In the heart of the city, Hotel President offers an upscale retreat. Enjoy breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind with coffee in the lobby or take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. With free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk nearby landmarks like St Stephen's Basilica and Hungarian State Opera House are within reach.
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Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free airport shuttle
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services
The current price is AED 453
AED 453
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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Located in Budapest City Centre, a neighborhood in Budapest, Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá is near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include St. Stephen's Basilica and Szechenyi Chain Bridge, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Hungarian State Opera House. Parliament Building and Rudas Baths are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Budapest travel guide
Hold utca 3-5, Budapest, 1054
What's nearby
St. Stephen's Basilica
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Hungarian State Opera House
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Parliament Building
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Buda Castle
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Arany Janos Street Station
3 min walk
Budapest-Nyugati Station
14 min walk
Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD)
47 min drive
Restaurants
Artizán
1 min walk
MERON
3 min walk
Yayla török étterem
3 min walk
SIMON'S BURGER ARANY JÁNOS
2 min walk
Dose Espresso
1 min walk
About this property
Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá
Upscale hotel near St. Stephen's Basilica
Located close to Hungarian State Opera House and Parliament Building, Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a computer station
Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
Luggage storage, 3 meeting rooms, and a reception hall
Room features
All 152 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Intermezzo Bar & Restaura
Intermezzo Rooftop
Things to do
Concerts/live shows
Family friendly
Baby bath
Changing table
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Area rugs in room
Elevator (31 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 buildings
7 floors
Built in 2009
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Entertainment
20-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Espresso maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SZ25115799
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 stars.
Property is also known as
Budapest Hotel President
Budapest President
Budapest President Hotel
Hotel President Budapest
President Budapest
President Budapest Hotel
President Hotel Budapest
Hotel President Hotel
Hotel President Budapest
Hotel President Hotel Budapest
Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá?
As of 30 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá on 12 April 2026 start from AED 453, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.
Where is Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá located?
Located in Budapest City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica and Hungarian State Opera House. Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Parliament Building are also within 1 mi (2 km). Arany Janos Street Station is only a 3-minute walk and Kossuth Lajos ter Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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This hotel was incredibly beautiful and provided a very comfortable stay. The food was absolutely delicious, and it was conveniently located in the heart of all the major attractions, making everything within walking distance. There were also many restaurants nearby if we needed a quick snack or drink, which were all just a short walk away from the hotel. I highly recommend this place; it has everything you need for a great vacation. Plus, there’s a rooftop restaurant with great views and drinks.
Room was lovely clean and warm. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. View from rooftop was stunning. Location perfect. Room had plenty of sockets but is in need of USB sockets.
Great location! The best with the hotel is the location! Nice modern rooms! Very good breakfast. They have nice terrace with the view but was closed during our 3 days stay, very unfortunate since we booked the hotel for the location and the terrace. There was no info about this during my booking:( I complained to the reception but with no luck or compensation
Violeta
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
vivien
8 September 2025
Liked: Amenities
Great location , staff and facilities only downside was the bedroom air conditioning unable to control and rooms rather small . Fabulous roof terrace
There was a problem with our Expedia booking. The hotel did not receive it. Therefore it took a long time to book in but the hotel upgraded our room. The room we were given was lovely. The tea and coffee was not refilled in the room. When we asked at reception they did give us more coffee pods and teabags. Everything we saw was smart and well maintained
The hotel is in a very nice central location, close to attractions but quiet. There are a couple of good restaurants in the street and local shops very close. The breakfast was very good with a wide variety to choose from.
Really enjoyed my stay. The rooms were confortable, the breakfast was great.
The spa area was nice, but the swiming pool was closed for renovation.
The bar at the rooftop had a nice view.
The region around is walkable with many options
Marcelo
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Judith
17 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location, and room was very clean—but overall condition was a little tired. Upholstered chairs in breakfast room were literally shedding. Main complaint was that wake-up call, taxi ordered for 6:30 am, and promised breakfast box never materialized. Information was not transferred to am staff.
Judith
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ian
29 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No outside window in the room, air conditioning was on but no cold air, heating was always on, room way to hot and my wife barely slept for 4 nights. Should have been told there is no window to the outside, we could have let in some cool and fresh air! breakfast was good. everything shut at 10pm, we are on holiday would like a drink when we get back from dinner! Everything very clean, room also, fresh towels, bit knocked about but ok, apart from Heat & Window. Not a 4 star, tries to look like one but fails in delivery and communication. Staff friendly! That said its a good priced 3 star (if informed about outside windows) and a great location.
The cheapest rooms are in a separate building and their windows open onto a covered central courtyard, so you can’t open the window for fresh air and you end up feeling closed in. My fridge was also not working properly. The rooms are reasonably new and clean though.
The thing that really annoyed me was just how much worse their gym is than the picture management has published on the major sites. I literally chose the hotel because of the gym, and it seems like that picture is from 15+ years ago. For cardio there’s only an old and maybe broken down stairmaster, there are only mediocre free weights, there are no mats for stretching. I guess the hotel lives up to its name lol.
Location was superb. Also the surroundings were very pleasant. Just what I like. Breakfast offered a number of items (such as tuna in oil) not offered at other hotels I stayed in during my trip.
Doesn’t rate a 4 star. 3 if lucky. Very tired hotel, needs rooms refurbishing.
Stayed 4 nights October 25, standard double room.
Threadbare carpets, bedside drawers not cleaned from previous occupants. Very dark bathroom – poor lighting general. Furniture generally chipped (including breakfast room). No kettle for hot water. WC seat skewed. Temperature control not working. Constant repetitive music played in corridors, right outside rooms. Public areas OK. On the good side, there was a safe in the room.
We are very happy with our stay in Hotel President. Rooms are clean and the location is perfect. We have been here 3 times before during the last years and we always liked it, however this is the first time we write a review.
They have a breakfast buffé with alot to choose from and a cozy rooftop where you can have a drink and enjoy the view over the city.
Staff is also very friendly and helpful, everyone from the reception to the cleaning staff. We will come back again!
Not long back from our stay. Lovely hotel in a great location, walking distance to everything. Great facilities and helpful staff.
The rooftop igloo bar had a better view than some of the more touristy rooftop bars & served delicious cocktails/hot palinka drinks.
Breakfast had a great selection of foods & our gluten free needs were accommodated without issue, staff even remembered us & provided GF bread each morning without being asked.
We made use of the hot tub , the only thing that could’ve made this hotel better would’ve been the indoor pool being in use (but we were aware at the time of booking).
Would definitely go back
The Hotel is in a great location. About between 3 - 5 minute walk to two different metro lines and stations.
Great Breakfast, salty and sweet options, many various foods, fruits and choices. The President has the best breakfast that I have had in Europe.
Friendly staff and welcoming environment.
Very good stay - staff and location ideal. Only 'downside', bars shut at 10pm. Eould havd been nice to have been able to come back for a drink after being out all day. This wouldn't be an issue for others.
Would highly recommend!
I stayed at the Hotel President in Budapest and was extremely satisfied with my experience. The cleanliness of the entire property is impeccable; the rooms are tidy and well-maintained, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing environment.
The wellness area is a true highlight of the hotel. The spa offers a variety of services, including a sauna, massage room, and a well-equipped gym, allowing guests to unwind and rejuvenate after a day of sightseeing.
The hotel's central location is ideal for exploring Budapest.
I would like to extend my special thanks to the Sales Manager for the attentiveness during my stay. The professionalism and courtesy demonstrated made my experience even more enjoyable.