The Independent lists the 10 most beautiful boutique hotels in Budapest

Budapest is probably the definition of Central European lavishness: it has thermal baths, ruin bars, rich history and endless opportunities to learn and relax. Budapest is keeping up with the growing demands of tourism with a wide range of boutique hotels to provide the maximum experience for travellers.

The Independent has collected 10 of the best boutique hotels you can find in Budapest, paying attention to the diversity in their characters.

Pest-Buda – the best choice for history lovers

Just minutes from the Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, this hotel located at a cobbled street takes you back in time: the building where Pest-Buda resides was built in 1696 and was the first hotel in Hungary. There are only 10 rooms in this hotel, which allows you to enjoy its long history even more. Look out for the perfectly preserved baroque roof, that creates a charm with the combination of modern and rustic elements. The Independent highlights the wooden beams with brass industrial chic lighting and the leather furniture.

Hotel Parlament – the best choice for your Instagram

Hotel Parlament is the best place to book a room is you love art deco style interiors, bold choices of colour, geometric tiles and funky lighting are the characteristics of all 65 rooms here. Now all you have to do is grab your phone and look for the most peculiar angles to vamp up your Instagram feed.

Besides, guests can use the small spa and relaxation area free of charge.

Casati Budapest Hotel – the best choice for being green

Just like most Budapest hotels, Casati Budapest Hotel occupies an 18^th-century townhouse that was revamped and is now a beautiful blend of classic and modern design. The reason why Casati is unique is the way they take care of the environment.

Awarded with the Green Hotel Award in 2014, this is the best choice for you if you are looking for sustainable living.

The hotel uses only eco-friendly detergents, LED lighting and recycled paper. In order to further support the environment, the food is from local suppliers, thus helping local farmers as well.

You can choose from four categories when booking a room: “natural” rooms, “cool” rooms, “classic” rooms and “heaven” rooms.

Hotel Moments – the best choice for the lovers of delicious breakfast

You will find that Hotel Moments is situated in a perfect location too, on Andrássy Avenue, within reach of St Stephen’s Basilica and the Hungarian State Opera. This 99-room boutique hotel occupies a former townhouse, where the building’s original features that are so characteristic of Budapest are mixed perfectly with modern design.

For the most delicious gourmet breakfast, try Bistro Fine within the walls of the hotel. You can choose from a wide range of baked goods, cold cuts and seasonal produce, and there are even gluten- and lactose-free options on the menu.

Aria Hotel – the best choice for music lovers

Aria Hotel Budapest is located in the 5^th district, close to the Parliament, but this is not the feature that makes it so special, as the rooms are music-themed: there are rooms inspired by opera, jazz, classical and modern music. You can already feel the musicality with which the building is infused with upon entering the hotel, stepping on the piano keys on the floor, leading you into the beautiful glass-covered lobby. The cherry on the cake is live music, which cannot be missing from such a concept-hotel. The hotel, besides, has a blues-themed underground spa.