Hungary · 20 handpicked hotels
Budapest's grand Austro-Hungarian architecture creates a spectacular backdrop for its hotel scene. From thermal spa hotels on the Danube to design boutiques in the Jewish Quarter, Hungary's capital offers extraordinary value at the luxury end.
Our selection
Chain Bridge
The most beautiful hotel in Central Europe, a 1906 Art Nouveau masterpiece facing the Chain Bridge. The spa, Kollázs restaurant and views of the Danube and Castle Hill are unbeatable.
Erzsébet tér
Budapest's most established grand hotel, open since 1992 and the choice of heads of state and celebrities. The spa, restaurant and service remain the city's benchmark.
Erzsébet körút
The most breathtaking hotel lobby in Europe — a six-storey Belle Époque masterwork in gold and marble. The New York Café downstairs has been described as the world's most beautiful.
Ferenciek tere
A 1909 Moorish-Byzantine shopping arcade restored as a luxury hotel. The extraordinary glass-roofed arcade lobby, spa and riverside rooms make this utterly unique.
Inner City
A 1901 palace freshly converted into Budapest's newest and most glamorous hotel. The rooftop bar, spa and Duchess restaurant are already among the city's finest addresses.
Erzsébet körút
A Grand Boulevard palace of 1896 with a spectacular domed lobby, one of Budapest's finest spas and the most impressive ballroom in the country.
Inner City
A music-themed boutique steps from the St Stephen's Basilica with a rooftop bar offering one of the finest city panoramas in Budapest.
Inner City
An intimate boutique in a beautifully restored neoclassical building with spectacular art collections, Hungarian craftsmanship and a rooftop terrace view of the city.
Jewish Quarter
A contemporary design hotel in the heart of the Jewish Quarter — Budapest's liveliest neighbourhood — with colourful rooms, an inner courtyard and social bar.
Jewish Quarter
A beautifully converted Art Nouveau apartment building in the Jewish Quarter with spacious rooms, original architectural details and the neighbourhood's best breakfast terrace.
Jewish Quarter
An Eclectic-style hotel built in 1896 as a bathhouse. The original thermal spa features, dramatic architecture and Jewish Quarter location make it genuinely unique.
Castle District
Built partly into the ruins of a 13th-century Dominican church and convent within the Castle District. The medieval ruins incorporated into the design are unforgettable.
Watertown
A glass-and-steel design hotel on the Danube with dramatic Chain Bridge views, beautiful contemporary rooms and one of the finest riverside terraces in Budapest.
Palace District
Budapest's most creative boutique hotel in the Palace Quarter, beloved by artists, writers and musicians. The cultural programme, events and community make it truly special.
Jewish Quarter
An intimate boutique celebrating Hungarian craftsmanship with rooms furnished by local designers, a beautiful bar and the Jewish Quarter's most characterful address.
Gellért Hill
The legendary thermal spa hotel at the foot of Gellért Hill, open since 1918. The original Art Nouveau thermal baths are among the finest in Hungary.
Castle Hill
A sleek contemporary hotel at the foot of the castle tunnel with Chain Bridge views, a spa and the minimalist design that puts Clark firmly in the modern Budapest conversation.
Inner City
A contemporary tower adjacent to the Chain Bridge with panoramic views, a rooftop bar and spa, and a convenient location between Pest and Buda.
Inner City
An Art Nouveau gem with 15 beautifully restored rooms, a mosaic-tiled lobby and the intimate atmosphere of a property that cares deeply about every detail.
Jewish Quarter
A thoughtfully designed boutique that celebrates the character of the Jewish Quarter with art-filled rooms, a vibrant courtyard bar and excellent local knowledge.