SWU Magazine Rooms

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Margaret Island

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Superior Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Garden view
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Király utca, 40, Budapest, Budapest, 1061
  • Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Parliament Building
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Quadruple Room

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

Heart of Budapest.Within a 10-minute walk of this Budapest City Centre pension, you'll find Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. Margaret Island and Gellért Thermal Bath are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hungarian State Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 18 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nappali Kávéház - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumpus Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trófea Grill Étterem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪% Arabica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lion's Locker - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SWU Magazine Rooms

3.5-star guest house near Margaret Island
As a guest of SWU Magazine Rooms, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Budapest pension.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 8:00 PM 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

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets 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

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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
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. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number PA21030438

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.

Property is also known as

The Magazine Rooms
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension
SWU Magazine Rooms Budapest
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension Budapest

Frequently asked questions

How close is SWU Magazine Rooms to the airport?

SWU Magazine Rooms is 13 mi (39-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 SWU Magazine Rooms?

As of Sep 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SWU Magazine Rooms on Sep 14, 2025 start from $103.12, 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 SWU Magazine Rooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at SWU Magazine Rooms.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at SWU Magazine Rooms, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at SWU Magazine Rooms?

No, there is no casino at this pension, but Las Vegas Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at SWU Magazine Rooms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at SWU Magazine Rooms?

Free parking is not available at this pension.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms have a pool?

SWU Magazine Rooms features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this pension.

How close is SWU Magazine Rooms to downtown Budapest?

SWU Magazine Rooms is 0.6 mi away from Budapest.

SWU Magazine Rooms Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rida

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Ligia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Mans

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

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

6/10 Okay

anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mette

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

Pernilla

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Asko

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