Opulent Belle Époque palace hotel with spa, pool, gym, and cafe






Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 9, 1073 Hungary Get directions

"Set in a gorgeous palace with superb original frescoes, I was struck by the hotel's history-rich architecture and the romantic café that dates from 1894; the dramatic, palatial rooms feature light-filled spaces, splendid marble bathrooms and Murano glass chandeliers, while the premium spa offers a sultry indoor pool, a high-spec health suite and opulent Swarovski-crystal decoration." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"A grand, Belle Époque palace-style hotel in Budapest that has frequently stood in for other Eastern European locales in spy films; the author checked in, extended their stay twice, and appreciated its cinematic aura, including its role as the setting for a scene in which one character trains another in tradecraft." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Skin-softening Lake Hévíz mud is also the star of a signature offering at the Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel’s cocooning underground spa; in this rendition, it's applied to the back and paired with a milky lavender foot bath, sea salt and olive oil scrub, and a coconut oil body massage."
"It’s been well over a century since Budapest’s New York Café first opened its doors in 1894 — the day renowned Hungarian writer Ferenc Molnár allegedly seized the keys and tossed them into the Danube, ensuring the café would never close. Situated on the ground floor of an ornate palace just off the Grand Boulevard, the beautifully restored café remains the crown jewel of the Anantara New York Palace Budapest. With its original frescoes, Venetian chandeliers, and gilded details, the space exudes old-world charm. Soaring ceilings, sixteen grand windows, and twisting columns adorned with golden stucco make it a true architectural masterpiece. Among whimsical sculptures of devilish fauns and "El Asmodai"—an ancient symbol of coffee and meditation—the café's signature 24-carat gold New York cappuccino awaits to be savored." - Tablet Hotels

"A lavish five-star property with an opulent palatial lobby, Anantara NY Palace stood out for its indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, large fitness center, and a cocktail bar with live piano where I enjoyed great drinks; the rooms are huge with super comfy beds, desks, sofas, minibars, and beautiful, massive-tub bathrooms." - Matthew Kepnes