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Matild Palace

A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest

Váci utca 36
Rated 9.5 in 873 reviews

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is a distinguished landmark in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Located on the iconic Danube River, this hotel combines the elegance of early 20th-century architecture with contemporary luxury. Originally opened in 1902, the building featuring detailed facades and opulent interiors has been thoughtfully restored, allowing guests to savor a piece of Budapest’s rich history along with modern comforts.

The hotel offers a sophisticated urban retreat with tastefully designed rooms and suites that offer views of the city’s vibrant streets or the tranquil river, making it an ideal destination for both business and leisure travelers. Each room is a blend of luxury and comfort, with elements that echo the building’s heritage, yet equipped with modern amenities that cater to today's discerning guests.

Dining at Matild Palace is an experience in itself. The hotel boasts several culinary venues, including a ground-floor café that exudes traditional charm and elegance. Guests can sample authentic Hungarian flavors alongside a selection of international cuisines crafted by renowned chefs. The culinary staff at the palace ensure each meal is memorable.

In addition to its dining offerings, Matild Palace is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitness center and a wellness area where guests can unwind and rejuvenate after a day of exploring the city. Its central location also means that guests have easy access to many of Budapest’s must-see attractions, such as the historic Buda Castle and vibrant Váci Street shopping area, all offering an authentic taste of the city's cultural treasures.

Climate and Weather

January
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 2
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
February
 6°
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 3
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
March
 11°
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 4
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
April
 16°
 6°
 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 21°
 11°
 16°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
June
 24°
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 9
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
July
 27°
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 10
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
 27°
 17°
 22°
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Sun hours / day
 25
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September
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Sun hours / day
 24
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October
 16°
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 24
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November
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 21
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December
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 21
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Michelin Restaurants in Budapest and near Matild Palace (A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest)

Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum
Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
350m / 380yd
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Learned society of Hungary
1.1km / 0.69mi
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.9mi
Országos Színháztörténeti Múzeum és Intézet
Országos Színháztörténeti Múzeum és Intézet
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.9km / 1.2mi
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
1km / 0.61mi
Hungarian National Museum
Hungarian National Museum
National museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
0.6km / 0.4mi
Hungarian National Bank
Hungarian National Bank
Central bank of Hungary
1.2km / 0.77mi
Hungarian State Opera House
Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house in Budapest
1.2km / 0.73mi
Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue
Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.39mi
St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.57mi
Matthias Church
Matthias Church
Roman Catholic church in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parliament Building
Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 1mi
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
The oldest bridge in Budapest
0.9km / 0.58mi
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Building of a musical theater in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.86mi
Vár
Vár
City quarter of Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.59mi
Major General Bandholtz
Major General Bandholtz
Public place in Budapest
1.3km / 0.81mi
Virulj emlékkút
Virulj emlékkút
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.75mi
Sándor-palota
Sándor-palota
Building in Budapest and official residence of the President of Hungary
1.3km / 0.81mi
Citadella
Citadella
Citadel in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.46mi
Rudas Baths
Rudas Baths
Thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.35mi
Liberty Statue
Liberty Statue
Sculpture in Budapest, Hungary
0.8km / 0.47mi
Pesti Vigadó
Pesti Vigadó
Concert hall in Pest, Budapest, Hungary
490m / 0.3mi
Szüreti menet
Szüreti menet
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.74mi
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths
Baths in Budapest named for Gerard Sagredo
0.9km / 0.57mi
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
Church in Budapest, Hungary
80m / 90yd
Gellért Hill Cave
Gellért Hill Cave
Church
0.8km / 0.51mi
House of Terror
House of Terror
Museum about about terror regimes in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Great Market Hall
Great Market Hall
Market hall in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.41mi
Gresham Palace
Gresham Palace
House in Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Rumbach utcai zsinagóga
Rumbach utcai zsinagóga
Synagogue
0.7km / 0.45mi
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.76mi
Széchenyi István
Széchenyi István
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.73mi
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
Building in Budapest, Hungary
1.7km / 1.1mi
Magyar atlétikai emlékmű
Magyar atlétikai emlékmű
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.76mi
Szerb ortodox templom
Szerb ortodox templom
Church building in Budapest V. District, Hungary
390m / 430yd
Újépület vértanúinak emlékműve
Újépület vértanúinak emlékműve
Public place in Budapest
1.3km / 0.81mi
Budapest History Museum
Budapest History Museum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.1km / 0.66mi
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Museum of the history of medicine in Budapest, Hungary
0.8km / 0.5mi
Rác-fürdő
Rác-fürdő
Thermal bath in Budapest
0.8km / 0.47mi
Little Princess
Little Princess
Sculpture
0.6km / 0.36mi
Kossuth-szoborcsoport
Kossuth-szoborcsoport
Statue of Lajos Kossuth in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building
1.8km / 1.2mi
Zero Kilometre Stone
Zero Kilometre Stone
Monument in Budapest, from which distances are measured
1.2km / 0.74mi
Holocaust Memorial Center
Holocaust Memorial Center
Museum in Budapest
1.7km / 1.1mi
Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna-templom
Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna-templom
Roman Catholic Church at Batthyány Square, Budapest, Hungary
1.9km / 1.2mi
Szilágyi Dezső téri református templom
Szilágyi Dezső téri református templom
Church building in Budapest, Hungary
1.7km / 1.1mi

What to do in Budapest and near Matild Palace (A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest)

Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum
Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
350m / 380yd
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Learned society of Hungary
1.1km / 0.69mi
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Music conservatory in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.9mi
Országos Színháztörténeti Múzeum és Intézet
Országos Színháztörténeti Múzeum és Intézet
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.9km / 1.2mi
Buda Castle
Buda Castle
Castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
1km / 0.61mi
Hungarian National Museum
Hungarian National Museum
National museum for the history, art and archaeology of Hungary
0.6km / 0.4mi
Hungarian National Bank
Hungarian National Bank
Central bank of Hungary
1.2km / 0.77mi
Hungarian State Opera House
Hungarian State Opera House
Neo-Renaissance opera house in Budapest
1.2km / 0.73mi
Dohány Street Synagogue
Dohány Street Synagogue
Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.39mi
St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica
Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.57mi
Matthias Church
Matthias Church
Roman Catholic church in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parliament Building
Parliament Building
Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
1.6km / 1mi
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
The oldest bridge in Budapest
0.9km / 0.58mi
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Budapest Operetta and Musical Theatre
Building of a musical theater in Budapest, Hungary
1.4km / 0.86mi
Vár
Vár
City quarter of Budapest, Hungary
0.9km / 0.59mi
Major General Bandholtz
Major General Bandholtz
Public place in Budapest
1.3km / 0.81mi
Virulj emlékkút
Virulj emlékkút
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.75mi
Sándor-palota
Sándor-palota
Building in Budapest and official residence of the President of Hungary
1.3km / 0.81mi
Citadella
Citadella
Citadel in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.46mi
Rudas Baths
Rudas Baths
Thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary
0.6km / 0.35mi
Liberty Statue
Liberty Statue
Sculpture in Budapest, Hungary
0.8km / 0.47mi
Pesti Vigadó
Pesti Vigadó
Concert hall in Pest, Budapest, Hungary
490m / 0.3mi
Szüreti menet
Szüreti menet
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.74mi
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths
Baths in Budapest named for Gerard Sagredo
0.9km / 0.57mi
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
The Main Parish Church of the Assumption in the centre of Budapest
Church in Budapest, Hungary
80m / 90yd
Gellért Hill Cave
Gellért Hill Cave
Church
0.8km / 0.51mi
House of Terror
House of Terror
Museum about about terror regimes in Budapest, Hungary
1.8km / 1.1mi
Great Market Hall
Great Market Hall
Market hall in Budapest, Hungary
0.7km / 0.41mi
Gresham Palace
Gresham Palace
House in Hungary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Rumbach utcai zsinagóga
Rumbach utcai zsinagóga
Synagogue
0.7km / 0.45mi
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum of Applied Arts
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.2km / 0.76mi
Széchenyi István
Széchenyi István
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.73mi
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
Building in Budapest, Hungary
1.7km / 1.1mi
Magyar atlétikai emlékmű
Magyar atlétikai emlékmű
Public place in Budapest
1.2km / 0.76mi
Szerb ortodox templom
Szerb ortodox templom
Church building in Budapest V. District, Hungary
390m / 430yd
Újépület vértanúinak emlékműve
Újépület vértanúinak emlékműve
Public place in Budapest
1.3km / 0.81mi
Budapest History Museum
Budapest History Museum
Museum in Budapest, Hungary
1.1km / 0.66mi
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum, Könyvtár és Levéltár
Museum of the history of medicine in Budapest, Hungary
0.8km / 0.5mi
Rác-fürdő
Rác-fürdő
Thermal bath in Budapest
0.8km / 0.47mi
Little Princess
Little Princess
Sculpture
0.6km / 0.36mi
Kossuth-szoborcsoport
Kossuth-szoborcsoport
Statue of Lajos Kossuth in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building
1.8km / 1.2mi
Zero Kilometre Stone
Zero Kilometre Stone
Monument in Budapest, from which distances are measured
1.2km / 0.74mi
Holocaust Memorial Center
Holocaust Memorial Center
Museum in Budapest
1.7km / 1.1mi
Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna-templom
Felsővízivárosi Szent Anna-templom
Roman Catholic Church at Batthyány Square, Budapest, Hungary
1.9km / 1.2mi
Szilágyi Dezső téri református templom
Szilágyi Dezső téri református templom
Church building in Budapest, Hungary
1.7km / 1.1mi

About Budapest

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its rich history and vibrant culture. One of the most significant attractions is the Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic palace complex provides insights into Hungary's royal past and offers stunning views of the Danube River and the city.

Another must-visit is the Parliament Building, an architectural masterpiece along the riverbank. Guided tours are available, allowing visitors to explore its stunning interiors, including the Dome Hall, which houses the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Nearby, the St. Stephen's Basilica is also worth a visit, not only for its impressive neoclassical design but also for the panoramic views from its dome.

The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is an iconic spot for relaxation. These thermal baths are part of the city's famous spa culture and provide a unique experience of bathing in natural hot springs. For a taste of local life, the Great Market Hall offers a diverse selection of Hungarian food products and crafts, making it an excellent place to sample traditional dishes.

Exploring the Jewish Quarter, home to the largest synagogue in Europe, the Dohany Street Synagogue, provides a glimpse into the rich Jewish heritage of the city. The area is also known for its ruin bars, which are unique to Budapest and offer a distinctive nightlife experience.

A stroll along the Danube Promenade allows for scenic views of the river and the city’s landmarks, particularly beautiful at sunset. Additionally, a visit to Heroes' Square and the adjoining City Park provides insight into Hungary's historical figures and national pride.

Budapest is also known for its vibrant arts scene. The Hungarian State Opera House often hosts performances worth attending, showcasing both local and international talent. The city's numerous museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the House of Terror, offer diverse exhibitions that reflect Hungary's complex history.

Lastly, indulging in local cuisine is an essential part of experiencing Budapest. Traditional dishes, such as goulash and chimney cake, can be found in various eateries throughout the city, providing a flavorful insight into Hungarian culture.




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