3 Best Hotels in Budapest, Hungary

A quick walk around the exterior of this hotel quickly betrays its mixed architectural origins—it was built in 1977 around the remains of a 13th-century Gothic chapel—but the modern and tasteful rooms, proximity to Matthias Church, and great views from Castle Hill will soothe the most delicate of aesthetic sensibilities. The hotel's LÁNG Bistro restaurant has gorgeous views of the Danube and Pest, while there are great drinking options both high above (the elegant White Raven Skybar, a rooftop Champagne and cocktail bar serving tasty bar snacks) and far below (the atmospheric Faust Wine Cellar, set deep in the caves below Castle Hill and offering various fun and informative wine tastings).

Set on the lower end of fashionable main street Andrassy út, Hotel Moments blends modern comforts and design with the sophisticated interiors and classic elegance of this carefully restored 1880 building---think frescoes, grand staircases, parquet floors, and a glass-topped atrium. There are plenty of spaces to relax and soak in the classic-contemporary atmosphere, from the small wellness area and fitness room to the lively bar. Rooms are all set around the atrium and decorated in elegant and rich, darker tones and Art Deco complements to the property’s original frescoes. The Andrassy Suite has sweeping windows and a panorama view from the Liberty Statue to the Basilica. Step outside and enjoy being right in the city center, many of the city’s Pest side attractions easily accessible from this location.

Offering all the charm of a high-ceilinged Budapest apartment, minus the vacation rental headaches, Opera Garden is set on pedestrianized Hajós utca, surrounded by quaint bars and restaurants, and just minutes from the Opera House and Basilica on either side. Despite its unassuming entrance, this is a historic apartment complex converted into a boutique hotel, complete with a gorgeous courtyard plus a rooftop terrace featuring impressive views. The rooms and apartments are spacious and tastefully decorated, with chic interiors set against classic dark-wood furniture, and many have kitchenettes for extended stays. A small on-site gym and sauna enhance its boutique allure.