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SWU Magazine Rooms

3.5 star property

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Enjoy a refreshing swim with a stunning view of the historic cityscape from our rooftop pool.
Stunning classical building with a symmetrical facade and evenly spaced windows.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, round mirror, and small table.
Stunning interior space with a grand staircase, decorative moldings, and a large arched window.
Experience the sleek, contemporary design of this multi-story building, featuring geometric railings and a beautifully maintained garden area.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Király utca, 40, Budapest, Budapest, 1061
  • Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Parliament Building
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

SWU Magazine Rooms

Pension with a seasonal outdoor pool, a short walk to Hungarian State Opera House
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this pension has a front-desk safe and free WiFi in public areas. Change of towels is available on request.
SWU Magazine Rooms offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Budapest pension provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the pension include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at SWU Magazine Rooms, you're just a quick walk from Hungarian State Opera House. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus breakfast (surcharge) and a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe and an elevator
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hungarian State Opera House and 9 minutes by foot from St. Stephen's Basilica
As a guest of SWU Magazine Rooms, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Budapest pension.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Languages

English, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's GuestAdvisor mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 18 for adults and EUR 18 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Guests are recommended to download the property's GuestAdvisor mobile app before check-in.
Property Registration Number PA21030438
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.

Property is also known as

The Magazine Rooms
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension
SWU Magazine Rooms Budapest
SWU Magazine Rooms Pension Budapest

SWU Magazine Rooms Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, the second entry is through the parkade, once you know this easy to come and go. Uses an app as door let, never worked for us but had physical key available. Bed very firm, but accommodating with extra linens
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location- room was pleasant. Staff not on site but exchanges via email very pleasant and helpful. It was a bit confusing checking in due to lack of on site reception- we ended up trying to access the
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rida

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing stay very clean and comfortable specially breakfast at zui was amazing they gave us vouchers but second day breakfast at bistro bar was pathetic they served us cold bread with burnt eggs and very in tidy plates and we wanted to puke but Zui was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all thr amenities we needed. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ligia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not clean. Balcony couldn’t be used. Had to have curtains closed all day because of construction going on outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mette

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very very well location Central and with walking distance to everything. Quiet in the night, pool on the roof. Not more to wish for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pernilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Ett bra hotell med riktigt bra läge. Dock ingen reception i detta hotell utan endast i systerhotellet som ligger ca 5min promenad bort. Det finns en kvinna på plats men hon är bara där för de boende och svarar inte på några frågor och kan inte heller engelska.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Asko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Siisti huone
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025