a&o Budapest City vs Maverick Athenaeum
Both are in Budapest, 590 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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a&o Budapest City
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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Maverick Athenaeum
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 590 m apart.
Choose a&o Budapest City if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 114 / 990)
Choose Maverick Athenaeum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.2)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 990 / 114)
Why is a&o Budapest City better than Maverick Athenaeum?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (114 vs 990 rooms)−876
Why is Maverick Athenaeum better than a&o Budapest City?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2)+0.7
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (990 vs 114 rooms)×8.7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| a&o Budapest City vs Maverick Athenaeum: which hotel is better? | a&o Budapest City | Maverick Athenaeum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9 +0.7 |
| Location | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.9 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 968 | 1,920 +952 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 18% | top 25% +57% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 760 m | 730 m |
| To public transport | 420 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m | 40 m −200 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 20 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 39 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 114 | 990 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +10 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Buda Castle | 2.4 km | 2.4 km |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 880 m −270 m | 1.2 km |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 1.0 km | 850 m −190 m |
| Vörösmarty tér | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Erkel Theatre | 820 m | 380 m −440 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
a&o Budapest CityMaverick Athenaeum
- a&o Budapest City is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- a&o Budapest City: €68 a night on average · Maverick Athenaeum: €108 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Budapest by month
All months
| Month | a&o Budapest City | Maverick Athenaeum |
|---|---|---|
| December | €87 | €124 |
| January | €42 | €62 |
| February | €49 | €76 |
| March | €58 | €89 |
| April | €61 | €129 |
| May | €68 | €119 |
| June | €75 | €94 |
| July | €81 | €129 |
| August | €82 | €115 |
| September | €81 | €145 |
| October | €64 | €104 |
| November | €68 | €109 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
a&o Budapest City prices by monthMaverick Athenaeum prices by month
Location
590 m 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.
Maverick Athenaeum: city centre: 730 m, nearest station II. János Pál pápa tér (M4): 490 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
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a&o Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum: common questions
Which is better, a&o Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum?
They are evenly matched. a&o Budapest City is stronger in public transport; Maverick Athenaeum is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, a&o Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum?
Over the year a&o Budapest City costs about €68 a night on average against €108 at Maverick Athenaeum, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are a&o Budapest City and Maverick Athenaeum?
The two hotels are 590 m apart in a straight line.
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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