The Best Hotels in Budapest
With its Art Nouveau architecture, historic thermal baths, and royal palaces overlooking the Danube River, Budapest is a feast for the senses. The Hungarian capital’s hotel options are no less romantic. From art-filled boutique properties to old-world grande dames, here’s where to stay now.
Budapest, Hercegprímás u. 5, 1051 Hungary
Opened in 2015, this colorful spot from NYC-based The Library Collection celebrates music—and music lovers. Set in the historic city center, near pedestrian dining and shopping streets, the restored 19th-century bank now houses 48 rooms and...
Budapest, Bem rkp. 16-19, 1011 Hungary
Part of a boutique brand of art-centric European properties, Art’otel is one of six chic stays, each of which showcases pieces by different post-1945 artists, from Andy Warhol (in Berlin) to Dutch star Joep van Lieshout in Amsterdam. At...
Budapest, Országház u. 31, 1014 Hungary
Situated in the historic Buda Castle district, amid bustling restaurants and pubs, this intimate design hotel has just 11 individually appointed rooms that feel like hidden gems. Warm wood paneling and moody hues envelop you in the reception area,...
Budapest, Molnár u. 35, 1056 Hungary
If you’re looking for a no-frills base for exploring the city on foot, look no further than Bohem Art Hotel, a four-star boutique property near Váci Street, across from Gellért Hill, and just steps from the Danube....
Budapest, Bródy Sándor u. 10, 1088 Hungary
This is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. Each bedroom is named after an artist who had designed the room. Most of the 8 rooms overlook a courtyard; the building is covered in ivy. My room, the Tinei, has a freestanding golden bathtub for a...
Budapest, Váci u. 34, 1052 Hungary
The Hungarian outpost of beloved Parisian hotel/restaurant/record label Buddha-Bar may be housed in the neo-baroque Klotild Palace building, in the heart of Váci Street’s pedestrianized shopping district, but the decor is as...
Budapest, Hungary
The term “Corinthian” was often used to indicate a man dedicated to the art of the pursuit of pleasure. But it could well serve as a stand-in for “dazzling.” After celebrating 120 years of royal elegance and hospitality,...
Budapest, Szent Gellért tér 2, 1114 Hungary
An Art Nouveau hotel on the western (Buda) side of the River Danube, just below Géllert Hill, Danubius Hotel Gellért first opened its doors in 1918, and quickly became one of the city’s most popular places to stay,...
Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5, 1051 Hungary
Enter the lobby of the Four Seasons in Budapest and get a glimpse of the past. Built in 1906, this heritage building has been restored to perfection ... If you can't afford to stay here, eat at the restaurant or have brunch there while looking out...
Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7, 1051 Hungary
Set in the heart of the Gastronomic Quarter Downtown neighborhood, near the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel, Fashion Street, and the river, this upscale hotel draws from all its surrounding influences. The 351 rooms and suites blend...
Budapest, Andrássy út 8, 1061 Hungary
Housed in an elegant 1880s edifice that has served as a bank, an office building, and a movie theater (allegedly Budapest’s first), Hotel Moments was renovated and launched as a boutique hotel in 2016. The 99 rooms range in size from 225 to...
Budapest, Dohány u. 64, 1074 Hungary
Equal parts quirk and luxury, Soho Boutique Hotel is a funky stay with friendly staff and a sleek-and-chic vibe. It has conference facilities and high-speed internet for business travelers, but its location right next to Váci Street, the...
