Hotel Clark
Budapest, Hungary
Architectural and Cultural Heritage
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge, completed in 1849, and the Castle Hill Tunnel in 1857, connected Buda and Krisztina Town. In 1860, the Neo-Renaissance Buda Savings Bank was built, designed by renowned architect Miklós Ybl.
This elegant structure featured a red marble staircase and a colonnaded courtyard. The Lánchíd Café, opened in 1864, became a popular gathering spot for dignitaries and intellectuals. Sadly, the building was destroyed during WWII and never rebuilt.
The site later hosted Budapest’s first ruin pub, the Chain Bridge Espresso, until its demolition in 1990.
Adam Clark – The Father of the Square
Chain Bridge Square, Hungary's first Neo-Renaissance square, was named after Adam Clark in 1912 to honor the Scottish engineer behind the Chain Bridge and Castle Hill Tunnel. Arriving in Hungary in 1834, Clark supervised the bridge's construction and ingeniously saved it during the 1848 War of Independence by flooding parts to prevent its destruction.
The square gained prominence as the site of the "0" milestone, symbolizing Budapest’s central starting point for all main roads.
Hotel Clark offers elegantly designed rooms blending modern comfort with timeless sophistication. Each room features plush bedding, state-of-the-art amenities, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide stunning views of the Danube, Buda Castle, or the iconic Chain Bridge. Thoughtful details, including luxurious bathroom finishes and a sleek workspace, ensure an exceptional stay.
Hotel Clark is perfectly situated in downtown Budapest, looking onto the Chain Bridge; one of the most emblematic historic sights of the city. The hotel is in close proximity to a number of World Heritage Sites sites, including the Buda Castle funicular, located just across the street. The 5* Hotel Clark offers 79 rooms in various categories, an elegant design lobby area, adjoining boardrooms for your meetings, a panoramic fitness room with a Finnish dry sauna, an á’la carte restaurant, a rooftop bar, and private on-site parking.
