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Novotel Budapest City

4.5 star property
Family-friendly comfort meets historic charm near Buda Castle, where travelers can relax by the indoor pool or unwind in this upscale retreat

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Novotel Budapest City, near scenic Margaret Island, welcomes families with an arcade/game room and kids' meals. Rejuvenate in the sauna or steam room, stay connected with free in-room WiFi, enjoy the indoor pool, dry cleaning, garden views, and praised staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Family Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in District XII, a neighbourhood in Budapest, Novotel Budapest City is near a metro station and in a regional park. Fisherman's Bastion and Buda Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gellért Thermal Bath and Budapest Christmas Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Labyrinth of Buda Castle and Ferris Wheel of Budapest. Visit our Budapest travel guide
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Alkotas Utca 63-67, Budapest, 1123

What's nearby

  • A modern building with arched windows and a covered entrance.
    Budapest Convention Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic castle with a green dome and red-roofed buildings in a lush, green valley.
    Buda Castle
    6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by classical architecture with arches and columns.
    Rudas Baths
    7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A river with boats, a large cathedral, and surrounding buildings.
    Fisherman's Bastion
    7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A bridge with lion statues, a large building with a dome, and a river.
    Szechenyi Chain Bridge
    8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • BAH-csomópont Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Budapest Deli Railway Station
    19 min walk
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paulaner Sörház
    6 min walk
  • Bagatellini
    6 min walk
  • Vapiano
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Gringos Amigos
    7 min walk

About this property

Novotel Budapest City

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel in a regional park
  • Located close to Buda Castle, Novotel Budapest City provides a bowling alley, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Novo2, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
    • A water dispenser, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services and a porter/bellboy
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 319 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
  • More amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
    • 107-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Amy Terrace & Bar
  • Novo2

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (21,528 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Portable hoist available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 107-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 40

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 63 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number SZ19000377

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Budapest City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Budapest City?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Budapest City on 25 Aug 2026 start from NZ$199, including 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.

Is Novotel Budapest City pet-friendly?

Yes, Novotel Budapest City allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Budapest City?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Budapest City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Budapest City?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 40 (subject to availability).

Does Novotel Budapest City provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of EUR 63 per vehicle applies.

Where is Novotel Budapest City located?

This family-friendly Budapest hotel is located in a regional park, within 1 mi (2 km) of Budapest Convention Centre, Gellért Hill and Prince of Buda and Princess of Pest Statue. Margaret Island and Parliament Building are also within 3 miles (5 km). BAH-csomópont Tram Stop and Csörsz utca Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Novotel Budapest City Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 864 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained facilities, clean rooms + bathrooms Very helpful and courteous staffs Good location Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to public transport lines and a big shopping center.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet room, great breakfast, friendly front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very helpful staff, family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roseni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and the staff were very accomodating. Petra was amazing and helped us with many things during our stay. I hope she will be considered for a promotion soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff were lovely and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great breakfast, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good breakfast, convenient for town
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic and beds very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Ousman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and excellent location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

farnaz gulam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oomawteee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay- easy access to the city. The staff are lovely, very helpful and very polite. The hotel is definitely value for money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

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

It was amazing, great staff and services

It was amazing, great staff and services
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Paul

Very nice hotel but on the wrong side of the river for all the main sites and attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

K

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

A great business hotel

This hotel has everything you need for a slick and comfortable business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suleman Jameel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing …. All facilities were amazing and we loved the pool
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! 😁👌
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Short stay in Budapest

Great location on the Buda side. Public transportation and shopping mall is just next corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very quiet at night. Is out of the way, but straightforward to get onto the city
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent place to stay for exploring Budapest. Staff were really pleasant. Facilities were excellent. The breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great place we stayed there one week. Public transportation is super easy from this location. Will definitely use Novotel for our future stays in Budapest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel rooms are a bit dated and could use some refreshment, but the amenities are good. Varied choice of food for breakfast. Convenient hotel parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The staff in the dining area at breakfast time were especially attentive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, a lot of dining options around. Public transportation available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024