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A luxury hotel in the Art Nouveau Gresham Palace, completed in 1906, facing the Chain Bridge across Széchenyi István tér.
Aria Hotel Budapest
A five-star, music-themed hotel near St Stephen's Basilica with a spa and pool, a rooftop bar and a complimentary afternoon wine and cheese reception.
At a glance
- Type
- Music-themed luxury hotel
- Area
- Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- ariahotelbudapest.com
Good to know
- Harmony Spa
- Indoor pool
- Rooftop bar
- Afternoon wine and cheese reception
- Live music
- Fitness centre
Why we recommend it
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a five-star hotel on Hercegprímás utca, a quiet street a couple of minutes from St Stephen's Basilica. It belongs to the Library Hotel Collection and is built around a music theme: rooms and suites are named after composers, musicians and works, from the Opera Suite and La Traviata to the Liszt Studio, and the design draws on different musical styles throughout the building.
The hotel is known for its generous inclusions. Guests are invited to a complimentary wine and cheese reception every afternoon, and live music plays in the hotel's Music Garden from 19:00 to 22:00 each evening. On the roof, the High Note SkyBar serves cocktails and bar food with panoramic views over Pest, and it is popular with non-guests too, so hotel guests should also book for sunset.
The Harmony Spa offers a pool, a sauna, a steam bath, a whirlpool and a fitness centre, along with treatments. After a day walking the city, it is a good alternative to the public baths if you prefer a quieter, private setting.
The Aria suits couples, music lovers and travellers looking for a romantic or celebratory stay in a central location. The inclusions, from the evening music to the afternoon reception, add real value to the room rate and give the hotel a sociable feel that many luxury hotels lack. Rates are high, especially in summer and in December, so book early for the best choice of rooms. Reservations for the hotel and the rooftop bar can both be made through the official website, which is also the place to check current offers and packages. Families should check room configurations and bed types in advance, before booking a stay.
The location is ideal for exploring Pest on foot. St Stephen's Basilica and Szent István tér are around the corner, the Danube promenade and the Chain Bridge are about ten minutes away, and Andrássy út and the Opera House are a short walk to the north-east. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út on metro line M1 and Deák Ferenc tér, where lines M1, M2 and M3 meet, are both within a few minutes' walk, which makes airport transfers and trips across the city straightforward.
Aria Hotel Budapest FAQs
What is the star rating of the Aria Hotel?
It is a five-star hotel.
What is the hotel's theme?
Music: rooms are named after composers, musicians and works.
Is there a free wine reception?
Yes, a complimentary wine and cheese reception is held every afternoon.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, the Harmony Spa has a pool, sauna, steam bath and whirlpool.
Is there a rooftop bar?
Yes, the High Note SkyBar on the roof.
Is there live music?
Yes, in the Music Garden from 19:00 to 22:00 each evening.
What is nearby?
St Stephen's Basilica, the Danube promenade and Andrássy út.
How do you contact the hotel?
By phone on +36 1 445 4055 or by email at [email protected].