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Zara Continental Hotel, Budapest

Budapest, Dohány u. 42, 1074, Hungary (show on map)

Expert reviews

CNN review:

“Located in the Jewish Quarter, in its previous life the Zara was an elegant bathhouse. The 272-room hotel has art deco touches throughout, and offers great amenities for business travelers as well as for tourists.”

Lonely Planet review:

“With 272 large and beautifully furnished rooms and a huge atrium lobby retaining some of the original 19th-century building’s features, the major draw here is the wellness centre on the top floor and the panoramic garden with swimming pool.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Zara Continental Hotel, Budapest. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 16th in Budapest

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Removed from a protected Nouveau building in 2010, the superior 4-star Continental Hotel of Hungary offers guests a truly unique experience. This luxurious hotel was made for guests to leave stress behind and relax away from the noise of the city. When and if guests decide to venture out, there are lovely attractions such as the Hungarian National Museum, Hungarian State Opera House, St. Stephen’s Basilica and Szechenyi Chain Bridge nearby.

Guest can choose from standard, executive and deluxe suites, which all reflect an art deco style that combines fine elegance and serene harmony with modern conveniences. They were constructed and decorated to cater to business and leisure travelers. Each room category comes with free WiFi, soundproof windows and air conditioning along with an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. There is also a minibar, coffee and tea making appliances and a laptop-sized safe.

The hotel is home to the exceptional Araz Restaurant which offers a wide selection of dishes combined with fashionable international delicacies. Friday nights get even more spectacular as guests can enjoy the Hungarian night program with a Hungarian buffet selection, folk music and a music show. The Gallery Cafe with its corporate lounge is ideally located near the restored main entrance and feeds the needs of more business-oriented guests.

Hotel Details
— 272 rooms
— Open in 2010
— Art deco style

Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Express check in and check out
— 24-hour front desk
— Rooftop terrace
— Coffee Areas
— Elevator/ lift
— Heated indoor pool
— Valet parking
— Daily housekeeping
— Air conditioning
— Buffet breakfast available
— Tours and tickets assistance available

Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check in age is 16 years old

Address
Budapest, Dohány u. 42, 1074 Hungary.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Graham

8 January 2026

Exceptionally good value for money.

Love the look of the hotel. The staff were lovely, helpful, attentive.

The bed was too soft for me. You can’t please everyone all the time!

5.0
Valentina

8 January 2026

Exceptional

Great location.

5.0
Petru

7 January 2026

Superb hotel!

Extra classy hotel, good location, very clean, excellent breakfast, friendly and helpful staff!

We visited during winter and the bathroom hot water pressure was a bit low, but it wasn't a big problem!

4.0
Zara

6 January 2026

Very good

Lovely and clean hotel in a beautiful building. Perfect location, most places are walkable and ubers are very easy to get picked up at outside front door. Comfy and clean rooms.

Although we really did enjoy our stay there was just a few minor things. Air con in room did not work and would not go below 26 degrees, although we did go in winter the room was still very hot and we had to sleep with window open which made it very noisy (as close to nightlife & lots of police sirens). We did say to reception but it only went down to 24 degrees which was still hot. Spa was lovely however it said the temperature of pool was 30 degrees however was freezing!

5.0
Ciaran

5 January 2026

Great stay , very clean no problems at all

Very good and tidy , very clean

4.5
Irina

4 January 2026

Great hotel, spa area could have been better

The hotel was elegant and classy, the rooms were comfortable and clean, the breakfast was tasty and had a huge variety of choices. All the amenities in hotel, except for the spa, were perfect.

The spa area was too small and poorly structured. A Finnish sauna could not accommodate more than 4 people and there was no "cooling spot" after the sauna - only the pre-heated pool which was too small.

5.0
Nitsche

3 January 2026

Exceptional

Very friendly staff at the front desk, very supportive! Thank you

4.0
Collins

2 January 2026

Very enjoyable

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Yongpil

30 December 2025

Fabulous

Great location and history of the hotel and local. All staff are lovley .

Nothing

5.0
Maria

29 December 2025

We had the best time in the hotel wish we could have stayed longer

The staff and location was excellent. It is a beautiful hotel

Nothing it was perfect

4.0
Nisim

29 December 2025

Very good

They were attentive to every inquiry, request, and requirement, to our complete satisfaction.

Even when I required more from the team than what is customary, they ensured that everything necessary was done to our satisfaction.

4.0
Scialom

29 December 2025

Very good

there hot chocholate was perfect, and the guy there was very kind.

4.0
Vesela

28 December 2025

Good stay I can say

Location is perfect. Very clean and cozy atmosphere. Friendly staff.

We have a problem with very noisy air conditioning - wasn't great to sleep and if low the fan speed than is cold so we don't have big choice. The other thing is the swimming pool water - I was expecting hot mineral water but it wasn't. Very disappointed about it because Budapest is famous with thermal mineral water.

5.0
Savas

28 December 2025

Exceptional

Amazing hotel. Beautiful design. Comfy and clean rooms. Breakfast was superb. Service was polite and helpful. Could easily be a 5 star hotel.

4.5
George

28 December 2025

A great place to stay!

Very close to the city center

5.0
Sarah

27 December 2025

Exceptional

The beds were too comfortable it was hard to get up to get to see the city. 😉

5.0
Sarah

26 December 2025

Fantastic city break hotel

The hotel was excellent, great location, super team and very good facilities.

4.0
Luca

24 December 2025

Good stay, perfect position for the night

Clean and curated

Breakfast, fiew sweet food

5.0
Tatiana

23 December 2025

We were with two children. We really liked the apartment and the wonderful hostess. The transfer from the airport to Rom

We loved absolutely everything. The location and the responsive hostess. The apartment had absolutely everything we needed. The location is perfect - close to all the main attractions. Everything is within walking distance.

Nothing

5.0
Tami

23 December 2025

Excellent location , great staff

Well maintained property, friendly staff. Location is very close to several types of transportation. Breakfast was awesome as well.

4.5
Harriette

23 December 2025

Great hotel, perfect location

We had a great stay at the continental hotel. The hotel staff were all lovely and the beds were super soft and comfy. The location is great and you can easily walk to all the main sights as well as lots of restaurants and bars nearby.

The spa upstairs was quite small but was nice to relax in the morning up there.

5.0
Monika

22 December 2025

Clean and nice hotel with friendly staff, comfortable rooms, convenient garage, great location and breakfast with a wide

The hotel is clean and nice looking. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a garage right under the hotel, which is very convenient. The location is great, close to shops and restaurants. The rooms are comfortable and everything you need is there and the breakfast offers a wide variety. I really recommend this hotel!

5.0
Amir

18 December 2025

חוויה מושלמת . - Great experience

Excellent hotel We stayed there for 5 nights, a great hotel, the staff is amazing, efficient and helpful. Varied and delicious breakfast. We ate both in the gallery and in the hotel restaurant, very high quality. We loved everything about this hotel, perfect for a couple to enjoy the city, including a nice spa, heated pool, nice design, everything is good. and Location near the metro is really convenient

4.0
Simon

18 December 2025

Good location

Reception and front of house staff are very helpful. Location is good for the Synagogue and the New York Café.

The breakfast is just ok, nothing special. Pastries were hard and dry. Indoor swimming pool is small.

5.0
Paul

15 December 2025

Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful hotel, with excellent staff, everything is spotless and fresh, not the best breakfast if im being honest, very packed with guests , we actually went out for breakfast on two of the mornings despite having breakfast included.

5.0
Ashley

14 December 2025

Great stay. Highly recommend

Location, staff very welcoming,

Small bathroom

4.0
Shahrabi

14 December 2025

Overall, our accommodation was comfortable. The hotel lobby was eye-catching, and the room was standard but very clean.

Location, cleanness

Breakfast

4.5
Oren

12 December 2025

I loved it ! Just talk to your service manager

Location , spa. Clean , modern , bar

Service - no towels , less soap

5.0
Toichiro

11 December 2025

Exceptional

Breakfast was quite good.

It would be great if more leafy vegetables like lettuce were available.

5.0
רו

11 December 2025

שלמות של מלון

The hotel is perfect, we loved the staff's service and kindness, the breakfast was wonderful, and the cleanliness was perfect.

The mattresses are a bit sag, the towels are not soft.

5.0
Penfold

10 December 2025

Great stay would recommend

Great location and service

4.5
Itaic13

9 December 2025

Fabulous

Location , service, price

Bed, air-condition console not working

5.0
Leonidas

9 December 2025

A wonderful experience, more than we could expect...

Breakfast variety more than enough, very cozy and comfortable breakfast area, kind and nice people, the whole experience was exceptional. The stuff helpful and kind, the entrance of the hotel trully amazing, the room was fully equiped. We had an exceprional experience. Sincerely reccomended.

5.0
Katy

8 December 2025

A beautiful hotel. Definitely worth checking out when you stay in Budapest

Very friendly staff. Lots of little extras! Welcome drink on arrival, access to pool, birthday acknowledgement in the room. The breakfast was absolutely gorgeous and much nicer than most hotel buffet breakfasts. Lovely comfortable bed/ room. Lovely modern decor.

Nothing! It’s a great hotel.

4.5
Nicola

8 December 2025

Fabulous

Amazing building. Great customer service, staff were v friendly. Good breakfast!

4.0
Ricardo

6 December 2025

Very good

Location is perfect! Breakfast is fine, room size good. Staff very friendly

The beds are not too comfortable

4.5
Jackie

6 December 2025

Excellent staff really helpful & courteous. Good breakfast. Ideal location 15 minutes walk into main town. Great cit

Friendly, elegant property. Plenty of space.

Towels thin

5.0
Achitei

6 December 2025

Exceptional

Nice hotel,close to the Christmas market and other turist destinations.The staff is very friendly and assertive.It was our second stay here and we will return for sure.

5.0
Justine

5 December 2025

Fabulous stay excellent location lovely service will definitely be back thank you

Fabulous location

N/A

4.0
Maria

4 December 2025

Great location and spa

The indoor heated pool and sauna were amazing, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was good. Very good location close to a bunch of restaurants and coffee shops and shopping and sightseeing

Room was smaller than expected

4.5
Christine

4 December 2025

Fabulous

ok

the boy at the recption

4.0
Kawthar

3 December 2025

Nice hotel

Everything was perfect, clean and nice hotel

One of the staff (Nora), she is very rude!

4.5
Nina

3 December 2025

Perfect short break

Lovely hotel, and friendly staff

Breakfast was very busy but the staff cleared tables and kept the buffet topped up with fresh food

5.0
Petros

28 November 2025

Exceptional

Very nice and clean Hotel right in the centre of Budapest. The breakfast was amazing with a big variety.

5.0
Sven

28 November 2025

Nice hotel with good comfort for business trips to center of Budapest.

Very nice reception, and staff providing good service. Rooms are great and the whole hotel gives a medium luxurious feeling.

The rate is on the upper level, but you pay for the exclusive feeling the lobby gives.

5.0
Nisha

26 November 2025

Exceptional

Good service

Nothing

4.5
Julija

25 November 2025

Fabulous

The staff was pleasant and helpful, helping with all questions. The hotel has beautiful architecture. Very clean and quiet enough.

4.5
Susan

25 November 2025

Excellent value, super breakfast, good location

Great location, good value, fabulous breakfast, excellent staff, spotlessly clean

A bit noisy outside on the street but got moved to an interior room without any problem as soon as we asked

4.5
Alain

23 November 2025

Fabulous

Good location, not far to walk to most attractions. Had a few drinks at the bar after walks and staff was always friendly. Would recommend the hotel.

Very hot in the room, even with the aircon on, we had to sleep with the windows open. Can be quite noisy in the morning, with the cleaning staff shouting to each other in the corridor. Luckily we didn't plan on having lay-ins.

4.5
Agnes

23 November 2025

Great couple week-end

Great location, comfy room, nice breakfast and helpful staff. We enjoyed our stay

Nothing

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out (additional charge)
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Open-air bath
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Electric vehicle charging station

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet

Pool and wellness

  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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