5 of the nicest boutique hotels in Budapest

A small and (dog-)friendly design hotel of the affordable kind, very near Café New York and the nightlife district. It’s a perfect place for the discovery-minded and fans of the urban jungle. There’s an underground parking space, and two suites offer extra facilities (like a bathtub). Free for kids aged under 6.

A unique place, partly in an old building and partly in a new extension. There are 11 colourful rooms and suites, each one with a different, unique and somewhat bohemian design, furnished with a tasteful and original mix of vintage and modern pieces. Baltazár Grill is also a celebrated bistro in its own right.

Its waving façade stands with its back to the austere brick cube of the transformer station of the 60s; on the other side it overlooks the river and the spectacular market hall. Apart from the location it has another major selling point: it offers accommodation from 1 to 4 stars.

This mid-size, immaculately designed and renovated hotel is housed in a historic palace from the 1880s. The location is pure magic: it’s on the nicest avenue in town, between the Cathedral and the Opera House. The loft rooms offer panoramic views. Breakfast is superb. It’s served in the Bistro Fine, which is a fine restaurant for lunch and dinner as well.

This hotel is unlike any other, thanks to the four wings that are dedicated to four different musical genres: classical, opera, contemporary music and jazz. Great features are the roof bar with its panoramic view and the sophisticated spa. In the late afternoon guests are offered a selection of Hungarian wines and cheeses for free.