As most of you got your tickets already, now many of you are asking about accommodation in Budapest. In this post I would like to provide you with some help and a wide range of options, from a bit more expensive hotels to cheaper apartments and hotels - but still absolutely nice. Most of the places that are listed below are located in the center of Budapest and for each the distance from the church and the reception is provided. If you are not keen on walking, all of them are very close to metro lines and buses. Budapest has excellent public transportation. Metro goes every 1,5-2 minutes. Taxi system is also excellent and inexpensive in Budapest.
International hotel chain accommodation
There are several international hotels in Budapest. Most of them are located very close to the church, as well as to the dinner location (St. George Residence (St. György Fogadó) - located at the Buda Castle (Budai Vár), within the walls of the Castle District (Vár kerület).
Hotel Intercontinental - About 20 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 10 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Beautiful view of the Castle, Palace, Castle Hill and Chain Bridge from some of the rooms, sits right on the Danube (Duna river); several restaurants and shops; walking distance to several sights in Budapest
Budapest, Apácai Csere J.u. 12-14.
Budapest H-1052, Hungary
+36 1327 6333
Mercure Budapest Korona - located about 5 minutes walk from the Egyetemi Templom (church), 15 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Several restaurants and shops around - Ráday utca (street)- across the square - has about 40 restaurants, walking distance to several sights in Budapest, opposite is the National Museum - describing the history of Hungary, Hungarians
Kecskeméti utca 14
Budapest 1053, Hungary
+36 1486 8800
Millenium Court Apartments - located about 15 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 15 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Main walking street around the corner, several restaurants and shops, walking distance to several sights in Budapest. These are basically the Marriott Hotel’s apartments, but little bit cheaper than the main Marriott Hotel. Still, just as convenient and all services are provided as in the Main Marriott. Apartments have a small kitchen. (We stayed here once with Jeff and we were very satisfied, although you have to pay for the internet.)
Pesti Barnabas utca 4
Budapest H-1052, Hungary
+36 1235 1800
Le Meridien - located about 20 minutes walk from the Egyetemi Templom (church), 15 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Several restaurants and shops; walking distance to several sights in Budapest.
Erzsebet Ter 9-10.
Budapest 1051
Phone: (36)(1) 429 5500
Fax: (36)(1) 429 5555
Marriott Hotel - About 15 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 10 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Beautiful view of the Castle, Palace, Castle Hill and Chain Bridge from some of the rooms; sits right on the Danube (Duna river); Several restaurants and shops; walking distance to several sights in Budapest.
Apaczai Csere Janos utca 4
Budapest 1052, Hungary
+36 1486 5000
Hilton Hotel - Located in the Castle District - About 20 minutes taxi ride to the Egyetemi Templom (church) - please allow extra time to get to church, as it is harder to get around in the Castle District; about 3 minutes walk to dinner location
Beautiful view of the Pest side of the city and Chain Bridge from some of the rooms, Some restaurants and shops, lot of sights in the Castle District - like Mátyás templom (Matthias Church, Palace etc.).
Hess Andras Ter 1-3
Budapest 1014, Hungary
+36 1889 6600
Boscolo Hotel - New York Palace - need to take taxi to church - about 10 minutes, and to dinner location - about 15 minutes taxi ride from St. George
Located a little further from both the church and the dinner location, but if you would like to experience the ultimate European luxury, this is the place to be. Prices of rooms are a bit more expensive, than the previous ones. Even if you are not staying here, it is worth to come here just for a dinner, lunch or just a coffee, as you will be dining under beautiful frescoes and statues decorated with gold.
It was once the location of writers and poets getting together for a coffee and this is also where the ideas of freedom of the 1848 revolution started.
1073 Budapest
Erzsébet körút 9-11
06 1 886-6111
The New York Cafe - just for a coffee and dinner
Four Seasons - Gresham Palace - About 20 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 10 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Beautiful view of the Castle, Palace, Castle Hill and Chain Bridge from some of the rooms, sits right on the Danuabe (Duna river), Several restaurants and shops, walking distance to several sights in Budapest.
Again, if you would like to experience the ultimate European luxury, this is the place to be. Price of rooms are a bit more expensive. It also has a King’s suite and spa, that is inspired by Budapest's rich spa heritage. Again, if you are not staying here, it is worth to try it just for the flare for a coffee or dinner.
Roosevelt Tér 5-6.,
1051 Budapest, Hungary
Tel. 36 (1) 268-6000
Fax. 36 (1) 268-5000
St. George Residence - About 20 minutes taxi ride to the Egyetemi Templom (church) - please allow extra time to get to church, as it is harder to get around in the Castle District, Dinner location is in the same building
This the location of the dinner. We are also staying here for the wedding night and the night after. Beautiful boutique hotel.
H-1014 Budapest, 4 Fortuna Street
Phone: +361 393 5700
Fax: +361 393 5705
e-mail: info@stgeorgehotel.hu
Cheaper accommodation
Budapest is full of small, boutique hotels. Most of them are located right in the center, just like the other international chains. So if you are looking at spending a little less, this a good option. We have never stayed in these, but they maybe worth checking out.
Promenade City Hotel - located about 15 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 15 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Right on Main Walking street (Váci utca); several restaurants and shops; walking distance to several sights in Budapest.
Budapest 1052, Váci utca 22.
Tel: +36 1 799 4444
Fax: +36 1 799 4455
Mercure City Hotel - located about 15 minutes walk to the Egyetemi Templom (church), 15 minutes taxi ride from dinner location
Right on Main Walking street (Váci utca); several restaurants and shops; walking distance to several sights in Budapest.
Váci utca 20
1052 Budapest
Apartments to rent from locals
Another great type of accommodation in Budapest is to stay in apartments rented out by locals. Don’t be afraid, most people, especially young, speak usually at least one or two foreign languages (English as their first foreign language). Apartments usually have great prices and are located in the center. They usually also come with a cleaning service.
Homeaway
One place I recommend to look is
It is great website, where you find pictures, as well as reviews etc.
Budacom
Another set of apartments that we also used before and we were very satisfied. Some of the apartments are located right on the main walking street and some of it is right next to the Parliament. Walking distance to places. The latter once are in the same building as the French Embassy. Cost of apartments usually go from 40-70 Euros a night for 2-3 people. Cleaning service and towels etc. are provided. They speak English, as well as other languages. Absolutely recommended.
T.: +( 36 20) 776 9963
e-mail: budacom@gmail.com
Central Passage Apartments
A third set of apartments are owned by a friend of my sister - also very reliable. Located in the center., walking distance to places. Cleaning service and towels etc. are provided. They also speak English and absolutely reliable.
1061 Budapest, Király u. 8.
Office/Arrivals: +36 20 555 6525
Reservations/Inquiry: +36 30 251 7272
Hope this is helpful in searching for your accommodation in Budapest. Please let me know if you have any questions.
