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Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection

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Aria Hotel Budapest turns up the volume on the capital’s cool factor. Melodious sounds echo through the halls of this music-themed hotel, a reimagined neoclassical building near Saint Stephen’s Basilica. Legendary artists from Liszt to Louis Armstrong inspired the 49 rooms and suites – most offering a private balcony. Follow the keyboard tile floor (à la the film Big) to the Music Garden courtyard, with its velvet sofas and space-age piano; locals and internationals of all ages mingle in the rooftop bar for killer cocktails and views. Experience Harmony Rooftop Yoga and Harmony Spa, with its heated pool, steam, sauna, and Jacuzzi.

Hercegprímás utca 5., H-1051 Budapest, Hungary
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Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection

About Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection

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Choose your favorite genre and the musical director will curate a selection of music to enjoy during your stay, as well as recommend local performers and venues. Rob Chicago, Illinois

In the hotel’s own words

An Experience Inspired by Music

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The Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro's vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence. Aria Hotel Budapest has been awarded as the #1 Hotel in the World by TripAdvisor 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards and #1 Hotel in Central Europe by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in 2018.

Rooms Each of the 49 guestrooms and suites feature a jazz, contemporary, opera or classical music theme through décor and sound. All rooms and suites feature caricatures by internationally acclaimed artist Joseph Blecha to celebrate the world's greatest musical legends such as Maria Callas or Hungary’s own Franz Liszt.

Dining High Note SkyBar: the famous High Note SkyBar is a full-service, lushly landscaped rooftop bar, offering fine drinking cocktails and delicious barfoods, and breathtaking views of Budapest and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Our rooftop bar was named “One of the Top 10 Rooftop Bars in the World” in 2018 by Condé Nast Traveler.

“All art springs from the same source” – Café Liszt: a bar, lounge and terrace decorated with the original signature of music legends, with a modern menu following the European gastronomic line. Taste the macaron, this irresistible French sweet inspired by the music of Aria Hotel Budapest, in the creative workshop of the dessert manufactory Chéz Dodo. Our dinner menu consists of Hungarian and light international dishes offered by chef Viktor Hiermann.

Music Garden The lavish buffet breakfast is served in the Music Garden, while every afternoon between 4 and 6 pm our signature pianist Kasai will charm you with smooth melodies during our Wine & Cheese

Reception, which is an ideal spot to unwind, meet with friends, or mingle with the local crowd after exploring the city.

Spa Harmony Spa Budapest Harmony Spa at the Aria Hotel Budapest offers an unique fusion of spa and state of the art wellness for an integrated experience to help you relax, revitalize, re-energize and rejuvenate. All hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to Harmony Spa, offering 35 foot heated Pool, Jacuzzi, Infra sauba, Finnish sauna and Aromatic Steam Room. Apart from the spa experience, there's an extensive selection of facials, body treatments and massages available to choose from.

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit on stays of 3+ nights
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

11 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Luxury Room with 1 King Bed
Reserve the Luxury Room with 1 King Sized bed and enjoy a room with a minimum located anywhere in the building. Most will a private open air balcony with view overlooking the beautiful Music Garden Courtyard.
355–365 ft²
2Aria Signature Room with 1 King Bed
Aria Rooms with a Music Garden view offer an eclectic New Baroque design inspired by varied musical genres. · Each room has a private open air balcony overlooking the magnificent Music Garden Courtyard.
390–425 ft²
3Aria Signature Room 1 King - City View
City View Aria Rooms offer an eclectic New Baroque design inspired by Classical Music.
Members only
4Grand Luxury 2 Full Beds - City View
These Grand Luxury Rooms have a design inspired by Classical Music and offer a city view.
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5Two Bedroom, Two Bath Family Duet
Please call or email us if you would like to reserve a spacious Family Unit for up to four people, offering indoor space in addition to a private open air balcony with view overlooking the beautiful Music Garden Courtyard.
Members only
6La Traviata 1 or 2 Bedroom Terrace
The La Traviata Two Bedroom Terrace Suite consists of 3 rooms, a parlor with a dining table, and two bedrooms, each with a European King Bed, which can comfortably accommodate a family of up to 6 people including 1-2 small children sleeping on the sofa-bed in the parlor. The suite has two washrooms.
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7Terrace Room with 1 Euro King Bed
Terrace Rooms offer interior space plus a large 65-80 square feet terrace with an exterior view to the city. Located on the Fifth floor, these rooms have a design inspired by Opera or Classical Music.
Members only
8The Liszt Studio
The Liszt Studio a unique design inspired by the legendary Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt. It features a beautiful sun-room wall with a view. · Furnishings include an extra large sofa, a marble bistro table and chairs, a lacquered French Style writing table.
Members only
9Sun Room with 1 King Bed
Sun Rooms are smaller than the typical Luxury Room but they are beautifully situated on the top floor and offer a unique design and an enchanting city view. · The stunning Sun wall and ceiling feature extends to the luxurious Onyx Bath and separate Shower.
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Suites
Size
10Opera Suite 1 King & Sofabed - City View
Spend the night with dreams of Madama Butterfly or Carmen when you select an Opera Suite. The Opera Suite offers a King bedded room and a large parlor. The Bedroom is appointed with a French lacquered writing table, a small bistro table and chairs as well as a chaise lounge.
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11Romeo & Juliet Opera Suite - City View
Please call or email us to request our Romeo & Juliet Balcony Opera Duet Suite. The Romeo & Juliet Opera Duet offers a King bedded room and a large parlor. From the parlor, there is access to a spacious semi-private balcony overlooking the charming cobblestone street the hotel is situated on.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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