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Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 743 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #171 of 460 hotels in Budapest
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Excellent
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Very Good
323
Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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Susie B said...
Could be nice in a few months. Dont stay in room 112!!
Travelled on 02/2026
Important to note that currently the hotel is undergoing renovation works so there is often construction workers and it is in essence a construction site. This meant some mornings there was construction noises happening. The renovation itself is an improvement- slightly more modern and in keeping with the times.
The room was comfortable and nicely renovated and the beds were comfortable enough. I had noted a previou...
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Mark2H said...
Superb Location. Friendly Staff. Clean Rooms. Great Service
Travelled on 10/2025
Thank you for such a friendly and welcoming stay at the City Hotel Pilvax. Perfectly located in Budapest City centre. The staff on reception were excellent and very helpful.
Lovely breakfast. The hotel breakfast room is being upgraded as we speak. They provide a pack up breakfast which was perfect for us. Coffees and Teas available.
Room very clean and shower room spotless.
To all British holiday makers who are re...
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Passenger635189 said...
City Hotel Plivax Bargain
Travelled on 06/2025
Fantastic budget hotel. Very friendly, helpful staff. We stayed in room 111 on the first floor. Rooms were clean with very comfy memory foam mattresses. Excellent, comprehensive buffet breakfast. Ideal location for all the sights with a superb integrated transport system nearby. 10 out of 10...
Wander13619608949 said...
Overall a great hotel in a fantastic location
Travelled on 06/2025
Overall this is a great hotel in a fantastic location.! Its a 10
Minute walk to the Danube, near tram and bus stations. Its close to restaurants, and there is plenty of them. The hotel itself is very old. Our room was on the first floor room 112, room was modern, the only downside to the room was there was a long thin window with not curtains up at it! So room was very light, and wasnt sure if apartments opposite ...
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maiseynaz said...
Reviews from first floor rooms sound like they have been renovated sadly not 212.
Travelled on 03/2025
We stayed at this hotel for 4 night, we stayed in room 212. Desperate need for renovation. The bathroom needed a good clean. The shower plug hole was blocked with hairs , making the water go down the plug hole very slow, so you could only stay in the shower a short time or it would overflow. The base of the shower screen was very dirty. Carpets going upstairs were badly stained. Breakfast was fine, and staff friend...
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