New York Palace Budapest
Opulent Belle Époque palace hotel with Italian Renaissance interiors — think gilded stucco columns, ceiling frescoes, crystal chandeliers, and marble everywhere. Rooms lean warm and classic: cream palettes, bold lines, Belle Époque chandeliers. It's grand without being stuffy, and the building genuinely earns every ounce of its reputation.
Book breakfast in the New York Café directly — non-guests queue outside daily, but hotel guests get priority seating inside
Why It Matters
The New York Café alone makes this hotel a landmark. Opened in 1894 and reputedly the world's most beautiful café, it draws enormous crowds of non-guests every day — yet hotel guests get priority seating for breakfast. The palace itself is a protected Hungarian monument, meaning Anantara couldn't gut the interiors even if they wanted to, which is very much a good thing.
A Belle Époque palace built in 1894 as the European headquarters of the New York Life Insurance Company, this is one of Budapest's most iconic buildings. The marble façade, clock tower, ornate carvings, ceiling frescoes, and Murano chandeliers are all original — painstakingly restored after an €80 million renovation and reopened as a luxury hotel in 2007. Acquired by Anantara in 2020, the hotel's 185 rooms and suites combine that heritage grandeur with contemporary comforts. But the real reason people come? The New York Café on the ground floor, which has been drawing artists and writers since 1894 and is routinely called the most beautiful café in the world.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Deluxe Room
Cosy rooms bathed in warm natural light. A fluffy bed, regal armchair, marble bathroom with bathtub, and a sleek desk covered by a Nespresso machine. Rich browns and reds throughout. The smaller end of the property's offerings, but the finishes are genuinely high.
30 sqm
Executive Suite
80 sqm with a walk-in wardrobe and separate living room — properly spacious. Bottle service for the minibar and complimentary airport transfers are included. The living room means it functions well for longer stays.
80 sqm
Executive Suite with Terrace
The 80 sqm Executive layout, upgraded with a private balcony. Bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, separate living room, and premium city views from the terrace. One of the better configurations for guests who want outdoor space without going full Presidential.
80 sqm
Junior Suite
At 65 sqm, the entry-level suite makes a real difference. There's a proper foyer, a living area, double vanity marble basins, and complimentary minibar. Includes complimentary airport transfers — a nice bonus at this tier.
65 sqmJunior Suite with Terrace
Same layout as the Junior Suite but with a private balcony looking onto Budapest's streets. At 70 sqm, slightly larger too. The terrace is the selling point — good for an evening drink above the Boulevard.
70 sqmPremium Room
A step up in size and often with city views. Same warm palette and Italian-inflected furnishings as the Deluxe, with marble bathrooms and Belle Époque chandeliers. Some configurations include a private balcony.
40 sqmRuby Presidential Suite
135 sqm of the palace's finest, overlooking Erzsébet Boulevard. Murano glass chandelier, spacious bathroom with bathtub and shower, and potential for connected rooms. Butler service and a personal gym are included. This is the top single-bedroom option.
135 sqmSapphire Presidential Suite
Also 135 sqm, but with a separate dining/meeting area that doubles as a board meeting room — useful for business guests who want to host. Mosaic bathroom with bathtub and shower, Murano glass chandelier, and complimentary massage included.
135 sqmThree Bedroom Presidential Suite
The top of the house at 215 sqm. Three bedrooms, two interconnected rooms, separate living area, and a terrace. Butler service throughout. Can accommodate up to six adults and a child — the palace's most expansive option for groups or families.
215 sqmTwo Bedroom Presidential Suite
170 sqm with two bedrooms, a separate living area, one interconnected room, and a terrace looking over Erzsébet Boulevard. Butler service, complimentary massages, and airport transfers. Ideal for families or two couples traveling together.
170 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Fully renovated gym with cardiovascular machines and free weights, open around the clock. Personal trainers available on request. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Anantara's bespoke dining programme: select a special location within the hotel — the Presidential Suite, a private corner of the New York Café — for a private multi-course meal. Also includes a Champagne breakfast experience with private buffet.
Guided walking tour around Budapest's markets, curated by Anantara as part of their cultural immersion experiences.
A 90-minute journey to the small town of Tard, where entrepreneur Váczi Rozi runs Matyo Design, a business built around traditional Hungarian embroidery supporting local women. Guests learn the embroidery craft, how to make local pasta, and get a genuine window into rural Hungarian life.
Anantara-arranged private cruises along the Danube — one of the more impressive ways to see Budapest's parliament building and castle district from the water.
A guided run through Budapest's top attractions. Good way to cover ground and get a workout in at the same time. Led by a local running guide.
Offered as part of the Thermal Refreshment package: complimentary tickets to the famous Széchenyi thermal baths plus a one-way hotel transfer. Can also be arranged independently through concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
11 fully equipped meeting rooms plus 2 additional event spaces. Total capacity up to 600 guests. State-of-the-art AV equipment throughout. Suitable for conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and weddings.
Full concierge able to arrange tours, book tickets, organise transfers, and arrange limo service. Multilingual staff (English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian).
Dogs and cats welcomed up to 35kg maximum weight. Maximum 2 pets per room. Charge of €50 per pet per night applies. Guide dogs stay free.
15-metre heated relaxation pool in the spa's cave-like lower-level setting. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Valet parking service available on site.
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