Brody House, Budapest, Hungary - Explore & Book
"Set within the well-heeled Palace District, a stone’s throw from the stately National Museum, Brody House sports quite some pedigree. Once a doctor’s residence, then prime ministerial domicile and finally an artists' colony, owners Peter and Will opened the place up as a hotel in 2009, naming it after the famed Hungarian author. The result is a veritable emporium of cool. Beyond the chunky main door, crumbling stuccoed plaster walls precede a stately iron-balustraded staircase and a pleasantly ramshackle courtyard. Spread over 2 floors, each of the 8 rooms displays the artwork of a former artist in residence. Breakfast is taken in the Club, a bright and airy space embracing 3 warming lounges that are lovely to relax in throughout the day, with board games and honesty bars. A 15-minute walk away, the Brody Studios is yet another string to the Brody bow: a hipster arts hub where you can eat, meet and drink, as well as enjoy whatever’s on the cultural programme, be it live jazz, a magician, a comedian or a literary dinner. Popular with actors, artists and creative sorts, Brody House will appeal to any couple looking for a romantic, yet slightly unorthodox, refuge. Highs Bespoke rooms with startlingly original furnishings and amazing artThere’s an aura about the place that makes you feel just that little bit extra specialFantastic value, especially considering the spaciousness of your room and the hipster vibeIt’s all very discreet and you’ll hear barely a sound from anyone or anything; ideal for independent typesA great location in central Pest, a walk away from all the sights Lows Not set up for childrenNo lift and steep stairs, so not suited to those with limited mobilitySome rooms lack much natural light, though given the myriad distractions, you’ll hardly noticeBreakfast costs extra and there's no restaurant on-site, though the area teems with eateriesA few little extras, like bathrobes, wouldn’t go amiss" - Norm Longley
