Ibis Budapest City vs Maverick Athenaeum
Both are in Budapest, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Ibis Budapest City
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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Maverick Athenaeum
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Maverick Athenaeum
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 170 m apart.
Choose Ibis Budapest City if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 84 / 990)
Choose Maverick Athenaeum if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 990 / 84)
Why is Ibis Budapest City better than Maverick Athenaeum?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (84 vs 990 rooms)−906
Why is Maverick Athenaeum better than Ibis Budapest City?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.4)+0.5
- 2More guest reviews (1,920 vs 160), so the rating is more reliable×12
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (990 vs 84 rooms)×11.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ibis Budapest City vs Maverick Athenaeum: which hotel is better? | Ibis Budapest City | Maverick Athenaeum |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.4 | 8.1 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.9 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 160 | 1,920 +1,760 |
| Rank in Budapest | bottom 30% | top 25% +45% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 580 m −150 m | 730 m |
| To public transport | 620 m | 490 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 40 m −160 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 25 +5 | 20 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 39 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 84 | 990 |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20 +12 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Buda Castle | 2.2 km | 2.4 km |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 1.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 680 m −170 m | 850 m |
| Vörösmarty tér | 1.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Erkel Theatre | 540 m | 380 m −160 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Ibis Budapest CityMaverick Athenaeum
- Maverick Athenaeum is cheaper in 6 of 12 months
- Ibis Budapest City: €109 a night on average · Maverick Athenaeum: €108 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Budapest by month
All months
| Month | Ibis Budapest City | Maverick Athenaeum |
|---|---|---|
| December | €99 | €124 |
| January | €69 | €62 |
| February | €80 | €76 |
| March | €74 | €89 |
| April | €93 | €129 |
| May | €125 | €119 |
| June | €111 | €94 |
| July | €128 | €129 |
| August | €159 | €115 |
| September | €127 | €145 |
| October | €133 | €104 |
| November | €104 | €109 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Ibis Budapest City prices by monthMaverick Athenaeum prices by month
Location
170 m apart
Ibis Budapest City: city centre: 580 m, nearest station II. János Pál pápa tér (M4): 620 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Maverick Athenaeum: city centre: 730 m, nearest station II. János Pál pápa tér (M4): 490 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
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Ibis Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum: common questions
Which is better, Ibis Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum?
Maverick Athenaeum leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ibis Budapest City or Maverick Athenaeum?
Over the year they cost about the same: €109 a night on average at Ibis Budapest City, €108 at Maverick Athenaeum. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ibis Budapest City is closer: 580 m from the centre, against 730 m for Maverick Athenaeum.
How far apart are Ibis Budapest City and Maverick Athenaeum?
The two hotels are 170 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