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title: "Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG vs NH Budapest City: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG or NH Budapest City in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG vs NH Budapest City

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

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Felhévíz
## [Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kimpton-bem-budapest-by-ihg-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1727187/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Újlipótváros
## [NH Budapest City](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-budapest-city-budapest/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1894869/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.6 / 8.7)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2003)

### Choose NH Budapest City if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 2.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 71)

### Why is Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG better than NH Budapest City?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.7) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
3.  250 m closer to public transport (−250 m)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2003) (+21y)

### Why is NH Budapest City better than Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG?

1.  590 m closer to the city centre (−590 m)
2.  More guest reviews (316 vs 31), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
3.  79 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+79)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 97 vs 86) (+11)
5.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG | NH Budapest City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.9) | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 6.7  (+0.9) |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0  (+2.0) | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3  (+1.4) | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.4) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.9) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 31 | 316  (+285) |
| Rank in Budapest | top 13%  (+34%) | top 47% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 1.8 km  (−590 m) |
| To public transport | 290 m  (−250 m) | 540 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 71 | 150  (+79) |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 140 m  (−190 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 26  (+21) |
| Sights within 1 km | 25 | 29  (+4) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 127 | 160 |
| Floors | 5 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+21y) | 2003 |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+2) | 18 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Buda Castle | 1.8 km | 2.1 km |
| Hungarian State Opera House | 1.8 km | 1.2 km  (−620 m) |
| Dohány Street Synagogue | 2.5 km | 2.0 km  (−480 m) |
| Vörösmarty tér | 2.0 km | 1.8 km |
| Erkel Theatre | 3.4 km | 2.6 km  (−790 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHGNH Budapest City

           

-   NH Budapest City is cheaper in 11 of 11 months
-   Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG: €204 a night on average · NH Budapest City: €126 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Budapest by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/prices/)

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.

[Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kimpton-bem-budapest-by-ihg-budapest/prices/)[NH Budapest City prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nh-budapest-city-budapest/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Margit híd, budai hídfő (H5): 290 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 19 km, 71 places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.

NH Budapest City: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Nyugati-Muart: 540 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Budapest

[Budapest weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/hungary/budapest/budapest/weather)

## Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG or NH Budapest City: common questions

### Which is better, Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG or NH Budapest City?

Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport. NH Budapest City is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG or NH Budapest City?

Over the year NH Budapest City costs about €126 a night on average against €204 at Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

NH Budapest City is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.4 km for Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG.

### How far apart are Kimpton Bem Budapest By IHG and NH Budapest City?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kimpton-bem-budapest-by-ihg-budapest-vs-nh-budapest-city-budapest/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/