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Reviews
Tripadvisor Traveller RatingBased on 745 Reviews
Traveller ReviewsRanked #172 of 461 hotels in Budapest
Traveller Rating
Excellent
154
Very Good
323
Average
153
Poor
72
Terrible
43
Rating Summary
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Emma D said...
Terrible.
Travelled on 04/2026
The location of this hotel is perfect, however unless you want to be woken up between 5-6am, DO NOT stay here. Whether its the bin men at 5am, the shops across the way opening their shutters and dragging stuff around at 6am, or the same guy every morning dragging delivery crates up and down the street. Its near on impossible to sleep from 5am onwards. Also, house keeping service isnt good. Apart from emptying the ...
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Kathleen M said...
Great small hotel.
Travelled on 02/2026
Really friendly family run. Great location...
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...