Pest-Buda Design Hotel, Budapest

Pest-Buda Design Hotel - A historic 10-room boutique hotel in Budapest's Castle District with industrial-style decor and seasonal terrace dining

Dating back to 1696, this Budapest hotel occupies a historic building in the Castle District, just 0.3 miles from the Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion. Pest-Buda Design Hotel features 10 rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, satellite channels, premium bedding, pillow menus, and laptop-compatible safes. The interior combines Hungarian oak flooring, limestone bathrooms, and industrial copper lamps with contemporary Hungarian artwork. Each room includes a Nespresso machine, L'Occitane toiletries, and individually controlled air conditioning. The on-site restaurant serves homemade Hungarian cuisine on a seasonal terrace overlooking Matthias Church, with live accordion music in the evenings. Pest-Buda offers breakfast options including egg plates, Croque Madame, or duck hot dog. The hotel's location provides access to major landmarks within walking distance, while a castle bus connects guests to downtown areas.

Pros

Owned by the Zsidai Group with over three decades of hospitality experience

French café atmosphere with live accordion music

Interior design by Somlai Tibor featuring both classic craftsmanship and industrial elements

Graphic design concept by renowned wine label designer Ipacs Géza

Cons

15.5 miles distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Limited room count may mean reduced availability during peak seasons