Hotel Castle Garden is a four-star hotel at Lovas utca 41 on the Buda side of the river, in a quiet position at the foot of Castle Hill, and it is one of the better-placed hotels for visitors who want to wake up near the castle rather than in the busy centre of Pest. Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion are about eight minutes' walk away, Buda Castle sixteen minutes and the Chain Bridge seventeen, and Széll Kálmán tér station is a six-minute walk, with Déli station eleven minutes away. The hotel has three room types, Budget Double, Superior Double and Standard Double, with laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, premium bedding with a pillow menu, heated-floor bathrooms, hydromassage showers, 28-inch televisions, wardrobes and electric kettles. There is a garden, a terrace, an on-site art gallery and a shopping arcade in the same building, a concierge and tour and ticket assistance, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Restaurant Riso serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the hotel has a sauna, a hot tub and massage, though no pool is listed. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. Check-in runs from 2:00 pm to 1:00 am, check-out is at 11:00 am and late check-out is available for a fee. Self-parking costs EUR 17 a night with limited spaces, and the hotel is not pet-friendly.
Location
The hotel sits on the quieter, residential side of the Castle Hill, which makes it a good choice if you plan to spend time on the Buda side: the walk up to the Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church is short, and in the evening you can walk back down without needing a taxi. Széll Kálmán tér is a major transport hub with metro and tram connections to the rest of the city, and the Chain Bridge and Pest are about seventeen minutes away on foot.
Choosing the room
The Superior Double is the sensible upgrade for the extra space, and the heated-floor bathrooms and hydromassage showers are a pleasant touch after a day of walking the hill. Rooms are designed for working as well as sleeping, with proper desks. If you plan to arrive late, the front desk is open round the clock and check-in extends until 1:00 am.
The trade-offs
The Buda side is quieter at night than Pest, with fewer bars and restaurants nearby, and the hilly streets are a workout if you carry luggage. Breakfast and parking are extra, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a fee. In return you get a peaceful base, a garden and sauna and a short walk to the sights most people come to Budapest to see.
Why stay here
- ✓Castle Hill location
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Restaurant Riso
- ✓Sauna and hot tub
- ✓Massage
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Free in-room Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Hotel Castle Garden?+
At Lovas utca 41 on the Buda side, about eight minutes' walk from Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
It has a sauna, a hot tub and massage, but no pool is listed.
Is there parking?+
Self-parking is available for a fee per night with limited spaces, so book ahead if you are driving.
