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Palazzo Zichy Hotel, Budapest

Budapest, Lőrinc pap tér 2, 1088, Hungary (show on map)

Tucked away in Budapest’s historic Palace District, the Eurostars Palazzo Zichy seamlessly blends 19th-century elegance with 21st-century design. The building was originally constructed as a grand, neo-Baroque mansion completed in 1899 for Count Nándor Zichy, a famous Hungarian noble and politician, and his family.

While the striking historic facade remains entirely untouched, stepping inside reveals a dramatic architectural twist. The mansion was converted into a boutique hotel in 2009, introducing a sleek, ultra-modern interior. A massive, contemporary glass ceiling now covers the main courtyard, flooding the vibrant lobby and breakfast area with natural light.

The design cleverly retains pieces of its aristocratic past amidst the modern furnishings. As you explore, you will find original features like a stunning black balustrade spiral staircase and intricate old-world carvings contrasting beautifully with futuristic lucite chandeliers and colorful, avant-garde decor.

An amusing piece of history lives on through the hotel’s backstory. Archives from the Count’s private tutor describe the young Nándor Zichy with a humorous report card: “Painted: badly. Rode a horse: well. Behavior: grouchy.”

Today, the atmosphere is anything but grouchy, offering travelers a uniquely stylized launchpad into central Pest.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Design hotels can sometimes feel insubstantial. Not so the Palazzo Zichy, a stylish, chic 80-room establishment that opened in 2009 in a restored 19th-century mansion, whose thick walls lend a sense of solidity. The mix of original, neo-Baroque stairwells and modern minimalist décor probably shouldn’t work, but it does.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Budapest.

Telegraph review:

“The four-star Hotel Palazzo Zichy is a consistent favourite with those seeking characterful, refined accommodation at an affordable price. It occupies an elegant palace built in 1899 by Count Nándor Zichy, a devoutly religious nobleman who was once imprisoned for writing a political article critical of Habsburg rule.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Budapest


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What guests liked


Value for Money

94.09 %

Ranked 2nd in Budapest


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Szabo

22 March 2026

A very good place to stay in Budapest city centre.

Excellent location, very elegant building, quiet area, the rooms are spacious, confortable bed. Huge bathroom, ours even had a jacuzzi. Coffe machine in the room. Very good breakfast available.

5.0
Paul

15 March 2026

Super happy with my stay, a good call

Loved everything! Super comfortable more like a 5 Star than 4

A few maintenance issues in the bathroom which were attended to

4.5
Cox

13 March 2026

Beautiful place to explore, Wonderful friendly staff, perfect location!

The breakfast provided was exceptional. Lots of variety to suit everybody's needs and taste.
We had a birthday and I asked a staff member if they had candles to place on a breakfast cake. The gentleman went out of his way to find candles and made the plate of cake look very nice adding a touch of fruit and they all sang happy birthday.
When I asked reception for best routes to get to places they were extremely helpful.

The only thing I would change would be the size of the room was rather small for our group. I stayed in a bedroom with my partner and an extra bed but having 3 beds in the room in the layout was very tight to move around when getting out of bed and moving around. We also didn't like the bathroom doors not having a lock for privacy and being glass. We just felt like it didn't provide enough privacy.

4.0
Imre

7 March 2026

Greet spot at good location

Good location close to tram 4-6, and the area is safe. Breakfast is nice with seasonal fruit options. The room was spacious and the bed comfy.

Lift is very slow. The shower tap and shower head were falling apart and was difficult to adjust temperature.

5.0
Nikolaos

5 March 2026

Perfect, we are definitely coming back!

Honestly, everything was amazing! The hotel overall was beautiful, warm and clean and the staff was friendly, welcoming and super helpful. Our room was really warm and cozy, everything was clean and it had anything we needed.

Nothing, we loved everything

4.0
Giuseppe_gg

8 February 2026

Fantastic hotel in great location!

The location is excellent...very central, with a neighbourhood that offers everything you could need. The room was spotlessly clean and well equipped, making the stay extremely comfortable. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would definitely return without hesitation.

The bar offers complimentary coffee and hot chocolate, adding a small biscuit or some chocolates would make the experience even better.

5.0
Jodie

20 January 2026

Great stay here, was very good.

The location was perfect, only a 20 minute walk from the city centre and only 2 stops on the bus. The staff were so helpful and friendly! The rooms were very clean, would definitely stay here again. Great value for money. The sauna was so nice too!

The only small thing was the bathroom door is frosted glass and it cannot be locked. It was fine for me but if you were staying with someone else it would be a bit uncomfortable.

5.0
Christopher

3 December 2025

I give you my highest recommendation.

One of the elevators was quite slow.

5.0
Mark

22 November 2025

Amazing accommodation 10 out of 10!

The staff was amazing! Especially David! Had a great lounge and breakfast! Great location for walking the city! Would love to stay here again!

Not applicable, everything was great!

5.0
Vincent

10 November 2025

Would highly recommend

Everything, location, cleanliness, food, staff, it was a pleasure to stay there.

5.0
Cecilia

20 October 2025

Very nice hotel with incredibly friendly staff

Incredibly kind and helpful staff and great luggage storage option. Comfy beds, nice bathroom and shower

We're very happy with everything, but if I have to mention something it is that it was a bit too warm inside the hotel, especially in the corridors.

4.5
Sandor

19 September 2025

Your Residence while Exploring Budapest

It's always nice to be in Budapest. This hotel can be your trusted residence, while you're visiting this vibrant city. We return time and again and it's always a nice, comfortable stay with a good night sleep and hearty breakfast. Just please don't stuff croissants into your handbag, like that lady from Moscow I've seen once at breakfast. Hilarious though.

4.5
Graham

12 September 2025

Great place to stay, within walking distance/short taxi trip of major attractions. Friendly, helpful staff.

Well located, close to restaurants and bars. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Nothing.

5.0
Nenalyn

26 August 2025

Excellent place!!! Would stay again for sure!

Great staff, welcoming and excellent customer service. The location is fantastic. Close to tram, metro and buses and also close to places of interests in Budapest.
The room is fantastic. Good size and well designed. Love that you can open the window for fresh air too.
Beds were comfortable. Place is quiet. Clean rooms and bathrooms.
We had a nice view of the square and enjoyed hearing the bells.

The ac inside the room can make a low noise. I didn’t mind it but if you’re sensitive to noise, it might.

4.0
Sofia

23 August 2025

Peaceful, clean, pretty and good service

Comfortable, clean, with good sound isolation and excellent amenities. Very friendly and helpful staff. I think we got upgraded because our room was much bigger than what we booked.

Not very child friendly, for example the sink and soap (wall mounted) are unreachable for a child
Also their automations are poorly programmed - they sent me a WhatsApp message and 2 emails to recommend their online checkout before 9am on the checkout day. The link didn’t load and the language was not the one I selected. I felt a bit kicked out by this…
There was no kettle in the room

4.0
Thomas

21 August 2025

Great location, nice hotel

Brilliant location, lovely staff. Breakfast was excellent. Comfort, clean and lovely bathroom.

Ac in the room wasn't cold enough and room was hot. There was no coffee machine in the room even though we booked a room with one, the staff said they'd get over but never did in spite of asking everyone.

5.0
Roberta

17 August 2025

Absolutely would stay here again if I have the pleasure of returning to Budapest.

Every aspect was superb: gracious and helpful staff, room, quiet location yet near bus, tram, Metro lines and restaurants, excellent breakfast.

Occasionally the elevator and I did not get along.

4.5
Leanne

6 August 2025

Lovely hotel with accommodating staff.

Lovely hotel and location. I really enjoyed my stay. Staff were friendly and very accommodating to my requests. I would definitely stay again if I ever return to Budapest.

Only minor issue was that the door to the mini fridge was off its hinges so that was a bit annoying.

5.0
Alice

2 August 2025

Perfect stay in Budapest

Great, safe location, really nice and helpful staff, quiet, clean and with great AC!

5.0
Susan

28 July 2025

The hotel was perfect for my requirements and I appreciated the kindness of the staff.

The staff are very kind, accommodating and professional.
The bed is very comfortable and the room is very clean and well appointed.
It is a great location for me.

4.0
Charles

22 July 2025

Lovely staff and location

Nice space and location

AC was not working the first day

4.5
Parthasarathy

11 July 2025

Recommend the hotel, if one is visiting Budapest.

Excellent location. Wonderful service and clean room.

Elevator (Lift) was a little slow to my liking.

Hotel facilities

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Food & Drink

  • - Snack bar
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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