Budapest's VII District, or Erzsébetváros as the locals call it, is the grand, crumbling, colourful bohemian quarter of the city. You'll find atmospheric bars set in abandoned buildings, local art galleries lining the streets not to mention quirky shops, and cute cafés. This area is also the historic Jewish Quarter, where you'll find the Dohány Street Synagogue — also called the Great Synagogue — the largest of its kind in Europe, and the Hungarian Jewish Museum. Our pick of the best hotels in Budapest's VII District are both luxury options, ideal for a pampering city break.
For a historic grand dame
- If you want one of Budapest's grand dames, check out the Corinthia Hotel, a sophisticated luxury stay just around the corner from Heroes' Squre, Buda Castle and the thermal baths of Széchenyi. It is everything you need for a true luxury stay: an indoor pool, a pampering spa, atmospheric bar, and numerous dining options. No wonder. It's had its doors open since the late 1800s. True historic luxury!
- Anantara New York Palace Hotel is another grand option, beautiful in all its Belle Époque glory on Erzsebet Korut Boulevard, with its glittering chandeliers, noble columns and gorgeous frescoes. Not only is there a brilliant spa, and its own New York Café (a local favourite), it has enchanting city views through the floor-to-ceiling windows.Very sophisticated.
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