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SWU Magazine Rooms

Property class: 3.5

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A rooftop pool with metal railings and a view of a historic building in the background.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a shower with blue tiles, and a picture on the wall.
A rooftop swimming pool with clear blue water, a sun shining in the background, and a cityscape view.
A grand hallway with a black and white checkered floor, a central staircase with gold railings, and a circular light fixture on the ceiling.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $65
$60 nightly
$65 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Király Utca, 40 B, Budapest, BUD, 1061
  • Place, Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window with sheer curtains.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden panel walls, a poster, and a view of the outside through sheer curtains.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Superior Studio

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A double bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and a tiled shower area.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room With Balcony

In-room safe, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

With a stay at SWU Magazine Rooms, you'll be centrally located in Budapest, within a 5-minute drive of Margaret Island and St. Stephen's Basilica. .This pension is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Budapest Christmas Market and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Ferenc Liszt Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oktogon - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 15 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anytime Bar & Entertainment - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tereza Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hofbräuhaus Traunstein - Király utca - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruin Brew - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frici Papa Kifőzdéje - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SWU Magazine Rooms

SWU Magazine Rooms offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Budapest pension provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the pension include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 10:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests are recommended to download the property's GuestAdvisor mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 10:30 AM

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number PA21030438

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August

Property is also known as

The Magazine Rooms

SWU Magazine Rooms Pension

SWU Magazine Rooms Budapest

SWU Magazine Rooms Pension Budapest

SWU Magazine Rooms Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all thr amenities we needed. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay very clean and comfortable specially breakfast at zui was amazing they gave us vouchers but second day breakfast at bistro bar was pathetic they served us cold bread with burnt eggs and very in tidy plates and we wanted to puke but Zui was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very very well location Central and with walking distance to everything. Quiet in the night, pool on the roof. Not more to wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of the district in the middle of the bars, clubs and restaurants..great value...not fancy but comfortable clean safe and convenient for a great price. Staff was immediately available to help me with the blue tooth key system I was not familiar with
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location- room was pleasant. Staff not on site but exchanges via email very pleasant and helpful. It was a bit confusing checking in due to lack of on site reception- we ended up trying to access the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Åsmund

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Got a room where someone already stayed. Got a new room that was dirty and worn. Friendly staff tho
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, the second entry is through the parkade, once you know this easy to come and go. Uses an app as door let, never worked for us but had physical key available. Bed very firm, but accommodating with extra linens
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lamiyye

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very bad
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean. Balcony couldn’t be used. Had to have curtains closed all day because of construction going on outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillemark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom, quarto novinho e bem localizado, super recomendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Non andate

Camera buoia causa lvori fuori dalla finestra sul ponteggio proprio della nostra finestra c'era un operaio. Chiesto aiuto telefonico perche non hanjo reception di persona parlo del problema e mi agganciano. Richiamo e non mi ripsondono più. Camera diversa dalla suites per 4 persone da me pagata. Parti della struttura mmalmessi camera e dalla piscina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pernilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ett bra hotell med riktigt bra läge. Dock ingen reception i detta hotell utan endast i systerhotellet som ligger ca 5min promenad bort. Det finns en kvinna på plats men hon är bara där för de boende och svarar inte på några frågor och kan inte heller engelska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Asko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti huone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sanne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ligia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mette

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025