Hotel Charles vs Hotel Mediterran
Both are in Budapest, 540 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Gellérthegy
Hotel Charles
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 5 of 7
Hotel★★★★Sashegy
Hotel Mediterran
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Pick Hotel Charles
It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 540 m apart.
Choose Hotel Charles if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Hotel Mediterran if you want
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hotel Charles better than Hotel Mediterran?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.3)+0.4
- 2530 m closer to the city centre−530 m
- 3More guest reviews (272 vs 123), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2010)+11y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6Allows pets
- 75 more sights within 1 km+5
Why is Hotel Mediterran better than Hotel Charles?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 34 more listed amenities (22 vs 18)+4
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Charles vs Hotel Mediterran: which hotel is better? | Hotel Charles | Hotel Mediterran |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Location | 5.3 +0.7 | 4.6 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 6.5 +6.5 |
| Beach access | 4.7 +1.3 | 3.4 |
| Public transport | 4.3 +0.4 | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 +0.3 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 +0.4 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 272 +149 | 123 |
| Rank in Budapest | top 43% +32% | top 75% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 +0.7 | 4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.6 km −530 m | 3.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 19 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +5 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 66 | 40 |
| Floors | 6 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +11y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 18 | 22 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
540 m apart
Hotel Charles: city centre: 2.6 km, nearest station Budapest Castle Hill Funicular: 1.2 km, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Mediterran: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Vas Gereben utca (59, 59A): 1.3 km, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Charles or Hotel Mediterran: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Charles or Hotel Mediterran?
Hotel Charles leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hotel Mediterran is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Charles or Hotel Mediterran?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Charles is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Hotel Mediterran.
How far apart are Hotel Charles and Hotel Mediterran?
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