The Magazine Hotel

3.0 star property
Central hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from St. Stephen's Basilica

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Lobby lounge
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | City view
Superior Double Room, City View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Panoramic Suite with Basilica View | City view
Located in Budapest City Centre, The Magazine Hotel & Apartments offers a warm welcome with a charming terrace and helpful staff. Connect to free in-room WiFi, store your luggage safely, and enjoy the proximity to St. Stephen's Basilica.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double room with Basilica View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Suite with Basilica View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Szent István tér 4-5, Budapest, 1051

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parliament Building - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 37 min drive
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Budapest-Zuglo Station - 6 min drive
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 18 min walk
  • Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Deak Ferenc ter Station - 3 min walk
  • Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪0,75 bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪VAJ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪California Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Agori Greek Street Food Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chez Dodo - Artisan Macarons & Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Magazine Hotel

The Magazine Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. Also, Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station is 3 minutes and Deak Ferenc ter Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • Guests are required to download the property's TMRW mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 38 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number EG19011841

Also known as

Magazine Hotel Apartments Budapest
Magazine Hotel Apartments
The Magazine & Apartments
The Magazine Hotel & Apartments Hotel
The Magazine Hotel & Apartments Budapest
The Magazine Hotel & Apartments Hotel Budapest

Frequently asked questions

Does The Magazine Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Magazine Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Magazine Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Magazine Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Magazine Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 38 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Magazine Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Magazine Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Las Vegas Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around The Magazine Hotel like?

The Magazine Hotel is in Budapest City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station and 6 minutes' walk from Budapest Christmas Market. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Magazine Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

2/10 Poor

We booked this hotel due to its proximity to St Stephens Basilica. We ended up staying at their other property (air bnb) that's 10 minutes away and we were not informed until we were about to check in. There was no transparency until the last minute and we were left with no choice. Air bnb property was not clean and there were no toiletries and not enough towels. Would have rated zero star if not not for the breakfast.
BENEDICTO, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Listing for this hotel was misleading & if it wasn’t race weekend then I would have left and found somewhere else to stay.
SHAUN, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Our stay was wonderful and staff very helpful. Location was perfect to shops, cafes etc,,,
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best view and location

Amazing location, our panoramic view room had direct views of the Basilica. Super friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely return and recommend
Alex, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Easy to walk to many areas. Close to metro. A little bit hard to find as it’s basically a door with a sign above. Staff very friendly and helpful. Loved having a kitchenette with grocery stores nearby.
aldyne b., 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

I never received a single email from the hotel & I am guessing they have it wrong. The check in process was a nightmare. Claiming it’s a hotel is a stretch. It’s more like a bad Airbnb. They asked me to leave the money for the city tax in my room! I am willing to pay the tax, but not by just leaving the money unattended. The room was dirty & poorly maintained, paint was peeling off the wall. No idea where the breakfast was served. The stairs to the 2nd floor were very poorly lit. Wasn’t offered housekeeping until after my 4th night. This was the worst hotel experience of the past 20 years & certainly feel entitled to a partial refund.
SHAUN, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay for GP week

Great location and good value for money. A little noisy in the evenings and mornings but I would expect that for the central location. The shower could do with a curtain or screen as it was difficult to shower standing up without soaking the whole bathroom! Nice big room and lovely views of the church.
7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awesome location

Great location! Literally right in the plaza by the basilica. It is a bit odd to find and they didn’t really give instructions now to get into the building in order to check in. So it was a bit weird at first when I got into the building and didn’t see a lobby. But overall great place. Would recommend.
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First of all I would like to thank the girls at reception who were so patient in being greeted and thanked in my very bad Hungarian ❤️ and secondly all the staff who run the hotel: never have I seen a hotel so clean and, in its small way, so welcoming. I slept very comfortably and the water jet in the bathroom was very strong. The air conditioning set to 'turbo' gave me the coolness I needed and there was a water cooler in the lobby. In front of the basilica, 5 minutes from the Deák metro/bus/tram stops, a great location at an extremely reasonable price.
Giulio, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovey Location. Great Staff. Great room. Clean, nice, spacious. And friendly People. I love this place. I WOULD STAY again and again if I ever go back TO BUDAPEST. The people at the reception helped us to store our things and also helped to carry them into the room. Great manners. I give this place 100 points for sure. Price is good too. Please stay like that.

10/10 Exceptional

There is a key pad on the door which we did not know the code. We called a couple times on the pad and got no answer, but someone was leaving and told us wheee to go. From then on it was smooth, check in was good, the room was just a room with a mostly comfortable bed, perfect for what we needed.
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff and service at this property were wonderful. They were warm and welcoming and eager to help. The location was amazing with a beautiful view of St Stephen’s out the window. However, the bathroom was a very difficult situation. The drain in the shower ran extremely slowly - even with the water just trickling out, the shower drain couldn’t keep up. My daughters and I took extremely short showers so the water wouldn’t pool, and even still we couldn’t run enough water to wash our hair. There was also a drain in the middle of the bathroom floor that had a broken cover - so essentially there was a treacherous hole in the middle of the floor. But the worst issue by far was a terrible odor that was present in the bathroom. It was sometimes very strong and sometimes almost undetectable, but it made for a very unpleasant bathroom experience. Overall, other than the bathroom issues, we would have been extremely happy as everything else was great!
Christa, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location

We loved the location of this hotel. The room was clean, modern and overlooked the st Stephen basilica. We paid a little extra to face the cathedral, which made it special. There were shops & multiple restaurants nearby and a lively night life that quieted down by 11pm so was never a problem. 2 things were off putting with this hotel/our room. 1) Once you find the hotel, you realize that the rooms all seem to open to the lobby in an apartment that was converted to a hotel. The receptionist/reception area was about 3-4 meters from our room door, so our room didn’t feel particularly private. And since there was a large table about 1.5 meters from our room door, at anytime of the day or night random guests could be sitting there. On the other hand, maybe that means the rooms have more direct supervision. 2) Since the hotel is just above the ground floor, when the blinds on the room windows were open, it felt like people could see in, so we felt that we had to keep the blinds shut at night which defeats the purpose of having a view. I wish the blinds could have covered the bottom part of the window to block people in the square below but still allow a view of the cathedral. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but I would try a more traditional hotel next time given the many options.
Tracy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

No hay nadie en la recepción, dicen que es un hotel pero en realidad es un apartamento o habitaciones tipo Airbnb. Todo es a través de teléfono, cuando quieren contestan. El desayuno esta a 13 minutos andando del hotel y ponen muchos problemas hasta que te sirven. En definitiva no aconsejo este establecimiento
David, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

No hot water and couldn’t get in!

Was locked out when I came back in the evening as my phone battery had died. I was given a key card for my room but the door to the hotel was locked behind a keypad. No hot water in the morning so had to have a cold shower,
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vældig godt

Fint værelse-god størrelse. Fantastisk udsigt fra værelset. Fin morgen mad på restauranten 10 min gang væk-lidt svær at finde-man skulle ind igennem en smøge-blomster ved indgangen. Hotellet Lidt svært at finde-kunne have været bedre skiltet. Ligger i mellem 2 restauranter, lige ved kirken.
Indgang til lejlighederne
Indgang til smøgen-med morgenmad
Vicky, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Excellent Location, Fundamentally Flawed Experienc

The hotel's only true asset is its excellent location, but sadly, that's where the positives end. As a digital nomad, I'm very comfortable with digital check-ins. However, the system here is a perfect example of what goes wrong with zero flexibility or human support. We arrived 30 minutes early and there was no way to store our luggage or even get an update on our room. We were left completely on our own. ​The biggest issue was the complete lack of hot water during our stay. When we contacted support, they blamed an "external problem" and offered no solution. This meant no showers before a long travel day. The room itself was small and dark, with a window facing an internal courtyard that provided no natural light or ventilation, forcing constant use of the air conditioning. On top of that, the cleanliness was subpar, with visible stains on the headboard. ​Finally, be warned that breakfast service doesn't start until 9:00 AM, which is highly inconvenient for anyone with an early schedule. ​While the location is a major draw, the hotel fails on the absolute basics: functional amenities, guest support, and cleanliness. I cannot recommend this hotel and suggest looking elsewhere.
ignacio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr schönes Apartment in der besten Location direkt im Zentrum. Das Girl am Telefon war super nett und hat mir ganz schnell mit dem Tür-Code geholfen. Alles Bestens! Gerne wieder.
Beat, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Esta muy bien

La ubicación excelente, la habitación agradable, solo q no nos fueron hacer el aseo cuando pusimos que queríamos pero en si todo bien
Solimar, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

La papelera del baño tenia basura de anteriores clientes, no hicieron limpieza durante nuestra estanciadedos días.
Manuel I., 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, very convenient and walkable. Good if you just want a place to sleep. Getting there is a bit complicated, especially after hours. Rooms are nothing fancy, and not the cleanest. Dark hallways. Bed and linen/pillows weren’t the comfiest.
Caroline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous quirky stay, very spacious room. Staff was friendly and location was amazing would stay again. Was spotlessly clean and beds where very comfortable.
Emma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location amazing.

Location is absolutely fantastic. Centrally located in a lovely location. I had the basic room with no view of the basilica but I was out the whole time so not important. I’m sure the rooms with views would be stunning. Clean rooms freshly decorated. Lovely girl on reception recommend a local restaurant to me which was amazing. Thank you and see you next time I’m in Budapest.
Entrance
Local restaurant
Reception area
Right outside of the hotel
Paula, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The location was excellent for this property, but it is not quite the hotel you are expecting. The property is located beside St Stephen’s Church and is on top of all the major places to visit but the hotel is more like a concept, they are semi-modernised rooms inside a run down building where the lift (which is akin to something out of the shining) only holds 3 people and if you opt to walk up the stairs, at night it’s a little worrying as the lights don't automatically come on and you are walking in the dark. Reception is only open until 8pm and then is unmanned, there are no phones are in the room if needed. No extra pillows were given when asked for as they had none to give, but did however have extra blankets. It’s a little like a hostel, definitely not what I was expecting. Only provided one coffee each for one day in the room and the kettle was dangerous as didn’t switch off, but clean. Would not stay here again and should be no more than 2 stars.
Sarah, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Läget var perfekt precis vid julmarknaden. Sevicen var jättebra och vi fick bland annat hjälp att beställa bad. Sängarna var dock extremt hårda. Frågade om täcke att ligga på som bäddmadrass och detta hjälpte lite.
4-night trip