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Danubius Hotel Arena
A four-star Danubius on Ifjúság útja — Puskás Aréna 0.2 km, Széchenyi 1.1 km, Heroes' Square 1 km — with indoor pool and sauna beside cleanliness and room-size cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- City Park & Heroes' Square
- Danubius Hotels
- Nearest airport BUD
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The verdict
The City Park four-star if Széchenyi and Heroes' Square walks matter — accept Parliament at 4.3 km and named cleanliness and room-size cons before you treat 8.6 as a flawless headline.
Geography is Városliget-side, not Danube doorstep. Puskás Aréna 0.2 km, City Park 0.6 km, Heroes' Square 1 km, Széchenyi 1.1 km, Keleti Railway Station 1.7 km, Parliament 4.3 km, Buda Castle 5 km, airport 18 km. Location scores 9.19 out of 10 — perfect location with proximity to metro and attractions in the guest summary.
The supplier rating is 8.6 out of 10 from 15,340 reviews, captured 12 December 2025. Service 9.15 and location 9.19 lead; food and beverage 8.68 with positive breakfast remarks; value 8.63 as generally good value. Cleanliness 8.18, room quality 8.14 and amenities 8.17 sit softer — maintenance disruptions and room size named. Pros name staff, hospitality, location and breakfast; cons name cleanliness issues, room size and noise.
Facilities favour an active stay: indoor pool, sauna, fitness centre, yoga and fitness classes, restaurant, bar, pets allowed and electric vehicle charging are listed. Amenities score 8.17 with service disruptions due to maintenance noted.
Chain: Danubius Hotels. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.
Best for
- Families who want Széchenyi and Heroes' Square within about a kilometre
- Travellers who want indoor pool and sauna kit with a 15,340-review sample
- Anyone arriving via Keleti at 1.7 km who will metro to the Danube
Not for
- Parliament-first itineraries — Országház is 4.3 km away
- Guests who need the highest headline in this Budapest sample — Helia and 7Seasons both post 9
- Anyone unwilling to risk cleanliness complaints — explicitly named
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.6/10 from 15,340 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Danubius Hotel Arena
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 12 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Danubius Hotel Arena, captured on 2025-12-12. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.7 / 10Excellent
A largely positive stay with some minor complaints.
- Location9.2 / 10Excellent
Perfect location with proximity to metro and attractions.
- Cleanliness8.2 / 10Good
Some concerns regarding cleanliness in reviews.
- Service9.2 / 10Excellent
Overall positive comments about staff and service quality.
- Room Quality8.1 / 10Good
Good, but some issues like room size and cigarette smell.
- Amenities8.2 / 10Good
Facilities are decent; however, service disruptions due to maintenance.
- Value for Money8.6 / 10Excellent
Generally considered a good value for the stay.
- Food and Beverage8.7 / 10Excellent
Positive remarks about breakfast, though some felt it could be improved.
Praised consistently
- Staff
- Hospitality
- Location
- Breakfast
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness Issues
- Room Size
- Noise
Danubius Hotel Arena in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Neighbouring Major Sport Venues
The Danubius Hotel Arena is conveniently located next to the Laszlo Papp Sport Arena, SYMA convention center, and the renowned Puskás Ferenc Stadium.
Impressive Facilities
Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including recently refurbished rooms, a well-equipped fitness center, modern conference facilities, and a relaxing on-site pool.
Delicious Dining Experience
Indulge in delectable Hungarian and international cuisine at the newly renovated Oregano restaurant.
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Facilities
63 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Cycling
- Airport shuttle
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Barber/beauty shop
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Indoor pool
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Yoga classes
- Fitness classes
- Personal trainer
- Shuttle service
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Walking tours
- Key card access
- Bike tours
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Aerobics
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Ifjúság útja 1-3.Budapest 1148
Hungary
+36 1 889 5200
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Puskás Aréna | Landmark | 200 m |
| Városliget (City Park) | Park | 600 m |
| Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) | Landmark | 1 km |
| Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő (Széchenyi Thermal Bath) | Entertainment | 1.1 km |
| Budapest Keleti pályaudvar (Keleti Railway Station) | Station | 1.7 km |
| Magyar Állami Operaház (Hungarian State Opera) | Entertainment | 3.5 km |
| Országház (Hungarian Parliament Building) | Landmark | 4.3 km |
| Budai Vár (Buda Castle / Royal Palace) | Landmark | 5 km |
| Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) | Airport | 18 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Danubius Hotel Helia vs Danubius Hotel Arena
Two Danubius four-stars with indoor pools — Margaret Island and north-bank spa kit against City Park proximity to Széchenyi and Heroes' Square.
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4-star · Inner City & Király Street
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Danubius Hotel Helia
4-star · Margaret Island & Pest North
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4-star · Pest City Centre & Astoria
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Danubius Hotel Arena — common questions
- Is Danubius Hotel Arena good for Széchenyi Thermal Bath?
- Yes — Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő is 1.1 km on our hotel data provider's figures, with Heroes' Square at 1 km and City Park at 0.6 km. Location scores 9.19 out of 10 from 15,340 reviews as of 12 December 2025. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- Does it have a pool?
- Yes — indoor pool is listed, along with sauna, fitness centre, yoga classes and fitness classes. Pets allowed and family-friendly amenities are also listed in the filtered facts. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Danubius Hotel Arena?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Danubius Hotel Arena?
- Our hotel data provider records Puskás Aréna at 200 m, Városliget (City Park) at 600 m, Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) at 1 km. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Danubius Hotel Arena?
- The supplier records BUD as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.