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SWU Magazine Rooms

3.5 star property
Pension with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Hungarian State Opera House

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Interior
Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden view
Exterior
The Magazine Rooms sits near Margaret Island, offering a quiet retreat in the heart of Budapest. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, use the in-room WiFi, and easily walk to cultural landmarks like the Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Budapest City Centre, a neighborhood in Budapest, SWU Magazine Rooms is near a metro station. 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 Papp Laszlo Sports Arena.
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Király utca, 40, Budapest, Budapest, 1061

What's nearby

  • Hungarian State Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 18 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nappali Kávéház - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumpus Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trófea Grill Étterem - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪% Arabica - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lion's Locker - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SWU Magazine Rooms

Pension near Hungarian State Opera House
Close to St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market, SWU Magazine Rooms has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at SWU Magazine Rooms have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's GuestAdvisor mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

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 PA21030438

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to August

Property is also known as

The Magazine Rooms
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension
SWU Magazine Rooms Budapest
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Does SWU Magazine Rooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is SWU Magazine Rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SWU Magazine Rooms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SWU Magazine Rooms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SWU Magazine Rooms located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this pension is within a 5-minute walk of Kiraly Street and Hungarian State Opera House. St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market are also within 15 minutes. Opera Station is only a 3-minute walk and Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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SWU Magazine Rooms Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Great location

Very very well location Central and with walking distance to everything. Quiet in the night, pool on the roof. Not more to wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location- room was pleasant. Staff not on site but exchanges via email very pleasant and helpful. It was a bit confusing checking in due to lack of on site reception- we ended up trying to access the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the heart of the district in the middle of the bars, clubs and restaurants..great value...not fancy but comfortable clean safe and convenient for a great price. Staff was immediately available to help me with the blue tooth key system I was not familiar with
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pernilla

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ett bra hotell med riktigt bra läge. Dock ingen reception i detta hotell utan endast i systerhotellet som ligger ca 5min promenad bort. Det finns en kvinna på plats men hon är bara där för de boende och svarar inte på några frågor och kan inte heller engelska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, the second entry is through the parkade, once you know this easy to come and go. Uses an app as door let, never worked for us but had physical key available. Bed very firm, but accommodating with extra linens
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Asko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti huone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay very clean and comfortable specially breakfast at zui was amazing they gave us vouchers but second day breakfast at bistro bar was pathetic they served us cold bread with burnt eggs and very in tidy plates and we wanted to puke but Zui was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all thr amenities we needed. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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