Inside the reception area is clean and welcoming and the staff were fantastic, all the staff we interacted with had perfect English and were extremely helpful and friendly. The rooms were with good AC, fridge in room, free safe and tea making facilities which all added to our comfort. Beds were very comfortable and the room was spacious and spotlessly clean, as was the bathroom. The restaurant was very spacious, breakfast had plenty of choices, everything in both English and Hungarian so we could understand what we were eating and the food was fresh and well cooked. The swimming pool/spa was also spotlessly clean The hotel is near two convenient bus stops served by at least 3 buses. The view is amazing, the hotel being situated near the Danube River. Just across the road is a convenience store.

Fabulous hotel with lovely staff.Check in easy and quick.Decor in the hotel is fab and the hotel is spotless.Room was on the 6th floor and newly refurbished.The room is fantastic with great views of the Danube.Bed big and very comfortable.Shower great and the room has huge TV,tea/coffee facilities,small fridge and safe.The lighting in the room is excellent and there is a few plugs at the bed.Food in the bistro is lovely and worth a visit.Breakfast can be a very busy time if you go around 9am.The choice is excellent.To much to name but choice of cereals, yoghurt,bread,pastries,juices,cold meat,cheese and a selection of hot food sausage,egg,bacon,beans,and a choice to have a freshly made omelette.The pool is excellent and has 2 pools at different temperatures.The jacuzzi is also lovely and warm between 36-38 degrees.The hotel is close to the city and just 2km from the parliament building and the shoes of the Danube.Bus stop and metro line within 5 mins.

Rooms can be very warm at night even with AC running.

Leisure facilities and breakfast

Room was very dusty when we checked-in. Had to call housekeepers to refresh and hoover. It was full of dirt and fluff around. This area needs more attention. But we loved our stay, a clean and tidy place apart from this experience. Seems a newly renovated place, so great facilities.

The location and cleanliness

The food was not the best. I have never seen a hotel that has the SAME breakfast throughout. Stayed for 8 nights and it kinda got boring. My kids hated it at last. Then dinner was on and off. Some days it was good, some days it was not. They need a new chef.

I visited Budapest for the spring half marathon. The hotel is within walking distance from Margaret’s island. I could easily walk there to pick up my race number the day before. On race day I wasn’t stressed about public transport. I walked stress free to the starting line. After my race I enjoyed the hotel’s spa facilities. The hotel is also near the metro station so I could easily visit the rest of the city. Breakfast was super rich. I had several meals at the hotel’s yellow restaurant. I couldn’t resist their risotto. So delicious! Extra friendly and kind staff. They are also fluent enough in English. Great location, great facilities, great staff and definitely a value for money choice. I would definitely stay in this hotel again and again.

1. Spa: The spa was good, including a steam room, a swimming pool, 2 hot tabs. 2. Room: The room was quite comfortable and quiet. The river view was very nice 3. Breakfast: In general was OK 4. Parking: For those who rent a car, the is a lot of free parking just in front of the hotel (bus & supermarket parking, not the one who is adjacent to the hotel) 5. Location & Transportation: Good. The nearest Metro station (Dózsa György út M) is 400m from the hotel. However there is a bus station just nearby, very high bus frequency (lines 75, 75A, 79), one station ride to Metro station (instead of walking 400m).

1. Lobby: Unpleasant odor in the Lobby 2. Spa: In the Jacuzzi (36-38 deg), every 10 minutes of operation the bubble engine stopped for 10 minutes. Very annoying 3. Breakfast: A little bit boring. A lot of pork dishes, but quite poor selection of cheeses and vegetables (for example no pepper at all, just tomatoes & cucumbers). Also poor selection of deserts. I would rate the breakfast "good" or at most "very good", but definitely not "Excellent" as stated! 4. Bathroom: In the room, the bathroom was very very small. Not suitable for two people. In addition, water licked from the shower down to to the floor so we found ourselves cleaning and drying the floor using towels after each shower.

It was my second time staying in Budapest and I really enjoyed staying in Danubius Hotel Helia! I would definitely recommend. - Close to Dorza tram (~10 min walk) which connects you to multiple sights and even to the airport bus. - Staff are really friendly! - Spa was insane, so lush! The Jacuzzi, pool and sauna were a pleasure to use. - Champagne in the morning breakfast - not sure if this was because our stay was during Easter. - Really clean rooms, overlooking a stunning river view. - Super close to Prosecco Unlimited Cruise (~11 min walk) and Hungarian Parliament!

Everything was lush and this wouldn’t put me off staying. Breakfast was lovely however there were limited vegan options so it would be lovely to see more but equally understand if there isn’t as it is a new concept.

The spa center is nice. The food is diverse and delicious. There is everyday cleaning of the rooms. The live music during Christmas Eve and Christmas is really relaxing.

The fact that during Christmas Eve and Christmas, the spa centre and the restaurant closes earlier. Some tourists have come to celebrate and enjoy their time during Christmas but it happens that the restaurant closes at 21:00 which is quite early for some people like us who are used to have dinner at 20:30-21:00. At Christmas Eve, you have to rush to go for a walk, go to the spa and enjoy it with a lot more people that usual as the spa centre closes at 17:00. Anyway, we are happy with our 5-night experience in the hotel as it was our second Christmas in a row at the same place.

We have stayed at Danubius Hotel Helia on several occasions, and this year was no exception. Recently renovated rooms, magnificent view of the Danube River and Margit Island, courteous and professional staff, excellent breakfast selection, and well-maintained spa area featuring pools and jacuzzis — all of this creates hotel's cozy and unique atmosphere. Without a doubt, we will choose Danubius Hotel Helia again for our next visit to Budapest.

The only minor inconvenience during this stay was the design of the shower cabin — despite our best efforts, water would still leak onto the bathroom floor.

This is our second time in Danubius Hotel. We were talking about coming back for years. The location is great for us, because we came by car and there's a parking lot in front of the hotel. 12 eur is daily ticket, which you pay in the hotel. Going into the center is easy, by metro (around 6..7min walk to the station, couple of stops) Breakfast is amazing, so many choices, hot/cold dishes, sweets, fruit, pastries. We haven't used the spa. There's a nice lobby bar. Rooms are spotlessly clean, newly refurbished, with amazing Danube view from the window. Really enjoyed our stay! And sleep 👏