| What emanates from the heart of the city of | | | | an ambiance of eloquence. Much of the |
| Budapest is a deliberate steadfastness | | | | splendor of the 19th Century can still be |
| despite its momentous past. There is | | | | seen in these newly renovated accommodations. |
| substantial authenticity in a city that | | | | |
| houses an array of historical hotels that | | | | Many of the great hotels from this era fell |
| acknowledge past cultural influences, exhibit | | | | into disrepair during the 20th Century's |
| classical elegance, and demonstrate | | | | Soviet-enforced Iron Curtain. Currently, |
| collaborative innovation. This verity can be | | | | these hotels have reclaimed past grandeur. |
| witnessed in how these hotels have | | | | Their beauty and old-world style remain, but |
| transformed themselves throughout the | | | | they are affixed with updated furnishings. |
| centuries. | | | | |
| | | | Historical Hotels - Classic Innovations |
| Historical Hotels - Relics Become Habitable | | | | |
| | | | Function often gives way to form. With this |
| When Romans occupied the area where the city | | | | in mind, a number of Budapest's hotels |
| of Budapest now lies, around the 1st and 2nd | | | | blatantly reveal its colorful history. The |
| Centuries, invigorating bathhouses or spas | | | | elusive Hotel Romai was once a haven for |
| were built. Many of these ancient spas are | | | | Communist Party officials and The Hotel |
| still being enjoyed today. One Roman spa in | | | | MEDOSZ is a former trade union hotel for |
| particular is housed within the Corinthia | | | | agriculture workers. While these hotels may |
| Aquincum Hotel. While the hotel itself would | | | | not be as ornate as an 18th or 19th Century |
| not be considered historical, the spa that it | | | | baroque style structure, authenticity is |
| espouses certainly is. In this way, modern | | | | unearthed. |
| conveniences are adorned with legendary | | | | |
| luxury. | | | | Form, at times, gives way to function. |
| | | | Examples are guesthouses for two of |
| Another modern hotel, the Hilton Budapest, | | | | Budapest's public institutions. The Radio |
| absorbed within its own framework a 13th | | | | Inn is the official guesthouse of Hungarian |
| Century Dominican Church and the | | | | National Radio. In a similar fashion, guests |
| baroque-style facade of a 17th Century Jesuit | | | | of Pest's ELTE University lodge at the |
| College. This hotel has brought the past | | | | Peregrines ELTE Hotel. These guesthouses are |
| into the present by combining what seems to | | | | quaint destinations that stem out of |
| be differing architectural styles and | | | | practical need. |
| solidifying them into a present day facility. | | | | |
| This is truly representative of how Budapest | | | | Historical Budapest, Today and Tomorrow |
| as a whole acknowledges its past, but keeps | | | | |
| its eye on the future. | | | | Around the 8th Century, two cities, Buda and |
| | | | Pest resided on opposite sides of the Danube |
| Interestingly enough, a true blast from the | | | | River. Buda and Pest remained separate cities |
| past comes in the form of the Hotel | | | | until they were united in 1873. Between the |
| Citadella. This hotel is located within the | | | | time of the original Hungarians to the 21st |
| confines of a 19th Century garrison. During | | | | Century, Budapest has stayed loyal to its |
| Habsburg rule, this garrison would have | | | | Hungarian culture despite the strong |
| sheltered soldiers and ammunition, but | | | | influence of its invaders. |
| currently this same structure caters to the | | | | |
| needs of 21st Century guests. The past is | | | | Much culture does prevail in modern day |
| celebrated while a rebirth is taking place. | | | | Budapest. The city can boast about its |
| | | | fascinating museums, its fine concert halls |
| Historical Hotels of the 19th Century | | | | and its educational institutions. Its hotels |
| | | | also radiate Budapest culture. Whether |
| Architectural styles of these exquisite | | | | historical relic, magnificent structure, or |
| hotels range from awe-inspiring Gothic to | | | | of practical design, these hotels remain |
| regal Art Nouveau. Built during a time of | | | | adaptable but rooted in legacy. |
| prosperity in the region, these hotels emit | | | | |