The Loft Hostel BudapestvsAria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
Both The Loft Hostel Budapest and Aria Hotel Budapest are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Aria Hotel Budapest ranks slightly higher than The Loft Hostel Budapest. Aria Hotel Budapest has a TripExpert Score of 77 with approval from 3 reviews including The Telegraph, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Loft Hostel Budapest
Veres Palne Utca 19, Budapest 1053, Hungary
From $118/night
- Free Internet
Frommer's
"The owners want to provide more for less." Full review
Let's Go
"Gorgeous wood-paneling, modern decor, tons of leisure activities to keep you occupied (if you choose to stay inside), and carefully-scrubbed bathrooms make this an oasis from tourism." Full review
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Gorgeous wood-paneling, modern decor, tons of leisure activities to keep you occupied (if you choose to stay inside), and carefully-scrubbed bathrooms make this an oasis from tourism.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This hostel may well succeed in its loft-y aspirations to be the hottest backpacker magnet in town." Full review
Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection
Hercegprimas utca 5, Budapest 1051, Hungary
From $328/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
The Telegraph
9.0
"The curtain is up on a new music-themed hotel in the shadow of St Stephen’s Basilica, whose rooftop bar could become the coolest place in Budapest for a cocktail." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Our favourite new hotel in Budapest, the Aria is a music-themed hostelry built around an old townhouse, with Jazz, Opera, Classical and Pop Wings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A central location, great style, and long list of perks make this an easy choice for a Budapest base." Full review
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Good sleep is a priority: Beds can be made as plush or firm as you want by removing the pillow top or adding foam, and specialty pillows, hypoallergenic blankets, night lights, eye masks and other accessories are available upon request.
Fodor's
"The public spaces are gorgeous, the spa is wonderful, the rooftop bar and restaurant are absolutely top-class and there's a real sense of fun." Full review
Independent
"At the Aria Hotel, music weaves itself into the concept with its themed rooms inspired by classical, jazz, modern, and opera"
Michelin Guide
"This is a proper luxury hotel, in a prime location in the heart of town, with views of St. Stephen’s Basilica. The rooms feature heaping pillow-top beds, swanky onyx bathrooms" Full review