Historic hotels in Budapest

Posted on | September 19, 2007 |

Budapest is one of central Europe’s oldest and most well preserved cities. It is full of historical places, modern and ancient, beautiful monuments and old buildings from the end of 18th and beginning of the 19th century with amazing architecture. It is probably no coincidence that many of the these beautiful buildings of the city are the ones restaurated and rebuilt as luxury hotels of Budapest today. On this page we present five of the most beautiful old luxury hotels in Budapest:

Gellért hotel

Gellért is an 80-year-old 4-star hotel, opened in 1918, restored in 1962 and in 1973, built in art nouveau style, located at the foot of Gellért Hill and sharing the building with the world-famous Gellért Spa. The hotel is on the banks of the river Danube, a good 10-minute walk from the city centre, business areas and the nearest subway station

Szent Gellért tér 1 | 1111 Budapest,
Tel: 889-5500
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Astoria hotel

The 4-star Danubius Hotel Astoria in the heart of Budapest, built on the site of the medieval town walls, is one of the most charming old-style hotels of Hungary’s capital. As the slogan of the hotel goes, Astoria offers “Tradition and style…” with its last turn-of-the-century atmosphere. Danubius Hotel Astoria was opened in 1914.

Kossuth Lajos utca 19-21 | 1053 Budapest,
Tel: 889-6000
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Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal

Behind its distinguished façade, located in the heart of Budapest, the old Grand Hotel Royal has been transformed into the superb, modern Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal. This new hotel has become the finest in Budapest and has set a new standard in luxury five star city centre hotels.

Erzsébet krt 43 | 1073 Budapest
Tram 4 and 6
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Four Seasons Hotel - Gresham Palace Budapest

The renaissance of an Art Nouveau landmark, exquisitely transformed with ultra-modern comforts, Four Seasons combines luxury and intuitive service with panoramic vistas of the Danube and the hills of Buda.

Roosvelt tér 5-6 | 1051 Budapest
Tel: 268-6000
Tram 2, Bus 16

New York Palace Budapest

At the center of the splendid city of Budapest is the a five-star Boscolo luxury hotel that offers everything you need to make your stay unforgettable. The hotel is the quintessence of neo-classical grandeur. Each of its 107 spacious rooms reflects a blend of 19th century opulence and 21st century technology. The New York Palace hotel’s exclusive wellness center is dedicated to beauty and wellbeing, where you can enjoy soothing saunas, Turkish bath and massages.

Erzsébet körút 9-11 | 1073 Budapest,
Tel: 886-6111
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Sources: hotels.com, fourseasons.com and danubiushotels.com

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