Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital straddling the Danube, blends Buda's hilly castles with Pest's vibrant ruin bars and thermal springs—a UNESCO-listed duo perfect for 2025's cultural renaissance. These top 10 hotels, curated from Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards, U.S. News Travel's rankings, and Tripadvisor's traveler favorites, capture the city's Art Nouveau allure through riverside palaces and design-forward hideaways. Ranked by aggregate guest scores (9.2+/10) and acclaim, they offer prime spots near the Chain Bridge and Parliament. Rates start at HUF 60,000/night; book via loyalty programs for spa soaks and private Danube cruises.

1. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, District V

This 2025 Condé Nast Readers' Choice winner, a 1906 Art Nouveau icon on the Danube, dazzles with 179 rooms blending mosaic floors and gilded ceilings. The Kollázs Brasserie & Bar's seasonal kaiseki shines; the spa's thermal suites evoke Széchenyi Baths. Rates from HUF 120,000/night—opulent for Parliament views.

2. Aria Hotel Budapest, District V

A music-themed 49-room boutique near St. Stephen's Basilica—Condé Nast's 2025 top for design lovers—features themed suites with vinyl collections and rooftop pool concerts. The High Note SkyBar's jazz aperitivi overlook the basilica; the spa's sound baths harmonize. From HUF 90,000/night—melodic for opera season.

3. Andaz Budapest, District VII

Hyatt's 70-room Jewish Quarter gem in a 19th-century bank—U.S. News' top newcomer—fuses industrial chic with Hungarian motifs. The Andaz Lounge's goulash twists delight; the spa's eucalyptus steam rooms refresh. Rates from HUF 80,000/night—edgy for ruin-bar rambles.

4. Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, District V

This 2025-opened Rocco Forte in a 1875 palace near the Chain Bridge—Tripadvisor's rising star—boasts 130 rooms with frescoed ceilings and Elizabeth Bridge views. The Kollázs Rooftop Bar's cocktails sparkle; the spa's marble pools pamper. From HUF 110,000/night—imperial for riverside romance.

5. The Ritz-Carlton Budapest, District V

Overlooking the Danube in a 20th-story tower, this 218-room haven—Forbes Five-Star elite—offers skyline suites and the 360° Lounge's panoramic gins. The Mizuki Japanese restaurant earns MICHELIN nods; the spa's vitality pool overlooks Buda Castle. Rates from HUF 100,000/night—elevated for skyline sunsets.

6. Corinthia Budapest, District VII

A 2010-refreshed 1990s tower in the Jewish Quarter—Tripadvisor's value luxe—spans 414 rooms with thermal spa access rivaling Gellért Baths. Rickshaw's fusion fare impresses; the spa's saunas steam. From HUF 70,000/night—wellness-focused for thermal tours.

7. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, District V

This 1985 chain bridge sentinel's 349 rooms—U.S. News' classic pick—blend modern suites with Nobu's sushi empire. The spa's indoor pool gazes at the city; afternoon tea in the lobby endures. Rates from HUF 85,000/night—central for Pest promenades.

8. Hilton Budapest, District V

Castle Hill's 322-room 1976 tower—Travel + Leisure's historic favorite—offers Buda views and Kőleves' Hungarian fusion. The rooftop pool overlooks the citadel; the spa's saunas warm. From HUF 75,000/night—scenic for Buda Castle climbs.

9. Hotel Moments Budapest, District V

A 2023 70-room design-forward near Parliament—Tripadvisor's boutique star—with minimalist suites and the Moments Bar's craft pálinkas. The spa's hammam rituals cleanse; complimentary bikes explore Andrássy Avenue. Rates from HUF 65,000/night—contemporary for political pulse.

10. Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, District V

This 2020 Hyatt in a 1913 arcade—Condé Nast's architectural gem—boasts 99 rooms with vaulted ceilings and the KIOSK Brasserie's Art Nouveau brunches. The spa's thermal pools evoke Rudas Baths. From HUF 95,000/night—ornate for arcade explorations.

Why These Hotels Stand Out in Budapest for 2025

Compiled from Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, U.S. News Travel's rankings, and Tripadvisor's top lists, these icons average 9.4/10 for Danube drama and sustainability—like Four Seasons' zero-waste ethos. They embody Budapest's split soul: Pest's pulsing energy by day, Buda's thermal tranquility by night, with easy trams to ruin bars.

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