Apartment Andrei at Bakats Square

Diana Caldwell 11 years ago

My husband and I stayed in Apartment Andrei for six nights in August, 2015. If you're a discerning traveler who appreciates top notch lodging, look no further than Apartment Andrei. From our initial contact through the post trip communications, our experience was seamless and the apartment is utterly charming. Located on the second floor in of a side street, it fronts a leafy square surrounding a historic church. Upon arrival we were greed with flowers, a bottle of wine, cheese, salami and fresh bakery bread. The apartment is the size of a large hotel suite, tastefully furnished with a mixture of antique and contemporary pieces. French doors lead to a balcony overlooking the churchyard. A modern, well appointed kitchen provides ample space for any food preparation.The bedroom has an comfortable,oversize bed. We slept with the windows open and were never disturbed by street noise or late night revelers. The bathroom was faultlessly clean, with a large shower, strong water pressure and plenty of hot water. Apartment Andrei is one block from the very hip Raday Utca, with it's eateries, bars and eclectic shops; a ten minute walk to the Central Market Hall and other nearby cultural attr

Laura Curran 11 years ago

Exhausted after flying overnight from New York (with a 4-hour layover in Frankfurt), we felt instantly rejuvenated when we walked into the Andrei apartment. I hadn't been sure what to expect, since we usually stay in hotels, and I was delighted by this charming second-floor apartment with its high ceilings, and french doors opening out onto a small veranda overlooking a charming old church in the square (Bakats Ter). And when it came to the practical stuff, Andrei did not disappoint. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen fully stocked (with an easy-to-use espresso maker), and towels and blankets plentiful. John Farago, from whom we rented the apartment, made our stay so easy. We were in Budapest for a whirlwind long weekend to celebrate a wedding, with lots of parties, meals out, etc. We were totally new to the city and really had no time to get our bearings. But John hooked us up with a taxi driver who was always easy to reach, and always punctual -- and that really allayed our anxiety about getting around, which made our experience in Budapest that much more fun and rich. And if we ever had any questions or concerns about the apartment or the city, John was always easy to reach.

Peggy Altoff 13 years ago

My friend and I stayed at Apartment Andrei for 4 nights after completing a 12 day tour of Eastern Europe. It was a welcome respite from a spate of hotels, and offered many amenities, including a bottle of wine and eggs, cheese, salami and pastries in the frig. John and Jeanne provided reams of helpful info regarding the neighborhood and how to navigate the city. The use of a US line on their telephone system, and the computer, helped us re-establish connections with folks back home and share our experiences in city with them. If you are going to be in Budapest for several days, you need to check on the availability of this place. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Heather McDonald 13 years ago

We loved Apt Andrei so much the first time we visited Budapest in 2010 that we rented it again when we visited in Oct 2012. It is even better than described and exceeds expectations. Well thought out touches like an LL Bean tote with towels to take to the public baths, and comprehensive info provided by Jeanne and John about what to see, where to eat, where to buy the best pastry, and where the hidden gems can be found add to the appeal of this ideal apartment. It is well kitted out, and furnished with style. The neighbourhood is interesting, has great restaurants, and easy access to the underground and trams. If we travel again to Budapest, we will rent Andrei, and I have recommended Johns website to friends travelling to Budapest as really the only place they need to look for great urban accommodation.

Matthew Fountain 13 years ago

My wife and I rented the apartment for 4 nights on our honeymoon. We loved Budapest and the apartment was spectacular. Easily the equivalent of a 5 star hotel suite. The location next to the subway was perfect and the balcony overlooking the church was beautiful. We bought some tokay wine and foie gras and sat out on the balcony one night and it was just about perfect. Also, the apartment owner provides an excellent guide to the city with perfect restaurant suggestions for foodies like my wife and I. Cannot recommend this highly enough.