Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace: Book Your Stay

Name: Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace
Address: Apáczai Csere János u. 7 City Center - Belváros, Budapest, 匈牙利

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Jake

4/5

Google· 4 months ago

Nice hotel we enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and modern enough. Bathroom was clean and had good amenities. Reception staff were very friendly and accommodating. They were responsive to issues and super helpful. Few drawbacks - I don't understand why the hotel is called Budapest Palace, it is in the shadow of the awful communist block Marriot building which is quite oppressive. Absolutely no view of the palace or anything at all. Secondly, the breakfast is a straight up scam. It costs €16 but there is no way to even eat €10 worth of food with what they serve. You have to ask them to make eggs and they seem to ask some guests how many eggs and others they just decide how many you'll have. The rest of the spread is terrible. The milk I poured on my muesli was warm. The hot dishes they had out were cold. The toaster didn't work. The fruit consisted of orange slices, some very sad, old looking rockmelon and some apple bits. It was honestly the worst breakfast we've had at any hotel in Europe after 5 weeks of travelling. My disappointment is immeasurable.

Highburysunshine

4/5

Tripadvisor· 3 months ago

Solid four-star hotel well located for all main sights and with good transport links and amenities nearby. About a 5-min walk to the Elizabeth Bridge and 15 mins to Parliament and less to the Basilica. Room 307 was internal facing so quieter and of good size and modern decor. Excellent shower and bathroom. Service standards are high. Small downside was that the AC is one of those that, once the temp hits say 22 degrees, will turn off. And come back on again a few minutes later when the temp rises. Annoying. You also get a lot of corridor noise as the room door is thin and not well sound-proofed.

Trip.com Member

5/5

Trip.com· 4 months ago

This place was really the best. It was veryy affordable,and it's nearto very touristy locations. Very walkable and also near public transportation. You canliterally gog down and do your shopping, ea,t and it is safe. The facilities are so nice, the room is clean, spacious and very homey.

Mika P

3/5

Google· 7 months ago

Unfortunately, I had bad luck with my room — it was very small, which is fine for a solo traveller, but the photos made the rooms look much nicer. The view from the window was just a wall in the inner courtyard. The room was also right next to the housekeeping storage area, so it got loud from around 7 a.m., and sleeping in wasn’t really possible. The wellness area consisted only of a small sauna. I didn’t find it appealing, so I didn’t use it. The breakfast wasn’t to my taste; more fresh fruit would have been nice. But objectively speaking, it’s a good hotel breakfast. Overall, the hotel is fine. However, I’ve stayed in significantly better hotels with only three stars. I don’t think it really lives up to its four-star rating.

Lesley Cranna

5/5

Google· a month ago

Excellent location, modern updated rooms and wonderful service. There was a mix up with our reservation but Peter made it work and upgraded our room which worked out very well.

Response from the property

Dear Lesley Cranna, Thank you very much for your outstanding rating of 10/10 and for your kind comments. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location, the modern and renovated rooms, and the service provided by our team. We are sorry for the initial confusion regarding your reservation, but we are very pleased to know that Peter was able to resolve the issue and that you were satisfied with the room change. We will be happy to pass your kind mention on to Peter. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, Sara Papp General Manager Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace****

L1710CNpaulas

4/5

Tripadvisor· 6 months ago

Great location and excellent service from Alfonso on reception. We visited all of his recommendations during our stay. The room had everything we needed, I have only marked down by one star as it was very hot and we couldn't get the thermostat to work so opened windows instead. Also no milk for the tea in the room but this was provided when I requested it. Breakfast was very good with eggs cooked to order if requested. Would definitely stay again.

amandap521

5/5

Tripadvisor· 7 months ago

My friends and I just returned from a marvellous stay at this hotel. Roland on reception was very helpful and had great English. He gave great directions and advice and the reception area was a light and gorgeous place to hang out. The hotel was very well placed and in the centre of things on the Pest side of the Danube, very close to the Chain Bridge so you could walk over to Buda very quickly. The river trips are also only a 5 minute walk away. The breakfast was wonderful, where you could order your eggs, mushrooms, bacon etc freshly cooked or other delicious items from the heated buffet which was fantastic for gluten free and dairy free and suited me well (with gluten free bread on request). They also had the usual cold buffet, which looked nice. The chef was very helpful and nice. The rooms were quiet, spotless, freshly refurbished and stylish with very comfortable beds, huge windows, an enormous shower/gorgeous sink with room for your toiletries and radiator to hang/dry your towel. Toothbrushes/paste, shower cap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser provided. All in all the building had an elegant feel about it. There was a little bit of work going on but it didn't really bother me. A little noise early in morning from the bin van if you have your window open but you can just close them and use the aircon for peace and quiet.

5/5

Google· 8 months ago

We spent here two nights and everything was amazing. Its so beautiful, well placed and I specially recommend the breakfast, theres so variety of food and drinks, and the personal service is really nice and they take so much care of their guests. Specially recommend Mate and Peter

Response from the property

Dear T, Thank you very much for staying with us and for taking a few minutes to share your feedback about your stay. We are delighted to know that you have rated your experience with us 10/10. We are pleased to hear that you particularly appreciated our staff, breakfast, and restaurant. We would especially like to thank you for your kind words about our team; we will be happy to share your compliments with Peter and Mate. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back very soon. Kind regards, Sara Papp General Manager Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace****

Where can I eat near Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace?

You can start with the hotel's own dining options: the Restaurant serves traditional Hungarian and international dishes, the Ham Bar and Cocktail Bar offers tapas and charcuterie, and there is also a Cafe and Snack bar. Just around the corner on Váci Street, you will find numerous cafés and restaurants, including the historic Café Gerbeaud near Vörösmarty Square. For a quick bite, Prlmnt bar is about 50 meters away and Caffe Shakerato about 100 meters from the hotel. These nearby spots give you plenty of choices for a meal or a drink without going far.

What is the area around Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace like?

The hotel sits in Budapest's Belváros district, right in the city center. You are steps from the Danube River and a short walk to Váci Street, the main shopping street lined with cafés and restaurants. Vörösmarty Square, with its historic Café Gerbeaud, is about a 3-minute walk away. Many top sights are within easy walking distance: Széchenyi Chain Bridge is an 8-minute walk, St. Stephen's Basilica 9 minutes, and Buda Castle 10 minutes. The area is well-connected, with Vorosmarty Square and Deák Ferenc Square metro stations nearby, making it easy to explore further.

How do I get to Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace from the airport or main train station?

From Liszt Ferenc International Airport, take the 100E Airport Express bus to Deák Ferenc Square, about 7 minutes' walk from the hotel. The bus runs frequently day and night. Alternatively, take the BKV bus to Kőbánya-Kispest, then the M3 metro to Deák tér, or the M1 to Vörösmarty Square, a 3-minute walk. From Nyugati Railway Station, it's about 1.2 miles; a taxi or ride-hailing service is straightforward. The hotel is near Vorosmarty Square and Deák Ferenc Square metro stations, so transit connections are easy.

What's there to do near Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace in the evening?

In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own bar, snack bar, and restaurant, which serves Hungarian and international dishes. For a night out, the nearby Széchenyi Chain Bridge is an 8-minute walk, and the Hungarian Parliament Building is 18 minutes away, both lovely after dark. The area around Vörösmarty Square and Váci Street has cafés and restaurants for a stroll. You could also consider a Danube River sightseeing night cruise with a drink, a popular way to see the city lights. Buda Castle, a 10-minute walk, offers a scenic evening view across the river.

Is Hotel Zenit Budapest Palace a good base for exploring Budapest?

Yes, the hotel is a great base for exploring Budapest. You can walk to Széchenyi Chain Bridge in 8 minutes, St. Stephen's Basilica in 9 minutes, and Buda Castle in 10 minutes. Citadel and Gellért Hill Cave are each a 12-minute walk, while Shoes on the Danube Bank is 14 minutes away. Hungarian Parliament Building and Fisherman's Bastion are both an 18-minute walk. For farther sights like Heroes' Square, you can use the nearby Vorosmarty Square or Deák Ferenc Square metro stations. The hotel's central location makes it easy to set out on foot or by transit.

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