a block or so from the opera. FWIW, I am female, age 70, traveling solo and felt very secure and comfortable here. Yes, it did have an elevator; several, in fact. 😊