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Continental Hotel Budapest

Property class: 4.5

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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 spacious lobby with a high arched glass ceiling, marble walls, and a central seating area with multiple chairs and tables.
A rooftop pool with glass railings, a modern building with large windows, and a cityscape in the background.
A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, stone columns, and a central water feature.

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
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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Dohany Utca 42-44, Budapest, 1074
  • Place, Blaha Lujza Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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
(71 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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
(36 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

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

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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 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from St. Stephen's Basilica and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Budapest Christmas Market.

What's nearby

  • Blaha Lujza Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪Füge Udvar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stifler Beerhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Continental Hotel Budapest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Araz Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪London Coffee Society - ‬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
  • 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
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 797 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1267 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent location, great choice of food for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Would stay there there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, ideally situated, amazing staff. Would stay nowhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel, great a location, clean and well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Well located and the building has a very interesting history.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, walkable to everything except airport
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great central location with easy access to many city attractions. The facilities are great, good restaurant and great pool and spa area on the rooftop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location absolutely beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay at this hotel for 3 nights - would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasurable experience staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Budapest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,good breakfast, great location and 2 lovely pools.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, the hotel is well located by a subway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location very spacious room nice and quiet and night time to sleep. Lovely breakfast in the morning very calm and clean vibe definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very kind staff . Good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, good cleaning services, plenty of breakfast options and very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed hotel, great location for exploring city on foot, close to loads of good places for food and drinks, can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very good indeed, recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast extremley nice staff, high standard breakfast. We went to an all you can eat brunch at Deak tér the day before and the variety here was nicer here according to my husband. Bar was amaznig too on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing hotel, very happy with my stay at the Continental, good location, splendid breakfast, very very good service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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