Hungary Accommodation

Hotels

The Hungary Card (website: www.hungarycard.hu) provides discounts from 10 to 20% on, among other things, selected accommodation including hotels, guest houses and youth hostels. The card is available from Tourinform (website: www.tourinform.hu) throughout Hungary.

The Hungarian National Tourist Office can provide further information (website: www.gotohungary.co.uk) and also issues a brochure with listings of hotels, guesthouses and tourist hotels.

Hungary has a wide range of hotel options, ranging from barely acceptable to luxury establishments. Many date from the communist era but a growing number have been built to modern standards since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Grading: Hungarian hotels are classified by use of a star rating system from 5- and 4-star hotels, of luxury class, to 2- and 1-star hotels, generally adequate and clean.

Budget

Tourist hostels provide simple accommodation, usually in rooms with four or more beds. Over the summer holidays, usually from 1 July to 20 August, there are also cheap rooms available in university dormitories.

Guest Houses

Available almost everywhere, normally called pensions or panziók. Paying-guest accommodation is an inexpensive and excellent way of getting to know the people. Renting often includes a bathroom but not breakfast. Such accommodation should be reserved well in advance.

Self Catering

Fully equipped bungalows can be rented at a large number of resorts: there are hundreds lining the shores of Lake Balaton.

Camping/Caravanning

Most campsites are open May to September and cater to those bringing their own equipment. Caravans are permitted in all sites that have power points. There are four categories of site, designated I, II, III and IV, according to the amenities provided. Campsites can be booked through the Hungarian Camping and Caravanning Club.

Youth Hostels

Available mainly in Budapest and very limited in other towns. Hostels are open all day. For further information, contact the Hungarian Youth Hostel Association (see Accommodation Information).

Homestay Accommodation

Accommodation in a private house can be arranged. Standards vary, but rooms are generally in good condition, cheaper than guest houses, and include use of a communal kitchen; en suite is a rarity. Homestay accommodation is popular in resort areas, and usually arranged through travel agents.

Accommodation Information

Hungarian Hotel Association
Secretariat, Novotel Budapest Convention Centre, Jagelló-útca 1-3, 1123 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 466 9462.
Website: www.hah.hu

Magyar Camping és Caravanning Club (Hungarian Camping and Caravanning Club)
Mária utca 34, II/4, 1085 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 267 5255/6.
Website: www.mccc.hu

Hungarian Youth Hostel Association
Mellow Mood Travel Service, Baross tér 15, 1077 Budapest, Hungary
Tel: (1) 411 2390.
Website: www.youthhostels.hu
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