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We collected some useful information you might need for your Budapest business travel.
- Where to stay?
- Which restaurant to go for a business meeting?
- Where to go to entertain?
Even if you visit Budapest on business you should make time for exploring the city's historic sights, relax in one of the thermal baths and enjoy the vibrant nightlife. |
Why is Budapest a Popular Business Travel Destination?
- a couple of new establishments with top notch business facilities,
- Budapest became a metropolis during the past decade, so don't expect it to be ridiculosly cheap, however it's still cheaper than most other fashionable cities in the world
- it's a beautiful city and strange at the same time that does not cease to amaze me, although I've been living here for many years now.
Business Hotels in Budapest
Restaurants
Conference Venues
Sightseeing & Cruise on the Danube
Business Hotels in Budapest
If you want to organise a conference or business meeting in Budapest you can't go wrong with a hotel owned by the Danubius Hotels Group.
They have substantial expertise in organizing conferences and banquettes gathered during their 30 years of operation. Exclusive meeting rooms with modern conference facilities, expert and helpful tasks make them a perfect venue for any business or social event.
List of the Danubius Hotels in Budapest:
- Danubius Hotel Gellért ****
Address: Szt. Gellért tér 1., XI. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889 5500, room reservation: (+36 1) 889 5501
- Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget **** superior
Address: Margitsziget (Margaret Island), XIII. district, Árpád Bridge
Tel: (+36 1) 889 4700, room reservation: (+36 1) 889 4752
- Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia (former Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia) ****
Address: Kárpát u. 62-64., XIII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889 5800
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- Danubius Grand Hotel Margitsziget **** superior
Address: Margitsziget (Margaret Island), XIII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889 4700, room reservation: (+36 1) 889 4752
- Danubius Hotel Astoria ****
Address: Kossuth Lajos utca 19-21., V. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889-6000
- Danubius Hotel Flamenco ****
Address: Tas vezér út 3-7., XI. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889-5650
- Best Western Hotel Hungaria ****
Address: Rákóczi út 90., VII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889-4400
- Hotel Budapest ****
Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 47., II. district
Tel: (+36 1) 889-4279
TIP 1: Budapest has a couple of nice Boutique hotels, modern designer hotels in the city centre with relaxing atmosphere, personalized service. These contemporary fashion hotels are ideal for business travellers who want a refreshing hotel environment after a long business meeting.
TIP 2: Budapest Airport Hotels offer comfortable accommodation in the close proximity of Ferihegy airport. Most of them have conference rooms and are equipped with business facilities.
The 4-star Airport Hotel Budapest is very close to the Ferihegy airport sitiated in a peaceful neighbourhood. |
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Other Budapest Hotels with the Business Travellers' Needs in Mind
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Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal ***** Address: Erzsébet körút 43-49., VII. district Tel: (+36 1) 479 4000
It was given the Best Conference Facilities award by the Budapestweek magazine in 2005.
The 5-star hotel has a spacious conference center and an exhibition centre to accommodate large-scale events. The recently renovated Royal Spa offers cutting edge spa facilities and treatments. |
Four Seasons Gresham Palace *****
Address: Roosevelt tér 5-6., Budapest V. district, tram 2, Roosevelt tér stop
Tel: (+36 1) 268 6000
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Le Meridien *****
Address: Erzsébet tér 9-10., V. district
Tel: (+36 1) 429 5500
One of the top five star hotels in Budapest.
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus *****
Address: Erzsébet tér 7-8., M1, M2, M3 metros V. district (close to the Le Meridien Hotel)
Tel: (+36 1) 429 3777
Excellent location and service. Do try its Asian-inspired spa complex! In the gallery on the first floor you can view a great art collection by Hungarian artists.
Hilton Budapest West End *****
Address: Váci út 1-3., VI. district Tel: (+36 1) 288 5500
Awarded the "Best Business Hotel in Hungary 2003" by Budapestweek journal. It's connected to the West End City shopping mall, but other shops along Grand Boulevard (Nagykörút) are also within walking distance. Excellent transportation: trams 4,6, M+ (blue) metro line, Nyugati Railway Station
Sofitel Atrium Budapest *****
Address: Roosevelt tér 2., V. district, tram 2, Eötvös tér stop Tel: (+36 1) 266 1234
From the street level windows of the Paris Budapest Café you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Danube with the Chain Bridge and Castle District on the opposite bank in Buda.
Hotel Intercontinental Budapest *****
Address: Apáczai csere János utca 12-14., V. district
Tel: (+36 1)327-6333
Rewarded with the Best Conference Facilities title, together with Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal in 2005.
Holiday Beach Budapest ****
Address: Piroska utca 3-5., III. district
Tel: (+36 1) 436 7160
A rather new wellness and conference hotel in Budapest, with a large and well-equipped conference room, swimming pools, jacuzzis, sunterarce, saunas, tennis courts, aerobic and other fitness and wellness services.
Novotel Budapest Congress ****
Address: Alkotás utca 63-67., XII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 372 5400
Novotel Budapest Centrum ****
Address: Rákóczi út 43-45., VIII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 477 5300
If you Want to Feel at Home Away from Home:
Marriott Millennium Court - Executive Apartments
Address: Pesti Barnabás utca 4., V. district
Tel: (+36 1) 235 1800
Enjoy the ideal combination of home comforts and the indulgence of hotel services. Located in the heart of Budapest, many sights, shops, public transport service, restaurants are within walking distance. Spacious apartments, cosy studios
Hotel Apartment Adina *****
Address: Hegedüs Gyula utca 52-54., XIII. district
Tel: (+36 1) 801 2700
Spacious apartments with bedroom, living room, well-equipped kitchen, bathroom.
Starlight Suiten Hotel ****
Address: Mérleg utca 6., V. district
Tel: (+36 1) 484 3700
A simple elegant hotel with perfect location. Large, air-conditioned rooms (bedroom, living room, working and dressing area, bathroom) friendly staff.
See our Budapest car rental page sholud you need a car during your business stay.
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Sightseeing in Budapest
Even if you come for a short business trip try to squeeze in some time for sightseeing since the Hungarian capital abounds in historic and cultural monuments, and great museums. Here are some pages two help you plan your sightseeing:
Restaurants in Budapest Perfect for a Business Lunch
Baraka
Address: Andrássy út 111., VI. district, M1 metro
Tel: (+36 1) 462 2100
One of the best international restaurants in Budapest with a hip atmosphere. Recently moved from Magyar utca to the groundfloor of the Andrássy Hotel on teh elegant Andrássy Avenue.
Tom George
Address: Október 6. utca 8., V. district, M3 metro Arany János utca stop, Tel: (+36 1) 266 3525
A chic international restaurant with cozy ambience in downtown Budapest.
Artis Restaurant & Wine Bar New!
Address: Margit körút 2., II. district, tarms-4,6 Margit híd budai hídfő stop
Tel: (+36 1) 438 9090
A new wine restaurant with great food and wines, friendly service. You can choose from 3 menues, each including 6 courses. A menue costs 5000 HUF/person. There's also a deluxe all-you-can eat buffet at lunchtime during weekdays.
Remiz
Address: Budakeszi út 5., II. district Tel: (+36 1) 275 1396
A high-end restaurant with a wonderful outdoor terrace. Menu is avilable in 6 languages. Mainly Hungarian dishes.
Le Bourbon
Address: Erzsébet tér 9-10., V. district, inside the Le Meridien Hotel
Tel: (+36 1) 429 5770
One of the best hotel retautants in Budapest and one of the best French restaurants too.
Café Kör
Address: Sas utca 17., V. district, near St Stephen's Basilica
Tel: (+36 1) 311 0053
An excellent place with great food (Hungarian with a touch of French cuisine), friendly atmosphere and service in the heart of the city. There's terrace in summer. Whenever I go there I can't wait to try one their delicious homemade desserts.
Cyrano
Address: Kristóf tér 7-8., V. district Tel: (+36 1) 226 3096
A downtown restaurant with international cuisine just off Váci Street.
See also our pages about Best Restautants in Budapest and Hungarian Restaurants in Budapest.
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Other Conference Venues in Budapest
Budapest Congress & World Trade Center Address: Jagelló út 1-3., XII. district Tel: (+36 1) 372 5400, 372 5700
This is the largest congress centre not only in Budapest in Hungary. The downtown, the airport are easily accessible. It's been refurbished recently, equipped with the latest audio-visual technology.
CEU Residence and Conference Center
Address: Kerepesi út 87., XIV. district Tel: (+36 1) 327 3150
The Central European University's facility is a bit far from the city centre although public transport is good and you can get to downtown Budapest in 20 minutes. There are several meeting rooms. It houses a 3 star hotel as well.
The following two museums are excellent conference venues:
Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum)
Address: Hősök tere (Heroes' Square), M1 metro
Tel: (+36 1) 469 7100
Museum of Ethnography (Néprajzi Múzeum)
Address: Kossuth tér 12., V. district
Palace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája)
Address: Komor Marcel utca 1., IX. district, near the Lágymányosi Bridge
Tel: (+36 1) 555 3000
A conference room with high-tech facilities, simultaneous translation system in 5 languages.
New York Palace Boscolo Hotels (Erzsébet körút 9-11, VII. district) also has a modern business center accommodating 3-220 persons with top-notch technology. The historic building, that was restored to its glory a couple of years ago, itself worths a visit. Read more about New York Palace Boscolo Hotel here.
Where to Unwind During Your Budapest Business Travel
TIP: Cruise on the Danube
If you can fit into your business activities enjoy a dinner & cruise on the Danube. While you contemplate the wonderful panorama of Pest and Buda on the riverbanks you can relish fine food from the buffet dinner, and live music (only during the cruise starting at 19.00).
Find more details and book your place for the Danube cruise here.
TIP: Save 700 HUF by booking another program together with the night cruise starting at 22.00.
Enjoy
- a spectacular Hungarian Folk performance,
- an orchestra concert or
- an Organ Concert in the beautiful Church of St Anne
before the Danube cruise. This way you not only have great program for a full evening but you save 700 HUF by booking the a Concert/Folk performance + Dinner & Cruise as a package.
After concert the friendly, foreign-language speaking hostesses accompany you from the concert venue (Danube Palace or Vigadó hall) to the cruise ship. It takes about 4-5 minutes to get there by walk. The cruise ends at cc. 23.00 and the hostesses can call you a taxi to take you back to your hotel. |
In the Royal Palace Club you can combine business with pleasure. A first-class club that caters for businessmen's needs. Restaurant offers Hungarian and international dishes.
Győri utca 16., XII. district, near MOM park in Buda, 2 minutes from downtown Pest
Tel: +36 1 3568 670, 06-20-269-8351
Open: Mon-Sat: 18.00-05.00, Sun: 21.00-05.00
See more places on our Budapest Nightclubs page, you might want to check out Budapest Casinos too. Get an overall picture about Budapest Nightlife.
Squeeze in some time between two meetings to pop in on of the Day Spas in Budapest. They're islands of serenity and relaxation in a buzzing city.
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