Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher, Budapest
Expert reviews
“Not far from a popular public transportation hub, Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher has 121 very comfortable rooms, an excellent breakfast buffet and helpful staff.”
“Hotel Oktogon occupies an elegant building, a mansion constructed at the end of the 19th century for a rich brewing magnate. In 2022 it opened as a characterful hotel offering cheerful rooms in a good location at a reasonable price. It doesn’t have a restaurant or pool, but otherwise ticks all the key boxes – elegantly.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
If you’re after a place in Budapest that feels quite posh but still has a relaxed, welcoming vibe, Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher is a solid pick. Housed in the former Haggenmacher Palace on the elegant Andrássy Avenue, it blends its rich neo-Renaissance heritage with funky, modern design.
The building itself, originally built in the 1880s, feels grand yet not intimidating: marble staircases and a beautiful courtyard give it character.
Inside, the 121 rooms are bright and fresh, decked out in cheerful colors that contrast nicely with the classical architecture.
There’s a great range from cozy economy rooms to roomy deluxe ones, and even suites with street views and comfy seating. This hotel has a gym, sauna, relaxing wellness area, and a stylish bar where you can chill in the evenings.
Oh, and the breakfast is buffet-style with plenty of options, including gluten- and lactose-free choices.
The location is a big win: you’re right on Andrássy Avenue, super close to public transport, and just a short walk from top sights like the State Opera or the House of Terror.
Guests love how friendly and helpful the staff are, and they rate the hotel really highly for its cleanliness, service, and overall vibe
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Recent guest reviews
18 December 2025
Looked spectacular once inside. Comfortable, clean .Staff polite and helpful. Good central location
The look and feel of the hotel once inside was fabulous.
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17 December 2025
Beautiful hotel with great location, friendly staff
Location
15 December 2025
Very good
Beautiful hotel, location was great, staff super friendly and beds comfy.
15 December 2025
Very good
Location and breakfast
Bathroom walls, windows
14 December 2025
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Very clean. Staff were very helpful.
Stunning hotel
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14 December 2025
Exceptional
The location is great, the hotel is really clean and the staff is friendly. Breakfast is very good too.
14 December 2025
Really Enjoyable Stay
Very pleasant stay here. Friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, close to the shopping district, nice lounge and bar area. Really enjoyed our stay here.
13 December 2025
Exceptional
One of the cleanest hotels I have stayed!! Beautiful building! Location was very good!
12 December 2025
Had a lovely comfortable stay .would have loved to seen wat kind of day it was each morning .but with no windows to c ou
Beautiful and warm rooms
No outside bedroom windows
11 December 2025
Possibly the best hotel for exploring Budapest
Great location, wonderful staff, clean, comfortable rooms.
Nothing - it was great
9 December 2025
Fabulous
Fabulously grand and memorable interior, very grand. Location is ideal, especially with the metro nearby - easily walkable to main things to see and do.
If being hyper critical our room was a bit small and lacked a proper wardrobe, but was still very nice and well-appointed.
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Amazing hotel verry efficient staff and great location for seeing the great sights
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Location was brilliant. Very clean. Good breakfast. Loved the use of the sauna. Luggage lockers great too.
7 December 2025
Lovely central hotel in Budapest
Lovely hotel well located in Budapest to allow you to walk to most of the sights. The rooms were warm and comfortable and despite being at the front of the hotel the soundproofing was excellent so we were not disturbed by the road outside at all. Breakfasts were varied and of a good quality.
Overall the staff at the front desk and those at breakfast were excellent. We found it odd that the bar was not open on certain days, and then on one occasion when it was open the staff member was not present and away for so long we gave up and went out instead. Found it odd that one of the front desk staff didn't step in to cover.
4 December 2025
Very good
Location and good service from staff
No proper wardrobe, limited place to hang clothes, no luggage rack
4 December 2025
Exceptional
Very central. Beautiful building. Rooms really comfortable
4 December 2025
Really enjoyed the hotel
The breakfast was good - lots of choice and staff helpful
Lights in atrium stayed on bright all night - our room had window facing atrium
3 December 2025
Incredible Hotel
We would choose this hotel over & over again. Very clean hotel, really friendly staff & really beautiful interior, including hotel room. Walking distance to all main attractions & hotel is located in a great area. We visited Budapest to celebrate my birthday and the staff at Hotel Oktogon prepared a birthday card, chocolates & prosecco in our room which was really thoughtful. Thank you to all the staff for making this stay a memorable one, which exceeded our expectations!
2 December 2025
Great location and nice hotel with friendly, professional staff.
Great location, very friendly staff and good selection for breakfast. The omelettes made to order were awesome
If I was being fussy it was too warm!
1 December 2025
Fabulous
Very well located. Lovely friendly staff and good choice for breakfast
29 November 2025
Brilliant location and excellent staff
Location was excellent for all transport. Staff were exceptional, very helpful and friendly.
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29 November 2025
Enjoyable and nice
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26 November 2025
Fabulous hotel
Amazing hotel close to everything! Staff were very helpful in suggesting activities and practical things like showing us where umbrellas were to take for the day. Breakfast was lovely...can get busy at peak times. Room was spacious and clean.
Only negative was that the bar was closed for 2 nights of our stay which was a shame considering the bad weather but not a huge issue!
25 November 2025
Really friendly staff, great hotel interior, in a good location for the city, clean room, enjoyable
Breakfast was fine, a little busy when we used this option, so may have effected our overall score.
the food was not really warm enough.
23 November 2025
Exceptional hotel
Fantastic hotel, great location and wonderful staff, especially Patricia in the bar, she is an absolute super star 🌟
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23 November 2025
Fabulous
Location Staff very friendly
Room had no window
22 November 2025
Excellent visit. All staff very good and polite. Reception staff helped us book tickets etc.
Breakfast choices were huge. Very helpful staff. Beautiful building.
Mattress lumpy
22 November 2025
Exceptional
Very friendly staff
22 November 2025
Lovely hotel in a perfect location
Location was excellent, close to all the major sites and within walking distance to all the attractions
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21 November 2025
Excellent stay in a lovely hotel , no hesitation to repeat .
Great location near metro on Main Street . Clean with helpful staff
Only there was a political rally outside , but that was not the fault of the hotel.
20 November 2025
Lovely hotel which feels expensive but isn’t…
Beautiful hotel and great position in centre
19 November 2025
Really enjoyed it
Location, cleanliness
Room temperature was difficult to lower
18 November 2025
Hotel Oktogon provides a taste of luxury at a reasonable cost. It is most certainly a hotel we would rebook whenever bac
The building architecture is outstanding with an amazing entrance hall and lobby. The hotel was extremely comfortable throughout and so clean. The bedroom were extremely spacious and a comfortable temperature. The rooms were serviced daily if wanted. At breakfast there were plenty of options either hot or cold and were delicious (I think I tried most across our stay). The staff were all so friendly and helpful.
The bath towels were a little on the small side and not what you might expect of a hotel of this calibre. Also, the hotel bar did not appear to be open during our stay although a limited bar service may have been available via reception.
18 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect. Beautiful hotel great location
I loved it all
18 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
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18 November 2025
Brilliant stay, surrounded by everything you need to enjoy this wonderful city
Beautiful building , extremely clean, very friendly staff , location was perfect!
Hard to fault it!
17 November 2025
Exceptional
Nice modern interior, super friendly staff in a great location
17 November 2025
A beautiful hotel sited in an old mansion home and convenient to desired sight-seeing.
We found the location to be excellent for access to restaurants, public transportation etc.
17 November 2025
Excellent value
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable, quiet, and the bed was excellent. The ventilation worked well, which made the room feel fresh throughout our stay. You could set the room temperature you liked. The breakfast was outstanding, offering a wide and varied selection of high-quality options. We would happily stay here again.
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16 November 2025
A perfect trip
Room and building were perfect
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16 November 2025
Exceptional
An elegant, clean, quiet hotel.
The only inconvenience was that there was no possibility of opening the window to let fresh air in. Ventilation is done through artificial ventilation.
16 November 2025
Character hotel in a great location
A smart, well run hotel in a character building (former mansion). Good breakfast. Very friendly staff. Spotlessly clean. Oktogon is in a great location at the top of Andrassy Street.
16 November 2025
It was comfortable, safe and made me feel good.
The location of the hotel is easy to reach by metro and on a busy street. The room was so beautiful with a glass rooftop. It is clean and has a coffee machine. When you ask, you can get tooth brush, slippers etc. The staff at the reception are welcoming and helpful. The historical looking of the building and cool design of the room was awesome. I like the hotel very much and feel comfortable and safe during my stay.
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14 November 2025
Very well worth the price…would use agin.
Good location close to trams and Metro.
Bedrooms very small
13 November 2025
Excellent value for money
Very polite staff. Beautiful building. Central location.
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13 November 2025
A very enjoyable stay.
The location and access to the excellent public transport network, Everyone over 65 travels for free and it's very easy to use. The hotel was quiet and comfortable with good facilities in a great location.
A few less drunk English women!
11 November 2025
Great hotel, with great staff in a great location,
A great hotel. In a great location for all the main sites in the city. The hotel itself was a beautifully refurbished building and had a real quality feel. The staff were friendly helpful and engaging. Breakfast was superb.
nothing to mention
10 November 2025
Beautiful hotel with great staff within walking distance of many of the tourist sites.
Great location with helpful, accommodating staff. Beautifully decorated and the breakfasts were delicious.
9 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything, from the building, its cleanliness, the friendly and well disposed staff, to the new and modern furniture and spacious rooms
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Make up services
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered

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18 December 2025
Extremely recommend for a comfy stay