Cheap Hotels in Gellert-Hegy

EuroCheapo's Guide to Cheap Hotels in Budapest

Neighborhood Description

Running along the western waters of the Danube, Gellért Hill showcases Budapest's royal and fantastic sides. It includes the Citadella, a major tourist draw. From its hilltop location, both hikers and motorists can appreciate an aerial view of Pest. At the foot of the Szabadság Bridge, the famous Gellért Hotel sits along the riverfront. Its gorgeous spa, open to the public, was built in Secessionist style and features marble columns and colorful mosaics. Across the street, monks from the Pauline Order participate in religious functions inside their cavernous cathedral.

Thankfully, budget hotels are on flatter ground, just west of the hills. The west side of Gellért, circling around the Congress Center, is markedly different from the hillside. The atmosphere is suburban, with office buildings and business class hotels scattered throughout residential neighborhoods. (On the east side, there are very few hotels. In fact, the only accommodation in east Gellért is one youth hostel, near The Citadella.)