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SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel lobby with a central column, a reception desk, a green sofa, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A modern lobby with a green sofa, a large abstract painting, and a unique light fixture.
A modern hotel entrance with a staircase leading to the lobby, featuring a sign for 'Sophia Palace Hotel Budapest'.
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A restaurant with a brick wall arch, hanging plants, and a counter with food displays. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2 Vámház krt., Budapest, 1053
  • Place, Vaci Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Market Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Danube River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, green sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a green sofa.

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a desk, a bed, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a green sofa, a desk with a computer, a chair, a bed, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a green sofa, and a mirrored wall.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 441 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest places you in Budapest City Centre, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Gellért Thermal Bath and Budapest Christmas Market. Each of the 36 rooms at this 4-star hotel includes a sitting area, a coffee maker, and an LED TV. It's connected to a shopping center in central Budapest and also close to Margaret Island and St. Stephen's Basilica.

What's nearby

  • Vaci Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Market Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Danube River - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hungarian National Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gellért Thermal Bath - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fővám tér M Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 15 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anna Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪For Sale Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Fővám tér - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Krumplis Lângos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest

SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest features free WiFi in public areas and a water dispenser. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 80 per vehicle roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hotel also has a reception hall.
42-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • 2 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - December 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number SZ25120269

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest?

This hotel is situated in Budapest City Centre within a short 10-minute walk of Gellért Thermal Bath and also 15 minutes on foot from Budapest Christmas Market. You'll also find Margaret Island and Buda Castle within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest on Oct 25, 2026 start from $156, including 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.

Does SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest feature a casino at the property?

No, SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest.

How far is the airport from SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest?

The closest major airport to SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest is Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD), which is 13.6 mi away (41 minutes by car).

SOPHIA PALACE Hotel Budapest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to river, large old market across the street, shopping, restaurants nearby and tram line next to hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Perfect location close to shopping area and staff were very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and really nice. Hotel was on a great location. Super friendly staff. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient clean great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best deal we found in the 4 star category
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff - helpful and informative
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was perfect! Great location! The room is updated and good size
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location, historic building newly renovated with nice huge room with high celling.Combination of historical and modern style. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location was perfect. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was Just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is perfect because it’s close to everything. Taxi in Budapest is expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Big and Clean room. Staff is great and perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, big and spacious, high ceiling & comfortable bed. Service from staff was amazing. Will be coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are absolute perfection-brand new! Staff is very pleasant and is in a nice location. Stored our luggage for us for a late flight on checkout day. They do serve breakfast, however we did not eat there since up and out very early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was assigned was spacious and stylishly designed and decorated; however, ir was not very clean. The floor looked like it had not been swept, let alone mopped. There were also little insects (larger than ants) crawling across the floors. I paid 18 euros for what was described as an all you can eat breakfast, but it was disappointing. The options were limited and definitely not worth 18 euros. The hotel.is in a great location, and from a purely aesthetic perspective (modern furnishings and decor), it checks the boxes. But from a cleanliness perspective, there is a lot of room for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of construction going on around the property. Can hear trains go by frequently and there is a bar next door so we heard loud music into the early hours of the morning. We asked the front desk to help us arrange transportation to the airport.I Stated that we would need a large vehicle like a van because we had a lot of luggage. When we came down for our transfer had a small car and had to pay double to get another car to come help us get to the airport. Went inside because the same woman was still working and she really did not care and said we had to talk to the driver. I promptly said you are the one that ordered the wrong vehicle. She didn't apologize and just said I can't help you. While we were scrambling to get to the airport she went into the courtyard to smoke. One shout out would be the sweet young man that works the breakfast service. He was always kind of helpful and a great way to start our morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely newly refurbished hotel. We booked a junior suite with breakfast. Our room (110) was situated on a corner with windows overlooking the Central Market Hall on one side and views over the square to Liberty Bridge from the other. The decor is beautiful, the bed very comfortable and the bathroom is spacious and well appointed. My only negative about the room is there are no drawers, cupboards etc, so when you unpack everything is on display. It’s just a personal preference for me as I like the room to look tidy. Breakfast is on level -1 and there is lots of choice of continental options and a few hot dishes, the scrambled eggs were especially good. The room was never very busy when we ate, usually around 9am. We felt the hotel was in an excellent location with a number of restaurants in very short walking distance. We had a late flight home and the hotel was able to store our luggage until late afternoon for us. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Morgenmaden var perfekt. Derudover var der venlige personale.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tipp topp hotell, rommet var nydelig og perfekt beliggenhet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026