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Continental Hotel Budapest

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A spacious indoor area with a high, arched glass ceiling and a central seating area with modern chairs and tables.
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A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, stone columns, and a central water feature.
A building facade with a central entrance, flanked by two potted plants, and a sign above the entrance.
A rooftop pool with glass railings, a modern building with large windows, and a cityscape in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $158
$145 nightly
$158 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Explore the area

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Dohany Utca 42-44, Budapest, 1074
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a flat-screen TV, and a mirror.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Living area | Smart TV

Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden cabinet, a round coffee table, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

With a stay at Continental Hotel Budapest, you'll be centrally located in Budapest, within a 5-minute drive of Margaret Island and Hungarian State Opera House. .This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gellért Thermal Bath and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Parliament Building.

What's nearby

  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vaci Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Blaha Lujza ter Station - 4 min walk
  • Eastern Railway Station - 18 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stifler Beerhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Continental Hotel Budapest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stifler 32 Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Terzo Cerchio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Negro Mangalica Bistro Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Continental Hotel Budapest

Continental Hotel Budapest offers 272 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 272 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Continental Hotel Budapest has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 25 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Pet deposit: EUR 25 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number SZ19000519

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

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Continental Hotel Budapest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and perfectly located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb historic hotel in a great location with delicious food and attentive staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely varied breakfast, rooms cleaned everyday, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect breakfast was matched by excellent service in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and beautiful hotel. Had a great stay from start to finish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, nice room, comfortable bed. Good location for exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast selection and excellent food. Great location for exploring the very interesting city of Budapest. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mayer

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room they upgraded us to a suite hotel staff was very helpful Wifi was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff - front desk and restaurants Very comfortable, clean room Breakfast was great with lots of variety!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Hotel is old and dated... staff is great...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jillian Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast in nice setting and great location for the hotel for exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, ideal location and clean and tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Keenam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Variety of breakfast menu to choose from. Staff friendly and got VIP treatment
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot stress how perfect the location is!! The hotel is gorgeous, the breakfast spread was super yummy. Short walk from so many restaurants on Kazinczy Street. But also short walk to the bus links which made it ideal to travel around Budapest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely with a comfortable bed, food in the morning was great and staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

From the start until the end it was a great experience. Friendly staff, excellent rooms and lots of quality choices at breakfast. Central for lots of things to do, places to eat snd drink and good transport links to other parts of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel,very helpful, friendly staff. Spotlessly clean throughout. One of best breakfast selections I have encountered & great bar area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb location, great staff, service and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful. Beautiful common areas with a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly a very nice hotel. Clean and the staff was very nice and helpful. The only thing I didn't care for much was the location. At night it didn't seem to be in a good neighborhood, but definitely a wonderful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, fantastic freshly cooked breakfast, staff extremely courteous and helpful and very spacious modern rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff extreme helpful and friendly. Breakfast selection was lovely with plenty of choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026