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Mercure Budapest City Center

Váci utca 20.
Rated 8.5 in 3459 reviews

Located in the heart of Budapest, the Mercure Budapest City Center offers a blend of modern convenience and rich local culture, ideal for both leisure and business travelers. Situated on Váci Street, one of the city's main pedestrian shopping areas, the hotel provides easy access to many of Budapest’s top attractions such as the Danube River, St. Stephen's Basilica, and the historic Buda Castle.

Guests of the Mercure Budapest City Center are welcomed into a contemporary environment featuring a stylish design that reflects the vibrant atmosphere of Budapest. The rooms are well-appointed, combining comfort with practical amenities, ensuring a restful stay. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV to cater to the needs of international guests.

Dining at the hotel's City Bistro offers a selection of local and international cuisines, promoting a genuine taste of Hungary with a modern twist. The hotel also houses a bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration or business meetings.

Additional facilities include a fitness center, allowing guests to maintain their exercise routines while traveling, and versatile meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, ideal for hosting business events or conferences.

The Mercure Budapest City Center prides itself on attentive service, provided by a professional and friendly staff ready to assist with concierge services, travel arrangements, or any special requests to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Its prime location, coupled with thoughtful amenities, makes it a popular choice for visitors to Budapest.

Climate and Weather

January
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 3°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
February
 6°
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 22
Rain free days
March
 11°
 1°
 5°
 4
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
April
 16°
 6°
 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 21°
 11°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
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June
 24°
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 9
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 22
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July
 27°
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 10
Sun hours / day
 24
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August
 27°
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 22°
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 25
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September
 23°
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Sun hours / day
 24
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October
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 24
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November
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 21
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Budapest and near Mercure Budapest City Center

Petőfi Literary Museum
Petőfi Literary Museum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
0.5km / 0.32mi
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Learned society of Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.84mi
Hungarian Theatre Museum and Institute
Hungarian Theatre Museum and Institute
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hungarian National Museum
Hungarian National Museum
National museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
0.8km / 0.49mi
Hungarian State Opera House
Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house in Budapest
1km / 0.64mi
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
0.9km / 0.53mi
Hungarian National Bank
Hungarian National Bank
Central bank of Hungary
1km / 0.64mi
Castle Hill Funicular
Castle Hill Funicular
Historical funicular railway in Hungary
1.1km / 0.65mi
Matthias Church
Matthias Church
Roman Catholic church in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 1mi
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
The oldest bridge in Budapest
0.7km / 0.46mi
Parliament Building
Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.88mi
St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.45mi
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Building of a musical theater in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.77mi
Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue
Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.38mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1km / 0.61mi
Citadella
Citadella
Citadel in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.53mi
Rudas Baths
Rudas Baths
Thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.39mi
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
Building in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 0.96mi
Liberty Statue
Liberty Statue
Sculpture in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Carmelite Monastery of Buda
Carmelite Monastery of Buda
Seat of the Prime Minister of Hungary
1.2km / 0.73mi
Vigadó Concert Hall
Vigadó Concert Hall
Concert hall in Pest, Budapest, Hungary
280m / 300yd
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths
Baths in Budapest named for Gerard Sagredo
1.1km / 0.69mi
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.88mi
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Memorial in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.78mi
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
Church in Budapest, Hungary
180m / 190yd
Gellért Hill Cave
Gellért Hill Cave
Church
1km / 0.63mi
Gresham Palace
Gresham Palace
House in Hungary
0.7km / 0.42mi
Great Market Hall
Great Market Hall
Market hall in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.54mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1.1km / 0.68mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1km / 0.62mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1km / 0.59mi
Church of St. George, Budapest
Church of St. George, Budapest
Church building in Budapest V. District, Hungary
0.6km / 0.38mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1.1km / 0.68mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1km / 0.62mi
Rumbach Street synagogue
Rumbach Street synagogue
Synagogue
0.6km / 0.39mi
Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace
Building in Budapest and official residence of the President of Hungary
1.1km / 0.71mi
House of Terror
House of Terror
Museum about about terror regimes in Budapest, Hungary
1.7km / 1.1mi
Lutheran Church of Budavár
Lutheran Church of Budavár
Church in Budapest, Hungary
2km / 1.2mi
Buda Castle Quarter
Buda Castle Quarter
City quarter of Budapest, Hungary
0.8km / 0.51mi
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Museum of the history of medicine in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.44mi
Budapest History Museum
Budapest History Museum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.57mi
Rác Thermal Bath
Rác Thermal Bath
Thermal bath in Budapest
0.7km / 0.46mi
Kossuth Memorial
Kossuth Memorial
Statue of Lajos Kossuth in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building
1.6km / 1mi
Zero Kilometre Stone
Zero Kilometre Stone
Monument in Budapest, from which distances are measured
1km / 0.63mi

What to do in Budapest and near Mercure Budapest City Center

Petőfi Literary Museum
Petőfi Literary Museum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
0.5km / 0.32mi
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Learned society of Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.84mi
Hungarian Theatre Museum and Institute
Hungarian Theatre Museum and Institute
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hungarian National Museum
Hungarian National Museum
National museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
0.8km / 0.49mi
Hungarian State Opera House
Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house in Budapest
1km / 0.64mi
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
0.9km / 0.53mi
Hungarian National Bank
Hungarian National Bank
Central bank of Hungary
1km / 0.64mi
Castle Hill Funicular
Castle Hill Funicular
Historical funicular railway in Hungary
1.1km / 0.65mi
Matthias Church
Matthias Church
Roman Catholic church in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 1mi
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
The oldest bridge in Budapest
0.7km / 0.46mi
Parliament Building
Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.88mi
St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.45mi
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Building of a musical theater in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.77mi
Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue
Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.38mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1km / 0.61mi
Citadella
Citadella
Citadel in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.53mi
Rudas Baths
Rudas Baths
Thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.39mi
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
Building in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 0.96mi
Liberty Statue
Liberty Statue
Sculpture in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Carmelite Monastery of Buda
Carmelite Monastery of Buda
Seat of the Prime Minister of Hungary
1.2km / 0.73mi
Vigadó Concert Hall
Vigadó Concert Hall
Concert hall in Pest, Budapest, Hungary
280m / 300yd
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths
Baths in Budapest named for Gerard Sagredo
1.1km / 0.69mi
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.88mi
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Memorial in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.78mi
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
Church in Budapest, Hungary
180m / 190yd
Gellért Hill Cave
Gellért Hill Cave
Church
1km / 0.63mi
Gresham Palace
Gresham Palace
House in Hungary
0.7km / 0.42mi
Great Market Hall
Great Market Hall
Market hall in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.54mi
Szabadság tér
Szabadság tér
Public place in Budapest
1.1km / 0.68mi

About Budapest

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its rich history and vibrant culture. One of the most significant attractions is the Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic palace complex provides insights into Hungary's royal past and offers stunning views of the Danube River and the city.

Another must-visit is the Parliament Building, an architectural masterpiece along the riverbank. Guided tours are available, allowing visitors to explore its stunning interiors, including the Dome Hall, which houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Nearby, the St. Stephen's Basilica is also worth a visit, not only for its impressive neoclassical design but also for the panoramic views from its dome.

The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is an iconic spot for relaxation. These thermal baths are part of the city's famous spa culture and provide a unique experience of bathing in natural hot springs. For a taste of local life, the Great Market Hall offers a diverse selection of Hungarian food products and crafts, making it an excellent place to sample traditional dishes.

Exploring the Jewish Quarter, home to the largest synagogue in Europe, the Dohany Street Synagogue, provides a glimpse into the rich Jewish heritage of the city. The area is also known for its ruin bars, which are unique to Budapest and offer a distinctive nightlife experience.

A stroll along the Danube Promenade allows for scenic views of the river and the city’s landmarks, particularly beautiful at sunset. Additionally, a visit to Heroes' Square and the adjoining City Park provides insight into Hungary's historical figures and national pride.

Budapest is also known for its vibrant arts scene. The Hungarian State Opera House often hosts performances worth attending, showcasing both local and international talent. The city's numerous museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the House of Terror, offer diverse exhibitions that reflect Hungary's complex history.

Lastly, indulging in local cuisine is an essential part of experiencing Budapest. Traditional dishes, such as goulash and chimney cake, can be found in various eateries throughout the city, providing a flavorful insight into Hungarian culture.




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