Hotel CharlesvsLanchid 19, Budapest
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Lanchid 19 Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Charles. Lanchid 19 Hotel scores 84 with positive reviews from 12 sources such as Frommer's, Rough Guide and Star Service.
Hotel Charles
Hegyalja ut 23, Budapest 1016, Hungary
From $47/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"After opening in 1991, owner Károly Szombati has accumulated 73 apartments in a group of buildings in a less-than-eye-appealing Buda-side neighborhood." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms on the quiet side of the building do not suffer from traffic noise in the morning. The hotel’s restaurant is very good, and breakfast is a real treat."
Rough Guide
"On the hill up from the Erzsébet híd on the main road to Vienna, this friendly apartment hotel was one of the first of its kind in the city."
Lonely Planet
"The Charles has 70 ‘studios’... with tiny kitchens and weary-looking furniture as well as two-room apartments." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Less than a 10-minute walk from the MOM shopping center, Hotel Charles is a mid-range hotel with a homey and inviting atmosphere." Full review
Lanchid 19, Budapest Show All Reviews
Lanchid u 19, Budapest 1013, Hungary
From $127/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Stylish hotel overlooking Danube and castle; pay more for a front bedroom to ensure an impressive view."
Concierge
"Friendly young staff and the central location make this an ideal base from which to discover the city, especially for fans of contemporary design."
Insight Guides
"Located just a few steps from its namesake, the Chain Bridge, and close to the funicular up to the Castle District, this four-star boutique hotel nestles in a plum position."
Travel + Leisure
"The 48-room property lights up the Danube River with a luminous glass façade (it’s composed of 150 panels that rotate and change color throughout the day)." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"At this four-star design hotel the emphasis is on style. Even the hotel staff wear uniforms created by award-winning local fashion designers."
Rough Guide
"This award-winning design hotel includes such features as an exterior facade of moving panels and suspended glass walkways leading to artfully conceived rooms."
Star Service
"This hotel is a viable and visually arresting hotel for travelers with modern tastes and love of historic panoramas." Full review
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Choose rooms with the river view—the higher the better (and keep in mind that the second and third floors have limited views).
Gayot
"Named after Budapest's famed Landshid "The Chain Bridge", this recent property is designed in an innovative modern style and is a member of the Design hotel chain."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 48-room Lanchid 19 Hotel is a design-conscious upscale property at the base of Buda Castle, a three-minute walk from the Chain Bridge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Built on the banks of the Danube adjacent to the Chain Bridge, the 48-room Lanchid 19 breaks new ground with its striking modern design." Full review