Top 10 extraordinary accommodations in Budapest, ranging from royal palaces to bohemian artists' havens

In the heart of Budapest, the city of spas, architecture, and culture, a collection of luxurious hotels awaits discerning travellers. Each property offers a unique experience, blending history, style, and modern comforts.

The Matild Palace, a gem restored in 2021 after decades of languishing, stands proudly in Pest. It is home to Spago, a restaurant helmed by renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. The hotel's rooms are priced from 130,275 HUF (£279).

Another gem in Pest is the Hotel Noble, a design-forward bolthole close to the Jewish Quarter and ruin bars. Offering a bar, a traditional Hungarian breakfast, and rooms from 46,211 HUF (£99), it's a perfect choice for budget-conscious travellers.

For those seeking a more tranquil retreat, the Kozmo Hotel, converted from a telecommunications building, offers a spa with Valmont treatments, a 52-foot-long lap pool, and rooms from 81,240 HUF (£174). It is nestled in a quiet courtyard near Pest's Grand Boulevard.

Crossing over to Buda, the Kimpton BEM Budapest, a reimagined 19th-century neoclassical palace designed by Marcel Wanders, boasts a rooftop bar named Fennen. The hotel's rooms are priced from 79,809 HUF (£171).

The Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, a former art nouveau building, is another grand property. It features an indoor infinity pool, rooftop spa, and a French bistro, with rooms priced from 114,402 HUF (£245).

For music lovers, the Aria Hotel Budapest, themed around music, offers a rooftop bar with resident DJs. Each wing of the hotel is dedicated to classical, jazz, modern, and opera. The rooms are priced from 106,004 HUF (£227).

In Buda's 12th District, Bagatelle Gardenhouse offers access to hiking trails and features six individually styled rooms with Scandi-type furnishings, a garden, and rooms from 79,733 HUF (£171), B&B.

Lastly, Brody House, a former artist commune, offers a unique experience. Each room is named after an artist connected to the hotel. It features a bistro, bar, and rooms from 63,435 HUF (£136).

Whether you're seeking tranquility, culture, or a vibrant nightlife, Budapest's luxurious hotels cater to every taste and budget. Each property offers a unique experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories of the city.