11 Best Sziget Hotels and Sziget Apartments (All Near The Festival)
Looking for the best Sziget hotels to make your trip the best (and most relaxing / fun / fresh) it can be? Here’s a list of some of the best accommodation for Sziget money can buy.
Sziget Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Europe, drawing big-name artists and hundreds of thousands of fans to Hungary. Located in Budapest, the festival itself is held on Obuda Island, aka the Island of Freedom.
I went to Sziget Festival a few years ago, and stayed in an apartment. I was SO glad I did.
The festival was hot, messy, muddy and I needed a retreat to recover.
While there is camping and glamping offered on-site, if you want something a little more comfortable, you’ll need to head off the island.
Luckily, it’s not hard to find a place to stay in Budapest, and accommodation for Sziget Festival! From luxury hotels to convenient apartments, Budapest is a haven for travellers. There’s plenty of options for places to stay for Sziget Festival.
You’ll still want to book your Sziget stay early though. Budapest is a popular destination, and the festival only draws more crowds.
To help you out, I’ve rounded up some of the best hotels and apartments near the Sziget Festival.
Hotels near Sziget Festival
When Sziget Festival is on, you can expect Budapest to be bouncing with life. This is already a popular tourist destination, and the Sziget Festival can draw over half a million extra visitors to the city.
1. Exe Carlton Hotel Budapest
If you want to use your trip to the Sziget festival as an excuse to tour the historic city of Budapest, you can’t go wrong with a stay in the Exe Carlton Hotel.
Located in the castle quarter of Budapest, this recently renovated hotel is just 100 yards from the iconic Chain Bridge.
With bus, metro, and tram spots all within walking distance of the hotel, you can get to and from the festival with ease. Despite being in the heart of Budapest, the Exe Carlton Hotel offers a quiet and cosy place to sleep.
2. Danubius Hotel Helia
The location of the Danubius Hotel Helia makes it an excellent for Sziget festival visitors, as you’re just a short journey from Obuda Island where Sziget is held. This is a great choice of accommodation for Sziget Festival.
Just out of the way of Budapest central, the Danubius Hotel Helia offers a little bit of calm after a hectic day of partying.
With modern furnishings and four swimming pools, plus a spa and wellness centre, the Danubius Hotel Helia