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title: "Chesscom Hotel vs Ibis Budapest Citysouth: which hotel is better?"
description: "Chesscom Hotel or Ibis Budapest Citysouth in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-27
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# Chesscom Hotel vs Ibis Budapest Citysouth

Both are in Budapest, 1.8 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Felsődűlő
## [Chesscom Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chesscom-hotel-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1278061/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Kúttó
## [Ibis Budapest Citysouth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-budapest-citysouth-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1654592/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Chesscom Hotel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.8 km apart.

### Choose Chesscom Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.1)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (34 / 9)
-   free parking
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 43 / 139)

### Choose Ibis Budapest Citysouth if you want

-   to walk to the sights (6.1 km / 7.8 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 139 / 43)

### Why is Chesscom Hotel better than Ibis Budapest Citysouth?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.1) (+0.5)
2.  25 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+25)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 61 vs 38) (+23)
4.  Has free parking
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
6.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (43 vs 139 rooms) (−96)

### Why is Ibis Budapest Citysouth better than Chesscom Hotel?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)
2.  A larger hotel with more facilities (139 vs 43 rooms) (×3.2)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Chesscom Hotel | Ibis Budapest Citysouth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Location | 4.4  (+1.1) | 3.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 2.2 | 3.5  (+1.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.5) | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 183  (+88) | 95 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 42%  (+25%) | bottom 17% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4  (+1.1) | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 7.8 km | 6.1 km  (−1.7 km) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.3 km  (−250 m) |
| To the airport | 9.2 km  (−1.8 km) | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34  (+25) | 9 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 350 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6  (+3) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 43 | 139 |
| Floors | 5 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+2y) | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 11 | 17  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Chesscom HotelIbis Budapest Citysouth

           

-   Ibis Budapest Citysouth is cheaper in 5 of 8 months
-   Chesscom Hotel: €328 a night on average · Ibis Budapest Citysouth: €80 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Budapest by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Chesscom Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/chesscom-hotel-budapest/prices/)

## Location

1.8 km apart

Chesscom Hotel: city centre: 7.8 km, nearest station Gare de Kispest: 1.6 km, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 9.2 km, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Ibis Budapest Citysouth: city centre: 6.1 km, nearest station Ecseri út: 1.3 km, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 11 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Budapest

[Budapest weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/hungary/budapest/budapest/weather)

## Chesscom Hotel or Ibis Budapest Citysouth: common questions

### Which is better, Chesscom Hotel or Ibis Budapest Citysouth?

Chesscom Hotel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location. Ibis Budapest Citysouth is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Chesscom Hotel or Ibis Budapest Citysouth?

Over the year Ibis Budapest Citysouth costs about €80 a night on average against €328 at Chesscom Hotel, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ibis Budapest Citysouth is closer: 6.1 km from the centre, against 7.8 km for Chesscom Hotel.

### How far apart are Chesscom Hotel and Ibis Budapest Citysouth?

The two hotels are 1.8 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/chesscom-hotel-budapest-vs-ibis-budapest-citysouth-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/