Houses the famous New York Café inside a stunning 1894 Italian Renaissance palace. Opulent rooms with high ceilings, Anantara Spa, and Italian fine dining. Perfect for those seeking palatial luxury in the heart of Budapest.
Anantara New York Palace Budapest is a landmark luxury hotel set within the extraordinary 1894 Italian Renaissance palace at Erzsébet körút 9–11 on Budapest's Grand Boulevard in the seventh district. The building's ornate facade — carved stone, Corinthian columns, and gilded detail — is among the most photographed pieces of 19th-century architecture in the Hungarian capital. Within the palace, the ground-floor New York Café has operated since the building's opening in 1894 and is widely considered one of the most beautiful cafés in the world; its frescoed ceilings, gilded balustrades, and marble surfaces have survived wars, revolutions, and multiple changes of ownership over more than a century of continuous service.
The hotel's rooms and suites are spread across the upper floors of the palace, with high original ceilings and period architectural detail forming the canvas for a luxury interior scheme that incorporates contemporary comforts alongside the historic fabric. The Anantara Spa, the brand's signature wellness concept, operates within the hotel and offers a comprehensive menu of treatments and therapies drawing on Asian wellness traditions. An indoor pool and dedicated fitness centre complete the wellness facilities. Fine dining is available through the hotel's restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine in a formal setting appropriate to the palatial surroundings.
The Grand Boulevard location gives immediate access to the M2 metro at Blaha Lujza Square, connecting to Keleti station, Deák tér, and the Buda metro network. Tram line 4/6 along the Grand Boulevard serves the entire inner ring road and is one of the busiest and most useful routes in the city. The Jewish Quarter's ruin bars are a ten-minute walk west. Concierge services include private transfer arrangements, restaurant reservations, city tours, and bespoke itinerary planning for multi-day stays in Budapest and further afield across Hungary.
Amenities
- Anantara Spa
- New York Café access
- fine dining
- indoor pool
- fitness center
- concierge
Location
Erzsébet krt. 9-11, 1073 Budapest
47.5015, 19.0702 View on map
Highlights
- Palatial 1894 Italian Renaissance property on the Grand Boulevard, home to the world-famous New York Café
- Anantara Spa with full treatment menu, indoor pool, and fitness centre in a historic palace setting
- Opulent rooms and suites with original high ceilings and period architectural detail in central Pest
- Direct access to the Grand Boulevard tram 4/6 and M2 metro network at Blaha Lujza Square
Tips for visiting
- Reserve a table at the New York Café in advance — it is open to the public and extremely popular, especially for weekend breakfast.
- Anantara Spa treatments should be booked before arrival, particularly for multi-night stays during peak season from April through October.
- Tram line 4/6 stops directly outside on the Grand Boulevard, providing the fastest route to Margit híd, Margaret Island, and the Buda side.
- Request an upper-floor suite with original painted ceilings for the full palace experience — these are limited and book early in high season.
Accessibility
The New York Palace is a historic 19th-century building; the main hotel entrance and ground-floor areas including the New York Café are accessible at street level. Guests with mobility requirements or wheelchair users should contact the hotel directly to confirm lift access to specific floors and room-level accessibility before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the New York Café accessible to non-hotel guests?
Yes, the New York Café is open to the general public for dining. Hotel guests benefit from reservation priority, but members of the public can dine and experience the historic interior without staying at the hotel.
Does the hotel have an indoor pool?
Yes, the Anantara New York Palace features an indoor swimming pool alongside the spa and fitness centre.
How far is the hotel from Keleti railway station?
Keleti station is approximately 1.2 km from the hotel, reachable on foot in about 15 minutes or by one stop on the M2 metro from Blaha Lujza Square.
Is the hotel suitable for business travellers?
Yes, the hotel offers meeting and event facilities, concierge support, and business amenities, making it well suited to corporate stays alongside leisure guests.