Kozmo Hotel - Budapest's Architectural Gem with the Country's Second Biggest Staircase

The former telephone exchange building on Budapest's Horváth Mihály Square awaits guests in its former glory, with five-star opulence and Hungary's second-largest staircase.

The inner districts of Budapest hide many architectural treasures waiting to be discovered. One of these is undoubtedly this beautiful red-brick, stucco-decorated historic building, which hides further secrets within its latticed ornamental gate.

The former Józsefváros Telephone Center, built between 1910 and 1917, was the dream of Vilmos Ray Rezső, the designer of the Törley Castle, Mausoleum, and the Margaret Island Water Tower. The renowned architect of the era created a building balancing the border of historicism and art nouveau.

The original elegant building's old exterior was restored as thoroughly as possible by its Spanish owners during its six-year renovation. The architectural gem, furnished with designer furniture, is now home to the five-star Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa, a member hotel of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group.

The reception area features floor-to-ceiling glass, perfectly framing the inner courtyard. You can find works by painter and sculptor Lluis Leo in the courtyard and the foyer.

Every centimeter has been carefully designed, including the hotel's main staircase, which has been preserved in its spectacular and original beauty, with its ceramic covering that is strikingly similar to the original.

The hand-painted coffered ceiling, faithfully restored to the original, authentic burgundy Zsolnay tiles, wrought iron candelabra, and lacy railings will take your breath away!

After the Parliament, this is the second longest main staircase in Hungary and is as imposing as the space surrounding it. The grand staircase once opened into offices, but today, the path leads to the rooms and the Kozmo restaurant.

The common areas are characterized by spaciousness, exceptionally high ceilings, modern furniture, and minimalist decor.

The designer furniture was manufactured in Spain based on unique designs specifically and exclusively for Kozmo Hotel.

The rooms and suites are decorated in a graceful style and ooze a timeless feel. The snow-white walls are decorated with artistic photographs taken in Budapest by Spanish photographer Carlos Canovas. All 60 rooms and 24 suites have beautiful parquet floors and a minimalist yet luxurious design.

The rooms are divided into three categories: standard, superior, and deluxe, with sizes ranging from 32 to 45 square meters. Additionally, there are four types of suites: standard, junior, grand deluxe, and presidential, with sizes varying from 47 to 190 square meters. This latter has a spectacular terrace.

The bathrooms have high-class Penhaligon's products, favored by the British royal family.

The hotel houses a modern indoor 17-meter swimming pool and the Valmont Spa - which can also be visited with a day pass. The 400 m² wellness area is like being in a sanctuary, and you can relax in a jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna, experience shower, and loungers.