Hotel Central Basilica

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Margaret Island, connected to a shopping center

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Stunning landmark with a grand dome and twin bell towers, set amidst a historic plaza with classical columns and decorative moldings.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and comfortable chair.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and comfortable seating area.
Relax in a stylish space with a variety of seating options and a lush vertical garden.
Experience the serene ambiance of this tranquil space, featuring lush vertical gardens and a sleek, modern aesthetic.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hercegprimas street 8, Budapest, 1051
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Budapest Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Parliament Building
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Budapest

City center stay.A stay at this Budapest City Centre hotel places you steps from St. Stephen's Basilica and within a 10-minute walk of Budapest Christmas Market. Margaret Island and Gellért Thermal Bath are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parliament Building - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelarto Rosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪0,75 Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Indigo Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DiVino Borbár - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪California Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Central Basilica

4-star hotel near Margaret Island, connected to a shopping center
As a guest of Hotel Central Basilica, you'll find multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. The business-friendly Hotel Central Basilica also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 4-star Budapest hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1900
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Central Basilica offers 47 accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Budapest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 48 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number SZ19001195

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

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Central Basilica Budapest
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Central Basilica to the airport?

Hotel Central Basilica is 13.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Central Basilica?

As of Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Central Basilica on Aug 15, 2025 start from $313.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Central Basilica have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Central Basilica offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 48 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Central Basilica offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Central Basilica, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Central Basilica?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Las Vegas Casino (7-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Central Basilica?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Central Basilica?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Central Basilica have a pool?

Hotel Central Basilica does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Central Basilica have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Central Basilica to downtown Budapest?

Hotel Central Basilica is 0.5 mi away from Budapest.

Hotel Central Basilica Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexandra

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

The Sign is on the Door for a Reason

This was a great hotel with a wonderful price for its outstanding location! The only complaint that I have is that the cleaning lady came into my room when I had the “Do Not Disturb” sign on my door. I had a feeling to go back to my hotel to take a break from touring when I walked up & saw her in my room looking at my items & touching my travel bags. She told me she found the sign in the room (which falls & glides on the floor as it happened to me earlier) instead of on the door & I politely asked her to leave as I didn’t need any cleaning service or anything more in my room. I was there during Christmas Market season so everything was walkable from this hotel. The Christmas market was a lot smaller than what I thought it was going to be, but so special because of the location & history of Budapest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the location - breakfast was worth it - would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUNRU, cary

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport shuttle is convenient connecting from the city center to BUD airport. The cost is reasonable too. The surrounding area has many restaurants and also in the waling distace to the turoist spots. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lucinda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yiu Kong

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ELI

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savitree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

Great location for tourists

Location was in the heart of the old town and within a few minutes walk of the bus stop. Room was spacious and bathroom had toiletries provided. Had breakfast on 1 morning which was nice and buffet style with a small cooked selection at a cost of €15pp
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The city view is quite loud in the early mornings bring a noise machine which I did thank god ! But it was worth the location and great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find, walkable distance to everything!! Clean and spacious rooms, plenty of towels provided, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent location and quiet overnight. The room had excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. The location was the best, i had no problems during my stay. The room was very nice and clean, the staff was mostly friendly. The only thing i can say is that event though it was off season and the hotel was clearly not fully booked, they didnt let me extend checkout time even for an hour. Sometimes you just have to take initiative to help out a solo traveler whos been there a few days with no problems, no requests…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location literally across from one of the iconic sites of Budapest, St Stephen's Basilica cannot be beat! Every kind of restaurant is available. The streets are full of people, spectacular architecture... Etc etc. The staff are excellent. Breakfast very good! Zero negatives! Kosonom to the Team at HCB!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and walksble to most attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location, nice breakfast spread.

Very central location and the rooms were quiet, despite being in the centre of the basílica área. Staff was very attentive and helpful. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention, the hospitality is beyond great and the location is very centric
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA, Vancouver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel overlooking best Christmas Market. Tomee was a great helpful front desk clerk. Room was wonderful and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I went to Budapest for the Christmas Markets and the Hotel is located directly in the market which makes it an awesome place to plan your excursions from. The staff was awesome. The airline lost our luggage and the desk clerk was kind enough to call the airport and speak to them in Hungarian and insure that our bags would be brought back to the hotel and they were. Overall an awesome experience and we will absolutely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect/excellent!! Everything we wanted to see was in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

Great location

Great location, quiet and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

Great location

Locaion location location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024