Christmas in Budapest

Guest: William (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/30/11

The owner was very easy to work with, we have use VRBO for trips to Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Munich, Vienna, Greece and now Budapest and have never had any troubles. The owner's provided instructions are clear and helpful. The property is in an excellent location close to the Subway, Opera, the river, Szent Istvan Bazilika (St Stephen's Basilica), and just a few stops from bathhouses, Vorosmarty Ter, and really all of Budapest. The property is clean and well cared for, with many restaurants are just outside the door. There is also a grocer less than 200 meters walk to the street corner. Since this property is located on the Broadway of Budapest it can be quite busy and loud on Fridays, and Saturdays! The solution we found was to join in the fun and forget about getting to bed until long after midnight. All other evening during our week stay were normal big city "quiet". We had an excellent Christmas in Budapest enjoying the people, city, Christmas markets, and will definitely be going back.

Owner response:We really appreciate guest reviews and 5/5 speaks for itself. We would just like to clarify the reference to noise. Christmas is a very special time in Budapest. There are lots of Markets, stalls, and festivities. This adds an extra aural dimension to the area during that time. The rest of the year the area is lively but much quieter.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Lovely Vacation Spot

Guest: accordiongirl (Grand Rapids MI USA)
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 06/10/11

My children stayed at this apartment while my husband and I stayed at the Belgrad site. Both were lovely and so convenient to all of our activities. The small kitchen was wonderful and we were able to cook some meals together. There were 7 of us and we all agreed that the apartments made our stay so much more intimate and enjoyable than any hotel!! We all hope to return to this beautiful city that gave us so many family memories. Thank you Ross! You, your staff and the great support you gave us was greatly appreciated.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great location in Budapest

Guest: Canadian Birthday crowd (Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/16/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the wonderful city of Budapest. Ross was very pleasant to deal with as was his agent Ilona. The 2 bedroom apartment is large, comfortable and well equiped. Having a washing machine is a big bonus. It can be noisy at night but this is to be expected in any large city in the downtown area. Because the weather was superb, we had the windows open which amplifies the sound from the street. I would imagine it is quieter with the windows closed. The price is excellent. I would recommend this apartment to friends and family.

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Canadians in Budapest!

Guest: Steve (Winnipeg, Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

We stayed at Nagymezo 1 apartment early in May 2011. Everything was "as advertised". The location is great. Our party included 4 adults and one teenager. We found there to be plenty of room and plenty of towels. The lady that met us there and showed us around was very nice. There is a grocery store across the street, that will have everything you need. If your thinking of taking a Segway tour while your there, the office is only a couple of blocks away also. Thanks for everything Ross!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Excellent Apartment and Location. Highly Recommended!

Guest: Matt (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 12/12/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/11

I stayed at Nagymezo I from 12-19 December, 2011 with my mother. This was our second trip to Budapest. We stayed at the Hilton at the castle approximately two years ago, also in December. Although the Hilton was nice, I feel Ross's apartment really contributed to a more rewarding trip! First, the location is excellent! It is very centrally located in an excellent part of town. Literally everything in Budapest is within walking distace. Even the castle on the other side of the river is only about a 40 minutes walk maximum. Most attractions in Budapest are far closer. The apartment is literally a few blocks from the Opera House, St Stephen's Basilica, etc. My mother and I took one taxi the whole week we were there (to Memento Park). There is also excellent shopping and many fantastic restaurants within a few blocks distance. The apartment itself is very nice, clean, and spacious. It has two bedrooms, a large living room, a large kitchen, dining room, etc. This really set our stay apart from our previous stay at the Hilton... Although we didn't visit Budapest to stay inside, it was very nice to have such a large welcoming place to come back to in the evening. It surely beats sitting on a hotel bed with little else to do but watch TV. To top it all off, you'll save a lot of money staying here compared to a luxury hotel. I compared rates to a few hotels, including the Hilton where we stayed before, and Ross's apartment cost less than half!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nagymezo 1

Guest: Pod (Kuwait)
Date of Stay: 11/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/03/10

We (4 of us) stayed 4 nights and found this to be a great palce and a great location-plenty of palces to walk to-the Opera, the Castle, St Stephen's cathedral; and plenty of great restaurants and bars, supermarkets. Also close to metro, tram etc A place we would definiyely return to - HIGHLY recommended from Brisbane

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

what a great apartment!

Guest: rosemarie f. (ny, ny, usa)
Date of Stay: 08/16/10 Review Submitted: 11/27/10

i stayed in ross's 2 bedroom back in august and had a wonderful experience. not only was ross wonderful in getting us situated via email before hand but the apartment was the perfect location and very nice. i have rented many apartments throughout my travels but this was exceptional. there was a wonderful booklet outlining city highlights that ross had put together which was VERY helpful (with tips of all the workings of the different baths in the city). i really can't say enough good things. i will definitely be back to budapest and will most definitely be staying at one of ross's apartments again!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway.

Great Location!

Guest: Daniel O. (Los Angeles, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 10/25/10 Review Submitted: 11/21/10

This unit is located about a half block off Andrassy...just an excellent location that is within easy walking distance to restaurants, underground, food store, and lots of other things. The street itself is wide and attractive. Things were quiet and clean. Comfortable beds.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

A Memorable Experience

Guest: Karen (Centralia, IL, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/11/10 Review Submitted: 10/29/10

We recently shared N I with friends and were very happy with our choice. The location was excellent, with the grocery, restaurants, and coffee house right there in the street. The soup place next to the grocery is not to be missed. Menza in Liszt Square is excellent. Don't miss a chance to attend an event at the Opera House around the corner. Get the metro pass. The station is around the corner and you can explore using the clean and safe public transport system. One subway station is a block from the promenade along the Danube. Trams take you up and down the river bank. The apartment is as attractive, comfortable, and well maintained as the photos show. The apartment manager went above and beyond to help us get settled and oriented to the neighborhood. She even stocked the fridge with things for breakfast which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Budapest.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nagymezo II, April 29-May 8, 2010

Guest: Pat31 (Harstine Island, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/31/10

Our week was perfect. The apartment was comfortable, clean, secure and within walking distance to most of central Budapest. The metro is easy to use and with our passes, we made good use of the transit systems to explore even further. The convenience of the ATM, supermarket, bakery, produce stand, ice creamery and all of the coffee houses made it easy to hang around the neighborhood square. During a walking tour of the Jewish quarter, we discovered even more bistros, coffee houses and pubs within three blocks of the apartment! The proximity of the apartment to the opera house and the Franz Liszt music academy added another wonderful dimension to our stay. Thank you for providing the ability to really experience Budapest on many levels. The apartment on Nagymezo is a wonderful "home away from home" in an absolutely superb location. Ross did everything he could to make us feel welcome and provide us with information to make our entire stay perfect. Thank you, Ross!

Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.