Danubius Hotel Arena

We liked our stay at the hotel on all levels. The affordable price for a bed and breakfast, which is extremely diverse, everyone will find something for themselves. The room is large enough for two people and the special feature of the 4th floor is that the room also has a balcony. On the left you can see the Arena where we went to the Cyndi Lauper concert. Behind the hotel is a football stadium. Given the proximity of the metro, the entrance is immediately as soon as you leave the hotel, which makes this hotel special. You may not be in the city center, but with the metro you are there in less than 5 minutes. There is a garage under the hotel, which does not belong to the hotel, but anyone can park. We were parked for 4 days and I only remember that the amount we had to pay was ridiculous, so very affordable and safe parking. The bed is comfortable, as are the pillows, the rooms are tidy, there are more than enough towels in the bathroom. The price of accommodation includes the use of the swimming pool that is part of the hotel. The staff is friendly and ready to help at any time. There is also a Spar near the hotel if you need a drink or food, while the largest shopping center in Budapest is about a kilometer and a half away, in my opinion. We went home satisfied, simply getting on the highway to Croatia, with the desire to return as soon as possible, because it's not enough to see the beauty of Budapest just once in your lifetime.

I don't really understand some of these negative reviews here. I've had a beautiful stay. It was first experience for me with this hotel and our room was clean, beds were very comfy. Girl at the reception was very nice to me when I did a check-in. And we appreciated swimming pool for hotel guests. Plus metro is like 100 m from the hotel. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Budapest.

This is my third time staying at this hotel. The location is absolutely brilliant – right next to the tube, and the red line is super convenient for getting around. That’s always been a big plus and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. However, there are a few issues that made this stay less comfortable. The Wi-Fi was very unstable, which was quite inconvenient for someone like me who needs to work and is often in online meetings. The gym and swimming pool had an overpowering smell of disinfectant, which made it quite unpleasant to use those facilities. This time, I’m not sure if it was due to a competition or just bad luck, but I ended up on the same floor as a group tour. From around 5 or 6 in the morning, I could constantly hear doors opening and closing, which made it clear that the soundproofing isn’t great – the doors might be too thin. I stayed for four nights and barely got any proper sleep. That said, the staff were lovely – very professional and friendly. The breakfast was clean and fine, but exactly the same every day. So after a few days, I honestly didn’t feel like eating it anymore. Overall, I’d still recommend this hotel, mainly for its excellent location and good service. But I do think it would make a huge difference if you could invest in thicker doors or better insulation to improve the noise situation.