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"Grand old hotel"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
The hotel is a spectacular piece of architecture but most areas and rooms are in sore need of updating. Our room 430 was spacious with a small balcony. Unfortunately it faced Budapest hill which was lovely and quiet during the day but a ruckus teen party place at night. Be fore warned the hotel does not have AC so you will need to open the windows. The hotel and bath staff are very helpful and friendly and their English is perfect. The baths and swimming pools are fabulous and included in the stay. The breakfast buffet is huge and also included. We would stay again if the weather is not hot.
""Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 4, 2012
overall good,,the a/c wasn't working in the whole hotel it was very warm for this time of year we were told and the a/c wasn't turned on yet( how hard could it be to turn it on?) other than that it is a nice hotel in a great area and the staff was nice(other than the a/c part)
"Great for stopover"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 3, 2012
I just needed a hotel between flights. Make sure you check in with the shuttle service desk at the international terminal for arrangements to get the shuttle to the hotel. I called the hotel first and they told me to go to the shuttle booth which would make the arrangements for me. The shuttle was there is 5 minutes. I got in late and so the bar/snack at the hotel was closed. The shuttle passed by a McDonalds on the way but it was a mile and a half to the hotel. I wished I had got the driver to stop on the way!
"loved it!"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 1, 2012
Unusual , apartment type hotel, high ceilings, felt like staying with relatives rather than a hotel. Down the street from Great Market, walking distance to Danube. Loved the ambiance.
"Would recommend and would come back again"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 1, 2012
Perfect location, friendly multilingual staff, modern rooms and other facilities, very good breakfast, free WiFi in room, absolutely reasonable price
Location.
Situated in the heart of Budapest, Budapest City Central is close to Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives, Hungarian National Museum, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Also nearby are Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge.
Hotel Features.
Dining options at the hotel include a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. This is a smoke-free property.
Guestrooms.
Rooms have city or courtyard views. The 10 air-conditioned guestrooms at Budapest City Central include makeup/shaving mirrors and hair dryers. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wired high-speed Internet access. Televisions are equipped with cable channels and DVD players. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones; free local calls are offered (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms offer showers with handheld showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
Additional amenities include windows that open and clock radios. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily. All guestrooms at Budapest City Central are non-smoking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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 hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning in the coffee shop between 8 AM and 11 AM.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
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"Great hotel !"
The Budapest city central hotel is a nice hotel in the heart of the city. Although the building the hotel is in is a little decrepited looking, the hotel rooms themself are very nice and comfortable. The rooms were clean, the staff were very helpful and they speak English very well too. The location of the hotel is by far it's dominant quality. Almost […] all of the prime city attractions are within walking distance (10 minutes) from the hotel. For its price, this hotel is a catch! The entrance may be hard to find. Read more
"Central location and great deal"
This hotel is a little complicated to get to if you don't read the other reviews, but it is actually one of the best locations in the city! It has easy access the the metro, and trams, which take you to all the must sees. The staff is exceptionally nice and were very helpful with our questions about the city. One of the only drawbacks is that the bathroom […] was small and the toilet was very close to the shower, but a very small problem. I would recommend this to anyone heading to Budapest! Read more
"Budapest City Central"
This hotel was great. Its location was superb. The breakfast included was a voucher for a cafe across the street. The room was clean, bathroom fine, linens clean, very high ceilings so the room appeared even bigger then it was. We had a room overlooking the street which wasn't noisy. The only drawback is the entrance to the hotel. You walk into a run […] down courtyard with a few other store fronts, then into the elevator to the 1st floor, (2nd floor if your taking the steps). Once outside the elevator, you walk down a dark corridor with paint peeling off the walls, bad lighting. I never felt unsafe but it looks bad from the outside. Once inside the small lobby it is fine and the front desk people all very knowledgeable and helpful with directions for restuarants, the metro, tourist attractions, etc. Great affordable hotel that is really decent. Read more
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The hotel is not so difficult to find as some reviews suggest -- just pay attention to the directions provided by the hotel, and follow the signs to the reception desk. Note that it is not easy for a taxi to drop you at the front gate if you have a lot of luggage -- we had to be dropped off around the corner due to traffic. Our double room as small […] but very comfortable for our needs. Read more
"Budapest City Central"
A little hard to find the entrance at first and steps leading to the upper floor were dark however, everything about the inside of the hotel was great. We especially liked the receptionist, Anna, who was sweet and pleasant and most helpful giving directions and getting our taxi to the airport. Loved the centralized location and our room was very Quiet […] and we slept very well. The bathroom had been updated and the shower was very nice. We also felt very safe and our possessions secure. Read more
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"Budapest City Central-- disappointing"
Location was fine although Hotel itself is hard to find and you have to access through a pretty old and spooky hallway and elevator. Staff is very nice but accomadations are basic to say the least. Mold in shower, thin mattresses with only a bottom sheet and then the comforter. Pillows lumpy. Best thing about the room was that floors were tile and looked […] fairly clean. So, better than dirty carpet. It was economical for us as 3 were sharing the triple room but I would try someplace else the next time. Read more
"City Central hotel Budapest"
Excellent hotel. The most helpful staff that I ever encountered. The staff was willing to go above and beyond on anything that was asked of them. Great central location within walking distance of many of the city sites. Great location if you are going to use the public transportation. Clean rooms and very comfortable. A little difficult to find the […] first time but nothing that cannot be managed. I would not hesitate to use this establishment again and would recommend it to anyone that is going to Budapest. I was very pleased with the entire experience. Read more
Very simple ,but clean and nice people. Also short walk to the train station.
"WONDERFUL Stay!!!!"
The hotel is at the perfect location within Budapest! You are within walking distance to the metro line that connects all 3 lines! The hotel is very secure. When we checked out, they allowed us to keep our bags there so we didn't have to walk around with them! The restaurant where you receive a breakfast voucher is amazing! The food was delicious and […] the staff was friendly! We actually went back for dinner twice because it was so good! Would recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in central Budapest! :) Read more
"Great staff"
Very friendly staff! The room is good for a budget hotel, nothing special, but clean. We had a great stay--thanks!
"Budapest City Central Hotel - Great location!"
We are so glad we found the Budapest City Central Hotel. It is located right in the heart of Budapest and easily accessible to the major sites either by walking or mass transit. The staff was wonderful and very helpful for first timers to the city. They offered breakfast at the café next door and discounts at a local restaurant. Rooms were comfortable, […] clean and best of all affordable. We had 3 in our party and one person in our group had to stay an extra day so they offered the same room at a discounted rate. If you want an affordable option, in a great location, and a friendly staff make sure to call the Budapest City Central Hotel. Read more
"Very happy camper"
The location was fabulous...we didn't have problems like others had mentioned finding the place. If you arrive late or on the weekends use the call box next to the gate and call them (# 102) and they can buzz you in. The front desk staff was so friendly, helpful, and nice. One even volunteered to iron my shirt for me when I asked if I could borrow the […] iron. I would go back in a heart beat and recommend to any one. Read more
"Excellent choice for staying in central Budapest"
The entrance to this hotel is a bit hard to find, like mentioned in other reviews here. You need to come in from the south entrance of the building, take the elevator, and follow the signs. Once there, the hotel is perfect for people looking for simple accommodation in the very center of Budapest. The rooms are very clean and quiet, and we appreciated […] the breakfast coupons for the restaurant next door. The nearest metro stations are 3 and 10 minute walk. The 24hr staff was very courteous. Free wifi was working well, albeit a bit slow. In addition to the rate paid on hotels.com, which supposedly included taxes, the hotel charged a small "city tax" surcharge. Overall, good value for money and highly recommended. Read more
"Clean, convenient and good value of money"
Hotel staff was very nice and corteous. Neighborhood is not the best, but the rooms was nice and clean. Good value of money for little budgets.
"Karoly Central - A true gem in Budapest"
I can't stress enough how helpful the staff at the Karoly Central hotel was. From providing us with restaurant, tourist attraction, nightlife, and transportation tips, to being around 24/7, the customer service was beyond all expectations. We also found a complimentary bottle of Hungarian wine in the room, with a balcony to enjoy it on, clean beds, […] clean bathroom, a TV with a DVD player, and heated towels. The location is perfect, across the street from the synagogue, walking distance to most everything, and in a quirky building on top! They're small and go out of their way to make their guests happy, with a genuine pride and knowledge about Budapest! I will definitely stay here again (as soon as I find an excuse to go back to Budapest) and will be recommending it to family and friends! Read more
"Great attention, nice place"
the staff are the best!, the hotel is very comfortable, and neat, nicely decorated.
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"Budapest Karoly Central"
This is a wonderful budget hotel, but be prepared for a funky building. The small hotel is on one floor of a multi-function building, so it's a bit hard to find. The building is a mess, but the hotel itself is fine. The location in Pest is ideal.
"Nice hotel hard to find"
If you come here on Sunday the door to the courtyard is locked, and there is only a tiny sign on the bottom of the call box sign to tell you the hotel is there. It took us 45 minutes to find the hotel. Other than the 2nd floor location, the hotel was fine. The staff were very helpful and the location was great.
"Hidden Gem"
The first room we were given was too small and located right next to the office desk area, so we requested a room change and were immediately put in a spacious room with a large bathroom. The staff was outstanding, helful, very pleasant and fulfilled any requests in a timely manner. This hotel is a hidden gem. The entrance to the building and immediate […] area inside the building is depressing but you will be quite pleased when you get off the elevator and arrive at the Karoly Central. I would definitely recommend this hotel! Read more
"Great Place to Stay"
We recently had an enjoyable stay in the Budapest Karoly Central Hotel. Yes, it is a little hard to find because it is tucked inside a building and lacks the traditional front street entrance. But if you'll email the hotel and get directions ahead of time, it is well worth it. The hotel was ideally located - close to Vaci Utca, the Market Hall, and […] metro stop. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and air conditioned! You will read many posts about the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. They are all true! Dorka, Reka, and Tikva are fantastic. Not only did they make our stay easier with all of their help and advice (eat at Reubens and try the Goulash soup/stew), we feel as if we have three charming new friends in Budapest. Read more
"Outstanding"
The hotel is hard to find. There is no sign outside the building. The hotel is on one floor of a 5 story apartment building with shops on the bottom level. The staff goes out of its way to please you. The rooms have 15 foot ceilings and are very charming. Something unexpected was a bottle of Hungarian wine when you check-in. Also, the free breakfast […] is brought to your room each morning at your requested time. Staff was very helpful. I will definitely stay here again if I am in Budapest. Read more
"Good Location"
The location of this hotel is really good, access to the subway is very close.
"Finding it"
A detailed explanation of how to find the hotel would be helpful- once we found the proper "courtyard" it still was not obvious where to go
"Great value, just don't mind the building"
The hotel is in an excellent location - 2 important metro stations are minutes away on foot, the Great Synagogue is just around the corner, the bridge to Buda side is also minutes away on foot. The room and bathroom were very clean, beds comfortable, staff was very friendly and helpful - they let us leave our luggage and looked after it for the whole […] day after checking out. Wi-fi was also good and stable. The only problem is the access to the reception and the rooms - they are a part of a large building, signs could be more clear and obvious, and it certainly doesn't look very promising while your finding your way through the building - I expected a lot worse by the looks of it. But, objectively, the hotel itself is very nice and there was nothing to complain about. Certainly great value for price we paid and I would surely come back again. Read more
"convenient and good value"
The hotel was convenient for all the local sights and attractions, but was tucked inside a building of offices and apartments, making it difficult to find at first. The room was clean but very basic. Staff were very friendly and polite and spoke good english.
"Budapest City Central is THE best place to stay"
found this place online, and thought it looked pretty quaint. Turns out, it was the best booking to date. A little difficult to find if you get in at night, but crossing through the gate, the old school feeling makes everything better. This place has it all, 19th century charm and 21st century class. Not to forget, the staff of the place are probably […] the nicest people i have ever dealt with. (they also put out the most delicious little cookies in the front lobby. i must have eaten about 50 of them) This place is not expensive by any means, and will be my first choice next time i return. Read more
"Central and perfect"
It is indeed as central as you can possibly imagine, you can easily walk to the touristic areas alongside the Danube and underground station is 2 minutes away. Hotel staff was extremely helpful. The breakfast served at a nearby cafe was very convenient and cheap. They also have a partnership with a taxi company, that takes you to airport at a very convenient […] and competitive price regardless of time of the day (I departed at 3:15 AM :-) ). Read more
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"Not your typical hotel"
It's entrance is actually a backalley; photos are misleading. Rooms were really small, so was the toilet. Pillows were not very clean. Very very small tv. Breakfast was included, but not buffet. It was decent though. Free wifi was good. Staff were friendly and helpful.
"Budapest City Central"
Clean , Good Services, Comfortable room, really good price, in the heart of the city.
"Budapest City Central - Its exactly that..."
This hotel offered an ideal setting for a short break in Budapest. The hotel appeared to have had a recent renovation, with clean rooms and new shower rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful, and someone was always on hand, with a 24hour desk. Its worth mentioning that the hotel had no additional facilities beyond the reception desk but I wasn't […] there to hang around the hotel. Perfectly placed for getting about town (10 minute walk to river and next to a metro/tram stop). Wasn't the easiest to find as its set within a large building with offices etc. Then again I did enjoy the character of the building and it felt secure. All in all a nice little hotel. Read more
"Good budget hotel with great location!"
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"Good location and lovely staff"
Everything was fantastic about our stay except for the terrible smell in the bathroom, caused by the age of the pipes in the building! Luckily the staff were lovely and allowed us to use another bathroom for showers. Despite this glitch we would stay here again, though perhaps not in the same room :)
"Old building but newly renovated"
It's located just a hundred meter away from the metro (Astoria) station so it's convenient if you arrive with train (2 stops from central station). You may feel a bit strange when you go into the old building as you could hard to find the small hotel signage. And the old elevator may terrify someone. Note the hotel only occupy half of the 1st floor […] and divided into two sections. We have 10 ppl and thus occupied almost all rooms in our 4-nights visit. However, the hotel is newly renovated and we feel comfortable with the rooms, including the bed and the washroom, etc. No matter what, it's value for money and the reception staff(s) are very helpful. Read more
"Budapest City Central Hotel"
The Budapest City Central Hotel was in a great location and close to everything! The breakfast at the nearby cafe was delicious! I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Budapest...it was very affordable!
"Good"
Yummy breakfast, nice service!
"small and nice"
very central located, nice staff, and big rooms.
"Dark and scary"
The hotel is part of a complex which is dark and dreary. It is found on the first floor and not easy to find. At the top of the building there is a huge "Ford" sign. The room was small and my husband had to climb into bed from the bottom of the bed. Breakfast was next door.
"Surprising"
At first we couldn't find it at all, should be more information on how to access it, its based on the second floor and made of few apartments, staff extremely friendly, room clean with nice bathroom and balcony, breakfast in the nearby coffee shop with wifi, after all interesting concept, maybe more suitable for younger people :-)
central location within easy access of many of the historic sites.clean tidy rooms, staff friendly .only thing hard to find.
"Budapest Karoly Central"
Was a very pleasant stay. The exterior of the building was rather shabby but once we found the location of the hotel all went smoothly. Rooms were surprisingly clean, the only downfall was that our bathroom smelt of mould/damp but we got over that. The hotel is very central and a short walk to the bridge, the markets, the river. Definitely recommen […] d Read more
"Karoly Central - convenient and cheap"
The title says it all really - conveniently located in central Pest, and good value for money. Prices were cheap, the room was clean. The hotel is hard to find the first time you go there - you have to go into a courtyard area, then up the lift to the first floor, and walk into the apartment building to find it. But once found, it is a good spot. Would […] recommend as good value for money. Read more
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"Veldig sentralt"
Ganske uvant inngangsparti på et hotell, men det gikk greitt.
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