SWU Magazine Rooms

3.5 star property
Pension with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Hungarian State Opera House

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Superior Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Király utca, 40, Budapest, Budapest, 1061
  • Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Parliament Building
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

Located in Budapest City Centre, SWU Magazine Rooms is within a 5-minute walk of Hungarian State Opera House and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica. Each of the 17 rooms at this 3.5-star pension includes an espresso maker, a Smart TV, and a TV.

What's nearby

  • Hungarian State Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Parliament Building - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buda Castle - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Opera Station - 3 min walk
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 18 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nappali Kávéház - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nespresso Boutique - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kisüzem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rumpus Tiki Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trófea Grill Étterem - Belváros - ‬2 min walk

About this property

SWU Magazine Rooms

Pension with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Hungarian State Opera House
SWU Magazine Rooms offers free WiFi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor pool. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Espresso makers, safes, and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the pension include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Languages

English, Hungarian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's GuestAdvisor mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number PA21030438

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to August.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Magazine Rooms
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension
SWU Magazine Rooms Budapest
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at SWU Magazine Rooms?

SWU Magazine Rooms offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to SWU Magazine Rooms?

This pension is situated in Budapest City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. You'll also find Budapest Christmas Market and Szechenyi Chain Bridge less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this pension?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms feature a casino?

No, SWU Magazine Rooms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at SWU Magazine Rooms?

No, this pension doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from June until August.

Is SWU Magazine Rooms good for couples?

Couples staying at this pension will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and an espresso maker as well as a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this pension.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

SWU Magazine Rooms offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does SWU Magazine Rooms allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at SWU Magazine Rooms.

Does this pension have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this pension.

What is the closest airport to SWU Magazine Rooms?

The closest major airport to SWU Magazine Rooms is Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD), which is 13 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at SWU Magazine Rooms?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at SWU Magazine Rooms.

SWU Magazine Rooms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, the second entry is through the parkade, once you know this easy to come and go. Uses an app as door let, never worked for us but had physical key available. Bed very firm, but accommodating with extra linens
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location- room was pleasant. Staff not on site but exchanges via email very pleasant and helpful. It was a bit confusing checking in due to lack of on site reception- we ended up trying to access the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay very clean and comfortable specially breakfast at zui was amazing they gave us vouchers but second day breakfast at bistro bar was pathetic they served us cold bread with burnt eggs and very in tidy plates and we wanted to puke but Zui was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all thr amenities we needed. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very very well location Central and with walking distance to everything. Quiet in the night, pool on the roof. Not more to wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pernilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ett bra hotell med riktigt bra läge. Dock ingen reception i detta hotell utan endast i systerhotellet som ligger ca 5min promenad bort. Det finns en kvinna på plats men hon är bara där för de boende och svarar inte på några frågor och kan inte heller engelska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Asko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti huone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025