A really old, beautifully decorated hotel bang in the heart of the city. Its strategic position meant it was used as an HQ by various political movements during Budapest's turbulent history. There’s a beautiful old restaurant and café as well.
If you want to get away from modern hotel chains and enjoy some old fashioned luxury - for around the same price as a modern three-star - book in here.
Kossuth Lajos Ut 19-21; tel: 1 889 6000; www.danubiushotels.com/astoria