New York Café
New York Kávéház
A luxurious café that opened in 1894, with gilded carvings, marble columns and crystal chandeliers. It is often hailed as one of the most beautiful cafés in the world.
Located on the ground floor of the New York Palace (now the Anantara New York Palace Hotel), the café opened in 1894. In the early 20th century, it was a gathering place for Budapest's writers, journalists and artists. The interior is full of gilded carvings, twisted marble columns, painted ceilings and Venetian crystal chandeliers, and many media outlets have named it “the most beautiful café in the world”. Coffee and desserts cost far more than at other cafés in the city. A coffee alone costs over 3,000 forints, plus a service charge. Queues are common, so it is best to arrive when the doors open in the morning or to reserve a table. Take the M2 line to Blaha Lujza tér station.
Opening hours
08:00–24:00
Nearby sights
- Szimpla Kert
- Dohány Street Synagogue
- House of Terror
- Hungarian National Museum
- St. Stephen's Basilica
- Andrássy Avenue
- Hungarian State Opera House
- Great Market Hall