At Dorothea Hotel, the Christmas season becomes truly enchanting as Budapest transforms into a glittering winter wonderland. Just steps from the hotel, Vörösmarty Square, the Basilica, and Andrássy Avenue dazzle with twinkling lights and festive decorations, while the air is filled with the scents of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and cinnamon. The Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market - Budapest’s oldest, most celebrated, and voted Best in Europe - welcomes visitors with history, charm, and holiday magic. Within Dorothea, the festive spirit continues as the hotel itself is adorned for the season, blending warm elegance with joyful Christmas cheer. From the sparkling streets to the cozy, luxurious interiors, every moment here invites you to embrace the holidays like never before, creating memories that linger long after the season ends.
Ring in the New Year in style at Dorothea Hotel with an unforgettable evening of exquisite cuisine, festive ambiance, and sparkling celebrations. Our elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner offers a carefully crafted menu, complemented by a special midnight pass-around selection to keep the festivities alive. Guests will also enjoy a premium beverage and cocktail package, ensuring endless toasts and joyful moments. To complete the night, we have prepared a lively musical program to set the perfect celebratory mood.
Step into the warmth and sparkle of Christmas Eve at our green oasis Pavilon Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy a festive buffet of seasonal and international dishes, from elegant starters to indulgent desserts, complemented by a premium food & beverage package with fine wines, sparkling drinks, and non-alcoholic options, perfect for a memorable, joyful celebration.
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive five-course set menu crafted by our chefs, combining traditional flavors with a modern twist. A premium beverage package with fine wines, sparkling drinks, and non-alcoholic options perfectly complements each course, creating a joyful, elegant, and unforgettable holiday dining experience.
Ring in the New Year in style at Dorothea Hotel with an unforgettable evening of refined cuisine, festive ambiance, and sparkling celebrations. Enjoy a multi-course dinner with a special midnight pass-around selection, a premium beverage and cocktail package for endless toasts, and specially curated programs to make the night truly memorable.
Start the year in style with a festive New Year’s Brunch in our serene, glass-covered green oasis. Delight in a curated selection of gourmet specialties – from fresh oysters and salmon to our decadent Sweet Corner with a flowing chocolate fountain. Raise a glass with endless sparkling wine and celebrate the first day of the year with us.
Hidden Elegance, Festive Spirit
In the heart of the Dorothea Hotel, Pavilon Restaurant welcomes guests in a serene inner courtyard, a green oasis in the middle of Budapest. Throughout the year, the space transforms with the seasons, and during winter it becomes a festive wonderland, sparkling with lights and centered around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. This magical atmosphere, paired with refined gastronomy, makes Pavilon the perfect place to celebrate and experience the spirit of the season.
Celebrate the holidays at Dorothea Hotel with festive décor, lights & cuisine.
Dorothea Hotel Spa
Our signature treatments honor Archduchess Dorothea and Palatine Joseph. The Archduchess body ritual, a 120-min journey using poppyseeds, rejuvenates the skin and restores wellbeing. The Palatine, designed for men, is a 120-min deep muscle massage with botanical oils, easing tension and revitalizing the body.
Embark on a soothing journey of tranquility with our 60 or 90-min relaxation massage. Drift away as gentle, rhythmic movements melt your stress, leaving you rejuvenated and at peace—a perfect way to start the new year feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Melt away tension as heated stones glide across your body, promoting profound relaxation and leaving you in a state of tranquility, perfect for easing end-of-year stress and warming you on cold days.
Budapest transforms into a festive wonderland each holiday season, offering charming Christmas markets, dazzling light displays, and seasonal delights that create unforgettable winter memories.
You can pay by card almost everywhere in Budapest at Christmas, cash is rarely needed.
It begins every evening at 5:30 PM, happens every 30 minutes, and continues until 10 PM, enchanting the square with festive lights and holiday spirit.
Upon arrival, you may conveniently rent a pair of skates and enjoy a delightful skating experience.
The easiest way is to purchase them online at jegy.opera.hu.
Please ask our Concierge upon arrival for the current week’s program details.
It is free throughout the entire year across Budapest for seniors over 65.
Reservations are not required, as tickets can be easily purchased on site.
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