Hungarian Youth Hostels Association

Budapest hostels - Budapest

Fortuna Botel

Address: Budapest 1137 Szent István park, Alsó rakpart
Telephone: +36-1-288-8100
E-mail: fortunahajo@upcmail.hu
Web: www.fortunahajo.hu
Numbers of room: 14 Number of beds: 29

Description

Boatel Fortuna hostel is one of the HI network of hostels in Hungary and one of 6 hostels in Budapest. Be inspired by this hostel with a difference and enjoy you're stay on a converted boat! Centrally located and suitable for groups or individuals, the hostel looks forward to welcoming you!
 
Wake up with the touch of the wind and fall asleep on the waves of the Danube! Our hotel has cast the anchor at the Pest side next to the Margit-bridge, in front of the beautiful Margit island. The business quarter and all the famous attractions are easily accessible. Our hotel has got 42 nicely furnished, air conditioned, non-smoking, three star category rooms. All cubicles have got their name after a famous pirate or explorer and have an LCD TV, comfortable bathroom with shower, small but very comfortable boat-beds, minibar and beautiful view to the Margit-island. We offer connecting rooms for Families, and baby-cot upon request. 3 suites and 4 superior rooms guarantee the perfect place for special occasions or honeymoon within this magical environment. Within the 'tween-deck' we offer 14 (maximum 33 person) lavatory rooms for students and individuals, with common bathrooms. The restaurant named after Lord Nelson Admiral, is waiting for our guest with Hungarian specialities, BBQ and cocktail terrace during summer. Our restaurant has special offers for weddings, conferences and meetings, for which we have 5 conference rooms with modern technical facilities, different atmosphere and ambiance to be fit for all kind of requests. These 5 differently sized and equipped conference rooms are suitable for small meetings, conferences, workshops, weddings and banquettes up to 130 people. Our hotel offer special programs for groups and individual guest as well, just like a boat tour on the Danube, an excursion to the Hortobágy or a Budapest sight seeing tour.

Rooms: Fortuna Boat Hotel has 42 three star category rooms. 3 suites, 4 superior and 35 standard rooms. At the reception, we offer safe-service free of charge .

From June, our BBQ and Cocktail terrace is open with its freshly made salad and meat dishes and special beverage bar.

Conference rooms:

Our hotel has got 5 differently sized and equipped conference rooms with different ambiance and atmosphere. All rooms are equipped with modern technical facilities (TV, video, OHP, screens, flip-chart stands, CD players, fax, photocopiers, rostrum, darkening, PA system, Internet connection, projector), suitable for small meetings, conferences, workshops, weddings and banquettes. Szirén rooms: We recommend this room for big events, conferences, trainings, presentations, press conferences, receptions and banquettes. The room has natural light, and its furniture can be moved or changed easily. Maximum Capacity: 150 people.

Nelson Conference Salon: It is an extremely pleasant location for small meetings.

It is a comfortable leather upholstered suite, which provides a perfect atmosphere for meetings or business talks. Maximum Capacity: 20 people. Francis Drake room: The English pub-like nature of the room is nicely complemented by the special tables and furniture. The twilight necessary for the atmosphere is provided by the round porthole.

If you are looking for a room with a special “sailor” atmosphere, then this is the perfect room for you! Maximum Capacity: 50 people. Lord Nelson Restaurant: The atmosphere and furniture of our established restaurant call to mind the interior of a real ship. Wood used at the construction makes the room homelike. The room also has a round view that includes the Margaret island and the Castle.

Our Head Chef is waiting with his specialities and home style dishes for our conference guests, for what our waitresses recommend the perfect wine from our wine list that suits harmoniously with the choosen meal. Maximum Capacity: 70 people.

Grill Terrace: You can enjoy the taste and magic of the riverbank on our grill terrace from June. You can choose from a wide selection of dishes from the pan, salads, and pastries made according to home style recipes. Maximum Capacity: 150 people.

Rooms / prices

  • 3 beded private room with basin : EUR/person
  • 2 beded private room with basin : EUR/person
  • 1 beded private room with shower and toilette : EUR/person

Services

  • 24 hour reception
  • left luggage
  • restaurant
  • port
  • conference room
  • laundry
  • parking on the street
  • money exchange
  • safe
  • meeting room
  • travel info
  • TV in rooms
  • wi-fi

Directions

Bus: 200m - trolley bus #76 and 79
Metro: 1km - Metro #3 from Nyugati station, then trams #4 or 6
Parking: Free parking opposite the boat
Location: 0.5km from city centre - Boat anchored on the Pest side of the capital, next to Margaret Bridge, opposite Margaret Island
Rail: Nyugati, Keleti station. Hostel can be reached within 15min all major stations in Budapest
Airport: 30km - Ferihegy 2

Sights

  • Cultural centre nearby
  • City centre location
  • River/harbour/lake nearby
  • Swimming pool at or near hostel
  • Forested/wooded area
  • Shopping centre/market nearby
  • Leisure facilities nearby
  • Museums/art galleries nearby
  • Historical sites nearby
  • Main attractions nearby
  • Nightlife nearby
  • Restaurants nearby
  • Hostel with a difference