Discover Budapest From This Luxury Downtown Hotel

Experiences

Unsure what to do in Budapest? With a history stretching back 2,000 years, the city is as beautiful as it is mysterious. Glorious architecture peeks over the skyline, elegant squares lend an air of bygone civility to modern city life and the River Danube flows contentedly onward. Nestled into its center is The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest, a luxury downtown hotel that resides just steps away from some of the city’s most beloved attractions, including St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Chain Bridge and Vörösmarty Square. From here, guests can view first-hand the very etymology of Budapest: Buda presides over two hills, while Pest, with its shopping and business districts, resides across the River Danube. During your stay, discover the compelling range of places to visit and things to do in Budapest. From its legendary thermal waters to shopping, museums and dining, Hungary’s capital city is waiting to enchant you.

Budapest Hotel Puts You Near Everything You Want To See

Whether you envision a leisurely river cruise, an expedition to every major landmark or a day at the thermal baths, Budapest will surpass all expectations. Explore the best of the city from this centrally located hotel, where the Danube River, Chain Bridge, Vörösmarty Square and the elegant shops and cafes of Andrássy Avenue number among the nearby attractions.

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Arts and Culture

Attractions

Hungarian National Museum

The Hungarian National Museum houses the nation’s most important collection of historical relics in the impressive neoclassical building, purpose built in 1847. Contact: +36 1 338 2122 | Distance: 3.3 km / 9 minutes by taxi |

Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts displays the treasures of international and Hungarian art spanning from ancient times to the end of the eighteenth century, while its large-scale temporary exhibitions attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. After the most comprehensive reconstruction project in its history, the museum re-opened at the end of 2018. Thanks to the modernization, the Museum of Fine Arts now satisfies twenty-first-century requirements for collection care and visitor engagement.Contact: +36 1 469 7100 | Distance: 3.4 km / 10 minutes by taxi |

Hungarian State Opera House

The Opera House is considered to be amongst the best in the world in terms of its acoustic and it is housed in one of the most beautiful Neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe. Insider Tip: you can tour the building during the day and learn about its gorgeous architecture as well as enjoy a world-class performance in the evening. Contact: +36 1 814 7100 | Distance: 1 km / 5 minutes by taxi |

Trafo House of Contemporary Arts

A contemporary, multifunctional arts center with regular exhibits, music & experimental theater performances housed in a building that used to be the electrical transformer station for south Pest, hence the name Trafó. Contact: +36 1 215 1600 | Distance: 3.2 km / 15 minutes by taxi |

Evening view of a large domed building reflected in the water

Ritz Kids

From the moment of arrival, we welcome kids to The Ritz-Carlton by encouraging them to explore the sights and sounds of the hotel and its environment. Guided by playfulness and a sense of wonder, Ritz Kids delights and engages your children to interact with their surroundings in a fresh and exciting way, while introducing them to the four important pillars of Ritz Kids discovery: Water, Land, Environmental Responsibility and Culture.

Programs for Children