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title: "Cotton House Budapest vs Ikonik Parlament: which hotel is better?"
description: "Cotton House Budapest or Ikonik Parlament in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Cotton House Budapest vs Ikonik Parlament

Both are in Budapest, 400 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · 6th district
## [Cotton House Budapest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/cotton-house-budapest-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1314464/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Lipótváros
## [Ikonik Parlament](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ikonik-parlament-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.9

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1659185/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ikonik Parlament

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 400 m apart.

### Choose Cotton House Budapest if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 23 / 65)

### Choose Ikonik Parlament if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 65 / 23)

### Why is Cotton House Budapest better than Ikonik Parlament?

1.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
2.  Has a gym

### Why is Ikonik Parlament better than Cotton House Budapest?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7) (+0.3)
2.  Has a spa
3.  6 more listed amenities (20 vs 14) (+6)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Cotton House Budapest | Ikonik Parlament |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Location | 9.3  (+0.4) | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 4.2  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | 7.5  (+5.0) |
| Public transport | 9.6  (+1.3) | 8.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 138 | 274  (+136) |
| Rank in Budapest | top 50% | top 23%  (+27%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3  (+0.4) | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 220 m  (−250 m) | 460 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 230 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 23 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 65 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+1y) | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 20  (+6) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Buda Castle | 1.9 km | 1.6 km  (−350 m) |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 560 m | 590 m |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Vörösmarty tér | 1.4 km | 1.1 km  (−230 m) |
| Erkel Theatre | 1.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[Ikonik Parlament prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ikonik-parlament-budapest/prices/)

## Location

400 m apart

Cotton House Budapest: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Nyugati-Muart: 220 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Ikonik Parlament: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Nyugati-Muart: 460 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Budapest

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## Cotton House Budapest or Ikonik Parlament: common questions

### Which is better, Cotton House Budapest or Ikonik Parlament?

Ikonik Parlament leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Cotton House Budapest is stronger in location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Cotton House Budapest or Ikonik Parlament?

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

### How far apart are Cotton House Budapest and Ikonik Parlament?

The two hotels are 400 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/cotton-house-budapest-budapest-vs-ikonik-parlament-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/