In Central Buda,
try Kasca Vendeglo, an elegant eatery where a romantic meal can easily be
achieved. In the northern part of the city, Kehli Vendeglo is famous for
upscale traditional food served in a garden setting. Gundel, in Pest, is
by far the city's fanciest restaurant, first opened in the late 19th
century and recently restored to its original grandeur. Traditional fare with
an innovative twist is on the menu at Gundel. The newer Antique Restaurant,
also in Pest, seats only 30 people. However, it boasts a promise that they can
create any meal requested by their patrons. Live music accompanies the
delicious food. For French cuisine, try Le Jardin de Paris in Buda, an upscale
bistro, or Lou Lou in Pest, where the seafood is fine and the wine list is
extensive. Vegetarians should head to the highly-acclaimed Marquis de Salade,
where the chefs hail from several different countries. Diners are provided with
a diverse international menu using fresh local produce.
Like many of its other Central European neighbors, Budapest is
beginning to recognize the importance of providing luxury accommodations for its
guests. Hilton Budapest, built in the 1970's, is one of the city's
finest hotels. Incorporating the ruins of a 700 year-old church, the hotel is
elegant and unusual, indicative of the city's blending of old and new. The Art
Nouveau-style Danubius Hotel Gellert is charming, and it is one of
several thermal bath hotels in the city. Danubius Thermal and Conference Hotel
Helia sit on the outskirts of Pest and offers similar services. The nod for
the most expensive hotel in town belongs to the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus.A
home away from home for visiting rock stars and other celebrities, the
Kempinski is ultra-modern and luxurious despite its rather plain exterior. One
of the most historic hotels in the city, Mercure Hotel Budapest Nemzeti, boasts
high ceilings in beautifully appointed rooms and a posh restaurant. The
elegant K & K Hotel Opera is located within view of the Opera House and within
walking distance of the theater district. The Radisson SAS Beke is also
a smart choice for the discriminating traveler.
Budapest fancies itself as 'the city of spas', and rightfully
so! Several thermal springs are situated in the city center, and many
establishments offer baths and other wellness services to locals and visitors.
For a stay at a thermal hotel, consider the aforementioned Danubius Thermal and
Conference Hotel Helia or the Danubius Hotel Gellert. Another
consideration is the Corinthia Aquincum Hotel, which is located in the Obuda
section of the city. The thermal spa there was recently refurbished and offers
a nice view of adjacent Margaret Island. The Kempinski Spa at the Hotel
Corvinus offers everything from an ice fountain to a Finnish sauna. Several
other hotels, like the Budapest Marriott, include deals garnered with nearby
thermal locations, like the Gellert Medicinal Baths and the Szechenyi Medicinal
Spas.
As Budapest continues to gain popularity as a fine vacation
destination, it also continues to add to its tourist infrastructure. Visitors
with all sorts of budgets, from discriminating travelers to those traveling on
a shoestring, can enjoy a stay in this marvelous Central European capital.
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