Hungary · Budapest, on the banks of the Danube

Where to stay in Budapest: 12 hotels and apartments in the centre and in Buda

Twelve places to stay rated 9 or above in the most convenient districts for exploring Budapest: boutique hotels and apartments with a kitchen in the centre, by the Danube and the Parliament; hotels and aparthotels on Andrássy Avenue and in the Jewish Quarter; and charming hotels at the foot of Buda Castle. For each one: where it is, what it offers, what a night costs month by month and what guests say.

12 places to stay 9.0-9.8 review scores 31,844 reviews

Price per night month by month · Guest reviews · Map of all 12 places to stay

Photo: Tamás Endre Farkas · Pexels

The 12 at a glance

3- and 4-star hotels, aparthotels with a kitchen and apartments in three areas: the centre on the banks of the Danube, Andrássy Avenue and the Jewish Quarter, and Buda at the foot of the Castle.

PropertyTypeScoreReviewsFrom, per night
Prestige Hotel Budapest★★★★Hotel9.2 Superb2,399≈ 60,100 Ft
Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel★★★★Boutique hotel9.2 Superb1,811≈ 26,600 Ft
Amber Gardenview Studios Downtown■■■■Studios with kitchen9.0 Superb2,348≈ 18,400 Ft
Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman★★★★Apartment9.8 Exceptional208≈ 38,300 Ft
Callas House★★★★Hotel9.1 Superb2,703≈ 48,600 Ft
Roombach Hotel Budapest Center★★★Hotel9.0 Superb6,808≈ 42,300 Ft
Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments★★★★Hotel and apartments9.0 Superb2,551≈ 31,700 Ft
Florin Apart Hotel★★★Aparthotel9.1 Superb6,792≈ 28,100 Ft
Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest★★★★Boutique hotel9.1 Superb2,437≈ 44,400 Ft
Hotel Castle Garden★★★★Boutique hotel9.1 Superb1,567≈ 38,100 Ft
Váralja Home■■■■Aparthotel9.1 Superb1,946≈ 25,500 Ft
Cozy Panorama at the Castle■■■■Apartment9.7 Exceptional274≈ 21,900 Ft

“From” is the lowest price per night for 2 adults over the next 12 months, in forints, as shown in each property’s calendar. Rates change: the price for your dates is confirmed when you book. ★ = the property’s stars. ■ = quality rating (from 1 to 5) for properties without stars.

In the centre: Belváros and Lipótváros (District V)

Between the Danube, the Chain Bridge, the Parliament and the Great Market Hall: everything within walking distance.

Prestige Hotel Budapest, in Budapest (Hungary)

Prestige Hotel Budapest

★★★★Hotel

9.2 Superb · 2,399 reviews

📍 Vigyázó Ferenc utca 5 · Chain Bridge 500 m · Szabadság Square 500 m · Parliament 1 km · tram 2 190 m

  • Spa and gym
  • Restaurant
  • Very good breakfast
  • Private parking

A 4-star hotel in a restored historic building, 200 m from the Danube and 300 m from the Chain Bridge. The rooms have Cavalli furniture, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV; the Costes Downtown restaurant serves breakfast and international gourmet cuisine, and there is a spa and a gym.

«How close it is to all the sights. The room was spacious and very comfortable, the hotel’s service was excellent and the breakfast was fantastic.»
10 Úrsula Spain · 08/2026
«It’s a superb hotel: the location is incredible, the breakfast is very good and everything is excellent.»
10 Nacho Spain · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 60,100-91,800 Ft
79K60K62K75K82K82K88K82K69K69K75K92K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel, in Budapest (Hungary)

Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel

★★★★Boutique hotel

9.2 Superb · 1,811 reviews

📍 Gerlóczy utca 1 · Dohány Street Synagogue 350 m · Károlyi Garden 550 m · Andrássy Avenue 700 m

  • Restaurant and café
  • Terrace
  • Fabulous breakfast
  • 24-hour reception

A Parisian-style boutique hotel in an 1892 building, on a quiet corner of the historic centre. The rooms combine Art Deco and Art Nouveau, with wooden floors, air conditioning and a minibar; the restaurant and the street-side terrace serve international cuisine, and the à la carte breakfast comes with freshly baked bread and pastries.

«A charming, classic-style hotel in the centre of Budapest, in a triangle of quiet streets. The café is magnificent: the best breakfast I’ve ever had. It was all like something out of a film. Super-friendly staff and everything very clean.»
10 Isabel Spain · 09/2026
«An extraordinary hotel, with beautiful, very clean rooms, ideal for a couple’s trip. And on top of that, the hotel restaurant: exceptional dishes.»
10 Diego Chile · 04/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 26,600-57,600 Ft
31K50K27K32K34K49K55K53K53K50K58K50K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Minimum stay: 2 nights in Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.

Amber Gardenview Studios Downtown, in Budapest (Hungary)

Amber Gardenview Studios Downtown

Studios with kitchen

9.0 Superb · 2,348 reviews

📍 Veres Pálné utca 26 · Great Market Hall 400 m · Danube 350 m · Hungarian National Museum 550 m · Liberty Bridge 600 m

  • Equipped kitchen
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage

Self-contained studios with a well-equipped kitchen area, a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, on the ground or first floor, a few steps from the Great Market Hall and the Danube. There is a reception, luggage storage and bike hire; within 100 m there are restaurants, cafés and supermarkets.

«Spacious, very quiet room, everything very clean. It looks onto an inner courtyard with plants, very peaceful. Excellent central location, close to public transport and the main sights, with lots of restaurants and shops just a step away.»
9 Neus Spain · 09/2026
«A spacious studio with everything you need. There is a reception during the day, so you can leave your suitcases there if you need to. Well located.»
9 Fernando Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 18,400-42,500 Ft
20K27K18K22K26K35K38K36K43K40K40K32K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Minimum stay: 2 nights in Dec, Mar and May; 3 nights in Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.

Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman, in Budapest (Hungary)

Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman

★★★★Apartment

9.8 Exceptional · 208 reviews

📍 Garibaldi utca 1 · Parliament 500 m · Szabadság Square 350 m · Chain Bridge 800 m · St Stephen’s Basilica 11 minutes’ walk

  • Parliament view
  • Full kitchen
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning

A one-bedroom apartment with a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower, with views of the river and the Parliament from the window. The highest-rated property in the guide: guests highlight the view, the cleanliness and the host’s attentiveness.

«The location and the views are exceptional. The apartment is perfectly clean. One hundred per cent professional.»
10 Sarolta Spain · 07/2026
«The location is perfect: you look out of the window and see the Parliament. The decor of the apartment and the attentiveness and friendliness of the people who run it are spectacular.»
10 Paula Spain · 02/2025
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 38,300-54,600 Ft
···38K42K47K47K53K55K55K··
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Minimum stay: 2 nights in Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul and Aug.

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Andrássy Avenue and the Jewish Quarter (Districts VI and VII)

Close to the State Opera House, the Dohány Street Synagogue and Gozsdu Courtyard, with the metro on the doorstep.

Callas House, in Budapest (Hungary)

Callas House

★★★★Hotel

9.1 Superb · 2,703 reviews

📍 Andrássy út 20 · State Opera House 40 m · Opera metro station (M1) 30 m · St Stephen’s Basilica 400 m · Dohány Street Synagogue 700 m

  • Next to the Opera House
  • Restaurant and café
  • Good breakfast
  • 24-hour reception

A 4-star hotel opposite the State Opera House, on Andrássy Avenue, with a restaurant and café on the ground floor. The rooms have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; some have a seating area, a balcony or a view of the Opera House. Guests highlight the breakfast and the location.

«The location, right next to the Opera House, is ideal. The room, with a small balcony, is very cosy and quiet, and the decor is lovely. The breakfast is very generous and of high quality.»
10 Yolanda Spain · 08/2026
«A fantastic stay. The hotel was spotless, the room was very comfortable and the breakfast very generous. All the staff were friendly and attentive, and the location is perfect for visiting the city.»
10 Ángel Spain · 06/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 48,600-84,300 Ft
56K84K49K51K61K71K83K75K68K70K72K56K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Roombach Hotel Budapest Center, in Budapest (Hungary)

Roombach Hotel Budapest Center

★★★Hotel

9.0 Superb · 6,808 reviews

📍 Rumbach Sebestyén utca 14, in the Jewish Quarter · Gozsdu Courtyard 50 m · Dohány Street Synagogue 350 m · metro (M1, M2 and M3) 230 m

  • Fabulous breakfast
  • Café bar
  • Family rooms
  • Private parking

A 3-star hotel in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, 50 m from Gozsdu Courtyard and 300 m from Deák Ferenc Square. The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a Smart TV; there is a lounge with a café bar, a buffet breakfast every day and ticket sales at the reception, open 24 hours.

«Unbeatable location: you can explore the city on foot, and public transport is 3 minutes away. Attentive staff, new and clean facilities, and a buffet breakfast we would definitely have again.»
10 Arrate Spain · 09/2026
«The location is very good and there was no noise at night: you could sleep. The breakfast is great, with lots of variety.»
8 Ana Spain · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 42,300-98,000 Ft
44K52K42K46K46K52K59K69K98K98K98K98K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments, in Budapest (Hungary)

Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments

★★★★Hotel and apartments

9.0 Superb · 2,551 reviews

📍 Hajós utca 24, a pedestrian street · State Opera House 250 m · Andrássy Avenue 600 m · Parliament 1.2 km

  • Kitchen in every unit
  • Garden terrace
  • Sauna
  • Pets allowed

Soundproofed rooms and apartments with a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and a 40-inch TV, on a pedestrian street a few blocks from the Opera House. It has a rooftop garden terrace with views of the basilica, a wellness area with a sauna, a breakfast with homemade products and rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

«Being able to have a small kitchen for certain moments.»
10 Manuel Spain · 10/2026
«Excellent location: you can walk to any of the city’s main sights. Friendly, helpful staff.»
9 Nuria Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 31,700-105,300 Ft
32K64K42K42K53K71K69K61K·105K105K105K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Minimum stay: 2 nights in Feb, Mar, Apr, May and Jun.

Florin Apart Hotel, in Budapest (Hungary)

Florin Apart Hotel

★★★Aparthotel

9.1 Superb · 6,792 reviews

📍 Károly körút 9 · Dohány Street Synagogue 200 m · Deák Ferenc Square 2 minutes’ walk · Hungarian National Museum 1 km

  • Apartments with kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Very good breakfast
  • 24-hour reception

A modern aparthotel right in the centre, between the Jewish Quarter and Deák Ferenc Square, with the metro two minutes’ walk away. The apartments are spacious, with a kitchen or kitchenette with a dining area, air conditioning, a safe and cable TV; it has a restaurant, a 24-hour reception and private parking at an extra charge.

«We liked everything: the apartment is super spacious, very well equipped, very comfortable and centrally located.»
10 Sandra Spain · 10/2026
«The location, between the Great Synagogue and St Stephen’s Basilica, is practically perfect. The apartment was very comfortable.»
8 Santiago Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 28,100-43,400 Ft
31K43K28K28K28K36K37K36K43K37K36K37K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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In Buda, at the foot of the Castle (District I)

On the quiet streets of the Castle District and Víziváros, close to Fisherman’s Bastion.

Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest, in Budapest (Hungary)

Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest

★★★★Boutique hotel

9.1 Superb · 2,437 reviews

📍 Fő utca 30, in Víziváros · Fisherman’s Bastion 350 m · Matthias Church 400 m · Chain Bridge 650 m

  • 2 restaurants
  • Fabulous breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Private parking

A 4-star boutique hotel in Buda, between the Danube and the Castle District, 350 m from Fisherman’s Bastion. The rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom; there are two restaurants, a bar and a generous buffet breakfast, and some rooms have Danube views.

«A very good experience: spotless facilities, an excellent breakfast and the perfect location for walking opposite the Parliament.»
10 María Peru · 10/2026
«The facilities are beautiful and full of charm. The triple room was spacious and comfortable. The dining-room staff were very friendly and helped us with everything. The breakfast was very good.»
10 Laura Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 44,400-67,800 Ft
51K63K48K44K44K63K63K62K66K66K68K63K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Hotel Castle Garden, in Budapest (Hungary)

Hotel Castle Garden

★★★★Boutique hotel

9.1 Superb · 1,567 reviews

📍 Lovas utca 41, next to the Castle walls · Matthias Church 650 m · Fisherman’s Bastion 750 m

  • Sauna and hot tub
  • Restaurant with garden
  • Complimentary coffee and tea
  • Private parking

A 4-star boutique hotel in District I, next to Buda Castle, in a quiet, green area. The rooms are elegant and air-conditioned; it has a bistro restaurant with a bar and garden, a small wellness centre with a sauna and a hot tub, and complimentary tea, coffee and soft drinks in the lobby in the afternoon.

«We loved the location as much as the room, which was spacious and clean, the breakfast and the staff. Next to monumental Buda but in a quiet spot, very well connected by metro, tram and, above all, bus.»
9 José Spain · 03/2025
«How close it is to Buda Castle, with a train and bus station 600 m away. The staff were very attentive, and in the lobby there was complimentary coffee, tea, water and soft drinks.»
9 Josie Peru · 09/2024
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 38,100-68,900 Ft
38K51K43K46K46K64K66K64K64K64K69K69K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Váralja Home, in Budapest (Hungary)

Váralja Home

Aparthotel

9.1 Superb · 1,946 reviews

📍 Váralja utca 3, at the foot of the Castle District · Buda Castle 400 m · Budapest History Museum 400 m · Chain Bridge 700 m

  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • On-site parking

An aparthotel in a renovated building more than 100 years old, at the foot of the Castle District, about 5 minutes’ walk from Buda Castle, on a quiet street surrounded by greenery. The rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing and walk-in showers; some have a terrace or balcony. Guests highlight the free coffee and tea available 24 hours a day.

«Excellent location, complimentary breakfast, a refurbished, modern and clean room. Very friendly staff.»
10 Ramos Spain · 09/2026
«Clean, with very professional facilities and staff. There is free coffee available to you 24 hours a day.»
10 José Spain · 05/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 25,500-83,800 Ft
26K49K36K33K33K42K50K57K84K60K60K60K
NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct
Cozy Panorama at the Castle, in Budapest (Hungary)

Cozy Panorama at the Castle

Apartment

9.7 Exceptional · 274 reviews

📍 Ponty utca 10, in Víziváros · Fisherman’s Bastion 250 m · Matthias Church 300 m · Chain Bridge 700 m

  • Terrace with a view
  • Full kitchen
  • Garden
  • Private parking

A one-bedroom attic apartment with a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower, with a terrace, a garden and city views, a few steps from Fisherman’s Bastion. Guests highlight the views from the terrace and the host’s friendliness.

«Simply wonderful: very comfortable and original. A charming attic with a balcony with beautiful views. The owner was very friendly and attentive. 200 m from the Danube, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Chain Bridge.»
10 Vicente Spain · 01/2025
«Everything is fantastic. The views are wonderful, location is close to the river and all the transportation. The place is indeed very cozy and cute, there’s absolutely everything needed present. The host is amazing, kind and friendly.»
10 Olga Czech Republic · 11/2026
Price per night, 2 adults (K = 1,000 Ft)
≈ 21,900-36,400 Ft
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NovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Minimum stay: 2 nights in Dec, Jan and Feb.

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The 12 places to stay on the map

Tap a number to see the property. Those in the centre and the Jewish Quarter are on the Pest side; those in Buda are across the Chain Bridge, at the foot of the Castle.

When to go

Average maximum temperature for each month in Budapest.

Jan4°
Feb8°
Mar12°
Apr17°
May22°
Jun27°
Jul29°
Aug29°
Sep23°
Oct17°
Nov10°
Dec5°
Summer (Jun-Aug)Spring and autumn (Apr-May and Sep-Oct)Winter (Nov-Mar)
🌡️ Average highs of 27 to 29 °C in summer and 4 to 5 °C in December and January☀️ Summer (June to August): long days for exploring the Danube and the terraces🌷 Spring and autumn: highs of 17 to 23 °C, good for walking around the city🧣 Winter (November to March): cold, with highs of 4 to 12 °C and lows below freezing in January🌧️ About 640 mm of rain a year, from 37 mm (March) to 73 mm (September) per month📊 2015-2024 averages in Budapest (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis)

On each property’s card, months marked “·” do not have a published rate yet: properties open their calendar in stages. It does not mean they are closed.

Things to do in Budapest

The most-reviewed tours in Budapest: dinner cruises on the Danube, city tours and a trip to the countryside.

Tours and experiences in Budapest

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★ 4.77,603 reviewsfrom 49 €

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Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★ 4.72,052 reviewsfrom 110 €

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Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter

Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter

★ 5.01,877 reviewsfrom 39.90 €

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Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup

Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup

★ 4.91,610 reviewsfrom 86 €

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Private Budapest TukTuk Tour Custom Route Hotel Pickup

Private Budapest TukTuk Tour Custom Route Hotel Pickup

★ 4.91,608 reviewsfrom 118 €

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Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

Buda Castle District Dark History, Legends and Vampire Night Tour

★ 4.61,499 reviewsfrom 20 €

See the tour

Complete your trip

To plan your whole trip.

Car hire

🚗 Car hire

To get out of Budapest at your own pace: the Danube Bend, Szentendre or Lake Balaton.

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Flights

✈️ Flights

Search for flights to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport and plan the whole trip.

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Airport transfer

🚕 Airport transfer

A driver waiting for you at the airport, at a fixed price agreed in advance.

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What the transfer includes

🛡️ What the transfer includes

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is delayed. A fixed price in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You are met with a sign bearing your name, the vehicle suits the size of your group, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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Getting there

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By plane

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport is 15-23 km from the places to stay in this guide. Guests at Florin Apart Hotel say the airport bus stops right opposite.

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By metro

Lines M1, M2 and M3 meet at Deák Ferenc Square, a few minutes’ walk from the places to stay in the centre and the Jewish Quarter. Callas House has the Opera stop on the M1 30 m away.

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By tram and on foot

Tram 2 runs along the Danube on the Pest side. You can walk across the Chain Bridge to Buda; Fisherman’s Bastion is 250-750 m from the places to stay in Buda.

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Frequently asked questions

Which places to stay in this guide have the highest scores?

Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman (9.8), with views of the Parliament, and Cozy Panorama at the Castle (9.7), with a terrace in Buda. Among the hotels, Prestige Hotel Budapest and Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel (9.2), in the centre.

What does the price per night include?

It is the lowest price each month for 2 adults, per night, in forints, as shown in each property’s calendar. Some require a minimum stay of 2 or 3 nights on certain dates: this is shown below the grid on each card.

Which ones have a kitchen?

Amber Gardenview Studios Downtown, Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman, Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments, Florin Apart Hotel and Cozy Panorama at the Castle have a kitchen or kitchenette in the unit.

Which ones are close to the Danube and the Parliament?

Prestige Hotel Budapest is 200 m from the Danube and 500 m from the Chain Bridge; Parlament Panorama Luxury Apartman, 500 m from the Parliament. In Buda, Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest is on the bank opposite the Parliament, 650 m from the Chain Bridge.

Which ones are in the Jewish Quarter?

Roombach Hotel Budapest Center and Florin Apart Hotel, 350 and 200 m from the Dohány Street Synagogue; Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel, in District V, is also 350 m away.

Which ones allow pets?

Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest and Opera Garden Hotel & Apartments allow pets; Prestige Hotel Budapest and Callas House, on request. A supplement may apply.

When is the best time to visit Budapest?

Spring and autumn, with highs of 17 to 23 °C, are good for walking around the city; summer is hot, with highs of 27 to 29 °C, and winter is cold. Each property’s card shows the price per night month by month.