Name: Baltazár Budapest - Boutique Hotel
Address: 1014 Budapest, Országház utca 31., Hungary, Országház utca 31., Pest, 1014, Hungary
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $119 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Baltazár Budapest - Boutique Hotel

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and monuments – Check location 1014 Budapest, Országház utca 31., Hungary – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and monuments – Check location

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*9.4* Fisherman's Bastion: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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Loved the room and location. It was spectacular and we had a fabulous time!

Anne

United States of America

Comfortable stay, great view and friendly accommodating staff. The bed was so comfortable

Sienna

United States of America

The style of the hotel is unique. Excellent location.

Maryam

United Arab Emirates

Smooth check in. Attractively decorated and appointed room with well laid out bathroom and great shower and well cleaned and presented every day. Thanks to housekeeping! Great location for touring Buda Castle but you have to travel out to see the rest of the city and find any decent bar with a bit of atmosphere?!

Coséadrom

Ireland

The staff, the bed, the tub, the location was the best! I was going to say below that I wish I had gone to Budapest last, as I was fairly jet lagged there. And I feel that I was not in my best form. I should mention that the breakfast I had one morning was so incredibly delicious and you could tell made with so much love. And it was huge.

Eileen

United States of America

Welcoming, helpful and happy staff. Beautiful hotel, well designed rooms, clean throughout with a unique style. Location is perfect - close to the action but in a quiet, historical district. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Prices on Booking.com were very competitive. Very good value.

Anthony

Switzerland

Every aspect of the hotel experience is a pleasure. Easy to find. Easy to park. Beautiful and unique property situated in a quiet, elegant part of Budapest. Very hip place brimming with cool touches. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food on offer. A real gem.

Anthony

Switzerland

Restaurant was excellent. Old Town location was excellent. Our room was very nice, and the staff was very friendly and eager to help.

Peter

United States of America

A lovely jewel of a boutique hotel conveniently nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the Buda side of the Danube. The setting was only surpassed by the individual attention and superb assistance from the staff. The hotel manager, Kalman Kassai, was always very accommodating and genuinely interested in making sure our stay was memorable. Professional and friendly, he helped us make reservations at Michelin starred restaurants, arranged transportation for us, and handled several out of the ordinary problems. We also appreciated the friendliness of Vivien, Alex and Joet. The Baltazar Restaurant was an unexpected bonus. Try the spicy tuna burger, chicken paprikash and the madartej for some really good and traditional Hungarian food.

Jane

United States of America

The decor was very chic, as we had seen from the photos before booking. The view was superb from our room on the 4th floor, of the old church tower. The windows opened, so we were always able to hear bells. The food was delicious and eating outside was lovely. Location, fantastic.

Anonymous

United States of America

9.2

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“Loved the room and location. It was spectacular and we had a fabulous time!”

Anne United States of America
“Comfortable stay, great view and friendly accommodating staff. The bed was so comfortable”

Sienna United States of America
“The style of the hotel is unique. Excellent location.”

Maryam United Arab Emirates
“Smooth check in. Attractively decorated and appointed room with well laid out bathroom and great shower and well cleaned and presented every day. Thanks to housekeeping!”

Coséadrom Ireland
“The staff, the bed, the tub, the location was the best! I was going to say below that I wish I had gone to Budapest last, as I was fairly jet lagged there. And I feel that I was not in my best form.”

Eileen United States of America
“Welcoming, helpful and happy staff. Beautiful hotel, well designed rooms, clean throughout with a unique style. Location is perfect - close to the action but in a quiet, historical district.”

Anthony Switzerland
“Every aspect of the hotel experience is a pleasure. Easy to find. Easy to park. Beautiful and unique property situated in a quiet, elegant part of Budapest. Very hip place brimming with cool touches.”

Anthony Switzerland
“Restaurant was excellent. Old Town location was excellent. Our room was very nice, and the staff was very friendly and eager to help.”

Peter United States of America
“A lovely jewel of a boutique hotel conveniently nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the Buda side of the Danube.”

Jane United States of America
“The decor was very chic, as we had seen from the photos before booking. The view was superb from our room on the 4th floor, of the old church tower.”

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Stay in the Heart of Budapest –

Located above an à la carte grill restaurant in the Castle area, Baltazár Budapest provides tastefully furnished en suite accommodations units. Free WiFi is available in each unit.

All rooms and suites are decorated with warm colors and elegant furniture, as well as cable TV and a small fridge. The bathrooms are coming with a shower cabin or a bathtub. À la carte breakfast is available in the restaurant on request.

Breakfast is available, where guests can choose one plate from an egg plate, bagel or Croque Madame, while bread, butter, jam, a glass of orange juice, a hot drink and a bottle of clean water are also provided.

The Hungarian National Gallery is a 15-minute walk from the Baltazár Budapest, while the River Danube is 0.6 mi away. The Parliament and the downtown of the Pest side can be reached within 30 minutes on foot. Public parking is possible on site.

01. Budavár is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, history and monuments.

This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This stylish, individually-themed suite has air conditioning, a living area with cable flat-screen TV, a safe, a small fridge and a private bathroom featuring a bathtub with a shower. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This stylish, individually themed air-conditioned suite features 2 bedrooms, a living area with a cable flat-screen TV, a safe, a small fridge, and a private bathroom featuring a bathtub and shower facilities. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • iPod dock • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Budget Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Spacious room with a window facing the courtyard garden. Room Facilities: • Safe • Air conditioning • Refrigerator • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Explore Budapest's Old Town – home to famous attractions like Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.

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Szell Kalman Square Metro Station
0.3 miles
Fisherman's Bastion
0.3 miles
Trinity Square
0.3 miles
Matthias Church
0.3 miles
Deli Train Station
0.4 miles
Batthyány Square underground station
0.5 miles
Kiraly Baths
0.6 miles
Buda Castle Tunnel
0.7 miles
Castle Hill Funicular
0.7 miles
Buda Castle
0.8 miles

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Supermarket
0.2 miles

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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
11.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Away from the noise of the city centre but close enough to visit it easily. Real modern interior in excellent condition. Staff are friendly and speak good Engl...”

Paul

New Zealand

“perfect location on the castle hill, special design gives business guests a different stay in Budapest as usual, service level is very high (got escorted to th...”

Georg

Austria

9.5

“Beautifully appointed room and hotel. Lovely location. Good food and a good selection of gin.”

Trudi

United Kingdom

9.1

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1 Restaurant On Site

Baltazar Grill Hungarian Restaurant

Food: International, Hungarian

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per child, per night
2+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 40 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Baltazár Budapest - Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. Contact details are stated in the booking confirmation.

When paying in cash, the property accepts EUR, HUF currency as a method of payment as well.

Interconnecting rooms are available and has to be confirmed by the property.

“Smooth check in. Attractively decorated and appointed room with well laid out bathroom and great shower and well cleaned and presented every day. Thanks to housekeeping! Great location for touring Buda Castle but you have to travel out to see the rest of the city and find any decent bar with a bit of atmosphere?!”

“The staff, the bed, the tub, the location was the best! I was going to say below that I wish I had gone to Budapest last, as I was fairly jet lagged there. And I feel that I was not in my best form. I should mention that the breakfast I had one morning was so incredibly delicious and you could tell made with so much love. And it was huge.”

“Welcoming, helpful and happy staff. Beautiful hotel, well designed rooms, clean throughout with a unique style. Location is perfect - close to the action but in a quiet, historical district. Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Prices on Booking.com were very competitive. Very good value.”

“Every aspect of the hotel experience is a pleasure. Easy to find. Easy to park. Beautiful and unique property situated in a quiet, elegant part of Budapest. Very hip place brimming with cool touches. The restaurant is top notch with excellent food on offer. A real gem.”

“A lovely jewel of a boutique hotel conveniently nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the Buda side of the Danube. The setting was only surpassed by the individual attention and superb assistance from the staff. The hotel manager, Kalman Kassai, was always very accommodating and genuinely interested in making sure our stay was memorable. Professional and friendly, he helped us make reservations at Michelin starred restaurants, arranged transportation for us, and handled several out of the ordinary problems. We also appreciated the friendliness of Vivien, Alex and Joet. The Baltazar Restaurant was an unexpected bonus. Try the spicy tuna burger, chicken paprikash and the madartej for some really good and traditional Hungarian food.”

“The decor was very chic, as we had seen from the photos before booking. The view was superb from our room on the 4th floor, of the old church tower. The windows opened, so we were always able to hear bells. The food was delicious and eating outside was lovely. Location, fantastic.”

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Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Paul
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
10

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- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It’s great.
Away from the noise of the city centre but close enough to visit it easily. Real modern interior in excellent condition. Staff are friendly and speak good English. Lots of neat locations within easy walk. Or take the no 16 bus down the hill. High speed internet included.
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Anne
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect in every way
Loved the room and location. It was spectacular and we had a fabulous time!
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Georg
Austria

3 helpful votes
9.6

“super location, quiet rooms, perfect service”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
perfect location on the castle hill, special design gives business guests a different stay in Budapest as usual, service level is very high (got escorted to the room and got explanations and a recommendation to the restaurant,...), quiet rooms!
Reviewed: June 11, 2019

Kristjan
Estonia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Baltazar Budapest was definitely one of the best hotel experiences: 1) room was spacious with high end amenities 2) the location is great as you can enjoy views to the city from high up every evening as the neighbourhood calms down 3) you have fantastic restaurant on premises 4) the most important - the whole staff is more attentive on a simple breakfast in Baltazar than on an expensive dinner in a random high end restaurant. Thank you for making the short city break perfect!
Reviewed: June 6, 2019

Oleksii
Poland

3 helpful votes
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
not quite a good value for the price. Room wasn't very clean, looks like not completely cleaned after previous guest. Bluetooth speaker is not working and internet is poor
Interesting format and great service
Reviewed: May 11, 2019

Pascal
France

2 helpful votes
5.4

“Average hotel overpriced ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room with no view Breakfast not good and overpriced Service average
Reviewed: April 24, 2019

Marina
Cyprus
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was so friendly and kind and they were all speak english!!
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Giles
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful hotel. Chic and cool vibe.
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Ashley
Australia
9.2

“Great stay, excellent service and high standards. Would defiantly recommend.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
Fabulous location right within the castle district. We stayed in a loft suite with two kids, the space was perfect. Huge high ceilings, nice sitting area, second bedroom for the kids. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn't have breakfast at the hotel but had lunch, the food is good quality and a great atmosphere in the restaurant. The hotel can also validate your parking so you pay a lot less than you would if you paid the street parking price, you just take a ticket when you enter the castle district and give it to reception.
Reviewed: March 4, 2019

Sienna
United States of America
10

“Great place to stay in budapest”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all perfect
Comfortable stay, great view and friendly accommodating staff. The bed was so comfortable
Reviewed: February 17, 2019

Benjamin
United Kingdom
9.2

“Perfect , cosy and friendly hotel close to everything you will want to see”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to be honest - one of the best hotels we have stayed in for a long time
Great hotel, cosy feel in quiet and peaceful castle district. Despite the tranquility of the area you’re just a 6 min walk from main tram and metro hub station so really convenient and easy to get around to see the main sights of Budapest Staff were really helpful , food was great - tried breakfast on two days and snacks at the bar ( chicken soup was brilliant) . We really loved our stay and this hotel was so comfortable and relaxed - our room was gorgeous as well. Great attention to detail ! Thanks for a great time ;)
Reviewed: January 11, 2019

Mark
United Kingdom
10

“wonderful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
superb food in restaurant... amazing bedroom
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Callum
United Kingdom
10

“Fab fab fab”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Leaving
The staff the location. The whole feel of the family run hotel
Reviewed: December 17, 2018

Ingrid
Sweden
9.2

“Cool place in great location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely place in a great location for people looking to explore the castle hill. Really cool interior, comfy bed and tasty breakfast. Only downside was that breakfast wasn’t included in the room price. All the sights on the Buda side is within walking distance and the setting couldn’t be more beautiful (especially as the snow came down)
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Maryam
United Arab Emirates
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The style of the hotel is unique. Excellent location.

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