Pest never fails to capture the hearts of travellers with its beguiling blend of old-age grandeur and cool, sub-radar energy. One moment you’re browsing the high-end stores along Andrássy Avenue, or admiring the historic Opera House and Széchenyi Chain Bridge, then you’re getting lost in the maze of cobbled lanes that lead to buzzing wine bars, acclaimed restaurants and bustling plazas. In amongst it all, tucked beside the domes and spires of St Stephen’s Basilica, Aria Hotel awaits with playful promise.
From the 49 beautifully designed rooms and suites to the ravishing, glass-ceilinged conservatory, the quirky decor pays homage to the power of music and genre-defining greats. But this is so much more than a meeting place for music buffs. Dine in style at the Cafe Liszt, drink cocktails in the spectacular rooftop High Note Sky Bar, or luxuriate in the subterranean spa, with its arresting neon-blue lightscape. Add to that a superb fleet of staff who deliver flawless service every time, and it’s clear that this music-themed hideaway hits all the right notes.