Best Luxury Hotels in Hungary

Effortlessly graceful, the Corinthia’s elegance begins with a neo-classical façade that opens into a creamy marble lobby and attention-grabbing staircase. Clean and unfussy, the glass atriums and light marble gives this luxury hotel an airy feel and sense of space. Benefiting from a central location on the Great Boulevard, the Corinthia offers a convenient base from where to explore Budapest as well as pleasingly sophisticated and comfortable accommodations. Guests can enjoy the facilities of a Royal Spa with a stunning Corinthian-columned pool, Finnish saunas, whirlpool tubs, steam room and full menu of treatments along with a complimentary juice bar. There’s also a 24-hour gym. Four restaurants offer an international selection of menus and there’s music and entertainment in various venues from live folk music in The Brasserie to piano music in Le Bar. The Orfeum Club has evening cabaret shows in the summer.

Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, In The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is one of the most central and spectacular hotels in the heart of Budapest. The iconic hotel, transforms the Art Nouveau shopping arcade into a palatial hotel where guests enjoy top-class service in uneatable surroundings. The Art Nouveau style continues throughout the hotel with 110 rooms and suits all stylishly showcasing a fusion of gothic and Moorish-inspired details. For those wishing to take style and luxury to the next level, the Paris Residence boasts over 290 square metres of private space with the most stunning views of the city. Relax and unwind in the hotel’s tranquil spa which also offers guests the choice of a variety of bespoke wellness and beauty services. And for the more energetic guests access to a 24-hour high-tech fitness studio is available. The energy and vibe of the metropolitan city is reflected in the hotel’s dining facilities, where a melting pot of cultures come together and cater for every taste at every hour of the day; from the perfectly presented sweet treats at the patisserie, light bites at the café, gourmet dishes at the brasserie and refreshing cocktails at the bar. With classy and high-tech conference rooms, the hotel is equally suited to business guests as it is for those staying here on leisure.

Step back in time, to Budapest’s Belle Epoque era, at the Matild Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. First commissioned by Her Royal Highness Maria Klotild as a playground for intellectuals and creatives, the riverside property boasted the city’s first-ever lift. In 2021 it received a full makeover, accentuating its vintage grandeur, but with modern and eclectic design touches. 130 bedrooms and the public spaces have been implanted with elements of Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Baroque design codes. Spago, by Wolfgang Puck, is found on the ground floor, with a sophisticated outdoor seating area. On the rooftop, is The Duchess bar and there’s a Matild Cafe and Cabaret.