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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Location
Recent guest reviews
5 February 2026
Exceptional
Perfect location and looks stunning
5 February 2026
Fabulous
I had an amazing stay at Oktogon Haggenmacher. The receptionist was very friendly, and when I needed to print something for my travel journey, they were kind enough to help me. The location is also excellent, as the metro is only a 5-minute walk away. The area felt very safe, and I didn’t feel uncomfortable at any time during my stay. If you’re coming to Budapest, this hotel is a great option.
none it was amazing :)
3 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything was great.
3 February 2026
Fabulous
Great location, beautiful building, good service, nice staff.
The room without windows of a outer view didn’t feel very comfortable.
3 February 2026
Lovely stay
Great location Very comfortable beds and a great breakfast
All good
2 February 2026
I reccomend staying to Oktogon 😊
The towels were a bit old, everything else was +
1 February 2026
Exceptional
Hotel was very clean, lovely breakfast and central location, staff very helpful and friendly
1 February 2026
Excellent hotel with friendly staff and great rooms!
My stay at Hotel Oktogon Haggenmacher by Continental Group was very pleasant. The reception staff were friendly, helpful, and provided everything I needed. The room was very clean and well-organized, and the hotel lobby was absolutely beautiful. I also appreciated the luggage lockers available after checkout. My only comment is that the sound insulation between the room door and the hallway could be improved. Overall, it was a great experience.
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30 January 2026
Fabulous
Location was great, the facilities are really good and the staff attentive
We like everything
29 January 2026
We loved our stay here. We wish we could’ve stayed longer
It smelt amazing the minute we walked in! The staff were very accommodating and they left us a a little bottle of wine for my husbands birthday which was so so nice!
Nothing. Everything was great!
29 January 2026
Great hotel.
Interior of hotel was beautiful.
Hotel was clean but the carpet in our bedroom did not look clean. Two single duvets on the first night meant it was uncomfortable as a couple. We did get the chance to ask for double but this may be a standard for couples. I can appreciate that singles could be better for friends who are sharing. Towels are not changed every day. We are charged for water it should be complimentary.
27 January 2026
Exceptional
Zubor in the dining room was very kind and helpful The reception staff were also excellent
27 January 2026
Exceptional
Very beautiful hotel in a great safe location, walkable to all attractions. Dozens of restaurants around the corner. Simple but delicious breakfast with greens, eggs, pastries, fruits. You can also have coffee/water at the lobby during the day. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay! :)
We found the room a bit small, but its a minor thing
26 January 2026
Great value, very friendly, would stay again
The overall feel of the hotel is excellent, it's worth reading the history behind the renovation to see how this was incorporated into the design and the feel. Everything was clean, well kept and the hotel actually had a 'scandi' feel to it. Facilities were excellent, particularly the secure locker room which makes early arrivals a breeze.
The receptionist staff could not have been more friendly. We were looking for cocktail bar recommendations and these were forthcoming and all were excellent. The bartender at the small upstairs bar was also excellent and made a mea espresso martini.
25 January 2026
Exceptional
The hotel is centrally located, making it easy to reach many of Budapest’s major sights, yet it remains quiet and peaceful. The room feels both cozy and spacious, offering a comfortable place to unwind after a day of exploring. A 24/7 gym is available, which is a great bonus, and the breakfast is genuinely excellent. On top of it all, the staff is super helpful and welcoming, adding to an overall great stay.
23 January 2026
Super comfortable, a stunning building, amazing staff and fantastic value for money
Everything … super comfortable, a stunning building, amazing staff and fantastic value for money … we will be back soon.
Nothing!
23 January 2026
A little gem in Budapest
The building is absolutely stunning and the interior design it’s very nice as well.
22 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything! Architecture, service, staff, room
22 January 2026
Beautiful hotel in a very central location
Location - close to everything Cleanliness Great staff
Room size a little small but expected
22 January 2026
Fabulous
The hotel is beautiful. The lobby and the rooms. The location is great, close to great restaurants and shopping areas
Nothing
19 January 2026
Exceptional
Location was perfect, central enough but also peaceful
16 January 2026
The staff very helpful and cheerful . Breakfast team also very pleasant . Excellent experience at Hotel . Will come a
Central and old style charm .
15 January 2026
Amazing experience
Great location and room was amazing. Staff are super friendly and helpful too!
Enjoyed everything no negative comments.
15 January 2026
Amazing! Would stay again
The staff were all so helpful and friendly, the room was comfy and clean and the included use of the sauna was great!
15 January 2026
a place to feel like at home
A true place to feel good from the very first moment. Beautiful rooms, a lovely atmosphere and a cozy bar that invites you to stay. A special thank you to Patricia in the bar, who takes such wonderful care of the guests. Her warmth, communicative nature and genuine love for what she does are truly special and far from self-evident. You immediately feel welcomed, cared for and at ease. I can wholeheartedly recommend this bar and the entire place – with Patricia as its heart and soul.
14 January 2026
Exceptional
Modern and elegant design, historycal building. Very clear, quiet and comfortable plase, friendly and polite stuff
14 January 2026
Location, history of the building, price and service are all excellent.
Our first hotel on our 5 week trip and it really set the bar. Stayed three nights. It’s so close to the metro and all the sites. Walk up the road for twenty minutes and it drops you right where the huge outdoor ice rink is, Christmas markets, a castle, theatres and museums and a walk across the road to the metro and a bus stop all on every corner. The staff were great. The room was so comfy and the service was excellent. The interior of the hotel foyer is incredible and the sauna facility really hit the spot.
Nothing
13 January 2026
Chic, central stay in Budapest !
Very clean, beautiful interior, friendly staff and great proximity to all touristic locations and places to eat !
Nothing at all!
12 January 2026
Exceptional
Good location and comfortable
Nothing
12 January 2026
Exceptional
Absolutely unforgettable stay! This was my very first solo trip, and I couldn’t have chosen a better hotel. From the moment I arrived, I felt incredibly safe and comfortable at Hotel Oktogon both inside the hotel and in the surrounding area. The location is perfect: walking distance to everything you want to see, and the metro is literally just a few meters away. The hotel itself is stunning it truly feels like staying in a beautiful museum. The rooms and gym are super clean, modern, and well maintained. Everything felt fresh and thoughtfully designed. What really made the experience exceptional, though, was the service. The staff were amazing from the reception to housekeeping always kind, helpful, and professional. I couldn’t have been more satisfied with my stay, and Hotel Oktogon played a huge role in making my first solo trip to Budapest such a positive and empowering experience. I would 100% stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone, especially solo travelers. Will be back!
11 January 2026
Very good
Fabulous location Great value, very clean and modern. Very helpful staff
11 January 2026
Perfect stay
The location , the staff everything was just perfect!
Nothing I can think of
11 January 2026
Great!
Beautiful place, very clean, well equipped (we really enjoyed the sauna), friendly personnel and good breakfast. Our room was to the inside and very quiet. The location was perfect for us as it is not in the middle of Budapest‘s tourist parts, but you can still reach everything by foot.
11 January 2026
Very good
The staff were brilliant, the beds were comfy, the location was next level - loved it!
The hotel bar was very small but there are plenty of bars and restaurants nearby!
7 January 2026
Great place to stay, conveniently located with excellent breakfast and helpful staff.
Conveniently located, very helpful staff, excellent fitness facilities, wonderful breakfast, clean rooms.
Room a bit small, but otherwise comfortable and clean.
6 January 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel in central location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast amazing. Very comfortable rooms.
Maybe the bar could be better stocked.
3 January 2026
Fabulous
Staff were super friendly and helpful! Good breakfast as well.
Gym is not ideal, very small.
3 January 2026
Exceptional
The staff was excellent, the quiet and cleanliness were excellent.
We are a couple, the bed was split and the blankets were suitable for a single person and not a double blanket, so it was less comfortable and suitable, we didn't sleep as well as we wanted
31 December 2025
Fabulous
Great location and hotel
31 December 2025
Great experience, would choose to stay again
The hotel building was impressive, the room was beautiful, the cleanliness level was great, the stuff was polite and helpful.
The room size was rather small.
31 December 2025
Glamour in the heart of the city
The beauty and grandeur of the building. The central location - walking distance from main attractions. The breakfast was outstanding!
30 December 2025
Outstanding, beautiful old world hotel
Small touches everywhere - really makes the difference
Nothing
30 December 2025
Very good
Clean, Central
Tiny room with no view
30 December 2025
Excellent base to explore Budapest
The bed was so comfortable and the bedroom was a good size. The interior of the hotel was beautiful and a lovely space to have breakfast in. I was impressed at the special table for gluten free bread and cake options for breakfast. The hotel location was perfect for getting the metro and the tram. The reception staff couldn't have been more helpful. They were so friendly.
The only thing I can possibly think of is that there were no coffee sachets or pods in the room - just tea and a nespresso machine presumably to boil the water. It didn't bother us not having a coffee in the room as we just went to breakfast to have it. But maybe others would want a early coffee in the room
29 December 2025
Very good
Beautiful place, centrally located, close to metro station.
Poor breakfast service, no plates, no cutlery, no glasses, no cups, you had to wait and wait until clean stuff were put on the buffet.
28 December 2025
A lovely, four-star hotel!
I loved the onsite sauna and lounging area! And the room was spacy and comfortable.
It would have been good if the sauna didn't shut off between 12 and 4pm. Perfect time for saunaing in winter!
28 December 2025
Exceptional
Everything.from the stuff to the location everything was fantastic
28 December 2025
Excellent
WiFi
Not working climate control
27 December 2025
Fabulous
"I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. My room was spotless, spacious, and the hotel's location was absolutely perfect for exploring the area. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety of options. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and memorable vacation.
"The room was quite small and felt very cramped. It was difficult to move around comfortably or find enough space for my luggage."
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
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - 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
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
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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6 February 2026
Amazing central location, beautiful interior and great staff!