Mystery Hotel Budapest

Mystery Hotel Budapest was built by the Hungarian Freemasons in the 19th century. As the life of the Freemasons was full of mystery and mystique, so is our hotel; shrouded with legends and secrets.

The concierge at the front of the Great Hall Restaurant & Lounge has a small library from where our guests may borrow various mystic themed books and/or movies.

By entering the hotel you can feel that we are going to a special world. However, the theme was not only inspired by the life and work of Freemasons, but also by various mystic themed books and movies.

THE GREEK COLUMNS
Each of the guestrooms, studios and suites are designed in three different styles aligned with a Greek column style: Corinth, Ion and Doric.

The three antique columns play an important role, as we also find them throughout other areas of the hotel, such as in The Great Hall Restaurant, the Secret Garden Day Spa and The Sky Garden.

DORIC
Doric Rooms are located on the hotel’s inner courtyard, overlooking the enchanting Secret Garden and also on 7th floor, where the rooms next to the Sky Garden offer stunning views of the city.

The Doric column order has the most difficult, yet simplest forms and proportions. In our Doric rooms, the English Victorian style dominates. The shades of green provide a pleasant atmosphere, which is made more comfortable by the natural materials and textiles used in the rooms.

Looking out of the windows of the rooms, the Secret Garden has a breath-taking view of the hundreds of orchids, while from rooms on the 7th floor you can see at a distance the Castle of Buda, the Fishermen’s Bastion and Gellért Hill.

ION
The Ion Rooms are located on the top floors of the hotel. The Ion column layout is lighter and more elegant, so the rooms reflect a French mansard style. The cheerful, but elegant interior with patio makes it really special.

Its shades of grey charmingly complement the flowery motifs. The giant paintings placed behind the head bed connects the past and the present. Our two-storey Duplex rooms on the ground floor belong to the Ion column order. The design here is French as well, but it is slightly different from other Ion rooms.

CORINTHIAN
The Corinthian column is the most decorated antique Greek column, so in this room type classical burgundy velvet curtains are featured. The room’s furniture is sumptuous and styled in baroque, so the guests can feel themselves, like a real aristocrat enjoying the soft textiles and the thousands of crystals. All Corinthian rooms and suites have city views.

THE BUILDING
In 1886, two different Freemasonry groups (the Blue Lodge and the Scottish Ritual Grand Orients) merged creating the first headquarters of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary.

From that time until 1919, the Hungarian Freemasonry flourished: almost 11,000 Freemasons worked in almost hundred lodges, such as Endre Ady, József Balassa, György Bölöni, Ignotus, Károly Kernstok, András Mechwart, Sándor Wekerle, Dezső Kosztolányi, István Ferenc Pulszky, Elek Benedek, Géza Kresz, Jenő Heltai, Ottó Bláthy Titus and many others.

The Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungarian Freemasons proposed the construction of a lodge house in 1890. They received 12 different entries from which the work of Vilmos Ruppert was accepted. Ruppert was himself a freemason, as he was a member of the Old Calls Lodge. The building was finally handed over solemnly in 1896.

THE SOUL OF THE BUILDING
The most important venue was the great sanctuary on the fourth floor (also called Temple or Atelier by various lodges) as it was one of the most important halls of the building. Its design and decoration therefore is also the most demanding. The vault has been restored by the hotel’s owners.

DA VINCI SUITE
Our classic Baroque style suite consists of a bedroom, a living room; a salon and is part of the Corinthian column order. The one-bedroom suite can be connected to a Mystery double-double room by getting a two-bedroom suite can be built.

MYSTERY KING WITH SOFA BED
The rooms have a pull-out sofa, which is suitable for 2 children or 1 adult. These family rooms are offered in Corinthian and Ionian style. Child friendly hotel.

SUPERIOR KING
Superior King rooms are between 22 and 27 square meters and are designed in accordance with the Greek column order, mostly in Corinth, Ionian and a few in the Dorian style. As our Superior King rooms are available in all three columns, the room you have booked might differ from the pictures. The rooms are categorized by the size and furnishings of the rooms.

THE SKY GARDEN
Here, in the shadow of a Doric column, you can admire the magnificent view of the city. The royal palace almost floats in front of us.

The Eiffel-designed Nyugati Railway Station is a stunning building just a short walk away from us. In the distance you can see the Castle of Buda, the Fishermen’s Bastion and Gellért Hill. The Sky Garden awaits guests with special cocktails and snacks and can hold up to 50 people.

THE GREAT HALL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, “The Great Hall” is not only a restaurant, but also the centre of the hotel’s life.

CONFERENCE CENTRE
Our conference centre is located on the -1 level of the hotel and it is also accessible by a separate entrance on the ground floor. The lobby area on the ground floor is also suitable for welcome receptions. On the -1 level, conference rooms have a foyer and cloakroom.

Mystery Hotel Budapest offers a truly unique event experience for every occasion, whether it is a conference, a social event or a private soirée. While entering the Lobby & Lounge of this enchanted castle, which is even possible through a separate portal, we find ourselves lost in infinity of thousands of chandeliers.

This mirror salon can be easily transformed into a mysterious welcome reception or a coffee break venue. The style of the rooms is restrained with classical elegance, a perfect and unique venue for every event.

THE SECRET GARDEN DAY SPA
The Secret Garden Day Spa is one of the most unique spas in Europe. The interior of the beautiful eclectic building is a real enchanted Baroque garden, where you can relax under magnificent fountains and huge palm trees.

Sitting in the whirlpool, affords a stunning view of the palace’s full facade and hundreds of candles of crystal chandeliers. The Secret Garden Day Spa has a Finnish sauna, a steam room and a jacuzzi. The Spa offers a range of body treatments and massages. Moreover, the luxury spa includes a gym for physical exercise.

HEROES’ SQUARE & CITY PARK
Lying at the top of Andrássy Avenue, the Heroes’ Square, Hungary’s most visited historical monument, showcases statues of some of the greatest personalities of the Hungarian history, back staged by Budapest’s biggest green spot, the City Park, enclosed by the Museum of Fine Arts, the Hall of Art, the Budapest Zoo and the Great Circus.

ANDRÁSSY AVENUE
Acting as the “Champs-Elysées” of Budapest, connecting Deák and Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue is the elite of lifestyle in the city where you may find the Opera House, high-end boutiques and cozy coffee shops conserving the long lasting “café” Hungarian tradition at the bottom of eclectic-styled buildings built at the end of the 19th century.

The Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue and the Bank of the River Danube are among UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

HUNGARIAN STATE OPERA HOUSE
Designed by Miklós Ybl, one of the most famous Hungarian architects, the Hungarian State Opera House opened its doors to the public in 1884. The Opera House was listed as one of the favorite spots of Queen Elisabeth (or as she was commonly referred to, Sissi), Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary.

ST.STEPHEN’S BASILICA
Dedicated to the first king of Hungary, whose supposed right hand is housed in the reliquary, St. Stephen’s Basilica is one of the two tallest buildings of Budapest.

Taking the lift or the 364 steps staircase, visitors can easily reach the Basilica’s dome offering a spectacular, 360° view over the city and over the river Danube to the Buda hills. On Thursdays and Fridays, the management hold concerts in the venue for public entertainment while enjoying the neo-Classical interior.

DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE
Located in the Jewish District, Budapest accommodates the second largest synagogue in the world, the largest in Europe, seating up to 3000 people. The building also gives home to the Jewish Museum and the Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park. The Central Synagogue in Manhattan, New York City is a near-exact copy of the Dohány Street Synagogue.

PARLIAMENT BUILDING & CHAIN BRIDGE
Lying in Kossuth Lajos Square, on the bank of the Danube, the Hungarian Parliament Building is the world’s third largest parliament. It offers multilingual behind the scenes guided tours every day.

Next to it lies the Chain Bridge, which remains the oldest connection between Pest and Buda, built by a group of noblemen under the leadership of István Széchenyi, who is referred to as the Greatest Hungarian.

ROYAL PALACE & THE CASTLE DISTRICT
At the bottom of the Chain Bridge on the Buda side, you may find the only funicular service in Budapest, which can take you to the Castle District, enabling you to explore the picturesque environment of the foundation of our capital.

The Royal Palace, the Matthias Church and its surrounding buildings are quite a site but if you are looking for the best view over Pest and the River Danube, the Fisherman’s Bastion is the ultimate spot. Many museums chose this area as their home and the National Library has also reserved and kept its headquarters here since 1802.

THERMAL BATHS
Hungary is known for its thermal waters, sought from all over the world for its healing powers. The Széchenyi and Gellért Baths are listed amongst the most famous thermal baths and are open for public every day between 6:00AM and 10:00PM; easily reachable from the Mystery Hotel.

Most of these thermal baths were built in the 16th century when Hungary was occupied by the Ottoman Empire and have since then been preserved until today. Among them, our concierge recommends visiting the Veli bej Turkish Bath, which was recently renovated, offering great facilities and beautifully models the Ottoman architecture.

GREAT MARKET HALL
Located on the Pest side of the Liberty Bridge, at Fővám Square, the Great Market Hall the largest and oldest indoor market in Hungary. If you would like to explore local culinary experience and share cultural moments while locals buy their groceries, be sure to get there early, since it is only open until 5:00PM on weekdays and 3:00PM on Saturdays.

MARGARET ISLAND
Budapest’s most popular recreational area located in the middle of the River Danube, mostly covered by landscape parks where several churches were built back in the 12-13th century.

Overtime churches became ruins and we can still find some on the island. For those who like outdoor exercising, this is the place to be as it has a running track around the entire island and many more sport facilities available on the edge of the island.

RUIN BARS
A couple of years back these bars suddenly became a “trendy pop up” in the Jewish District of Budapest.

The contemporary art design consists of using old furniture and household objects, mixed with elements of street art, becoming places where people can enjoy a variety of craft beers, sandwiches and other bar snacks in a unique atmosphere while some locals provide several types of entertainment.

EIFFEL SQUARE & PARK
The green spot located right next to the hotel, named after the famous French architect who also designed the railway station next to the park, also a step away from the hotel. In the middle of it lies the Eiffel Square where small cafés and restaurants are expecting their guests for a quick bite or a nice cup of coffee.

Rooms: 82

Price: from 113 EUR per night

Source: www.mysteryhotelbudapest.com