The Magazine Hotel & Apartments

Excellent location and the room is spacious. There’s no reception when we checked-in, but the instruction we received advance was clear and we had no problem accessing the room. However, we had an issue entering the room which was instantly resolved via WhatsApp. The main reason that we will not return is the noise level from the street and the bell from the church are unbearable for us

Fun from the very start. You gò to reception on floor 1/2 in a moaning old lift. Lovely staff, very helpful and accommodating. You couldn't get any closer to St. Stephens cathedral!! The room we stayed in was a studio on the 4th floor, but facing away from the views. No problem, as it's right outside the front door!! Close to many wonderful sights, metro, trams, and bus stops. Some of the kitchen items could do with an upgrade. Unsure if off season travel and prices effected the cleaning service? But we saw leftover moments from previous guests all over the room. And we couldn't make the tv work, but who needs tv when in Budapest??! But for short-term term visit, great central location!! 👍

Absolutely loved my stay! The hotel is in a perfect location—walking distance to all the main attractions, shops, and restaurants. The rooms are spotless, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The view from the room was simply breathtaking. It truly has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable trip. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again

We booked a family room in the hotel, but when we arrived we were redirected to somthing called “Rumor Apartments,” three floors above the actuall hotel. No reception desk or on-site staff meant a confusing, self-service check-in. The location is amazing and the apartment was spacious and yet poorly maintained: a broken sofa and curtains so small that daylight poured in at 5:30 am. We chose to leave after the first night-even though we had prepaid for four- rather than risk our yearly family vacation. I reported these issues but received no meaningful support so far

We stayed in Apartment 3 (Superior Studio with Kitchenette).||It had a square view and you could see the Bascilica from an angle laying in bed/ looking right out of the window. This hotel location has the "wow" factor when arriving into the square for sure!||The room has lovely high ceilings and fresh, minimalist, modern design to it. Lots of lighting options too. We made use of the sofa bed but there was still a single comfy seat to sit on and a small kitchen table with two chairs. It was also warm.||We were on the 3rd floor so the noise from the square was not too bad being higher up. There is some light that comes through the curtains in the day (not 'black out') but we found the light helpful to wake up as we always had early starts. We were warned / prepared for the noise and light either way by the hotel/ reviews (bring earplugs and eye masks if sensitive to light and noise).||We used the elevator most days and mostly without a wait time. It's a small/old elevator so if there's a large group you might need to use the stairs or wait for a second trip on the lift.||There was some noise from the internal corridor but it's not unexpected given it's an apartment building/ a city. Although we had noticed the peephole glass / cover from our door was missing (could see through from the outside) so there was a bit of a privacy issue (and probably noise too) as a result - we had to put something in it to block it. If it wasn't for this I would have rated higher - please fix :) Otherwise the room/ apartment block felt safe and private (code entry to lobby and key to room).||It had a simple kitchenette (microwave, hob, kettle) that we used one one night for dinner to save some money. It was handy to have the coffee making facilities for the mornings. We didn't have any complimentary coffee in the room which would have been a nice touch upon arrival but we were treating this as a self catering holiday anyway so we bought our own supplies.||Bathroom facilities were all as required. Complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer.||We didn't use much in the way of housekeeping but to be honest we did not need it as we were only staying a short while although we were given fresh towels on the second day which was nice.||We didn't need any more from the room or the facilities as we were out exploring most of the time so this suited us well.||Its easy to get around Budapest by foot and made even easier by the location of this apartment being a short walk from tramlines, bus stops and the metro if you want to go further.||We used a private airport transfer via Booking.com for arrival and on the way back used the 100E airport shuttle with pick up only a 10 min walk away (we had small luggage so the walk was ok).||I had a small issue with the use of the safe (note to self - keep it open before following the code set procedure - instructions did not make that clear) which I was kindly assisted with by the receptionist without any hassle or embarrassment.||Check in was straight forward and swift (note that you provide ID in advance via a platform online and bring a credit card with you for physical check in).||Check out was also straightforward too. We checked out before 8am (reception opening) but there's a key drop off outside of reception that made it.||I would highly recommend / using this Hotel - Apartment for anyone who is looking for a central base with the added benefit of having the option of a kitchenette room for simple cooking at your fingertips! Thanks for having us :) !

10/10 Location right in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, cafes' and restaurants. 10-15 minutes walk to the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Elizabeth Park and Fashion Street.|10/10 Comfort and Price|10/10 Friendliness of Staff - it was a last minute booking for us and we were in a rush to catch the flight to BUD. We missed out the email from the property for the self check-in info etc because the reception closes at 8PM. The hotel staff accommodated our calls at 11PM even beyond office hours. Managed to get our room in no time and processed the formal check-in the next day.

Excellent location directly across from St Stephen’s Basilica. Rooms facing the basilica have an unimpeded view and are well worth the small upcharge, though it would have been nice to have had newer windows without multiple wide stanchions. Due to the location noise is an issue especially on weekends, though I expected as much and was still able to sleep fine. The basilica starts chiming its bells every 15 minutes starting at 6am. With Budapest having a reputation as a party destination there is also unfortunately the risk of inconsiderate guests, not helped by the front desk closing nightly at 8pm. Tea and coffee provided in the rooms, though these were not replenished. Daily housekeeping, albeit half-hearted: one garbage can wasn’t emptied, dishes not removed, floors not swept. More of a re-arranging than a cleaning. Appropriate bedding is also not provided: queen bed had two twin-sized comforters, which is an absurd level of cost-cutting. It was pleasant to wake up to the view for a few mornings, though I would choose somewhere else during peak tourist season when the neighbouring square stays awake long after I wish not to be.

Central location right at the St. Stephen Basilica square as you step outside of the hotel doors the Basilica awaits you. Staff was nice. Stayed a few days. Room 1. Small but enough for two people. The smell of sewage would come through at times and had to keep the bathroom door closed. That was the only minus. Nicely renovated rooms and hotel. Good for a quick getaway. Location is perfect close to everything.