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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)
Standard Room, City View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Reception
Standard Room, City View | View from room
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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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 38 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Budapest City Centre, a neighborhood in Budapest, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle is near a metro station. Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Buda Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Gellért Thermal Bath. Mystique Room and Ferris Wheel of Budapest are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • ‪Korona Kávéház - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spiler Biergarten - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bortársaság - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leo Rooftop Budapest - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Leo Budapest - ‬2 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, concierge services, and a computer station
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
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

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

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. 248 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 374 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary ann

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyun

Liked: Amenities
This hotel is very nice close transportation. It is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shamsher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best part of the hotel was the location. Most of the city attractions are at a walkable distance. Hotel staff were friendly and gave overall good service. Room size was relatively smaller than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Only issue was the AC didn’t cool as well as we liked but fairly common issue in Europe.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a great balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Quiet and clean Rooms serviced daily
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
The best position, comfortable room and the staff were very friendly and helpful even after I checked out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Great Value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Near all tourist spots
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, courteous and respectful staff. Clean facility and good amenities. Excellent breakfast to help start off the day well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

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

Good location

Nice bed, good area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel to stay near the centre of the city
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the main sights , majority are only a short walk away. Ideal location for a short visit to Budapest.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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