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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

4.5
Cristina

22 February 2026

I'd definitely go back. An oasis of tranquillity in one of the liveliest areas of the city.

Very good breakfast buffet. Coffee not exceptional.

Unfortunately while we were there the swimming-pool and sauna were being renovated and we were not informed on arrival.

4.5
Claudia

21 February 2026

Fabulous

We had a really great stay at the InterContinental Budapest. The location is fantastic and the area is super interesting, especially because of the Jewish history. The breakfast was honestly amazing, really really good with a huge selection. Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly. The only downside was that the spa was closed due to construction and this was not mentioned during booking. Still, we would definitely recommend it.

closed spa, not communicates on booking. gym equipment rather old.

5.0
Armelle

21 February 2026

Best service, best food, best price quality and best accommodation. A must choose

Personnel really friendly and cooperative, price quality : the best. Restaurant is amazing. We really had a good time and would warmly recommend it.

The only thing my be the location which is perfectly ok, but not in front of the Danube

4.5
Aurelian-mihai

21 February 2026

Good place to stay, near city center

Location

The pool was under construction

4.0
Elizabeth

21 February 2026

Beautiful hotel with a good value for money

Clean, well located and beautiful property

Some of the staff are a bit on the rude side (not all)

5.0
Aaron

21 February 2026

Exceptional

Staff were super friendly and helpful.

Bed was very uncomfortable.

4.0
Julia

20 February 2026

Great location on Prest side, near to ruin bars which are fab in the evening. Nice room with all amenities, comfy bed an

Stunning building, comfy rooms with everything you need. Staff were really friendly and helpful, especially Jonas one of the concierges. He went out of his way to help us with directions and good places to go to. Whenever he saw us in the Lobby he made sure to check in with us to see if we were ok and had everything we needed.

We were disappointed that the pool and spa was closing for refurbishment the day after we arrived. We only had a few hours on the day of our arrival to use the facilities and when we tried to the saunas, of which there were two, were really small and packed with people. We went to use the pool whilst waiting but it was quite cold, which would be ok if you could warm up in a sauna first. We ended up leaving without using anything. We had chosen the hotel because of the spa facilities and we should have been informed when booking that it would be closed, or sent an email to advise before we arrived.

4.5
Dragan

20 February 2026

Fabulous

Great hotel, clean rooms, nice front desk service, great breakfast, great location.

Spa center was closed but it was announced at the front desk. Wi-Fi had disruptions in connection from time to time.

5.0
Ieva

19 February 2026

Everything was perfect

Staff, location, food, room size

4.5
Sharon

19 February 2026

Fabulous

Great hotel, good breakfast, good location

Showers are small in the deluxe level Too soft mattress

5.0
Robert

17 February 2026

Exceptional

The staff were excellent

4.5
Brendan

17 February 2026

Fabulous

Location, spa, value for money, friendly staff

5.0
Lorraine

15 February 2026

Beautiful

Perfect location and beautiful hotel

Nothing

4.5
Alexander

13 February 2026

Fabulous

Free room upgrade and able to use spa facilities before check in

4.0
Dan

13 February 2026

Excellent

Staff were very helpful and everything was very clean

Pool / wellness area not as nice as it seems

4.5
Glenn

13 February 2026

A great place to stay in central Budapest.

The staff were incredible. Took care of everything we needed and very kind.

4.0
Manuel

13 February 2026

A safe haven in the heart of the city

The location was perfect, right in the center near everything. The breakfast was fairly good and with nice options. Room also nice and comfy. Nothing bad to point out.

The only downside might have been the inside pool. The way it is designed, doesn't feel very inviting, but that's okay.

5.0
Uros

12 February 2026

Overall a pleasant stay.

The room was quite nice and the hotel overall. Location is solid and the parking garage was very handy.

Shower is a bit too small and the wifi could have been better.

5.0
Andreis

12 February 2026

Exceptional

Location,all hotel excellent.pillows and bed its my dream now

I cant take bed and pillows in my home(

5.0
Morgan

10 February 2026

Exceptional

Nice central place

N/A

5.0
Georgi

9 February 2026

Exceptional

Everything was very good!

5.0
Mike

8 February 2026

Nice hotel

Clean, central location and nice breakfast

N/a

5.0
Bonačić

5 February 2026

Exceptional

The wellness room should be warmer...

4.0
Nala020

3 February 2026

Had a good stay

Very nice & diverse breakfast. Good location

No big deal. But house keeping entered without notifying. Very annoying loud people at the spa area. Spa area itself is very basic.

5.0
Dalila

3 February 2026

Altamente recomendable

Excelencia absoluta

5.0
Pauline

1 February 2026

Super hotel

Great location, walking distance to lots of the sights. Staff really friendly and nice rooms.

Nothing everything was great

4.5
Rebecca

1 February 2026

We loved our stay, would stay again and recommend to friend and family.

Gorgeous property, good breakfast. Good location. Staff helpful.

4.5
Maxim

1 February 2026

Fabulous

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. Everything was comfortable, clean, and welcoming. The staff were especially kind and attentive, which made my visit feel truly special. I enjoyed every moment and would be happy to return again. Thank you for the lovely experience.”

4.5
Angela

30 January 2026

Fabulous

Great staff, very helpful, always pleasant, great breakfast and hotel facilities inc gym and pool.

All good.

5.0
Gary

30 January 2026

Great breakfast, great location but expensive.

Location, cleanliness, modern clean.

TV on YouTube was awful as if the internet bandwidth couldn’t handle the upload/download. Continually freezing. Poor really. Pool Spa, sauna out of order / broken. Infrared sauna was allegedly working but was freezing cold, asked staff and they said it was normal? An infrared sauna with no infrared lights on? Not normal really. Shame. Expensive for what it is.

4.5
Kirsty

27 January 2026

Friendly staff and a luxury stay in an excellent location for sightseeing.

The staff were so friendly, it was an excellent location for access to the rest of the city, and the building as a whole was beautiful. There was plenty of choice, all well cooked/presented, for breakfast. Great value for money as it felt like a luxury stay. One of the better hotel gyms we've used in terms of equipment.

We used the wellness centre upstairs on two occasions and the second time the pool was much cooler in temperature. It's looking a little tired up there. I couldn't get the cross trainer in the gym to work, so some instructions might have been helpful! But they are such minor things, given the rest of our stay was so wonderful.

5.0
Mihajlo

26 January 2026

We spent lovely time in this place. Highly recommend.

Position of this hotel is excellent. Wherever you want to go is close and connection with public transport is great. The hotel itself…ambient is superb, mixture of traditional and modern design. Staff were so useful and pleasant, always ready to help.

4.5
Lynda

25 January 2026

Fabulous

Very helpful friendly staff and great location

5.0
Francesca

25 January 2026

Great location couldn't of done more for us.

The restaurant was good value for money and the Hungarian tasting menu and wine was great. The staff throughout our stay were very attentive. I had to work while there and used their business corner with no problem while being able to get a coffee from the bar. The breakfast every morning was of a great standard. The housekeeping kept our room clean. We had massages and the masseuse was great. Nice to have that time to relax. The location is great for the metro 2 and there are plenty of bars and restaurants around. Overall exceptional value for money and the staff are amazing.

We didn't realise that the pool was seasonal and there were couples in the indoor pool so we couldn't actually swim. We also thought that the massage room could do with being warmer.

5.0
Karan

25 January 2026

Would recommend

Staff very helpful and friendly. The pool was lovely and warm

Breakfast items not kept hot - porridge or eggs not on a hot plate

4.5
Debakshi

23 January 2026

Stay in the heart of happening in Budapest

Loved the stay. The breakfast is great and so is the hospitality. Loved the way how staff handled busy breakfast times

Room was smallish but nothing else really

5.0
Marko

20 January 2026

Exceptional

Close to the inner city Excellent breakfast buffet and hotel bar Excellent and cozy room

4.5
Zsófia

20 January 2026

Fabulous

The breakfast is excellent and very abundant! All the staff is very very nice and they really make sure they give their best to make your stay pleasant. I had a twin room first that was very spacious but then I've asked for a double, which was nicer from the bed's perspective but the room itself was much smaller. The spa is small but nice.

Everything was good, there was nothing I didn't like really.

4.5
Master

18 January 2026

Excellent experience

Service, food , staff, location

N/A

4.0
Diego

16 January 2026

Very good

The privacy and the Spa

4.5
Ruth

16 January 2026

Very comfortable with easy access on foot to attractions and public transport.

Very good breakfast. Helpful staff. Comfortable temperature as we visited during a very cold spell.

We had to miss breakfast on final morning as needed to check out at 7am

4.5
Natalie

16 January 2026

Excellent, very happy with our stay!

Staff at the hotel are so friendly! Quick and simple check in and check out process. The bed was so comfy, plenty of space in the room and toiletries are provided. Would absolutely stay again and very happy to recommend.

We went to use the spa facilities in the morning but the sauna was not ready to use when they opened and the pool was too cold for me. The sauna needs time to heat up so for me should be switched on sooner than it was.

4.0
Samir

16 January 2026

Enjoyable and we loved the city

Very convenient location , having the pool was great .

Convenient and clean , staff were helpful

4.0
Jan

14 January 2026

Very good

Hotel in the city centre. outstanding breakfast customer oriented staff. daily light in the bathroom

room could be little bit bigger furniture in the room we were was old Rooms probably need reconstruction. fungus in the bathroom.

4.5
Lucy

13 January 2026

Great stay thank you

Clean hotel , friendly staff with good facilities. Easy reach to public transport and city centre. Great breakfasts

Only negative was one of the saunas was a bit cold, but the other one was hot so not really an issue.

5.0
Elena

13 January 2026

Very confortable

The breakfast and the wellness area

5.0
Ian

13 January 2026

Enjoyable break.

Staff were excellent.

It would be nice if the bar was near reception instead of 7th floor. It would be a more accessible place to go after a day out.

5.0
Nick

13 January 2026

Perfect weekend

Perfect location in the Jewish quarter. Breakfast was amazing with a great choice. Staff so friendly and helpful. Sauna and pool lovely to relax in. Big comfy bed

Nothing

5.0
Nigel

13 January 2026

Wonderful stay

Everything, fantastic hotel in every way.

Nothing

5.0
Moshe

13 January 2026

Exceptional

Everthing!!!!!!

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 & 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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