Welcome & Essential Information
Internet
The 8 Hotel Budapest provides free complimentary WiFi internet access to its guest. The network name is: The 8 Hotel – Guests
The password is: The8Connect!
Check- In Time
Check in time is from 15:00 P.M.
Early check-in is subject to availability.
Check-Out Time
Check-out time is until 11:00 A.M.
Late check out up until 16:00 PM is subject to availability, please contact our staff at reception for more information. Past 16:00, standard room rates apply.
Guest Advisor Application
The user-friendly GuestAdvisor app offers a simple and convenient solution for our guests to complete their online check-in, enabling a quicker a seamless hotel experience. A link to the Guest Advisor app is sent to you by email upon completing your reservation online. Your personal code to the Guest Advisor application is the reservation number that you have received by email.
The 8 Hotel Budapest is legally required to collect your personal data - including a copy of guests' ID documents - to comply with Hungary's National Tourism Information Center. If you are encountering difficulties completing your online check-in, please contact a member of our staff (either in person at the reception or by email) who will assist you in processing your check-in.
Magnetic key card
Your room can be accessed with the magnetic card provided at check-in, which also activates the room’s electricity. A fee of 10,00 EUR will be charged for lost cards.
Do not disturb
According to the Hotel Policy and by-law, loud music, loud speaking or action in the corridors and other public area is prohibited. Please be mindful and respectful of our other guests and avoid making noise in the hallway after 23:00 PM. Parties are not allowed in the rooms. Please keep the volume low between 23:00 PM and 09:00 AM.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited throughout the hotel in compliance with legal regulations. A 500.00 EUR fine will be charged for violations, and the fire brigade call-out fee will also be charged to the guest.
Payment methods
Our hotel accepts cash payments (HUF, EUR), bank and credit cards (VISA, Maestro, Mastercard).
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the hotel.
Maintenance
If you notice any faults or damaged equipment, please report it to the reception by dialling extension 0.
Reception & Guest Services / Amenities
Reception
The reception is available from 06:00 AM to 22:00 PM. Please visit our reception desk in the lobby for any inquiries or requests, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
Adapter and charger
If you wish to use an electrical device with a non-European standard plug, or if you have forgotten your charging cable at home, please contact our reception staff. We provide the necessary adapters and chargers free of charge, and our staff is happy to assist you with the proper connections.
Complimentary service
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WiFi access
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Manned reception from 06:00 AM to 22:00 PM
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Cash free payment, accepted credit cards: Mastercard, Visa
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Up-to-date information, brochures about Budapest and Hungary
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Wake-up service
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Luggage storage next to the reception (only from 06:00 AM to 22:00 PM)
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Our receptionist will help you bring your luggage to your room upon request
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External and internal communication device
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Private safe in the room
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Air conditioning
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Local and national TV channels
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Hairdryer
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Shoe cleaning machine in the lobby
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Shower gel / shampoo
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Kettle
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Coffee machine, coffee capsules
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Food service with room service for 12 hours
Safe
Every hotel room is equipped with a safe that can be locked with a personal code. Please find the safe operating instructions below:
To Lock the Safe
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Close the safe door.
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Enter your own 4-digit code of choice.
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Press # to confirm.
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The safe is now locked.
To Unlock the Safe
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Enter your 4-digit code.
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Press #.
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The door will unlock — pull it open.
Please choose a code you will remember and remove your belongings before check-out. The safe will be reset after your departure.
Shoe cleaning machine
For your convenience, a shoe-cleaning machine is available in the hotel, located on the first floor.
Complimentary services, upon request
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Pillow menu: different type of pillows are available, contact our staff at the reception for more information
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Anti-allergen bedding
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Adapters for charging electrical devices, chargers and adapters for international use
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Slippers are available upon request at the reception
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Bathrobe are available upon request at the reception
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Baby cot and baby bed linen
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Bathroom chair
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Umbrella
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Iron and ironboard
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Vanity kit
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Sewing kit
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Dental set
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Body lotion
Blanket
For any additional blankets, please contact our Reception.
Pillow menu
Our pillow menu includes the following:
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memory foam pillows,
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ergonomic pillows,
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duck feather pillows.
Please contact our staff at the reception if you wish to be provided a pillow from the pillow menu.
Umbrella
You can borrow an umbrella from the reception.
Wake-Up Service
A 24-hour wake-up service is available at the reception.
Office services
Photocopying, printing, and scanning services are available at the reception for 1 EUR per page. Please inquire at the reception for more details.
Stationery
Please contact the reception. Our staff will provide you with a notepad and pen.
Housekeeping & Laundry
Daily housekeeping
Our daily cleaning service is available between 11:00 and 15:00. In addition, bed linen and towels are changed after every third night. Upon request, extra cleaning can be provided. Please inform the reception if needed.
Laundry
The hotel offers laundry services during your stay (but no dry cleaning). To request laundry service, please follow these steps:
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Put your laundry in the laundry bag available in your room and fill in the laundry form.
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Drop the bag and the form at the reception by latest at 14:00 PM, your laundry will be returned cleaned within 24 hours.
Linen Change
To promote environmentally conscious operations, we change your linens every three days. If you prefer daily changes, please notify the reception or housekeeping. The charge is 20 EUR per linen set per person.
Towels replacement
Towel replacement is conducted in accordance with the hotel’s green program. If you do not need a towel change, please leave them on the hanger. If you wish for them to be replaced, please place them on the floor. The fee is 10,00 EUR per towel set per person.
Food & Beverage
Breakfast
We provide guest breakfasts for 20.00 EUR / person / day, alternatively, breakfast can also be ordered a la carte. Breakfast is available daily from 07:00 AM to 10:00 AM. You will find the breakfast menu on our restaurant page.
Restaurant
The 8 Hotel’s restaurant is open from 10:00 to 22:00. You will find the restaurant menu on our restaurant page.
Bar
The bar is located on the ground floor and offers a selection of drinks and snacks. The bar operates from 10:00 to 22:00. You will find the complete bar menu on our restaurant page.
Vending machine
The vending machine located on the ground floor offers a selection of drinks and snacks and is available 24/7 for your convenience.
Safety & Security
Electric connection
The hotel provides a 220V/50Hz alternating current (AC) power supply. Different types of adapters are available at the reception. Improper usage of power sockets (e.g.: using devices not rated for 220V/50Hz AC power supply) is strictly prohibited. You may be held liable for any damages caused to the hotel.
Fire safety
Please read carefully the fire protection signage information located in your room and locate the emergency exits. In the corridors, green signs will indicate the shortest route to the emergency exits. If you detect fire, please contact to the reception. Visibly marked fire extinguishers and red fire alarm cabinets are located on every floor of the hotel.
Transportation & Parking
Bicycle storage & garage
The hotel does not provide bicycle storage or private parking. The nearest parking is Liberty Square Parking Garage. It is available 24/7 and located in Budapest, Vécsey u. 3, 1054 Hungary.
Lift
Our hotel has no passenger lift.
Taxi / Transfer
We offer airport transfer services for your convenience. Please inform us of your arrival and departure times in advance.
Communication & Technology
Mobile network availability
Telekom, One networks are available in the hotel.
Radio
Local radio stations are accessible through the TVs in the guest rooms.
Television and Radio
Each room is equipped with a smart television offering multilingual channels. You will find the full channel list here.
The instructions for the TV remotes are below:
For rooms 801 and 811 equipped with Philips TV and ONE box:
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Turning on the television: press the red power button at the top of the Philips remote (the remote with Philips written at the bottom).
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Select the input source: press the top-left icon (arrow into a box) to open the input list, then select HDMI 3.
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Volume: use the VOL +/− buttons (left-hand column, speaker icon) to adjust the volume.
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Selecting channels: turn on the ONE box by pressing the red power button in the top-right corner of the ONE remote (the remote with ONE written at the bottom) and then use the round arrow pad and OK button, or enter the channel number directly on the keypad.
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Programme guide: Press EPG (above the directional pad buttons) to see what's on over the next few hours.
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Volume and channel keys: VOL +/− adjusts volume, CH +/− changes channels — both are just below the round arrow pad.
For room 802 to 810 and room 812 equipped with Samsung TVs:
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Turning on the television: press the red power button at the top of the remote.
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Select "Live TV" by using the directional arrows on the remote and confirming by pressing the central button (arrow into a box).
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Selecting channels: use the CH ^/ˇ button to navigate between channels or enter the channel number directly on the keypad.
Telephone
General guidelines for making calls within the hotel:
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Room to Room: dial the room number (Room number: 101, 102, 103, 104,105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112)
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Reception: 0
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Domestic calls: please note that outgoing domestic calls are not available from within the hotel. However, incoming calls can be received and will be promptly transferred to your room by our reception team.
Heating
In our guest rooms, the optimum room temperature is provided by central heating and is set according to the weather conditions. An airconditioning unit is available for your convenience.
Heating / Cooling manual
Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning units. You can turn on and off and adjust the temperature of the air conditioning by using the AC remote controller.
Turning the unit on/off
Press Start/Stop once. You'll hear a beep confirming the signal was received. The indoor unit's operation lamp lights up, and cooling/heating begins about 3 minutes later (fan mode starts immediately).
Choosing a mode
Press Mode repeatedly to cycle through: Auto → Cool → Dry → Heat → Fan only, then back to Auto.
Setting the temperature
Use the Temp ▲/▼ buttons. Range is 17°C to 30°C. (Fan-only mode has no temperature setting.)
Fan speed
Press Fan to cycle through Auto, Low, Low+, Medium, Medium+, and High.
Airflow direction
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Swing: starts the louver swinging automatically up and down; press again to stop.
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Fix: press briefly or hold to angle the louver to a fixed position you prefer.
Timer
Press On or Off to set a start/stop time, then press Set to confirm (must be done within 30 seconds or it cancels). Press Clr to cancel any timer.
Extra modes
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Hi Power: boosts cooling/heating speed temporarily.
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Quiet: drops the fan to its lowest, quietest speed.
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Comfort Sleep: an overnight off-timer (1, 3, 5, or 9 hours) that gently adjusts temperature as the room cools.
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Preset: recalls a saved favorite setting (hold 3 seconds to save the current one).
Medical Assistance & Emergencies
Emergency calls
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General emergency line 112
Police 107
Ambulance 104
Disaster management services 105
First Aid
Our receptionists will assist in giving first aid. Receptionist are not permitted to provide medication.
Medical assistance
In case of any health issues, medical assistance can be requested at the reception. Band-aids and anti-septic spray are also available.
Budapest Information & Programs
ATM
There is no ATM located within the hotel. The nearest ATM is operated by MBH bank and is available 24/7, located in Nádor u. 26, 1051 Hungary.
Museums and galleries
Budapest has many museums and galleries waiting for visitors. Detailed information is available at the reception and in the "Visiting Budapest" section of our website.
News
An up-to-date news source is available in the room via the Smart TV.
Programs
For information about Budapest programs, please inquire at the reception.
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Sightseeing tours
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Dinner & Cruise
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Folklore package
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Thermal bath tickets
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Danube cruises
Lunch & dinner reservations to any restaurant are possible at the reception desk.