The Best Hotels of Budapest

If you have been planning a trip to Hungary, a stop in historic Budapest is highly recommended. The city is full of beauty and classic elegance. Whether you enjoy architecture, history, art or you are just looking for an exotic get-away, Budapest is a city that you should not miss.

While you are in Budapest, you will have many options for accommodations. Here are three of the most unique hotels that you can find right in the heart of Budapest.

Hotel Anna – 3 Stars
Address: Budapest, Gyulai Pal u. 14.
Booking Contact: +36 1 430 0831

Hotel Anna is a delightful and affordable hotel located in the business district on a quiet street. There are 31 quiet rooms in the hotel, as well as two full apartments if you are planning a longer stay. Color televisions and a telephone are provided in each room, and services such as a fax machine, photocopier and a safe deposit box are located in the reception areas.

A special breakfast is included with your price for a room, giving you a chance to sample some of the best Hungarian cuisine. If you need a parking service, the hotel will be happy to oblige.

Prices range from approximately 51 Euros or $61 for a single room, to 150 Euros or around $180 for accommodations for up to four people per night. The staff will be willing to assist you in finding unique spots of interest in the city, or in helping you plan a tour throughout the city.

Hotel Astoria – 4 Stars
Address: Budapest, Kossuth Lajos u 19-21
Booking Contact: +36 1 430 0831

For an elegant stay, the Hotel Astoria is one of Budapest’s finest establishments. It is located in the heart of the city, and was built in 1914 on the site of on the town’s medieval walls. The exterior of the hotel is astonishing, but the rooms are even more spectacular. The hotel is one of the first choices for many Hollywood producers and directors who come to Budapest for filming.

You’ll find a restaurant, cafÃ?©, a business center, an in-room safe, day care services, laundry and much more at this full service hotel. You can even bring your pet! If you want to sightsee in Budapest, the twenty-four reception desk will be able to connect you with tours, concert tickets and plenty of information.

Per night prices range from 83 Euros or $100 for a standard room for one, up to 161 Euros or $194 for their superior rooms. Rooms for two range from 92 to 175 Euros or $112 to $211.

Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal – 5 Stars
Address: Budapest, Erzsebet korut 43-49
Booking Contact: +36 1 430 0831

If you want to go all out on your stay in Budapest, the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal is made to order. It is located near the Grand Boulevard in the heart of the city, and is convenient to the shopping and business districts. The rooms are spacious and are offered in four levels of comfort; Junior, Deluxe, Ambassador and Presidential.

No expense has been spared in the rooms, which offer accouterments such as real mahogany doors, en suite marble bathrooms and views of the Grand Boulevard. Every conceivable detail has been provided to ensure that your stay is one of comfort, luxury and beauty.

Twenty-four hour room service, superior food, parking services, an executive lounge, limousine service, exclusive boutiques and more are waiting just outside your room at the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal.

Prices per night range from 140 to 280 Euros, or $170 to $340. All rooms are offered with double occupancy.

While you are staying in Budapest, you will have access to some of finest museums, parks and attractions in Europe. The three hotels mentioned above are within a short distance of the following must-see attractions.

The Hungarian National Gallery includes the best in Hungarian painting and sculpture as well as the Habsburg crypt. Music performances are offered on Sundays at 11am.

The Museum of Fine Arts, which was built in 1916, contains Hungary’s most famous works of art, as well as paintings from the top 38 painters in the world. Over 120,000 pieces can be found in their collection. Also of note is the diverse architecture of the building itself.

If you enjoy beer, a stop at the Dreher Beer Museum at 1106 Bp. JÃ?¡szberÃ?©nyi Ã?ºt 7-11 is highly recommended. You’ll be treated to an inside look at the history of brewing throughout Europe, as well as a train tour of the brew house. Don’t worry, you’ll even be able to partake in a tasting tour of some of the finest beer in Europe.

Whether you are looking for a quiet oasis or a grand experience during your stay in Budapest, the city has plenty of hotels that are ready to cater to your desires.