4 Best Hotels in Hungary

Set on a leafy street in the revitalized Palace District, Brody House was once the home of a pioneering 19th-century physician, now converted into one of the city's coolest boutique hotels. The imposing and elegant facade belies its beautiful, bohemian interior; light-filled rooms are individually designed, featuring an eclectic mix of art and reclaimed furnishings against unfinished plaster walls for a stylish, rough-luxe effect. Pre-COVID, the hotel was part of Brodyland, a venture that once included a member's club, studios, and cultural events—it's slowly being revived, but for now, Brody House continues to embody Budapest's unique creative spirit. 

Just around the corner from Cifrapalota, and a five-minute walk from the train station, this family-run hotel offers comfortable (if slightly sterile) rooms spread across two parts. For the nicest rooms, stick to "part A"—and, if possible, opt for the spacious Gaia (room 210), complete with a comfy double bed, smart TV, and champagne and fruit in the room. While the rooms are nice enough, it's the public areas that really make this place sing, from the spectacular wood-paneled bar with roaring fireplace (note the wooden chandeliers and the carved faces in the reliefs, which depict the owners' children) to the impossibly beautiful Macaron Kávéház, where breakfast is served every morning. Guests will also enjoy the small gym and games rooms, the lovely rooftop sun terrace, and (for an extra fee) the Finnish sauna.

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.

The neighbor and little brother of the long-established Palatinus Grand Hotel, this sophisticated boutique offers elegantly appointed (if small) rooms in the heart of Pécs. The decor is contemporary and stylish, with bright colors, custom-made designer furniture, and modern bathrooms. Beyond the excellent Brunch & Bar restaurant, the amenities here are fairly limited (there's no gym or sauna, for example), but as you're in the heart of town, everything you could possibly need is right on your doorstep.