Hargita Panzio — Hotel in Vecsési járás

This small pension was a major disappointment. The rooms were incredibly small and dated and did not look at all like on the photos. The beds had somewhat saggy foam mattresses, and the bed sheets were rather worn and torn. There is no bathroom as such. Rather, immediately at the entrance there is a small shower recess on the one side separated by a plastic divider, and a toilet and tiny basin at the opposite side. The entire building is neglected and very dated. There are steep and worn stairs going to the upstairs rooms that may be difficult to negotiate for some people. On the walls of the common area there were some proudly displayed certificates confirming that the owner has been inducted as an ‘officer’ into a quasi-fascist military order first established by Admiral Horthy in the 1930 – some people may find this deeply disturbing, given that Horthys fascist regime was responsible for mass murder. The owner offers a transfer to the airport (some 3 km away) at a cost of 4000 HUF in a rather neglected private car – convenient, but also even more expensive than the notoriously overpriced Budapest taxis would be. Overall, despite the low price, this is not a competitive option for staying near Budapest airport – the place is just too primitive, neglected...

This small pension was a major disappointment. The rooms were incredibly small and dated and did not look at all like on the photos. The beds had somewhat saggy foam mattresses, and the bed sheets were rather worn and torn. There is no bathroom as such. Rather, immediately at the entrance there is a small shower recess on the one side separated by a plastic divider, and a toilet and tiny basin at the opposite side. The entire building is neglected and very dated. There are steep and worn stair going to the upstairs room that may be difficult to negotiate for some people. On the walls of the common area there were some proudly displayed certificates confirming that the owner has been inducted as an ‘officer’ into a quasi-fascist military order first established by Admiral Horthy in the 1930 – some people may find this deeply disturbing The owner offers a transfer to the airport (some 3 km away) at a cost of 4000 HUF in a rather neglected private car – convenient, but also even more expensive than the notoriously overpriced Budapest taxis would be. Overall, despite the low price, this is not a competitive option for staying near Budapest airport – the place is just too primitive, neglected and...

The pension ‘Hargito Panzio’ in Vecsés is located less than 10 minutes by car from the airport and is open 24/7. When arriving at the airport don’t try using MiniBUD because thay don’t go here (to Vecsés), but chose FöTaxi which appears to be reliable. Get a ticket at the small FöTaxi booth outside the airport terminal. I was quoted a price of 2300 forint, but only had to pay 2010 forint to the driver of the taxi which was metered. ||||Rooms are simple, clean and fairly cheap. There is a shower, a bathroom, a bed and towels. There is also a TV set, but you didn’t come here to watch TV, did you? ||||Breakfast is included (tea or coffee, plenty of slices of white bread, one cold egg, jam and slices of salami) and you can be taken to the airport in the morning for 2500 forint.||||All I spoke with had a good command of English. ||||Cons: Walls are thin and you are likely to be disturbed by other travelers arriving late and/or departing early, so (unless you are a very good sleeper) do bring your ear plugs if...