World’s most beautiful McDonald’s reopens – and people say it’s like a ‘restaurant in a 5-star hotel’
A MCDONALD’s often named the world’s most beautiful has reopened after an eight month renovation.
The McDonald’s at Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest, which dates back to 1877.
The station was designed by Austrian architect August de Serres, who later went on to help built the Eiffel Tower.
The McDonald’s opened back in 1990, and is often said to be one of the most beautiful in the world.
It closed back in January 2024 due to renovation work – and has finally reopened.
Many of the original features have been resorted, which includes the antique lamps and painted stucco ceilings.
The vintage design has huge glass windows around the entire building, as well as copper-covered light fixtures.
Along with the more modern designs including touch screen kiosks, diners can even watch the food conveyor belt between the two levels of the kitchen a “unique” feature to the McDonald’s.
Otherwise food can be ordered via the app, and even get it delivered to the table.
The McCafe also has a new outdoor terrace, and has been moved to the entrance level.
Zsolt Égi , managing director of Progress Étteremhárosl Kft., which operates McDonald’s restaurants in Hungary, said that it was one of their “most impressive restaurants”.
They added: “Nyugati tér McDonald’s opened 34 years ago, in 1990, and is considered one of the most beautiful McDonald’s restaurants in the world.
“We renovated it in half a year, so that we could stay true to this heritage.
“During the transformation, we used many solutions that are considered unique in the McDonald’s system worldwide, as well as elements made of real, natural building materials.”
One of the more unique food options is the Goosey Gustav burger, which has foie gras on top.
Others have raved about having options such as gluten-free buns.
And previous diners have been left stunned by the McDonald’s.
One person said: “The interior is absolutely beautiful and looks more like a restaurant in a 5 star hotel.”
Another said: “It has a feeling as you travel back in time,”
Brits wanting to visit the stunning McDonald’s can find cheap flights to Budapest.
Ryanair has £16.99 flights to Budapest from Liverpool, or you can fly with Wizz Air for £16 from London Luton.
EasyJet has London Gatwick to Budapest flights from £17.99, with all of them taking less than three hours.
And it’s not the only cool McDonald’s in Europe.
One in Spain has been named the “most breathtaking,” being right on the beach.
A Hamburg McDonald’s has a “drive-thru for boats” and has been named the coolest in the world.
How to save at McDonald's
You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald’s receipts.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You’ll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald’s app, so it’s worth signing up to get money off your meals.
The MyMcDonald’s app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up.
You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you’re a My McDonald’s app user.
The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details – otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
We’ve rounded up some of the other stunning McDonald’s around the world too.
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