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Exceptional value for money and unique accommodation to boot. Worth considering.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18268 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12604 It's three-star accommodation, but the service is way better: it offers studios instead of rooms (with fully equipped kitchen and bathroom) and a buffet breakfast that easily competes with anything offered by higher category hotels. Plus, it is located only two bus-stops from the heart of the city, with a bus that drops you off basically in front of the entrance (arrives every 5 minutes or so). Don't be fooled by the cheap prices either - they have discounts for all seasons, but the quality is really amazing.
I booked it through a webpage (www.budapesthotelstart.com) that also offers other hotels, all for special rates as far as I could tell.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12604 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11986
Stunning all the way I'm sure, but I've only been in for tea, as I'm a poor student and not a millionaire, like you. I ate in the bar area, which is beautiful, and the food was good and the service impeccable.

Wish I could afford to stay there. Donations on a post card to...]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11986 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11606
The 'Castle District' is quiet, high up on the Buda hilly side of the city, so you get great views - especially at night. Hotel Burg has clean rooms (with free minibar!) and English-speaking staff. Best of all, the prices were very reasonable.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11606 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8065 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8065 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5022 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5022 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4974 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2676
For under £12 they will not only take you to your hotel in Budapest but will also collect you at the end of your visit. It is a very well-run operation.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2676 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9235 But it is fantastic if you are going to the Sziget festival. Super near to the festival island (one stop on the HEV, 20 minutes walking or 5 minutes if you have a cycle or will pay for a taxi to use the nearby vehicles entrance). You can catch the HEV or a bus into town too. Service is very friendly and it is so nice to detox in the spa all day and then to dance all night.

We got a very good price by booking early on www.booking.com. The website does make it look a bit more tranquil than it is tho'. If you have a front facing room then be aware that not only the HEV but also a major road is between you and the river.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9235