MaMaison Andrássy Hotel

The polished service and convenient location near City Park make the MaMaison a good option for families who don’t mind being slightly outside of the city center.

Andrássy Út, a wide, leafy boulevard lined with neo-Renaissance and neo-Baroque buildings (and a UNESCO World Heritage site), runs from the city center past the State Opera House to Heroes’ Square in the north, where City Park begins. The Andrássy is located toward the top end of the boulevard, in a posh residential neighborhood lined with embassies and private villas. It’s a great alternative for travelers who have been to Budapest before and want to be based in a serene area removed from the busy waterfront.

The Bauhaus-style building, designed in the 1930s by Olympic swimmer and architect Alfréd Hajós, can seem severe from the outside, but the 70 spacious guest rooms feature colorful silky textiles and warm wood furnishings, and several have balconies offering views of the neighborhood.

The Andrássy may not have the most destination-specific décor, but the friendly, capable staff, makes an impression. The location near City Park—offering endless entertainments for children—is excellent for families, though the majority of guests are business travelers, couples and friends.

Repeat visitors who prefer a quiet, somewhat removed location and who don’t mind taking the subway or a taxi to get into the city center and to the Danube.