In the heart of Budapest, Central Hotel 21 offers a warm atmosphere with a coffee shop, garden, and laundry facilities. Unwind in the bar or explore nearby Hungarian National Museum and Dohany Street Synagogue. With helpful multilingual staff and free WiFi, this hotel is perfect for those seeking comfort.
Hungarian State Opera House - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 33 min drive
Budapest Boraros Square Station - 20 min walk
Eastern Railway Station - 21 min walk
Budapest (XXQ-Keleti Station) - 21 min walk
Rákóczi tér M Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Rakoczi Square Station - 5 min walk
Harminckettesek tere Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Restaurants
Vaj - 4 min walk
Krúdy söröző - 4 min walk
Lumen Kávézó - 4 min walk
Zing Burger - 4 min walk
Jaromír A Templomhoz - 3 min walk
About this property
Central Hotel 21
Central Hotel 21 offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Hungarian National Museum and Blaha Lujza Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A garden and an electric bike charging station are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Rákóczi tér M Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Rakoczi Square Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
24-hour offsite parking within 2297 ft (EUR 15 per night)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Electric bike charging stations
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Bicycle parking
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 4 per person
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 15 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per night (2297 ft away; open 24 hours)
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number PA19001488
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Hungary. This property is rated 3 stars.
Also known as
Central Hotel 21
Central Hotel 21 Budapest
Central 21 Budapest
Central 21
Central Hotel 21 Hotel
Central Hotel 21 Budapest
Central Hotel 21 Hotel Budapest
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Hotel 21 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Central Hotel 21 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Central Hotel 21?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Central Hotel 21?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hotel 21?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Central Hotel 21?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Las Vegas Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Central Hotel 21 and nearby?
Central Hotel 21 has a garden.
What's the area around Central Hotel 21 like?
Central Hotel 21 is in Budapest City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Rákóczi tér M Tram Stop and 19 minutes' walk from Hungarian State Opera House.
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Reviews
Central Hotel 21 Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Beautiful place :) I'll be back. Aron is super friendly.
Francesco
Francesco, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2025
Very lovely staff. Great spot for staying in city centre 😊
sian
sian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Clean room, very nice staff, excellent location.
Recommend for the young traveller looking for a vibrant city life
Melitta
Melitta, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Amazing hotel, staff couldn't do enough, very clean and safe area with bars and restaurants 5 mins walk away.
glen
glen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Hotel with a great location and good price. Comfortable room and friendly staff.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
Great price and location
Graeme
Graeme, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
We had a wonderful stay and we’re happy with our room.
Lidia
Lidia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2023
Really enjoy my short break and found the hotel 21 convenient located yet set off the main roads so quiet night.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
Place clean , nice and comfortable, reception personal very nice
Maria José
Maria José, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2023
Very nice room, comfortable bed and safe area
Zach
Zach, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
Convenient location
Liliya
Liliya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2025
Very nice hotel, staff are very friendly and helpful. Room was also clean and comfortable however the beds are quite low which was the only let down
Charles
Charles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Room was very comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, would recommend.
Jordan
Jordan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 27, 2023
Lovely staff, comfortable room with A/C (needed as was 37 degrees!) and good location for getting about.
Liam
Liam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Really comfortable, spacious family room with a kitchen. Really clean, beautiful and characterful building, friendly staff and great location!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Excellent staff and hospitality, awesome experience we felt some more they could add like unlimited buffet breakfast, locks inside rooms,
Vishnujith
Vishnujith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2023
It was so comfort hotel.
I want to visit again
Kyung yol
Kyung yol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
A brilliant hotel with excellent staff members who helped us feel welcome and offered services to us such as booking airport transfer. Spacious clean room with great AC and facilities.
Kieran
Kieran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Nice hotel in a quiet street. Close to all public transport links.
Spotlessly clean.
Roger
Roger, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2024
Enjoyed our stay
Hotel was in a quiet part of Budapest, air con in the room was a blessing. Staff were friendly room was a little small but clean. Room had fridge which was great in scorching weather.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 4, 2024
Central, cosy, clean and friendly hotell
Great location, walking distance to the Center, the river and with many bars and resturants located in the area. The staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful. The room snd bathroom was very clean and was cleaned thorough daily. I can warmly recommend this small and cosy hotell.
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2023
Good Hotel with Good People
We recommend this hotel because they were providing a great service. If I remember correctly, we had the amazing opportunity to be greeted by Aron which made the entire stay priceless.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Very very Beautiful
Pietro
Pietro, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
The staff at this hotel are very helpful and friendly, especially Sophie, who's absolutely lovely. It's in a quiet, safe neighbourhood just a 5 or 10 min from a shopping centre and metro station. I'd recommend this hotel to anyone.
graham
graham, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2024
Good price, clean room, friendly staff who spoke english which was helpful.
It's in a nice, safe area with public transport nearby. Never felt unsafe walking around the area afterdark.