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Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Szechenyi Chain Bridge

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Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 19 per person)
Reception
Front of property
Standard Room, City View | View from room
Standard Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Carlton Hotel Buda Castle welcomes travelers to the heart of Budapest with thoughtful comforts. Guests connect with free WiFi throughout their stay, unwind with drinks at the bar, and receive expert guidance from multilingual staff ready to assist with tours and tickets.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Plus Room With Balcony And View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Apor Péter utca, 3., Budapest, 1011

What's nearby

  • Buda Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Halász utca Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Budapest-Deli Pu. Station - 19 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Budapest Terrace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Korona Kávéház - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leo Rooftop Budapest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bortársaság - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belga Söröző - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel Buda Castle

Upscale hotel near Szechenyi Chain Bridge
Close to Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a computer station, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 95 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and toilet paper
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 19 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged
  • A damage deposit of EUR 200 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 for adults and EUR 9.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
Property Registration Number SZ24096086

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Carlton Buda Castle Budapest
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle Hotel
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle Budapest
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle Hotel Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel Buda Castle pet-friendly?

Yes, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Carlton Hotel Buda Castle?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel Buda Castle?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel Buda Castle?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Carlton Hotel Buda Castle provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is Carlton Hotel Buda Castle located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Szechenyi Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion. Budapest Christmas Market and St. Stephen's Basilica are also within 1 mi (2 km). Halász utca Tram Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Clark Ádám tér Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Carlton Hotel Buda Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 414 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, great location, lovely balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Variety of options for breakfast and staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good hotel in a great spot close to the chain bridge on the Buda side. Staff were very friendly in this clean hotel. The room is a bit warm & 19 euros for breakfast is a bit steep but we had a great time here overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Room was nice breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Great location, very close to sightseeing places. Clean. Breakfast can have more variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely kind and helpful. They made the experience as seamless as possible. Clean rooms, with good amenities. The location of this hotel was also very convenient as it made exploration a lot easier. Would recommend this hotel to anyone. I would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veey good location. A nice comfortabke hotel at a very reasonable price. Spotlessly clean. Very frienfly, helpful and efficient staff. I have already recommended the Carlton Buda Castle to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing with my calls from the USA. They answered all my questions and were so nice in helping me! I was worried because it was the first time my sons were traveling alone, but the staff there were so helpful and kind that I was happy I booked this hotel room for them!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We avoid the 20 Euro breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUKUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful stay in Buda side of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krisztina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, a short walking distance away from many tourist attractions. The room had air conditioning and a safe, it was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was excellent. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the castle, bit of a hoof up the cobnle street with suitcases tho. Need a porter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent considering price, clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good service!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tadeusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missing air conditioning. Everything else a 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to chain bridge and buda castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would take it again if going back to Budaoest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel in a great location. Beds, air conditioning and staff were all great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mahalakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to all attractions. Very beautiful lobby and room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central hotel for exploring on foot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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