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Emerald Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Budapest Christmas Market

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Executive with terrace | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
View from room
Lobby sitting area
Snack bar
The Emerald Hotel near Margaret Island is a great base for exploring Budapest. Enjoy the gym, deli bar, and free in-room WiFi. The concierge plans outings, and luggage storage is available. The Budapest Christmas Market and Vaci Street are steps away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior High Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Economy

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior with terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior with terrace

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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View from room

Corner

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive with terrace | Terrace/patio

Executive with terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Queen Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Corner Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Room-High Floor

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Városház u., Budapest, 1052

What's nearby

  • Budapest Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parliament Building - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gellért Thermal Bath - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Buda Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Ferenciek Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al-Amir Szír Étterem - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oriental Soup House (Osho) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Simon’s Burger Flagship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TODO Mexican Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Emerald Hotel

Upscale hotel near Budapest Christmas Market
Close to Vaci Street and St. Stephen's Basilica, Emerald Hotel provides a bar, a gym, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 99 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 70-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Secco Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 70-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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 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 SZ20018309

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

EMERALD HOTEL Hotel
EMERALD HOTEL Budapest
EMERALD HOTEL Hotel Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Emerald Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Emerald Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Emerald Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Emerald Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Emerald Hotel located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ferenc Deak Square and Budapest Christmas Market. St. Stephen's Basilica and Vaci Street are also within 10 minutes. Ferenciek Square Station and Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Emerald Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 520 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mahnaz

Great location, friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great neighborhood. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, excellent location, excellent staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Enjoyed the free coffee from reception. Staff were excellent and very helpful especially the reception staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in an excellent area, river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MANDANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean and quiet. The bed was very comfy, and the shower was AMAZING. The breakfast was good, but could've been better with more options and better coffee. The staff members were very helpful and professional. The location was fantastic. Overall, had a great experience and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Him

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, good location and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty new and clean. Staffs are mostly nice and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosemary vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful clean hotel free tea coffee water in lobby lovely restaurant we had a big terrace on first floor amazing could sit 8 people on it will definitely stat again in city but quite lovely staff printing our boarding pass. For and great luggage storage there are only two hotels we would stay in again and this is one thank you everyone for a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irineos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel very friendly staff and amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Very clean and modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Pablo Gutierrez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and Great attention
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Istvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The central location was great for exploring Budapest. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely go back on our next trip.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel, good location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't have breakfast so, no rating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we checked you could tell it was a quality hotel. The room was immaculate and nothing was to much trouble. The restaurant bar staff were amazing making bespoke cocktails. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FAITH

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

Excellent hotel. Would visit again.

We had a great stay at the emerald hotel. The hotel was clean and comfortable with great amenities, It is ideally situated in the town and close to shops, restaurants and tourist spots. The service at the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at the Emerald hotel! It is a beautiful hotel in a great location, very comfortable rooms, offers a delicious breakfast and the staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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