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Island Hostel vs Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG

Both are in Budapest, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★★★Újlipótváros

Island Hostel

Guest rating
8.7 Very good
Location score
6.1
Score by category
0 of 7
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Hotel★★★★★Felhévíz

Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG

Guest rating
9.6 Exceptional
Location score
8.5
Score by category
5 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 1.1 km apart.

Choose Island Hostel if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • more restaurants on the doorstep
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is Island Hostel better than Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG?

  1. 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
  2. 2More guest reviews (382 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable×12
  3. 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (8 vs 127 rooms)−119

Why is Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG better than Island Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.7)+0.9
  2. 2730 m closer to the beach (3.1 km vs 3.8 km)−730 m
  3. 3570 m closer to public transport−570 m
  4. 443 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+43
  5. 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 86 vs 66)+20
  6. 616 more sights within 1 km+16
  7. 77 more listed amenities (20 vs 13)+7

All compared facts

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

Island HostelKimpton Bem Budapest By IHG
Score by category
Guest rating 8.7 9.6 +0.9
Location 6.1 8.5 +2.4
Facilities 2.5 5.8 +3.3
Families 0.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 0.0 6.0 +6.0
Beach access 0.0 0.0
Public transport 6.2 9.3 +3.1
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.7 9.1 +0.4
Guest rating 8.7 9.6 +0.9
Number of reviews 382 +351 31
Rank in Budapest top 41% top 11% +30%
Location
Location score 6.1 8.5 +2.4
Distance to the centre 2.7 km 2.4 km −310 m
To public transport 850 m 290 m −570 m
To the airport 19 km 19 km
Restaurants within 500 m 28 71 +43
Sights within 1 km 9 25 +16
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ +0.5★ ★★★★★
Rooms 8 127
Floors – 5
Newest building or renovation – 2024
Listed amenities 13 20 +7
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 10:30 12:00 +2h
Amenities
Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Shuttle ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ ✓
Smoke-free ✓ –
Kitchen ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Concierge – ✓
Luggage storage – ✓
24-hour room service – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Steam room – ✓
Hot tub – ✓
Massage – ✓
Gym – ✓
Air conditioning – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Island Hostel or Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG: common questions

      Which is better, Island Hostel or Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG?

      Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG leads in 5 of 7 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

      Which is cheaper, Island Hostel or Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG?

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

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 2.7 km for Island Hostel.

      How far apart are Island Hostel and Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG?

      The two hotels are 1.1 km 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