Carlton Hotel Buda Castle vs Hilton Budapest
Both are in Budapest, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★1st district
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Castle District
Hilton Budapest
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick Carlton Hotel Buda Castle
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 540 m apart.
Choose Carlton Hotel Buda Castle if you want
- to walk to the sights (1.7 km / 2.2 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 95 / 322)
Choose Hilton Budapest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.6)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 322 / 95)
Why is Carlton Hotel Buda Castle better than Hilton Budapest?
- 1510 m closer to public transport−510 m
- 27 more listed amenities (21 vs 14)+7
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (95 vs 322 rooms)−227
Why is Hilton Budapest better than Carlton Hotel Buda Castle?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Has a gym
- 4Has 24-hour room service
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (322 vs 95 rooms)×3.4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Carlton Hotel Buda Castle vs Hilton Budapest: which hotel is better? | Carlton Hotel Buda Castle | Hilton Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +1.7 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +2.7 | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 348 | 654 +306 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 42% | top 19% +39% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km −440 m | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 140 m −510 m | 650 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 88 | 107 +19 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 180 m −250 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 95 | 322 |
| Floors | 8 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | 2018 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 21 +7 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Buda Castle | 360 m −490 m | 850 m |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 1.5 km −350 m | 1.8 km |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 1.7 km −490 m | 2.2 km |
| Vörösmarty tér | 920 m −510 m | 1.4 km |
| Erkel Theatre | 2.8 km | 3.3 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Carlton Hotel Buda CastleHilton Budapest
- Carlton Hotel Buda Castle is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- Carlton Hotel Buda Castle: €78 a night on average · Hilton Budapest: €324 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Budapest by month
All months
| Month | Carlton Hotel Buda Castle | Hilton Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| December | €120 | €202 |
| January | €60 | €146 |
| February | €67 | €146 |
| March | €65 | €144 |
| April | €77 | €189 |
| May | €69 | €199 |
| June | €68 | €186 |
| August | – | €144 |
| September | €77 | €208 |
| October | €77 | – |
| November | €97 | €1,498 |
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.
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle prices by monthHilton Budapest prices by month
Location
540 m apart
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Budapest Castle Hill Funicular: 140 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 88 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Hilton Budapest: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Budapest Castle Hill Funicular: 650 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 107 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Carlton Hotel Buda Castle or Hilton Budapest: common questions
Which is better, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle or Hilton Budapest?
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle leads in 3 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. Hilton Budapest is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Carlton Hotel Buda Castle or Hilton Budapest?
Over the year Carlton Hotel Buda Castle costs about €78 a night on average against €324 at Hilton Budapest, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Carlton Hotel Buda Castle is closer: 1.7 km from the centre, against 2.2 km for Hilton Budapest.
How far apart are Carlton Hotel Buda Castle and Hilton Budapest?
The two hotels are 540 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