Lanchid 19 Design Hotel, Budapest

Lanchid 19 Design Hotel - Contemporary riverside property with color-changing facade and UNESCO Heritage views

Located on the Buda side, this 4-star Budapest hotel features a modern square facade with accordion-style panels that change color. Lanchid 19 Design Hotel houses 45 rooms, each offering views of either the Pest riverbank or Buda Castle. The property includes a lobby bar beneath illuminated glass walkways, and the L19 restaurant serves international dishes with an emphasis on fish, complemented by a hot and cold breakfast buffet. A glass floor in the lounge area reveals the ruins of a 14th-century water tower that once supplied Buda Castle. The top-floor Panorama Suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and hot tubs. The hotel stands 18.5 miles from Ferenc Liszt International Airport and a 10-minute walk from Vorosmarty Square. Notable landmarks within 0.5 miles include the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, Fisherman's Bastion, and Matthias Church.

Pros

Color-changing exterior panels create a unique visual experience

Historic water tower ruins visible through glass floor

Quiet green yard with café terrace

24-hour front desk offering bike rentals, car services, and concierge assistance

Cons

No fitness center or spa facilities

18.5 miles distance from the airport