We selected the top-rated 5-star Budapest hotels to help you book accommodation in a luxury hotel that provides the best value for your money.

The Hungarian capital is packed with hotels including a wide selection of five star hotels mainly in the city centre.

Top 5-Star Budapest Hotels

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Let's see first the cream of the crop five-star hotels in Budapest.

Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Address: Erzsébet körút 43-49., district VII. Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal is Budapest's top-rated 5-star hotel according to many travel and accommodation websites. It has everything a city hotel can offer to its guests:

• Central Location - on the busy Grand Boulevard (Nagykörút) with excellent public transport connections (trams 4, 6) and within walking distance to several sights and attractions (Andrássy Avenue with the Hungarian State Opera House and the House of Terror Museum).

The hotel's location is one of the cons we have to mention: there are other 5-star Budapest hotels that are situated in nicer parts of the city offering wonderful vista from the rooms (see the Four Seasons Gresham Palace or St George Residence Hotel in Buda Castle).

• Historic Building with Fabulous Architecture & Decor - I always prefer to stay in a hotel that is located in a building that has a story to tell and great architecture. Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal meets these criteria.
  
  
• Spacious Rooms - comfortable rooms with large bathroom
  
  
• Nice Indoor Spa
  
  
• Fine Restaurants - 4 restaurants offering a taste of various cuisines.
  
  
• Courteous, Helpful Staff - language-speaking personnel is very attentive without being over the top, are ready to help you

Travellers Reviews About

Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal

The vast majority of tourists who stayed in Corinthia praise the hotel and its services. There are some minor complaints: drinks and items from the minibar are overpriced ( a bottle of Evian mineral water costs cc. € 7-8, a pint of beer (0.5 liter) in the bar is cc. € 11.

Read a more detailed review of Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal.

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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
Address: Roosevelt tér 5-6., district V., M1 (yellow) metro Vörösmarty tér station

Check rates and read travelers' reviews on Four Season Hotel Gresham Palace. 

The Four Seasons Gresham Palace is the second best-rated five-star hotel in Budapest. The location of the hotel is central and nicer than that of Corinthia Grand Hotel's. Gresham Palace stands on the Pest side of the Danube riverbank overlooking the Chain Bridge and the Royal Castle in Buda.

It's another Budapest hotel with stunning architecture (Four Seasons Gresham Palace is often referred to as the finest example of Art Nouveau and Secessionist architecture in central Europe).

The former headquarters of an insurance company was beautifully restored by Four Seasons. The highlights of the architecture include:

• the lofty atrium,
  
  
• colourful stained glasses,
  
  
• grand staircase,
  
  
• vaulted ceilings,
  
  
• a lovely winter garden which can be sued for large meetings.

Rooms are airy and large; the more expensive ones have step-out balconies with views of the Danube and the Chain Bridge. The restored architectural heritage enhanced with 21st century conveniences result in a harmonious ambience.

Other Strenghts of the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace according to Travellers' Reviews:

• spacious, well-equipped spa & fitness center occupies the entire top floor: 7 private massage rooms, unisex sauna, separate steam rooms for men and women.
  
  
• There's a complimentary newspaper and housekeeping is done twice a day.
  
  
• the beds with down pillows are comfortable,
  
  
• professional and attentive staff

Cons:

• buffet breakfast is too expensive - not enough variety for the price
  
  
  
• restaurant staff is sometimes slow and not attentive enough

Read more about Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace.

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New York Palace Boscolo Hotel
Address: Erzsébet krt 9-11., trams 4,6, M2 (red) metro Blaha Lujza tér station

Find the Cheapest Rates for and Read Reviews on New York Palace Boscolo Hotel. 

As with Corinthia Grand Hotel the location of the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel is not the most favorable. From the hotel you immediately find yourself on the crammed and noisy Grand Boulevard. The spectacular palace building, the fine service offsets for the unfavorable location. Similarly to the Gresham the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel is housed in an artfully refurbished palace with fine architectural details.

• luxurious rooms with marble bathroom
  
  
• kind and professional staff
  
  
• tasty breakfast
  
  
• superb spa with sauna, steam rooms, fitness room
  
  
• beautiful (though expensive) classic coffee house on the ground floor

Travellers' Opinions

• location is not very good - lots of traffic and noise
  
  
• staff is not kind enough
  
  
• pool in the spa is a bit small

Overall the New York Palace Boscolo Hotel is an impressive 5-star hotel in the sometimes grey city center of Budapest.

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Buddha Bar Hotel Budapest Klotild Palace
Address: Váci utca 34., district V. , Budapest City centre

This lavish palace hotel in downtown Budapest in the chic Váci utca opens in spring 2012.

St George Residence All-Suite 5-star Hotel Address: Fortuna utca 4., Castle District, Buda Location-wise of St George Residence beats the other 3 hotels described above. The hotel is housed in a restored mansion in Buda Castle which is under the protection of the UNESCO's World Heritage program. The historic neighbourhood exudes old-world charm perfect for a romantic getaway.

Highlights of the St George Residence Hotel

• tastefully furbished rooms (paintings, wood flooring) have antique yet modern atmosphere,
  
  
• huge bathrooms with large bathtubs and fine toiletries
  
  
• Blue Bird Restaurant & Cafe is run by an Oscar prize winner chef - traditional Hungarian muci during dinners
  
  
• lovely inner courtyard
  
  
• peaceful, relaxing neighbourhood

The St George Residence is an ideal hotel for families, or couples spending a few days in Budapest.

Find the best rates for and read reviews on St. George Residence All Suite Hotel Deluxe. 

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Other 5-Star Hotels in Budapest

Hilton Budapest Castle District Address: Hess András tér 1-3., district I., Buda Castle The Hilton Hotel in Budapest Castle District offers traditional Hilton-quality. Although many dislike the hotel's architecture I think it fits well in the surrounding historic setting. The remains of a 13th century Dominican Monastery has been nicely incorporated in the hotel building.

Highlights of Hotel Hilton Buda Castle

TIP: Wine Tasting in the Faust Wine Cellar within the Hilton Hotel

The Faust Wine Cellar within the Hilton Hotel is a wonderful place for tasting Hungarian wines and pálinka-s (traditional fruits spirit).

The rustic stone cellar is part of the labyrinth system stretching under the ground in Buda Castle. It is excellent program for an evening after sightseeing. Book a wine tasting package in the Faust Cellar by paying 10% in advance.

Travellers' Reviews of Hilton Budapest Castle

Overall most people are like the Hilton in Buda Castle some said that it's the "Best Value Hilton in Europe".

One disadvantage is that use of internet is quite expensive: cc. € 4.5 for 30 minutes or cc. € 25 for 24 hours.

Find the best rates for and read reviews on Hilton Budapest Hotel Castle District. 

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Hilton Budapest WestEnd
Address: Váci út 1-3., district VI.

The other Hilton establishment in Budapest has less favorable location. The Hilton WestEnd is in the city center but in a more hectic part with lots of traffic and street noise. Highlights of the hotel: Excellent transport connections: M3 (blue) metro station Nyugati (Western) Train Station Trams 4, 6 stop

• large shopping mall (WestEnd City Center) next door
  
  
• the hip cafe and bar neighborhood at Liszt Ferenc Tér is a short walk from the hotel
  
  
• typical Hilton-standard service
  
  
• good size, comfortable rooms
  
  
• attentive staff

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Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Address: Roosvelt tér 2., district V. Not far from the Four Seasons Gresham Palace the Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge is a traditional five star lodging that's been part of Budapest's hotel scene since many decades. The location ensures wonderful views from rooms facing Buda Castle.

Sofitel has two cafes:

• the Paris Budapest Cafe & Restaurant with a fine view of the Danube and the Chain bridge from its street level windows. It has a show kitchen where you can see how the French, Mediterranean, and Hungarian dishes are made.
  
  
• the Bibliotek Lounge Cafe with a wide assortment of coffee drinks, teas and desserts.

Travellers' Reviews - some comments from tourists who stayed in Sofitel

• large, friendly rooms
  
  
• polite, helpful staff
  
  
• great location - fantastic view even from the ground floor bar
  
  
• nice indoor pool and fitness facilities
  
  
• the amenities are good
  
  
• the executive large includes a business center with 2 computers and internet access

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Le Meridien Budapest Address: Erzsébet tér 9-10., district V. Le Meridien stands on one of the sides of Erzsébet Square, a mid-sized park in Budapest's center near Deák Ferenc tér public transport hub. This is a reasonably-priced 5-star hotel with first-class service, and comfortably-sized, pleasant rooms decorated in classy French style.

Some of the services provided by the hotel are:

• Fitness Facility
  
  
• 24-Hour Concierge Service
  
  
• 24-Hour Room Service
  
  
• Travel Services
  
  
• Business Center
  
  
• Babysitting Service
  
  
• Children's Program
  
  
• Internet Service Provided in Business Center (Charge)

The breakfast is sumptuous (it isn't part of the room price, costs cc. € 30). The Le Bourbon Restaurant offers a fine selection of French dishes.

Travellers' Reviews:

Le Meridien is among the top 5 Budapest hotels according to independent travellers' ratings. Some complain that the breakfast is too expensive while other tourists state that it worth the price. Staff is very kind and professional. The location is central, with many attractions, good restaurants nearby the hotel.

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Kempinski Hotel Corvinus
Address: Erzsébet tér 7-8., district V.

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is a good-value 5-star downtown Budapest hotel. The large transportation hub at Deák tér (the 3 metro lines of Budapest meet there) is just a short walk from the hotel so you can easily reach any part of the city.

There are lots of things to see and do in the area which you can explore by walk: Váci Street and Vörösmarty tér with the famous Gerbeaud Cafe.

Kempinski houses Nobu the famous Japanese Restaurant offering Japanese-South American fusion cuisine.

There two other in-house restaurants: the Bistro Jardin offering signature Hungarian and international delights and Ristorante Giordano a first-class Mediterranean restaurant.

The lovely park, Erzsébet Square next to the hotel is a refreshing sight in the busy city center.

Highlights form Travellers' Reviews

• nice rooms with heated floors in the bathroom
  
  
• spa center (sauna, massage treatments) you can enjoy the view of St Stephen's Cathedral from the pool
  
  
• Kempinski Terrace & Fashion Lounge - lively place for a drink or good food
  
  
• generous breakfast though it's overpriced -try to get a rate where the breakfast is included in the price

Weaknesses

• big hotel feel
  
  
• average room and interior decor that needs refurbishing
  

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Ramada Plaza - far from the city centre, quality is average or below
Address: Árpád fejedelem útja 94., Óbuda, district III.

Ramada Plaza Hotel (the former Corinthia Aquincum Hotel) has not received very good reviews but you may find it otherwise. The hotel isn't in the city centre but in Óbuda (literally Old Buda), the III. district of Budapest, but there's good transportation (HÉV, tram 1) to the centre.

• just OK service - many travellers stated that the hotel and the service is not up to 5 star standard
  
  
• rooms are small
  
  
• air-conditioning doesn't work always
  
  
• food and service is good in the hotel's restaurant
  
  
• spa (1 larger and 2 small pools) and fitness room is good too

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