Continental Hotel Budapest
Located on the site of the historic Hungária Spa, this imposing 4 star hotel is well placed in the centre of Budapest. It’s under 300m from the nearest Metro stop. Lovers of fine architecture will be blown away by the blend of art nouveau, art deco, and modern design. As well as 272 rooms, it boasts a restaurant, cafe/bar, wellness centre, gym, plus a rooftop pool and garden. It’s an ideal choice for a romantic break, family weekend away or a visit to the city’s annual Christmas Market.

The hotel’s Araz Restaurant is open for breakfast from 7-10:30am and lunch from noon to 2.30pm. From 2:30 until 10:30pm an a la carte menu is available, allowing you to sample traditional Hungarian cuisine. In the summer there’s a bi-monthly BBQ night, while during other seasons of the year there’s a Sunday family brunch twice a month. For an evening of fine dining, make sure your stay includes the last Thursday of the month, so you can join the wine duet dinner. As well as being served six courses of skillfully prepared food, five of them will be expertly paired with a delicious wine.

Gallery Cafe offers drinks and light bites from 10am to midnight. So you can treat your loved one to a cheesecake and coffee, or the kids to a brownie and lemonade. For a light meal there’s sandwiches, soups and salads. The bar serves a wide selection of wines, spirits, beers and cocktails.

Make your way up to the top floor for the spa, boasting a Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna and an indoor heated pool. You can also take your relaxation to the next level by booking a massage. Please note only guests aged 14 or over can use the sauna and children can only use the pool if they are accompanied by an adult.

The air conditioned rooms include soundproofed windows, satellite TV, a minibar, safe and pillow menu. Standards and Superiors can accommodate two adults in either double or single beds, as well as a maximum of one cot. Three adults can share an Executive room or a Suite. Room service is available from noon until 10pm. It includes a wide selection of starters, mains and desserts.

Continental Hotel is in the Pest area, 1.5km from the River Danube. You’ll be just a short walk from the history museum, the Jewish quarter, markets, plus an abundance of theatres, cafes and restaurants. The world famous Grand Parliament Building is just over 2km away. Make the 3.5km trip across to Buda for stunning views of the city from the Fisherman's Bastion. Afterwards, don’t miss Buda Castle, hosting over 20,000 art pieces. All three sites are easily accessible using the city’s Metro system. If you’re exploring the green way you can make use of the hotel’s bike storage facility and the e-bike charging points.

While there’s loads to see and do in Budapest, if you’re staying for longer there’s an extensive range of day trips available. And getting to other Hungarian cities is a breeze thanks to the nearby station - just 1.5km from the hotel. A one hour train ride takes you to Esztergom, famous for its basilica on the hill, the largest in the country. Alternatively, the cobbled medieval streets of Gyor, close to the Austrian border, are just 75 minutes away. If you have a late flight home, make use of the luggage storage facility at Continental Hotel.

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Number of bars/lounges: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 1
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Transport & Parking

  • Electric car charging station

Activities

  • Fitness facilities

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Pools and wellness

  • Number of outdoor pools: 1
  • Number of indoor pools: 1
  • Health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa services on site
  • Sauna

Front-desk/reception area services

  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Express check-in
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Concierge services

Shared spaces

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Business facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Other facilities

  • Lift

Location

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Address: Dohany Utca 42-44, Budapest, Hungary

Reviews

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JohnHart_13Nov 2026
4.0/ 5

“Two night city break”

The hotel is easy to get to from the airport, you get the 100E airport bus from outside the terminal for 2,500 HUF per person (electronic payment only) and get off at the Astoria stop and it is about 12 minute walk to the hotel. Reception staff were friendly and efficient, the room was modern with USB points and had a large TV where you could get BBC news. The bed was large and very comfy. There was a good choice for breakfast and there was a small coffee/snack bar available durung the day. The atrium was very impressive and the hotel generally reflected it's historic past.

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
CarinaH587Oct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Bra hotell”

We are very pleased with the hotel. The staff were very pleasant. We were able to access our room as early as 15.00. The breakfast was top-notch. Everything was clean and fresh. The only downside was that the standard room was small, with a small bathroom.

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Amazing”

The location is brilliant, very close to bus routes/trams etc and about 20 minute walk from the river Danube. The staff are outstanding, so polite and helpful and the hotel itself is soooo beautiful, one of the best hotels we’ve stayed in. The rooms are gorgeous lovely size, coffee machine, lovely shower. Breakfast was really delicious 😋 Bar prices a bit on the expensive side that’s the only negative. 100% definitely recommend staying here if you visit Budapest. Budapest exceeded my expectations and i definitely want to go back one day ❤️

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Fantastic stay in Continental Hotel Budapest”

We just returned from a 3 day trip with friends from Budapest. We stayed at the Continental Hotel and on arrival we were greeted by super friendly, efficient staff who made our check in quick and seamless. Our room was spacious, clean and a comfortable bed with robe, slippers, fridge, tea/coffee and aircon. The breakfast was great with a selection of hot and cold choices and very plentiful. Unfortunately we did not get the opportunity to use the pool and spa facilities but they did look amazing, maybe next time. Overall the hotel was very clean and the location great, close to bars, restaurants and local transportation links. Our friends all agreed that this was a great hotel for our stay and we would definitely return. Catherine FitzGerald

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
jo-anne rOct 2026
5.0/ 5

“A fantastic hotel”

A beautiful hotel ideally situated . The staff are superb, helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble . Breakfast is amazing . The facilities are excellent as well as the rooms , beds extremely comfortable , room spotless great shower and bathroom with everything you need . Absolutely perfect !

  • Stayed in Oct 2026
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