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International Recognition: Mamaison Hotel Chain Bridge Budapest Wins Three World Luxury Hotel Awards

The Budapest hotel received international recognition in three categories—Luxury All-Suite Hotel, Luxury Boutique Hotel, and Luxury Design Hotel—demonstrating the success of its unique all-suite hotel concept, distinctive design, and premium guest experience. Mamaison Hotel Chain Bridge Budapest has achieved yet another significant international success: the four-star superior hotel, which opened on 1st of July 2025, and offers exclusively suites, has won World Luxury Hotel Awards in three categories. The prestigious awards were presented at a gala ceremony held on October 17 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Bucharest. Winners from numerous countries gathered at the international event to receive the gold statues recognizing outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Mamaison Hotel Chain Bridge Budapest received recognition in the Luxury All-Suite Hotel, Luxury Boutique Hotel, and Luxury Design Hotel categories, which collectively affirm the hotel’s unique all-suite concept, its distinctive boutique hotel character, and its exceptional interior design. The awards were…

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Travel

What Budapest Leaves Us With

When we arrived in Budapest for our Erasmus experience, we were excited but also a little nervous. We knew that spending one month in another country would be different, but we didn’t expect to learn so much from this experience. Now that our month here is almost finished, we can say that Budapest has left us with many memories, new friendships and a different way of looking at things. The things that surprised us One of the things that surprised us the most is how international Budapest is. During our stay, we met people from many different countries and had the opportunity to communicate in English every day. At first, speaking English all the time was a little difficult, but after a few weeks we became much more confident. We understood that you don’t have to speak perfectly to communicate with someone. We were also surprised by how beautiful Budapest…

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Active tourism

Heroes’ Square: a journey through Hungarian history

At the end of the elegant Andrássy Avenue, just before entering City Park, there is one of the most impressive and symbolic places in Budapest: Heroes’ Square, or Hősök tere. The square is huge, open and monumental, and at first sight it can seem like just another beautiful place for taking photos. But almost every statue here tells a part of Hungarian history, from the arrival of the Magyar tribes to some of the most important kings and national leaders. Heroes’ Square is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage area connected to Andrássy Avenue and its surroundings. UNESCO World Heritage Centre Why is Heroes’ Square so important? The square was created as part of the celebrations for the 1,000th anniversary of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin, traditionally dated to 896. Construction of the Millennium Monument began around the celebrations of 1896 and the entire monumental complex was…

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Travel

Italy vs Budapest: discovering the differences

When I arrived in Budapest for my Erasmus experience, I knew that living in another country would be different from living in Italy. But I didn’t expect to notice so many differences in everyday life. After a few weeks here, I started comparing the two countries, not only in terms of food and traditions, but also the way people live, spend their free time and interact with each other. A different way of living One of the first things I noticed is that Budapest feels very different from the city where I live in Italy. Budapest is a big and international city. There are people from many different countries, especially students, and it is very easy to meet someone new. Since I arrived, I have met people from Spain, France, Germany, Hungary and many other places. In Italy, I am more used to smaller communities where people know each other…

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History

House of Terror: a journey through Budapest’s darkest history

Walking along Andrássy Avenue, it is impossible not to notice the large black TERROR sign above number 60. This is the House of Terror Museum, one of the most intense and unusual museums in Budapest. The building itself is part of the exhibition: it was once used by the Hungarian Arrow Cross movement and later by the communist political police. Today, its rooms tell the story of these two dictatorships through original objects, documents, videos and immersive installations. Inside the museum The visit starts on the upper floors and follows Hungary’s history during the Nazi occupation and the following communist period. One of the first impressive areas is the central courtyard, where a Soviet tank stands in front of a huge wall covered with photographs of victims. From here, the exhibition becomes increasingly immersive. Several rooms are dedicated to the Arrow Cross Party, the Soviet occupation, deportations and forced labour…

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Active tourism

Hockey in Budapest: a different kind of Friday night

When I think about my Erasmus experience in Budapest, I think about all the new things I get to discover almost every week. Sometimes it is a new place, sometimes a new food, and sometimes, like last Friday, a completely new sport. On Friday evening, I went to the Tüskecsarnok in Budapest to watch an ice hockey game between FTC-Telekom, the local Ferencváros team, and Milano HC. It was my first time watching a real ice hockey match, so I didn’t really know what to expect. A new sport for me The match was part of the ICE Hockey League, an international league in which teams from different Central European countries play. Milano HC is actually a new team in the league this season, and before coming to Budapest they had won their first three games. As an Italian student living in Budapest, seeing Milano playing here was also quite…

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Active tourism

Budapest’s Lucky Statues: Touch Them and Make a Wish

Budapest is full of impressive monuments, but some statues are famous for a completely different reason. According to local traditions, touching a particular part of them can bring luck, love, inspiration or even success in exams. If you walk around the city, you can actually see which parts people touch the most: the dark bronze becomes bright and almost golden after thousands of hands have rubbed the same spot. There is no official number of lucky statues in Budapest. Different local guides include different ones, but there are several famous examples spread between Buda and Pest. The Fat Policeman – probably the most famous one One of the easiest lucky statues to find is the Fat Policeman, standing on Zrínyi Street, only a few steps from St Stephen’s Basilica. The first thing you notice is his enormous shiny belly. It has become golden because tourists have been rubbing it for…

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Active tourism

Puskás Aréna: a different side of Budapest

If you have been in Budapest for Erasmus for more than a few days, you have probably already noticed the Puskás Aréna. It is one of the most impressive buildings in the city and, even if you are not a big football fan, it is definitely worth seeing. The stadium is located quite close to the city centre and can host more than 67,000 people. It opened in 2019 and is named after Ferenc Puskás, one of the most famous Hungarian football players in history. The stadium tour One of the coolest things about the Puskás Aréna is that you can actually visit it even when there is no match. There are guided tours where you can explore the stadium and see places that are normally closed to visitors. You can walk around the stands, discover the areas behind the scenes and get an idea of what happens inside the…

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Food & Drink

Where to Eat Local Street Food in Budapest

Budapest is a great city if you want to discover Hungarian food without sitting in a restaurant for hours. Some of the most typical dishes can be eaten directly from a small stand, a market or a simple counter. They are usually filling, easy to eat and a good way to try the local cuisine while exploring the city. From lángos to Hungarian sausages and kürtőskalács, these are some places worth trying. Lángos – the Hungarian street food you have to try Probably the most famous Hungarian street food is lángos. It is a round piece of fried dough, crispy outside but soft inside. The classic version is covered with garlic, sour cream and grated cheese. One of the easiest places to try it is Retro Lángos Budapest. It has become one of the best-known lángos places in the city and offers both traditional and more unusual versions. A simple…

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Active tourism

The Moon of Budapest: a little piece of the sky in the city

If you have been in Budapest during the summer, you have probably noticed that the city is full of unusual things to see. But one of the most unexpected ones is definitely the giant inflatable Moon that appears in the city. The first time I saw it, I honestly had no idea what it was supposed to be, but it immediately caught my attention. As an Erasmus student, I have started to realise that Budapest is a city where you can find something interesting almost everywhere. And sometimes, you don’t even have to look for it. The Moon The giant inflatable Moon is basically exactly what it sounds like: a huge Moon installation that you can see in Budapest during special events and exhibitions. It looks like a giant version of the real Moon, complete with all its craters. During the day it is already quite impressive, but when it…

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