Neo-classical building in the leafy Pest palace quarter, across from the Hungarian Nat’l Museum. (Sunny breakfast room delights.)

Lush hardwood floors, funky accents & rad urban-inspired style is “décor inspo” Pinterest-worthy.

First opened in the late 1800s as the Grand Hotel Royal, it continues its reign as one of the finest in the city. Posh, posh, posh.

Killer location, an easy 5-10 min stroll to biggies like the Danube River, Buda Castle, synagogue, shopping, ruin pubs and nightlife galore.

Free breakfast! Yes, there’s coffee.

Apartment-style perks (think everything, from a kitchen to a washer/dryer) let ya live like a Budapest local.

Well-equipped rooms have everything you need to fool friends into thinking you’re a local.

Downtown address that’s a 5-min walk to lively, shop-dotted Váci Street (it’s def a must-stroll).

Friendly and upbeat vibe fills low-key rooms with a warm welcome.

Outside the centre’s buzz with easy access to public transport (a win/win in our book).

Rise & shine! Color filled rooms make for pleasant mornings.

Ideally situated at the gate of the Buda Castle, other historic sights are easy to visit from this quiet location.

Perched at the entrance of the popular pedestrian shopping area along the River Danube. Strolling distance to the Great Market Hall (souvies galore).

Feeling creative? Rooms are unique and colorful.

Direct access to the city’s largest mall, so zero-effort retail therapy is a no-brainer.

Swank boutique renovated to incorporate contemporary art & design within its historic 18th-century exterior.

Explore nearby shops and museums during the day; hit up the city's most hopping clubs at night.

Primo address right on the river.

Hotel café/bar is a people-watcher's paradise.

Argue all you like about which side is better (Buda or Pest). Guests here vote for the one that rhymes with best.

Steps from the Buda Castle, or cross the Chain Bridge to see the other side of this fascinating city.

Rise & shine! Color filled rooms make for pleasant mornings.

Mammoth lobby impresses upon entrance with a flamboyant style that's chic and theatrical. There's even a replica plane dangling from the ceiling 8 stories up.

Straightforward, but comfy and well-appointed with essentials like 24-hr bar. (That qualifies as essential, right?)

This place is better connected than a British socialite, with the metro just a short stroll away and plenty of buses stopping nearby.

Primo Castle Hill location, steps from the (wait for it…) Buda Castle and all the neighbouring shops and eats.

Why does breakfast taste so much better when someone else makes it for you? We don’t know, but the theory is proven here.