The Best Cheap Hotels in Budapest

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Budapest have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Budapest, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Budapest. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Budapest offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Budapest based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Budapest. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Budapest that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Budapest.

The city is more affordable than many large cities and it has a number of fun hostels to choose from. There's a good backpacker vibe around town with many places to meet and hang out with other travelers.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mirage Medic Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Dózsa György út 88, Mirage Medic Hotel has great rooms from $45 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.5 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, a hot tub, car rentals, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental at this affordable hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Orion Varkert

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Budapest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Hotel Orion Varkert which has nice rooms starting at $41. Offering room service, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Dobrentei Utca 13. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.1 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


Connection Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Budapest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Connection Guesthouse to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $33. We loved that is has room service, parking, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Király utca 41. You'll also find laundry facilities, family rooms, a beauty salon, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Expo Congress Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Budapest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $49, Expo Congress Hotel, at Expo Ter 2 provides room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 3 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Budapest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $60 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Apaczai Csere János u. 7. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a spa, kids meals, and car rentals, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.6 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Castle Garden

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hotel Castle Garden is 9.00 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and child care. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $64, and it's located at Lovas út 41. We also love the laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for travelers. And since it's just 4.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Continental Hotel Budapest

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Continental Hotel Budapest because it has great rooms that start at $77. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Dohany Street 42-44. Only 1.3 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub at this affordable hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Gozsdu Court

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Gozsdu Court offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $58 (before taxes). It's located at 7th district, Kiraly u. 13. II. Block 1st Floor 4. And has earned a guest rating of 8.30/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, pet-friendly rooms, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Boutique Hotel Budapest

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at So utca 6, Boutique Hotel Budapest has great rooms from $46 (before taxes). It offers room service, a bar, parking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find car rentals, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.3 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Szonyi Garden Hotel Pest

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $74 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Budapest
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Szonyi Garden Hotel Pest which has nice rooms starting at $74. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Szőnyi út 38-40. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.3 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Budapest?

Budapest Average Budget Hotel Price
$75

Travelers to Budapest, Hungary will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 37 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $75. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Budapest.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $215
  • 4-star hotels: $71
  • 3-star hotels: $56
  • 2-star hotels: $39


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