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Hotel Central Basilica

4.0 star property
Central hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to the convention center in Budapest

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Living area | LCD TV
Lobby sitting area
Hotel Central Basilica puts travelers within walking distance of St. Stephen's Basilica and the Budapest Christmas Market. The property offers upscale rooms with free WiFi, while bike and car rentals on site make city exploration convenient and flexible.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Budapest City Centre neighborhood, Hotel Central Basilica is connected to a shopping center. Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Gellért Thermal Bath. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ferenc Puskas Stadium or MVM Dome.
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Hercegprimas street 8, Budapest, 1051

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parliament Building - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪0,75 bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Agori Greek Street Food Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪California Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DiVino Borbár - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chez Dodo - Artisan Macarons & Café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Central Basilica

Upscale hotel near St. Stephen's Basilica
Close to Budapest Christmas Market and Hungarian State Opera House, Hotel Central Basilica provides dry cleaning/laundry services, car rentals on site, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Central Basilica include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

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
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1900
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 48 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SZ19001195

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

Basilica Hotel
Central Basilica
Central Basilica Budapest
Central Basilica Hotel
Central Basilica Hotel Budapest
Hotel Basilica
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Hotel Central Basilica Budapest
Hotel Central Basilica Hotel
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Hotel Central Basilica Hotel Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Central Basilica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Central Basilica?

Hotel Central Basilica doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Central Basilica?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Central Basilica?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Central Basilica provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 48 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Central Basilica located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest Christmas Market, and Hungarian State Opera House. Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Parliament Building are also within 15 minutes. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station and Deak Ferenc ter Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Central Basilica Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 461 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel that is in an amazing location! Great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to stay next to Basilica
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very convenient to attractions and it was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location - staff !!!! - room size - new - clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, staff was nice , breakfast was good (and free) can walk anywhere from this location, I really enjoyed my stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zsolt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location very clean awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with perfect central location; strongly recommended!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t shop but many options available
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very central to most sites in Budapest. It's only a few feet away from St. Stephen Central Basilica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice room. But shower drain had problems. Very noisy in the late night and early morning because there were bars around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, lovely staff, clean and comfortable. Could have better tea/coffee provisions in the room. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found the room a little warm. Tha AC was not working very well. Was part of larger group and they all had the same experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping, Dining all around hotel. Beautiful city and the hotel is in the center of everything.love it.Should spend more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selvamuthu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location—just steps from Saint Stephen Basilica, with plenty of activities and restaurants nearby. Clean and spacious rooms, and a good breakfast. The hotel is within walking distance of most attractions, making it very convenient for exploring Budapest. Special thanks to the staff for the thoughtful birthday chocolate and sparkling wine in our room, which made our stay extra special. We appreciated the friendly, attentive service throughout our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best location in the city! Steps from the Basilica square
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and walksble to most attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were not helpful. the air conditioning was not working and staff did not seem to care. When checking out a different staff member was rude. The room was very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 star hotel with 5 star treatment
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome. Few steps away from St, Basilica and a lot of good restaurants. The only thing I didn’t like was the bath towels are limited. We requested for extra bath towels but they called us back after few minutes in our room and asking questions why do we need more towels and mentioned that bath towels are meant for five people but there were only 2 of us in the room. It was so hot during our stay. Of course, we need to take a shower and refresh everyday. That’s the only reason I put 4 stars but other than that their. suite room is pretty big and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent location and quiet overnight. The room had excellent facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, very comfortable bed. Good breakfast. Surrounded by good restaurants and localised in a great and central area. Very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find, walkable distance to everything!! Clean and spacious rooms, plenty of towels provided, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent attention, the hospitality is beyond great and the location is very centric
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

Great location

Great location, quiet and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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