At a Glance
On the Buda side of the city and at the foot of Castle Hill, this hip property has a younger vibe and affordable rates.
Review
The Lanchid tries hard to bring some cutting-edge chic to a city famous for old-world interiors, and mostly succeeds. The common spaces and the 48 guest rooms, feature lots of glass and sleek wood furnishings, with orange and green pops of color. Rooms are decently sized and some come with twin beds, a great touch for friends traveling together. The views of Pest and the Chain Bridge from the Danube-facing rooms are fabulous, especially at night when the waterfront is illuminated. Guests should not miss breakfast served on a serene wooden patio when the weather is warm. While the service is friendly and the spacious seventh-floor suites, featuring balconies and Danube views, are lovely, the Lanchid is more boutique design property than luxury hotel.
Who Should Stay
Younger travelers who plan to do a lot of sightseeing on the Buda side and want to be close to Castle Hill (the hotel is a stone’s throw from the funicular that reaches the site, and Pest sights like St. Stephen’s Basilica are just a short walk across Chain Bridge).
Written by Simone Girner