Barceló Budapest

22/10/2026

In our salad era. 🥬✨
And we're not complaining.

16/10/2026

Staying in tonight? Not a bad idea. 🍸☺️

10/10/2026

A little break between adventures. 😴

05/10/2026

🍰 Discovering Budapest also means discovering its flavours.

Hungarian gastronomy is an important part of the experience our city offers to international visitors – and our desserts tell plenty of stories about local traditions, history and culinary heritage.

If you are visiting Budapest, here are 7 Hungarian sweet classics worth trying – with a few local tips from us:

🇭🇺 Hungary’s Cake of the Year – A new cake is selected every year to celebrate Hungary’s national day on 20 August, so there is always something new to discover.

🍫 Somlói Galuska – Created in the 1950s, this Hungarian classic combines sponge cake, chocolate sauce, walnuts, rum and whipped cream.

🍰 Eszterházy Torta – An elegant layered cake named after the Esterházy dynasty, traditionally made with walnut or almond layers and buttercream.

🥐 Rétes (Hungarian strudel) – Thin, crisp pastry with plenty of different fillings. The classics include apple, sour cherry, sweet cottage cheese, poppy seed and combinations such as sour cherry with poppy seed or cottage cheese.

🍮 Dobos Torta – Created by Hungarian confectioner József C. Dobos in the 19th century, instantly recognisable by its thin sponge layers, chocolate buttercream and crisp caramel top.

🥞 Palacsinta – Hungary’s thin pancakes, traditionally filled with apricot jam, sweet cottage cheese, walnuts or poppy seeds. Our local advice? If you ever get the chance to try a real homemade Hungarian palacsinta, take it – somehow, the restaurant version is never quite the same. 😊

✨ Kürtőskalács – The famous chimney cake, baked until golden and traditionally coated with sugar, cinnamon, walnuts or other simple toppings. And one important local rule: go for the classic version. The ice cream-filled, Nutella-covered tourist creations may look impressive, but they don’t count for your first proper kürtőskalács. 😄

Food is one of the best ways to get to know a destination, so make sure to leave some room for dessert while exploring Budapest.

Which one would you try first?

27/09/2026

🌍 If you could visit ONE city again and again for the rest of your life… which one would it be? ✈️

Today is World Tourism Day – a day to celebrate all the places we’ve discovered, the people we’ve met and the memories we’ve brought home with us. 💙

We might be a little biased, but our answer would be Budapest. 😉🇭🇺

Now it’s your turn:
👇 Name ONE city you would happily return to again and again.
And if your answer is Budapest… you already know where to stay. ❤️

Happy World Tourism Day from Barceló Budapest!

24/09/2026

Staying in Budapest for a few days? 🇭🇺 Why not discover a little more of Hungary while you’re here? 🚗✨

Some of our favourite places are just a short drive away – perfect for an easy day trip from the city:

🏰 Visegrád & the Danube Bend – ~1 hour
Beautiful views over the Danube, a hilltop castle and plenty of history.

🍷 Eger – ~1.5 hours
Charming streets, a historic castle and, of course, Hungarian w**e.

🌊 Tihany & Lake Balaton – ~1.5 hours
Lake views, local flavours and one of the most beautiful villages around Balaton.

⛪ Pannonhalma – ~1.5 hours
A peaceful escape into the Hungarian countryside and home to the historic Benedictine Archabbey.

☀️ Szeged– ~1 hour 50 minutes
Colourful architecture, lively squares and Hungary’s famous “City of Sunshine”.

One of the things we love about Budapest? You can enjoy the city today and discover a completely different side of Hungary tomorrow. 💙

Which one would you choose for your day trip? 👇

18/09/2026

Let’s make the most of these last warm days together. ☀️
See you at the Skylounge!

15/09/2026

Four bridges, four different views of Budapest. 🌉💙

But which one is your favourite?

🦁 Chain Bridge
The classic. Budapest’s first permanent bridge across the Danube and one of the city’s most iconic sights.

🕊️ Liberty Bridge
The green one – and a local favourite, especially on warm summer evenings.

👑 Elisabeth Bridge
Elegant, white and named after Hungary’s beloved Queen Elisabeth – Sisi.

🌅Margaret Bridge
Your gateway to Margaret Island and a beautiful spot to take in the Danube views.

You’ll probably cross more than one during a stay in Budapest – but everyone seems to have a favourite. 😉

So… Chain, Liberty, Elisabeth or Margaret?👇

28/08/2026

From career beginnings to hotel management – and why working with the next generation can be so rewarding. 🏨

Our General Manager, Gergő Galla, shares a few thoughts and experiences in the Hungarian Tourism Academy’s interview series. 🎥

Worth a watch! 👇

20/08/2026