Expert reviews of cheap hotels in Budapest
Who are we? EuroCheapo is a guide to the best cheap hotels in Budapest and throughout Europe. Since 2001, EuroCheapo’s editors have been visiting hotels unannounced, inspecting the rooms, and recommending those that are the most affordable, central and clean.
Budapest remains a city that’s welcoming to budget travelers. With affordable restaurants, moderately priced attractions (spa, anyone?), and budget-friendly hotels, the city's been one of our favorites for more than a decade.
Getting started: Ready to read about affordable places to sleep? Either search for your dates in the box above or click into our reviews of recommended hotels. If you’d like a little guidance on which part of town to stay in (Buda? Pest?), read through our neighborhood overview. For more pointers on keeping it cheap in Budapest, check out the articles listed below.
From our Budapest blog
Budapest has long been a favorite for budget travelers. Since it joined the European Union in 2004, prices have risen quite a bit, but there are still bargains to be had. Good quality hotels can be found for around $60 ... read
Happy Halloween! Though costume parties for October 31st are growing increasingly popular across the continent, most countries in Europe still do not celebrate Halloween in quite the same way as the United States does. T ... read
The enthusiasm of many travelers exploring Europe by train seems to flag when they reach Budapest. The Hungarian capital is so very easy to reach from the west and north, and it is thus possible to travel as far as Budap ... read
In today’s installment of “4 Cheapo Questions for…” we interview Tim Leffel, an award-winning travel writer, editor of the narrative webzine Perceptive Travel, and all around knower of budget tra ... read
Last month, EuroCheapo chief Tom Meyers popped the train versus plane question…. does the savvy traveler fly or take the train around Europe? But it is not a straight either / or choice. Many leisure travelers, and ... read
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Nagy Diófa utca 25-27, Erzsebetvaros
EuroCheapo Review: For a room a few hundred meters from both the Orthodox and Central Synagogues, make the pilgrimage over to Equity Point Budapest.... read review
$65
Szent István krt. 22, Lipotvaros
EuroCheapo Review: Housed in a pretty turn-of-the-century building close to the spa-heavy Margit Island, the City Hotel Ring features typical chain-style amenities across 39 standard rooms.... read review
$125
Frankel Leo u. 35, Rozsadomb & Víziváros
EuroCheapo Review: With access to multiple swimming pools and reasonable nightly rates, the Hotel Császár is a gold medal winner.... read review
$171
József krt. 2, Jozsefvaros & Ferencvaros
EuroCheapo Review: Nightingale Mini Hotel offers tranquil, Indian and Middle-Eastern influenced accommodations located right on the bustling Blaja Lujza tér.... read review
$24
Jókai u. 26, Belvaros
EuroCheapo Review: The Cotton House is not a budget find by any means, but it is a bargain. With 22 rooms named and decorated for Hollywood stars, guests get a little more for their money here.... read review
$39
Papillon Pension
Rózsahegy 3/b, Rozsadomb & Víziváros
EuroCheapo Review: The Papillon Hotel, which sits atop a hilltop square in Buda, is perfect for visitors in search of a leafy retreat from concrete-central Pest.... read review
$41
Ábel Jenő u.9, Gellert-Hegy
EuroCheapo Review: After a long day spent in the hustle and bustle of central Pest, the Ábel Panzió, perched in a leafy neighborhood, truly feels like an oasis apart.... read review
$42
Társ 9, Gellert-Hegy
EuroCheapo Review: The Kristal Hotel, located inside a charming grand old house in the quiet Buda neighborhood of Gellért-Hegy, is a peaceful respite from central Pest.... read review
$52
Jókai tér 9., Terezvaros
EuroCheapo Review: Although garish in design, the Medos Hotel is a true bargain, plus its location is within walking distance of the Opera House and happening Liszt tér.... read review
$52
Gönczy Pál.u.6, Belvaros
EuroCheapo Review: Hotel Kálvin Ház is a 10-minute walk from The Great Market Hall, the Danube, and the café-lined Ráday utca.... read review
$73
Kossuth Lajos 2/a, Belvaros
EuroCheapo Review: With great rates, classier-than-average atmosphere, and a spot on Kossuth Lajos utca in the central 'hood of Belváros, Leo Boutique Rooms is a true Cheapo find.... read review
$80
