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excellent, and there's also a wellness centre with a
jac
uzzi. It's a refreshingly understated
place, and it offers unbeatable value. Breakfast €10.
€79
Hilton Budapest
I, Hess András tér 1-3 1 889 6600,
hilton.com
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map
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By the Mátyás
Church in the Vár, with superb views across the river, this top hotel incorporates the remains
of a medieval monastery, where summertime concerts are held in the former church. Luxuri-
ous to a fault, the rooms
vee
r between classic and modern, and it's worth paying the extra for
a room with river view.
€220
Lánchíd 19
I, Lánchíd utca 19 1 419 1900,
lanchid19hotel.hu
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map
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Located by the
Chain Bridge, as its name suggests, this award-winning design hotel includes such features
as an exterior facade ofmoving panels and suspended glass walkways leading to artfully con-
ceived rooms, each
of wh
ich has been individually themed - for example on a wedding or a
film. Breakfast €13.
€135
St George's Residence
I, Fortuna utca 4 1 393 5700,
stgeorgehotel.hu
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map
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Vari-
ously a medieval inn, art school and law court, this fabulous building has been tastefully re-
stored to become one of the city's most characterful hotels; the 26 sumptuously decorated
suites, all furnished in Grand Empire style, are priced according to size but all essentially
comprise a bedroom, bathroom (some with jacuzzi), and living room with a study corne
r and
kitchenette. A fine location and cheerful, obliging staff make this a first-class stopover.
€129
Victoria
I, Bem rakpart 11 1 457 8080,
victoria.hu
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map
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Small, super-friendly hotel
on the embankment directly below the Mátyás Church. The neat, a/c rooms are handsomely
furnished and there are bi
g w
indows through which you can soak up the excellent views of
the Lánchíd and the river.
€99
GELLÉRT-HEGY AND THE TABÁN
Ábel Panzió
XI, Ábel Jenő utca 9 1 209 2537,
abelpanzio.hu
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map
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There are few
more enjoyable pensions in Budapest than this graceful, early- 1900s villa situated in a quiet,
leafy street 20min walk from the Belváros. It boasts ten rooms of charming simplicity (none
has TV, but all have wi-fi), a drawing room where you can watch TV or listen to music, and
a delightf
ul g
arden and terrace for further relaxation. A popular place so advance booking is
essential.
€50
Charles
XI, Hegyalja út 23 1 212 9169,
charleshotel.hu
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map
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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. It has a wide range of studios and apartments (with double or twin beds,
bath or shower) all of which come with a decently equipped kit
che
n; those facing the inner
yard are better, as the road is very busy. Bikes available for rent.
€65
Gellért
XI, Szent Gellért tér 1 1 889 5500,
danubiushotels.com/gellert
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map
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There's
no escaping the magnificence of this Art Nouveau building, which also incorporates one of
the city's largest, most popular bath complexes. Once inside, there's a rather stiff atmosphere
