W Budapest

Budapest Travel Guide: This Central European City Boasts Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Contemporary Museums, and High-End Shopping

"W Budapest, which opened its doors in the summer of 2023 and was a finalist on this year's Travel + Leisure It List, is a prime example of the timeless sophistication of the city's historic buildings. Housed in the UNESCO-listed Drechsler Palace on Andrássy Avenue, the property's spectacular interiors reference the building's past — at one point, it served as the headquarters for the Ballet Institute, so all bathrooms are outfitted with dressing room-like mirrors and lighting fixtures inspired by delicate pearl earrings that ballerinas wear — with the brand's design-forward approach to hospitality. There are spacious accommodations with custom furnishings, a spa with an indoor heated pool, an impossibly chic hidden speakeasy, and a very Instagram-worthy courtyard covered by a wave-like glass ceiling." - Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova Dobrina Zhekova is a freelance writer with over a decade of editorial experience in Europe and the U.S. She covers luxury travel, art, architecture, and design. Her writing has a