Marco Polo Top Ho(s)telvsHotel Gellert
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Danubius Hotel Gellert scores slightly better than Marco Polo Top Ho(s)tel. Danubius Hotel Gellert is ranked #19 in Budapest with praise from 10 publications such as Star Service, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Marco Polo Top Ho(s)tel
Nyar Utca 6, Budapest 1072, Hungary
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Multilingual
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
Frommer's
"This place is not just for backpackers as just about anyone would be comfortable spending the night here." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Excellent value backpacker hostel, right in the heart of the city and close to public transport, nightlife and sights."
Rough Guide
"Very large, busy and popular hostel close to Blaha Lujza tér, with simply furnished four- and twelve-bed dorms with bunks."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This is an established, well-maintained, understated hostel for those backpackers who value a peaceful night’s sleep." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Mellow Mood Group’s very central flagship hostel is a swish, powder-blue, 47-room place with TVs in all the rooms (except the dorms) and a lovely courtyard." Full review
Hotel Gellert
Szent Gellert Ter 1, Budapest 1111, Hungary
From $56/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Relive the Austro-Hungarian empire in this truly palatial grand, reopened in 2003 by the Malta-based Libyan hotel group after a massive renovation."
Insight Guides
"Situated at the foot of Gellért Hill near the Liberty Bridge, this exuberantly designed hotel and bathing complex is the epitome of late Secessionist style."
Fodor's
"Rooms are spacious and come in all shapes and sizes (and prices)." Full review
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DK Eyewitness
"This legendary spa hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools. Treatments such as massages are available. Other facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a nightclub and banqueting halls."
Rough Guide
"There’s no escaping the magnificence of this Art Nouveau building, which also incorporates one of the city’s largest, most popular bath complexes."
Star Service
"The historic Hotel Gellert is on the riverfront road at the foot of Gellert Hill, facing the Szabadsag Bridge and central Pest across the river." Full review
Gayot
"Located at the foot of Gellert Hill on the Buda side, this posh hotel situated on the right side of Danube riverbank has seen many luminaries of the world."
Afar Magazine
"Everyone knows this is an ornate and luxurious experience but the highlight for me was the wavepool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Grand, historic, and full of character." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Buda’s grande dame is a 234-room four-star hotel with loads of character." Full review