Hilton Budapest vs Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
Both are in Budapest, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Castle District
Hilton Budapest
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★Krisztinaváros
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 650 m apart.
Choose Hilton Budapest if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
- to walk to the sights (2.2 km / 2.6 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (107 / 62)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2018 / 1982)
Why is Hilton Budapest better than Mercure Budapest Castle Hill?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4)+0.6
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (654 vs 154), so the rating is more reliable×4.2
- 445 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+45
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 1982)+36y
- 6Has a gym
Why is Mercure Budapest Castle Hill better than Hilton Budapest?
- 1490 m closer to public transport−490 m
- 2Allows pets
- 38 more listed amenities (22 vs 14)+8
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Budapest vs Mercure Budapest Castle Hill: which hotel is better? | Hilton Budapest | Mercure Budapest Castle Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +0.5 | 1.0 |
| Public transport | 7.3 | 10.0 +2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.6 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 654 +500 | 154 |
| Rank in Budapest | top 19% +51% | bottom 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.5 +0.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.2 km −470 m | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 650 m | 160 m −490 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 107 +45 | 62 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 8 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 322 | 250 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 +36y | 1982 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 22 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Buda Castle | 850 m −160 m | 1.0 km |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 1.8 km −550 m | 2.4 km |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 2.2 km −400 m | 2.6 km |
| Vörösmarty tér | 1.4 km −370 m | 1.8 km |
| Erkel Theatre | 3.3 km | 3.7 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Hilton BudapestMercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill is cheaper in 7 of 9 months
- Hilton Budapest: €181 a night on average · Mercure Budapest Castle Hill: €154 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Budapest by month
All months
| Month | Hilton Budapest | Mercure Budapest Castle Hill |
|---|---|---|
| November | €257 | €105 |
| December | €190 | €81 |
| January | €153 | €77 |
| February | €153 | €79 |
| March | €153 | €91 |
| April | €184 | €112 |
| May | €211 | €171 |
| June | €174 | €514 |
| July | – | €514 |
| August | €153 | €155 |
| September | – | €130 |
| October | – | €117 |
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.
Location
650 m apart
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.
Mercure Budapest Castle Hill: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Budapest-Déli Railway Terminal: 160 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 62 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Hilton Budapest or Mercure Budapest Castle Hill: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Budapest or Mercure Budapest Castle Hill?
They are evenly matched. Hilton Budapest is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness; Mercure Budapest Castle Hill is stronger in location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Budapest or Mercure Budapest Castle Hill?
Over the year Mercure Budapest Castle Hill costs about €154 a night on average against €181 at Hilton Budapest, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Budapest is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Mercure Budapest Castle Hill.
How far apart are Hilton Budapest and Mercure Budapest Castle Hill?
The two hotels are 650 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