Danubius Hotel Helia vs Island Hostel
Both are in Budapest, 920 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Margaret Island
Danubius Hotel Helia
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 5.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
HostelÚjlipótváros
Island Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Danubius Hotel Helia
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 920 m apart.
Choose Danubius Hotel Helia if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 262 / 8)
Choose Island Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.2)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 262)
Why is Danubius Hotel Helia better than Island Hostel?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3270 m closer to public transport−270 m
- 45 more listed amenities (18 vs 13)+5
- 5Has a gym
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (262 vs 8 rooms)×32.8
Why is Island Hostel better than Danubius Hotel Helia?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (382 vs 185), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 35 more sights within 1 km+5
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (8 vs 262 rooms)−254
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Danubius Hotel Helia vs Island Hostel: which hotel is better? | Danubius Hotel Helia | Island Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Location | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +3.3 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +10.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 7.7 +1.5 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.7 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 185 | 382 +197 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 20% | top 44% +36% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.1 km | 2.7 km −390 m |
| To public transport | 580 m −270 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27 | 28 |
| To the nearest food shop | 160 m −360 m | 520 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 +6 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 262 | 8 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 +5 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Buda Castle | 3.5 km | 2.7 km −780 m |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 2.6 km | 2.1 km −440 m |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 3.3 km | 2.9 km |
| Vörösmarty tér | 3.3 km | 2.6 km −630 m |
| Erkel Theatre | 3.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
920 m apart
Danubius Hotel Helia: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Dózsa György út (M3): 580 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Island Hostel: city centre: 2.7 km, nearest station Margit híd, budai hídfő (H5): 850 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
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Danubius Hotel Helia or Island Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Danubius Hotel Helia or Island Hostel?
Danubius Hotel Helia leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Island Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Danubius Hotel Helia or Island Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Island Hostel is closer: 2.7 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Danubius Hotel Helia.
How far apart are Danubius Hotel Helia and Island Hostel?
The two hotels are 920 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