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title: "Budapest Museum Central vs Mercure Budapest Korona: which hotel is better?"
description: "Budapest Museum Central or Mercure Budapest Korona in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Budapest Museum Central vs Mercure Budapest Korona

Both are in Budapest, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Palotanegyed
## [Budapest Museum Central](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/budapest-museum-central-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1230884/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Palotanegyed
## [Mercure Budapest Korona](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mercure-budapest-korona-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1838726/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Mercure Budapest Korona

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 50 m apart.

### Choose Mercure Budapest Korona if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)

### Why is Budapest Museum Central better than Mercure Budapest Korona?

1.  More guest reviews (295 vs 34), so the rating is more reliable (×8.7)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Mercure Budapest Korona better than Budapest Museum Central?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6) (+0.4)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Budapest Museum Central | Mercure Budapest Korona |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 1.5  (+0.5) |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0  (+0.4) |
| Number of reviews | 295  (+261) | 34 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 42% | top 37%  (+21%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Distance to Palotanegyed centre | 400 m | 450 m |
| To public transport | 90 m | 60 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m | 190 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 | 24 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 10 | – |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

50 m apart

Budapest Museum Central: city centre: 910 m, nearest station Kálvin tér (Budapest Metro): 90 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Mercure Budapest Korona: city centre: 960 m, nearest station Kálvin tér (Budapest Metro): 60 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Budapest

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## Budapest Museum Central or Mercure Budapest Korona: common questions

### Which is better, Budapest Museum Central or Mercure Budapest Korona?

Mercure Budapest Korona leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Budapest Museum Central or Mercure Budapest Korona?

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

### How far apart are Budapest Museum Central and Mercure Budapest Korona?

The two hotels are 50 m 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/budapest-museum-central-budapest-vs-mercure-budapest-korona-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/