Where to stay near Dohány Street Synagogue

Seating 3,000 people, Dohány Street Synagogue stands as the second largest synagogue in the world. Damaged during World War II, it was fully renovated in 1998 and is now one of Budapest’s most famous sights.
To help you stay within walking distance of this spectacular landmark, we’ve found the best home away from homes in the area.

Hana's Apartment at Astoria

Relax in a quiet and comfortable room after a long day exploring
Relax in a quiet and comfortable room after a long day exploring
With its comfy beds and decoratively tiled kitchen, it won’t take long to settle in at Hana’s Apartment at Astoria. You’ll have your very own coffee machine, a blackboard to scribble notes on and an oven to make your favourite meals. If you're looking to go out, head down the road to Doboz – a lively bar converted from the ruins of an old building. Hana’s Apartment at Astoria is only a minute walk away and about as close to Dohány Street Synagogue as you can get.

Synagogue Apartment Dohány

The space grey-and-teal colour scheme gives Synagogue Apartment Dohány a modern feel
The space grey-and-teal colour scheme gives Synagogue Apartment Dohány a modern feel
At Synagogue Apartment Dohány, you won’t even need to move from the sofa to take in the sights of Dohány Street Synagogue. The apartment is tastefully furnished throughout with sheer curtains covering the windows and cityscape pictures hanging from the walls. Be sure to treat yourself from the bakery next door – and if there’s something else you need, the apartment's friendly host, László, will be happy to help.

Wesselenyi Design Apartment

Green potted plants add a tasteful splash of colour to the minimalist decor
Green potted plants add a tasteful splash of colour to the minimalist decor
You’ll find the Wesselenyi Design Apartment in a classic 1800s building, but the apartment itself has a simple Scandinavian design. Take your pick from the bookshelf and unwind on the L-shaped sofa in the evening. And don’t worry about space – with one sofa bed and two double beds, the apartment fits six people. Dohány Street Synagogue is a quick walk away and there are plenty of fantastic cafés and bars in the area too – try a signature cappuccino at My Little Melbourne Coffee or Brew Bar.

Budapest Holidays Fashion

Each room adopts a different stylish and quirky design
Each room adopts a different stylish and quirky design
Just around the corner from Dohány Street Synagogue is the Budapest Holidays Fashion Apartments. The vibrant decor in the apartments give them a cosmopolitan feel – you’ll find marble showers and sinks, intricate hanging lampshades and gold-plated octagonal mirrors on the wall. If you want a bite to eat, there are plenty of delicious restaurants nearby – head down the road to KönyvBár and Restaurant for a ‘Budapest style’ beef steak.

Welcome Home

Enjoy the afternoon sun flooding into this spacious apartment
Enjoy the afternoon sun flooding into this spacious apartment
Located in the heart of the Jewish Quarter is Welcome Home, a beautiful lofty apartment backing onto a peaceful courtyard. With one extra-large double bed and a sofa bed, it can comfortably sleep four people. Exposed brick walls and wooden floors give the space an industrial and rustic feel. After a busy day getting lost in the bustling streets, take time to soak in the generously sized bathtub. And you don’t need to travel far to visit the synagogue as it's just minutes away.

Deak Ferenc Square Fashion Apartment

Sink into the luxurious memory foam bed at the end of a long day
Sink into the luxurious memory foam bed at the end of a long day
Deak Ferenc Square Fashion Apartment is situated just down the street from Dohány Street Synagogue. This two-bedroom apartment can sleep up to five people, making it the perfect place to stay with friends – while high ceilings and minimalist furniture keep things feeling spacious. Plus, nothing is too much to ask for the kind host, Yvette, who’ll advise you on all the best places to go in the area. Discover the famous statue of poet Mihály Vörösmarty in Vörösmarty Square, just a 10-minute walk away.

Diamond Astoria Apartments

The bathroom’s pretty mosaic tiling can be seen from the lounge
The bathroom’s pretty mosaic tiling can be seen from the lounge
The Diamond Astoria Apartments is situated in a strategic point in the city with easy access to Astoria Metro Station, Uránia National Film Theatre and Károlyi Garden. From mosaic-tiled walls to floral wallpapers, the decor of every apartment is brought to life with a splash of creativity. But this doesn’t mean they compromise on functionality – each apartment comes with a well-equipped kitchen too. And you’ll be just around the corner from the Dohány Street Synagogue.

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