Just like the good old days...
The New York Café has a storied past, including a legend about a customer so enamoured they threw the keys in the Danube to keep the café open all night. While that tale might be a bit of a stretch, the café is embracing late-night hours once again. From December 13th to January 6th, you can experience the magic from midnight to 4 am. If it's a hit, a permanent night menu will launch in March. Want to skip the daytime queues and enjoy the café's unique atmosphere in a more relaxed setting? Book your table now by clicking here and selecting New York by night option.
Capture the magic
The New York Café is going all out for its 130th anniversary. Not only will the café be illuminated with festive lighting, but the iconic torch-bearing demon, Asmodeus, will come to life inside the café, providing the perfect photo opportunity. And don't miss the special selfie spots throughout the café for even more memorable moments.
Indulge in their special cake
To celebrate this milestone, a brand-new cake has been created: a delectable combination of apricot and chocolate.
This special treat will be available for a whole year, so be sure to indulge and savour the moment. As you wander through the café's magnificent rooms, you'll feel the rich history and wonder at all that has unfolded within its walls over the past 130 years.
One of Budapest's most popular attractions
Budapest's New York Café is a real crowd-puller. With over a million visitors a year (that's 2,500-3,000 people every single day!), it's no surprise. Ucityguides.com even crowned it the world's most beautiful café back in 2011, and the accolades haven't stopped there. Every guidebook worth its salt features it, and its slick operation, stunning events, and top-notch service keep people coming back for more. In short, the New York Café is a Budapest must-see and a seriously sought-after spot.
A glimpse into history
Originally built in 1894 as the headquarters of New York Life Insurance, the café's historicist building is a masterpiece. Adorned with luxurious materials from renowned Hungarian manufacturers like Zsolnay and Ganz, it quickly became a cultural hub. The stunning interior with its curved columns, gilded statues, and ceiling frescoes, featuring the iconic Deep Water Room, gambling rooms, and a ladies' lounge, catered to the city's elite.
Unfortunately, the café fell into disrepair after World War II. However, in the 1990s, the Italian Boscolo Group undertook a massive restoration project to return the building to its former glory. Since 2009, the Eventrend Group's CER team has been responsible for the café's operation, and more recently, the hotel was rebranded as the Anantara Budapest in 2020.
(Cover photo: Schumy Csaba)
