This newly renovated spacious 65sqm exquisite designer loft apartment is perfect for the independent travellers/ digital nomads who'd like a good pamper. The apartment is in a historic monument building "Pekary House" built in 1898, nestled right on the capillary of heart of city between district VI & VII. Minutes walk to Opera House at Andrassy Avenue, the Octagon, and the colourful ruin bars of Jewish quarters. Your vacation home in Budapest can't get any better than this. ;) Located in the heart of Budapest between district VI & VII, this early 19th century monument listed Neo-Gothic building is richly detailed with classic ornate elements and an interesting history. Dubbed “The Pekary House,” it was designed by architect Brein Ferenc for a prominent citizen and later served as a center in the famous Jewish quarter of the Kiraly neighborhood. Set within the city’s Pest district just a short walk from the left bank of the Danube, you are within minutes of the Opera House at Andrassy Avenue, the Octagon, and the colorful ruin bars, shops and restaurants. Tucked away at the quiet interior courtyard, the apartment has been thoroughly transformed from its romantic neo-classical origins into a stylish loft space designed as both a holiday and creative retreat. Awash in white and natural light, the apartment is airy and fresh with soaring ceilings and original rustic wood and parquet floors that form the backdrop for the very modern renovation. The eclectic and tasteful decor and design details were fashioned by exquisitely from us to you - as Singapore-Swedish stylist ourselves with vintage classics paired with modern pieces imported from Italy. The living room is warm and welcoming and shares the lower level with a custom-made open concept kitchen and bar while the double bedroom is a serene and simple space to sleep. Up the steel spiral steps is a loft space where you’ll find a specially designed hideaway with sleeping space for one additional guest and a groovy built-in hammock for chilling out by the large windows on cozy afternoons. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Wifi throughout with optional 3G mobile/pocket wifi for your complimentary use in the city, cable TV, books and essential Budapest travel guides with digital interactive guide about the apartment and the neighbourhood. Kitchen and luxury bath essentials. Laundry facilities. AROUND A city of stunning romantic beauty, Budapest is divided into two distinct sections: the hilly Buda and Old Town district, and the flat Pest district bisected by the Danube and connected by the Chain Bridge. Further divided into twenty three ever widening neighborhoods, the apartment is located in the heart of the city between district VI and VII anchored at the intersection of the famous Kiraly street and “Budapest’s Broadway” Nagymező street. Perpendicular to Andrássy Avenue, the street is lined with theaters, clubs, and restaurants, and frequented by a colorful crowd. The restored elegance is everywhere, with neo-classical, Barque and Art Nouveau architecture and romantic bridges across the river. You’re within walking distance of all the main left bank sights, including the now famous “ruined pubs.” Located throughout the 7th district in the old Jewish quarter, these underground bars in the ruins of abandoned buildings are part of a unique nightlife. Left in ruins after WW2, the area is now a vibrant and fascinating part of the culture as are the many thermal baths the city is famous for. Grab the funicular for a ride up Castle Hill to the Old Town with the remnants of Roman and medieval eras and sweeping views of the city. This is a great apartment for couples, business travellers and digital nomads who require front-door access to the Budapest city core. The flat is also only a 5 minute walk from Budapest's metro hub, Deák Ferenc tér. LIVING ROOM A spacious living area with large 47” TV accompanied with a cable TV with more than 30 international channels for your lazy stay-in days off from the city. Needless to say, an essential fast WIFI connection, a small but quaint work desk for in between vacation work for the digital nomad, or postcard writing to echo to your loved ones back home. Some books and essential Budapest travel guides will be at your perusal for some city exploration research. Above the herringbone wooden tiles, a Pakistani Kelim rug tucked underneath a 60s designer oakwood coffee table, made cozy for your stay in TV evenings. THE LOFT Designed exquisitely with industrial black steel, the spiral steps leads to the little surprise the upper deck of loft has to offer. A specially designed built-in hammock will bring the child in all adults where you would want to chill in and hideaway with your books by the large window during those lazy, cozy afternoons. This is where the extra mattress is for the third traveling companion or child, or just yourselves another cozy corner for some tumbling around. KITCHEN BAR / DINING AREA The newly exquisitely designed and custom-made open concept kitchen bar is built with imported Italian natural black granite stone, and the kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances like dishwasher, fridge, oven, electric stone, coffee machine, washing machine with dryer function, has everything you need for everyday meals like breakfast and simple home-made dinners. The black granite bar counter top extended from the kitchen area makes the perfect wine spot when you dim down the lights and have a romantic stay-in wine evenings or friendly chatter. THE BEDROOM has a queen size 160cm double bed and a large cupboard for your travel wardrobe. A vintage reading lamp on the imported french mosaic coffee table to accompany your late reading nights. THE BATHROOM has a walk-in rain shower and has characteristic penny tiles all the way through. This genuine, captivating and comfortable space is truly built for an intrepid Creative traveller's palate. Important: *Strictly No House Parties / Loud Noise & visiting guests in this apartment as we have old neighbours that we like to respect their peace and space. This is a great apartment for couples, business travellers and digital nomads who require front-door access to the Budapest city core. The flat is also only a 5 minute walk from Budapest's metro hub, Deák Ferenc tér. Come, book your stay with us! Find yourself a nice resting nest for your Budapest journey! ;) The whole apartment is yours to enjoy. Make yourself feel at home. ;) ***This is a "SELF CHECK-IN" apartment stay where you will be given instructions on arrival and how to access our lockbox for the key to your apartment upon confirmation of reservation. Our local housekeeper will be available through the day/night for your contact if you have any questions on the apartment or the city. Contact will be given upon booking of stay. Amenities: All essential amenities will be provided to make you feel comfortable like you are at home! - Bath & Face Towels and fresh bed linen are all provided - Hairdryer in bathroom - AESOP shower & shampoo provided for the extra pamper :) - Full equipped kitchen with Dishwasher, Washing Machine with Wash & Dry function for your laundry needs within apartment. - Cable TV (more than 30+ international channels) - Netflix Access on Smart TV - High Speed WIFI good for business travelers/ digital nomads - Portable WIFI with 3GB data / 4G connection for your use in the city - Mini Bluetooth Speaker - Stack of Guidebooks on Budapest City - Steam Iron in bedroom - Printer (*upon request) Our local Hungarian Housekeeper will be readily available via Whatsapp msg/ phone call to attend to your queries or if you have any urgent local help & inquiries during your stay in the city. Fret not, I will attend to your enquiries online via AirBnB messages and respond promptly as I can. SELF CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT information will be provided upon booking of stay. Closest landmarks Franz Liszt Academy of Music 0.2 km Budapest Operetta Theater 0.3 km State Opera House 0.4 km Oktogon Metro Station 0.4 km Madách Theatre 0.4 km Most popular landmarks nearby Dohany Street Synagogue0.7 km St. Stephen's Basilica0.7 km Hungarian Parliament Building1.4 km Chain Bridge1.4 km Keleti Railway Station1.6 km In the heart of Budapest, right smacked between district VI and VII nestles the apartment’s building is anchored on the intersection between famous Kiraly street and “Budapest’s Broadway” Nagymező street. Perpendicular to Andrássy Avenue , where the street is trimmed by theatres, clubs, and restaurants, and frequented by a colourful crowd. On the left of the building you will find the cultural Jewish quarters where the ruin pubs and blithesome weekend local flea markets of local food delights and vintage collectible trinkets take place; while on the right you’ll breathe a different atmosphere of the luxurious shopping boulevard down the famous Andrássy street. Just within few minutes walk from the apartment, your feet alight at the famous Hungarian Opera House, Lotz-terem Book Cafe, (The Grand Budapest) Corinthia Hotel and it’s beautifully restored Royal Spa, Liszt Ferenc square, St Stephen’s Basilica church, Deák square, all where the 7th district promise a very lively neighbourhood with many restaurants, shops, bars, ruin pubs, exhibitions, theatres and places to go day and night, while your vacation home is tucked quietly at the back of the building where you can only hear the leaves shuffles from our courtyard tree. FROM AIRPORT TO YOUR APARTMENT: A) If you need we can organize a taxi to the airport, it costs 28 EUR for one car for 1-4 people or 42 EUR for 5-8 people. There's a trusted taxi company "Fö Taxi" ticket booth right outside the exit of departure hall. Just give your address to the counter reception, wait in line and they will get you a taxi that will take you to your given address. *Recommended if you are 2 people or more. Comes up to similar price of 2 x tics of Airport Shuttle, no waiting at airport, and get to destination at half the time. B) AIRPORT SHUTTLE "MiniBud" (direct drop off at given address in city) ETA: 45-60mins depending on how many other passengers in the mini van for driver to drop everyone off. Fare: 3900 ft (14€) one way | 6900 ft (25€) return *Recommended if you are 1 person and don't mind the wait (you have to wait for 15-30mins for your mini van, and takes double the time traveling time than a taxi) DRIVING / PARKING If you are driving / has rented car, here are the many parking options around our apartment on Király utca. The closest ones (open air parking) to the apartments are along Csányi utca (290ft/ hr). And if you prefer an indoor parking garage but costs a little more, you can go to this underground garage at Székely Mihály utca 3 (440ft/hr, day passes available) SUBWAY: Deak Ferenc: 5mins walk CITY BIKE: Rental stations available everywhere within 5mins walk from apartment TAXI: Download popular & trusted taxi app: "Fö Taxi" Taxi arrives where you are under 3-5mins wait. Or "Taxify" - the Hungarian Uber app. ***Impt Note: Always book a taxi in advance or hop on trusted taxi companies (eg. "Fö Taxi") that runs by meter. Do not get on "Black Taxis" who try to hustle you with a price to destination, the price are usually triple to quadruple the price for unaware tourists. AROUND THE APARTMENT Minutes (by foot): - Deak Square (main underground junction point) 6M - Kazinczy street with ruin pubs and bars 4M - Gozsdu Udvar with bars and restaurants 5M - Opera 6M - St Stephen's Basilica 8M - Fashion street and Vaci shopping street 10M - Danube river (Duna) 10M NO ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS of torrents is allowed within the apartment - guests will be liable for any fines. Appreciate your understanding! RESPECTING THE NEIGHBOURS: We are a private apartment in a local community building, you will be staying with local people living next to you, it's a quiet estate so please co-operate by respecting our neighbours keeping noise level down inside and outside the apartment after 9PM. Much appreciation. ON VISITORS Number of guests are defined as number of guests booked, no additional persons staying or visiting after 9pm is allowed. NO SMOKING We are a non-smoking apartment, smoking is prohibited inside the apartment or at corridor outside apartment . Please either go down to courtyard or the main street to smoke; but dispose your cigarette butts responsibly. PRINTER Available for guests who needs for basic use ( B/W travel documents, important business documents) upon request. We may collect your personal information as required by The Hungarian National Tourism Data Supply Centre (NTAK). Please support legal hosting, in a registered apartment you are protected, too!