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title: "a&o Budapest City vs Baroque Hostel Budapest: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick a&o Budapest City. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. a&o Budapest City or Baroque Hostel Budapest in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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retrieved: 2026-10-17
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# a&o Budapest City vs Baroque Hostel Budapest

Both are in Budapest, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · 7th district
## [a&o Budapest City](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-o-budapest-city-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1092809/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Ligetváros
## [Baroque Hostel Budapest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/baroque-hostel-budapest-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187559/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick a&o Budapest City

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose a&o Budapest City if you want

-   to walk to the sights (760 m / 2.0 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 34)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 114 / 12)

### Choose Baroque Hostel Budapest if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 114)

### Why is a&o Budapest City better than Baroque Hostel Budapest?

1.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)
2.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
3.  More guest reviews (968 vs 295), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)
4.  116 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+116)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 99 vs 80) (+19)
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (114 vs 12 rooms) (×9.5)

### Why is Baroque Hostel Budapest better than a&o Budapest City?

1.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
2.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 114 rooms) (−102)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | a&o Budapest City | Baroque Hostel Budapest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Location | 9.1  (+1.6) | 7.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.6  (+1.4) | 7.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2  (+0.1) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 968  (+673) | 295 |
| Rank in Budapest | top 82% | top 84% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1  (+1.6) | 7.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 760 m  (−1.2 km) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 420 m  (−250 m) | 670 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150  (+116) | 34 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 40  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 114 | 12 |
| Floors | 4 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+7) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.2 km apart

a&o Budapest City: city centre: 760 m, nearest station Budapest Nyugati-pályaudvar: 420 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.

Baroque Hostel Budapest: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Bajza utca (M1): 670 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 16 km, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 66 hotels in Jewish Quarter](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/area/jewish-quarter/)

## a&o Budapest City or Baroque Hostel Budapest: common questions

### Which is better, a&o Budapest City or Baroque Hostel Budapest?

a&o Budapest City leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, a&o Budapest City or Baroque Hostel Budapest?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

a&o Budapest City is closer: 760 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Baroque Hostel Budapest.

### How far apart are a&o Budapest City and Baroque Hostel Budapest?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a-o-budapest-city-budapest-vs-baroque-hostel-budapest-budapest/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/