Expert reviews
“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.”
“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.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Great breakfast
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
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
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.
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
21 February 2026
Good place to stay, near city center
Location
The pool was under construction
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)
21 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Bed was very uncomfortable.
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.
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.
19 February 2026
Everything was perfect
Staff, location, food, room size
19 February 2026
Fabulous
Great hotel, good breakfast, good location
Showers are small in the deluxe level Too soft mattress
17 February 2026
Exceptional
The staff were excellent
17 February 2026
Fabulous
Location, spa, value for money, friendly staff
15 February 2026
Beautiful
Perfect location and beautiful hotel
Nothing
13 February 2026
Fabulous
Free room upgrade and able to use spa facilities before check in
13 February 2026
Excellent
Staff were very helpful and everything was very clean
Pool / wellness area not as nice as it seems
13 February 2026
A great place to stay in central Budapest.
The staff were incredible. Took care of everything we needed and very kind.
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.
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.
12 February 2026
Exceptional
Location,all hotel excellent.pillows and bed its my dream now
I cant take bed and pillows in my home(
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Nice central place
N/A
9 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything was very good!
8 February 2026
Nice hotel
Clean, central location and nice breakfast
N/a
5 February 2026
Exceptional
The wellness room should be warmer...
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.
3 February 2026
Altamente recomendable
Excelencia absoluta
1 February 2026
Super hotel
Great location, walking distance to lots of the sights. Staff really friendly and nice rooms.
Nothing everything was great
1 February 2026
We loved our stay, would stay again and recommend to friend and family.
Gorgeous property, good breakfast. Good location. Staff helpful.
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.”
30 January 2026
Fabulous
Great staff, very helpful, always pleasant, great breakfast and hotel facilities inc gym and pool.
All good.
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.
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.
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.
25 January 2026
Fabulous
Very helpful friendly staff and great location
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.
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
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
20 January 2026
Exceptional
Close to the inner city Excellent breakfast buffet and hotel bar Excellent and cozy room
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.
18 January 2026
Excellent experience
Service, food , staff, location
N/A
16 January 2026
Very good
The privacy and the Spa
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
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.
16 January 2026
Enjoyable and we loved the city
Very convenient location , having the pool was great .
Convenient and clean , staff were helpful
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.
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.
13 January 2026
Very confortable
The breakfast and the wellness area
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.
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
13 January 2026
Wonderful stay
Everything, fantastic hotel in every way.
Nothing
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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22 February 2026
I'd definitely go back. An oasis of tranquillity in one of the liveliest areas of the city.