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Budapest
HUNGARY
THE TOWNS OF BUDA AND PEST ARE JOINED BY THE MAJESTIC DANUBE RIVER. ON THE WEST, BUDA IS HISTORIC AND UPMARKET; WHILE ON THE EAST, PEST IS KNOWN FOR ITS CULTURE AND NIGHTLIFE
BUZZING BAR
Múzsa Bar at the Four Seasons Gresham Palace
Inside Budapest’s grandest hotel, which overlooks the mighty Danube, Múzsa keeps things classy with its oval mirrored bar and twinkling chandeliers. Devour goulash-style dumplings before signature cocktails such as the Gloria with Tanqueray and pandan, and Spark boasting Belvedere infused with basil.
Széchenyi István tér 5-6, fourseasons.com
LOCAL FOOD HOTSPOT
Szaletly
In the leafy Zugló district in an elegant building with arched windows, chef Dániel Bernát whips up a Hungarian-based menu using mostly local ingredients, including his lauded venison fillet with pumpkin purée. The wine list is mainly native, too. Try the fabulous Sky Furmint from Eger.
Stefánia út 93, szaletly.hu
CHARMING HOTEL
Brody House
With owners well-embedded in the city’s art scene, you know you’re in for something special here, and the eight-guest-room Brody House doesn’t disappoint. With eclectic artworks adorning the walls, time-worn parquet flooring, a grand piano, and bar made from old floorboards — it looks every bit the boho artist hangout.