With access to multiple swimming pools and reasonable nightly rates, the Hotel Császár is a gold medal winner.

Perched on a quiet pedestrian street off of the bustling Váci utca, the City Hotel Pilvax, features numerous amenities at reasonable rates.

The charming Hotel Sissi maintains its namesake to Budapest's favorite 19th-century princess without getting too frilly in the process.

The Kristal Hotel, located inside a charming grand old house in the quiet Buda neighborhood of Gellért-Hegy, is a peaceful respite from central Pest.

Hotel Corvin provides standard budget accommodation with a few pleasant backyard summertime surprises.

Located in a classy diplomat neighborhood, the Benczúr is close to Hero's Square, the City Park and the gorgeous Széchenyi Baths.

Although situated on a quiet street on the south side of central Pest, Hotel Thomas has a perky, colorful décor.

Hotel Kálvin Ház is a 10-minute walk from The Great Market Hall, the Danube, and the café-lined Ráday utca.

Housed in a pretty turn-of-the-century building close to the spa-heavy Margit Island, the City Hotel Ring features typical chain-style amenities across 39 standard rooms.

For a room a few hundred meters from both the Orthodox and Central Synagogues, plus a kosher breakfast included, make the pilgrimage over to King's Hotel.

The Cotton House is not a budget find by any means, but it is a bargain. With 22 rooms named and decorated for Hollywood stars, guests get a little more for their money here.

Winning couple Maria and István rent out two rooms in their own apartment, as well as two rooms in a flat nearby, with genuine proprietary joy.

Rates are uncommonly low for the luxurious atmosphere the turn-of-the-last-century building housing K.M. Saga.

With great rates, classier-than-average atmosphere, and a spot on Kossuth Lajos utca in the central 'hood of Belváros, Leo Panzió is a true Cheapo find.

Caterina Hostel is a humble little place. A stay here offers budget access to all the tourist sights.

Downtown Hostel is central, just a ten minute walk to most sights and the coffeehouse-lined Ráday utca.

All-day espresso, a handful of computers, beds without bunks, plus a location parallel to popular Váci utca, help the Green Bridge Hostel stand out.