Axel’s take
A strong budget base for airport connections, with cleanliness and helpful staff its biggest strengths.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a practical, budget-friendly 3-star near Budapest’s airport bus and metro
Chesscom is a practical 3-star in outer Budapest, and a strong pick if you value clean rooms and easy transport over a central address. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and varied breakfast. Free private parking adds appeal for drivers, while nearby Kőbánya-Kispest connects you to the M3 metro and 200E airport bus. It delivers good value without pretending to be more than a simple hotel.
The compromise is space and location: compact rooms can feel tight with luggage, and central sightseeing generally starts with a metro journey of around 20–25 minutes. Some recent guests also report sound carrying from corridors and adjoining rooms. We'd choose a larger room for a longer stay and skip it if walking straight into Budapest’s main sights is the priority.
- Rooms
- Simple, air-conditioned accommodation; room categories vary considerably in size.
- Cleanliness
- Consistently praised across booking sites and Tripadvisor; one of its strongest features.
- Service
- Helpful, English-speaking staff receive repeated praise; reception operates around the clock.
- Amenities
- Free private parking and Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, and a 24-hour snack-and-drinks bar.
- Fees and surprises
- Check breakfast inclusion; city tax is payable, and pets require approval and an extra charge.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
1191, Bartok Bela u. 5, Budapest
A short walk from Kőbánya-Kispest, the M3 metro, airport bus and KÖKI shopping center.
Amenities and check-in
Free private parking and Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, and a 24-hour snack-and-drinks bar.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cafe
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: €11; Airport shuttle (one way): €4; Cot: €8 per guest per night; Pets: €10 per guest per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Chesscom Hotel, Budapest: from $44 a night
From $44 a night at Chesscom Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $44 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $255 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $268 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Chesscom Hotel is a practical, budget-friendly 3-star near Budapest’s airport bus and metro in Budapest, Hungary.
Address: 1191, Bartok Bela u. 5, Budapest. Property ID: 1128332.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/budapest/chesscom-hotel-1128332
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $255 | $268 on Booking.com | $13 less (5%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $157 USD
2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-07 | $97 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $48 for 1 night · 2 nights $102 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $54 for 1 night · 2 nights $109 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $55 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $63 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $166 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $106 for 1 night · 2 nights $212 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $106 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $107 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $58 for 1 night · 2 nights $115 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $116 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $121 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $96 for 1 night · 2 nights $200 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $104 for 1 night · 2 nights $148 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $44 for 1 night · 2 nights $96 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $52 for 1 night · 2 nights $119 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $116 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $49 for 1 night · 2 nights $109 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $175 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $148 for 1 night · 2 nights $214 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $143 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $151 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $209 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $197 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-06 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.6/10
A strong budget base for airport connections, with cleanliness and helpful staff its biggest strengths. a practical, budget-friendly 3-star near Budapest’s airport bus and metro, scored for what it is.
Chesscom is a practical 3-star in outer Budapest, and a strong pick if you value clean rooms and easy transport over a central address. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the helpful staff, cleanliness and varied breakfast. Free private parking adds appeal for drivers, while nearby Kőbánya-Kispest connects you to the M3 metro and 200E airport bus. It delivers good value without pretending to be more than a simple hotel.
The compromise is space and location: compact rooms can feel tight with luggage, and central sightseeing generally starts with a metro journey of around 20–25 minutes. Some recent guests also report sound carrying from corridors and adjoining rooms. We'd choose a larger room for a longer stay and skip it if walking straight into Budapest’s main sights is the priority.
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Best for: budget travelers comfortable using public transport; airport stopovers; drivers wanting free parking
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Watch out for: compact rooms with limited luggage space; some reports of corridor and room noise; outside the central sightseeing area
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Location: A short walk from Kőbánya-Kispest, the M3 metro, airport bus and KÖKI shopping center.
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Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned accommodation; room categories vary considerably in size.
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Cleanliness: Consistently praised across booking sites and Tripadvisor; one of its strongest features.
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Service: Helpful, English-speaking staff receive repeated praise; reception operates around the clock.
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Amenities: Free private parking and Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast, and a 24-hour snack-and-drinks bar.
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Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion; city tax is payable, and pets require approval and an extra charge.
Axel's opinion of Chesscom Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Chesscom Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 1191, Bartok Bela u. 5, Budapest
- Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 1,828 reviews (location 3.2/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: 14 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Breakfast: €11; Airport shuttle (one way): €4; Cot: €8 per guest per night; Pets: €10 per guest per night
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Budapest
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Compact Single room
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Compact Triple room
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Compact Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Compact Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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