This exceptional hotel in the heart of the city is housed in an historic building and a luxurious backdrop for your Budapest break, with the main sightseeing spots in walking distance.
Why you'll love it here
- Stay in the historical surrounds of the former Adria Palace, a protected 20th-century building
- Wander the cobbled streets of the Castle District and the banks of the River Danube
- Upgrade to Ritz-Carlton Club Level for exclusive lounge access and luxurious extras
- Visit the city’s thermal baths, then head to The Ritz-Carlton Spa for a relaxing treatment
Best For
- Honeymoon, Family, Toddlers (0-3), Kids (4-12), Teens (13+)
Samantha
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
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Hotel information
With its historic architecture and unique geography that splits Buda and Pest by the River Danube, the Hungarian capital is one of Europe’s best city breaks; an experience enhanced by staying at the chic Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Set in a 20th-century building that’s walking distance to the UNESCO World Heritage Buda Castle, this recently re-imagined Budapest hotel is in a prime spot. Wander down to the banks of the River Danube; stroll to the city’s famous thermal bath houses; and take a walking tour of the Hungarian Parliament buildings; all within 20 minutes of The Ritz-Carlton Budapest. If you’re staying for longer than a weekend in Budapest, then a day trip to Vienna or Bratislava is quick and easy by train.
From many of the spacious rooms and suites you’ll spot landmarks including St Stephen’s Basilica and Erzsébet Square. Even at entry level the bedrooms are large, with marble bathrooms that have a separate shower and bathtub. Suites with a separate living area are popular with families, and upgrading to a room with Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge access affords plenty of extras, including; breakfast, light lunch options, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a complimentary beverage service.
The city is well-known for its thermal baths, and the hotel’s spa is inspired by this tradition, featuring a naturally-lit indoor pool, steam and sauna rooms. Families have the group’s trademark Ritz Kids offerings at their fingertips, which at this Budapest hotel treats children to a stuffed toy and colouring books on arrival.
Dining at the hotel’s signature restaurant is a sophisticated Italian affair, and there is a lounge famed for its epic afternoon teas and one of Budapest’s best Sunday Brunch menus. A contemporary bar serves cocktails and bar snacks from 5pm until late.
Room Options
The 200 rooms and suites offer all the 5-star hallmarks synonymous with Ritz-Carlton in a building that’s historic to Budapest. The tall ceilings give a real sense of space and grandeur, while the large windows offer views of Elizabeth Park and famous city landmarks. Some rooms are better suited for couples and single travellers, and there are options for families too. Upgrading to Club Lounge access affords a multitude of additional privileges.
Superior Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults
This guest room has a king bed and city views. As with all rooms, expect an evening turndown, a living area, a coffee/tea maker, and an en suite with separate bathtub and shower.Deluxe Guest Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
With large twin beds, this spacious bedroom has views of either the park outside the hotel, or the city skyline. The marble bathroom features a separate bath and shower. There is an option to upgrade to a Deluxe Guest Room with a king bed that is on a higher floor of the hotel with even better views from its windows.Club Balcony Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
A king bed, and rollaway permitted, means this room on a high floor of the hotel can sleep up to three. Views of the city are exceptional from the balcony, and you’ll have access to all the extras of Club Level, including the Club Lounge.Executive Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
A chic, spacious suite with a separate bedroom and living area, the latter has a sofa bed to sleep an extra person. Park or city views can be enjoyed from the windows and there is a large, marble en suite.Deluxe Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
This one bedroom, king-size suite with its large bathroom featuring a separate bathtub and shower has city views from its feature windows and can be connected to another room or suite.Family Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
A spacious suite designed for families, it boasts a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, and a lounge area with a sofa bed. Views are of the bustling streets below, and access to the Club Lounge is included.Park Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
You’ll enjoy views of either the next door park or city skyline from your large suite windows, with a separate bedroom featuring a king-size bed, and a separate lounge with a sofa bed. Access to the Club Lounge is included.Palace Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
If you love a room with a view, then this is the one for you thanks to its panoramic views of Budapest. A king-size bed in a separate bedroom and living area with a sofa bed mean this suite can sleep four, and access is included to the Club Lounge.Royal Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
This top-floor suite has a balcony with views of the city and access to the luxurious Club Lounge with all that includes. The bedroom has a king-size bed, and there is a separate lounge and dining room.The Ritz-Carlton Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
The hotel’s most luxurious suite has panoramic views of Budapest from its furnished balcony, and separate living and dining areas. Access to the Club Lounge includes breakfast and treats and drinks throughout the day, and the large bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, plush robes and slippers.Facilities/Amenities
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Restaurants & Bars
With a signature Italian restaurant, lounge (specialising in cakes and Sunday brunch) and a bar, there is plenty of choice at The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest when you’re not out exploring the city. Rooms and suites with Club Level access include breakfast and refreshments throughout the day.
Ottimo
Italian fare in the heart of Budapest is served at this authentic, refined restaurant. Comforting favourites from Italy – like quattro formaggi pizza and spaghetti carbonara – are served alongside a menu of more delicate dishes, including the risotto with porcini mushrooms and grilled king prawns. And there are sharing dishes too, served with complementing wines.
Kupola Lounge
This elegant lounge is a great spot to grab breakfast if you’ve not upgraded to Club Level, with classics like egg benedict alongside Hungarian specialties.
A light lunch menu boasts tasty bites like traditional goulash alongside favourites like club sandwiches. There are also delicious cakes and pastries that are perfect for afternoon tea, and wines, cocktails, draught beers and a selection of homemade lemonades.
Kupola Bar
This classy cocktail and wine bar is a chic spot to grab a drink that’s open until 1am. There are small, tapas-style bar snacks on the menu such as truffle fries, and cocktails are given a Hungarian twist, like the paprika margarita.
Club Lounge
If you’ve upgraded your room to Club Level at the Ritz-Carlton then you’ll have access to the luxurious Club Lounge. An extended breakfast, light lunches, hors d'oeuvres, desserts and complimentary beverage service (including wine and spirits) are served daily. There is also a selection of Hungarian wines to try from the built-in wine vault, selected from the country’s finest vineyards.
Activities & Entertainment
Spa & Wellness
Modern facilities and a nod to Budapest’s wellness traditions create a dreamy backdrop for treatments in The Ritz-Carlton Spa. Using products from ESPA, you can choose from a large menu of therapies, with all the usual massages and facials; or for an extra special spa experience an immersive therapy like The Royal Palace Ritual, carried out in a thermal suite.
Within the spa is a naturally lit indoor pool reminiscent of Budapest’s thermal baths, as well as a soaking tub, sauna and steam room.
A 24-hour fitness centre sits alongside the spa.
Families
Ritz-Carlton goes to town when it comes to little VIPs, and that’s certainly true here. Rooms and suites can have special amenities ready for their younger guests’ arrival, and complimentary treats include a soft toy lion, colouring books, crayons and games to play.
The luxury hotel group’s RitzKids programme is available, designed to encourage children to explore the sights and sounds of their new environment and introduce them to a new culture in a fun and immersive way.
Budapest sightseeing
Of course you’re likely to be in Budapest for the sightseeing, and this luxury hotel places you right in the heart of the city.
St Stephen’s Basilica, the Chain Bridge and Vörösmarty Square are all super close by. Wander around the cobbled streets of the castle district (15-20 mins walk); the thermal baths and banks of the River Danube (5 mins walk); the Hungarian Parliament (15 mins walk); and some of Budapest’s best Christmas markets, which are just a short 5 minutes amble from the hotel.
The hotel also has direct access to the city’s main fashion shopping street.
Dining experiences
The afternoon tea served in Kupola Bar is a decadent treat, with exquisitely made delicacies from the hotel’s pastry chefs inspired by five different cocoa beans.
Dessert lovers can also experience The Art of Cake; ideal if you’re marking a special celebration in Budapest.
If you’re staying over a weekend then Sunday Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Budapest is highly recommended, where tables are laden with appetizers, seafood on ice, a salad bar and sweet treats from the Art of Cake. Made-to-order dishes served at your table include truffle pasta, eggs Benedict and wagyu beef brisket.
Sustainability Initiatives & Responsible Tourism
As with all Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts there is a group commitment to the environment.
This includes transparency about its carbon footprint (which is clearly stated on the Ritz-Carlton Budapest website) and supporting with additional measures day-to-day; like encouraging guests to recycle in their rooms and having electric car charging points for visitors.
More about the group’s responsible tourism commitments can be found on the Ritz-Carlton website.
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