Hungarian tourism has reached a historic milestone: the Michelin Guide, one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic and hotel rating systems, has awarded Michelin Key prizes to accommodation providers in Hungary for the first time. In addition, several Hungarian restaurants have once again been awarded Michelin stars, further strengthening Hungary’s culinary and hospitality industry on the international stage.
The world’s leading restaurant and accommodation guide has awarded Hungarian hotels with Michelin Key certification for the first time. The system is equivalent to Michelin stars for hotels, and recognizes excellence in hospitality, design, service, and authentic connection to the location.
A total of 13 accommodations in Hungary have received Michelin Key certification. Eleven hotels received one key, including Hotel Petit Bois in Balatonfüred, Anantara New York Palace Budapest, Dorothea Hotel Autograph Collection, Hotel Clark Budapest, and Platán Manor in Tata.
The Michelin Guide awarded two Keys to the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace and Matild Palace, Luxury Collection Hotel in Budapest.
According to Visit Hungary,
just as Michelin Stars recognize the world’s best culinary experiences, Michelin Keys highlight the most outstanding accommodations in the Guide’s hotel selection.
The international program aims to highlight hotels around the world that offer a unique experience, personal touch, and outstanding quality.
The Michelin Guide published its first hotel recommendations for Hungary in 2024, but this is the first time that Michelin Keys have been awarded to domestic accommodations.
The announcement quoted Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, who said that
Michelin Keys rewards hotels that offer a truly memorable stay, where design, service, and location combine to create unforgettable moments.
Olivér Csendes, CEO of Visit Hungary, emphasized that this recognition raises the international reputation of Hungarian tourism to a new level. The Michelin Keys awards not only confirm the excellence of the honored hotels, but also strengthen Hungary’s tourism brand.
Ten Hungarian restaurants received Michelin stars at the Michelin Guide French restaurant guide’s award ceremony in Budapest on Thursday evening.
Platán in Tata and Stand in Budapest retained their two Michelin stars, while eight other restaurants received one Michelin star:
- 42 (Esztergom)
- BABEL (Budapest)
- Borkonyha Winekitchen (Budapest)
- Costes (Budapest)
- Essencia (Budapest)
- Pajta (Őriszentpéter)
- Rumour (Budapest)
- Salt (Budapest)
This year, the Michelin Green Star for sustainability was awarded to Pajta in Őriszentpéter. The award for the opening of the year went to Máté Gerák’s restaurant Padi in Rátka, which was included in the Selected Restaurants selection.
The award for best service went to UMO Budapest, the best young chef was Dávid Pallag (Rutin, Budaörs), while the title of best sommelier went to Norbert Varga (Stand, Budapest).
Representatives of the two Michelin-starred restaurants, István Pesti (R), chef at Platán in Tata, and Tamás Szél (L) and Szabina Szulló (C), chefs at Stand Budapest, at the Michelin Guide French restaurant guide awards ceremony in Budapest at the Hungarian State Opera on October 9, 2025. Photo: MTI/Máthé Zoltán
The Bib Gourmand recommendation for excellent value for money went to the Cabrio restaurant and 94′ Konyha & Bar in Budapest.
According to the announcement, in Hungary there are currently:
- 2 two Michelin-starred restaurants
- 8 one Michelin-starred restaurants
- 6 green star restaurants
- 13 Bib Gourmand award-winning restaurants
- 55 Michelin-recommended restaurants.
Via MTI, Featured image: MTI/Máthé Zoltán
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