Fortuna utca 4., Budapest, Hungary | (888) 708-2081
Spacious, beautiful rooms with chandeliers, high ceilings, and small kitchens
Spectacular historic setting with grand vaulted ceilings, marble-lined hallways, and a stately lobby
Peaceful inner courtyard with grassy lawn and wicker tables and chairs
Plenty of tourist shops and restaurants in the surrounding area
Walking distance to many historical monuments and buildings in the castle district
Several bus lines stop within a few blocks of the property
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Charge for breakfast
Rooms may be slightly sparsely furnished for some tastes
Bathtubs may lack a curtain or dividing element to limit water spillage
No elevator, though staff will help with luggage
The 26-room St. George Residence in the Buda Castle is a small upper-mid-range property set in the historic castle district in the heart of the Buda side of Budapest. Furnished in late Baroque style, the intricate building traces its architectural roots to the 14th century. The setting is cheery and bright with well-lit hallways and a manicured interior courtyard. This property can feel like an intimate museum, from the historic interior architecture to the rooms with oil paintings and ornate inlay furniture (rooms also have a kitchen and dining space). The hotel sits within a seven-minute walk of many popular tourist destinations including Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle, and Matthias Church.
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Scene
Historic, two-story property centered around an inner courtyard
The original building of the St. George Residence in the Buda Castle dates back to the 14th century. The building -- that started functioning as an inn in the 17th century -- is classified as a historic landmark and retains the vaulted ceilings and gilded moldings of the ornate Baroque period. The property consists of a low-lying, two-story structure painted an appealing peach tone both outside and in some of the brightly lit hallways. The front entrance opens up onto an immaculately clean street in a pedestrian area of the castle district. Suits of armor, tufted leather chairs, and bronze statuettes combine with glass doors and the occasional piece of contemporary art for an elegant, museum-like setting. The property is built around a peaceful interior courtyard furnished with a few wicker tables and chairs.
Location
In the heart of the castle district, surrounded by Baroque houses
This hotel sits in the historic area known as the Castle District surrounded by Baroque houses and streets closed off to car traffic. Small tourist shops, bars, wine cellars, and restaurants line the blocks nearby, though the area quiets down at night as many of the landmarks close. There are several bus lines within a few blocks; the Pest side of town is accessible via public transportation in about 25 minutes. The large modern shopping center Mammut is a 15-minute walk away.
Rooms
Suites named for different precious elements, all with historic furniture and a small kitchenette.
Parquet wood floors, high ceilings, and gilt-frame mirrors populate these elegant rooms furnished with replicas of historic chairs and tables. There have been few complaints, though some guests have noted the lack of a comfy place to sit beyond the beds in some of the smaller rooms. Most visitors are taken with the regal charm of the spaces. All of the suites have a kitchenette unit built into a set of cabinets which contains a two-burner electric stove, a small steel sink, a microwave, an electric kettle, a mini-fridge stocked with drinks, and a good amount of cooking and serving equipment. Bathrooms have marble-tiled floors and walls, and combination tub and hand-held showers; some rooms have a very small amount of sink space, if any at all, and some rooms have only a shower.
Features
Charming interior courtyard, cafe and bar, restaurant, and some meeting halls
The restaurant on-site generally gets strong marks from guests; there is also a more casual cafe and bar for a drink. Expect to pay extra for breakfast. A peaceful interior courtyard affords a few places to sit and enjoy the pretty setting provided by the hotel’s quadrangle. There are a few rooms that are available for events like weddings. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.
