Welcome to our clean, bright, private studios and 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in the centre of Budapest. We're steps from the shopping / walking street, and 90 metres from the Ferenciek tere metro station. We're easily accessed from the Budapest airport via public transport. The train stations are even closer; you can reach us using a single ticket. Parking here can be challenging. For this reason, we recommend convenient public transport. Once here, no car is required as dozens of Budapest attractions are within a 15- minute walk. Our residential apartment building is authentic to Budapest and faces a common courtyard. All our apartments are extremely quiet and fully furnished with kitchen appliances. We provide a coffee machine, water boiler and a washing machine-so you can pack a bit lighter. Our apartment is fully wired with technologies like a LED TV with cable channels and high-speed Internet. We live nearby, speak English, and are always available to help. We hope to see you soon.
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Katona Apts is the best! The apartments are good sized - separate bedrooms with extra space and sleeping accommodations, nice family/living room areas with a convenient and well-stocked kitchen area with refrigerator, and stove, plus nice bathroom with a great shower! Everything is CLEAN and well organized! Attractive too!
The windows beat all of those in the US! They are easy to use to regulate the temperature.... yes, there is air conditioning, but we didn't need it! Especially when the clean, fresh air was so wonderful! There are also laundry facilities - and again, European racks/dryers are fabulous - and are easy to use in the apartments.
The apartments are in a great courtyard with others living in the building too. It is quiet and relaxing - where you can easily get out and about when you want. The location is easy to take advantage of public transportation - and ALL over 65 can use any of it for FREE! It too is clean, easy to move around in the city, and just show your passport (proof of age) and off you go!
Janos, the apartment owner, is FABULOUS! He is really nice and cares about his guests! Easy to communicate with and always on top of everything - great communication! We asked for some restaurant recommendations and found just what we were looking for! Regional Hungarian food and great night spots. The thermal baths were fantastic and Budapest is a destination we plan to return to!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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The location was good, but I didn’t use the kitchen at all, so it was a bit wasted on me. I could see it being a big benefit for those staying longer or dining in. Same with the washing machine. And very poor lighting at night. Only very bright ceiling lights. A comfortable bed and good shower.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Perfect location just next to the Váci utca. Bars, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, everything in walking distance. For the price unbeatable. The apartment is clean and well equipped. János was a perfect host. We definitely come back!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Wow - very very impressed with Janos, the apartment, and the location. 4.9 stars! I'm sorry, but I have to deduct 1/10th of a star for the slightly uncomfortable bed. Otherwise, the washer and the detergent was a nice touch! The apartment also included a refrigerator. The Wifi was fast too. Above all, Janos made sure to point out where to eat, where to go, and if I needed anything to contact him. I did eventually contact him if I could get a couple of train tickets I forgot to print out though. Thank you Janos!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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The apartment was well located, in the heart of Pest, one block from the metro station. It is in an old building, which the owner of the 2nd floor renovated to rent for short stays. I guess it lets you imagine how people lived behind USSR rule. It was a good stay. Good WiFi. It had a small kitchenette, an small bathroom and a washing machine with an strange technology (but it worked). Even though it is not ugly I think it might not be for everyone. The host was friendly, as in super-helpful; gave us very good tips and was always available. I would return!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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We stayed in katona apartments in September. Owner Virag and Joanas are very warm. Virag waited for us to arrive and guided us to the apartment and answered all our queries. She kept on checking with us if we needed anything during our stay. She even helped us with boat cruise tickets. Highly recommend this place. Very good location and quite comfortable for short stays.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Vvirag2, Owner at Katona Apartments
Responded Oct 12, 2019
It was my pleasure to be your host during your Budapest stay. Thank you again for choosing us. All the best to you, Virag
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But the location isn’t the only good thing. The apartments themselves are a subset of a much larger apartment complex, so you’ll have neighbors who are locals, and a central, quiet courtyard. Entry is via a keypad, so the apartments are quite secure and very quiet despite being in the middle of the old, busy part of town. I stayed in Apartment C, which is great for a single traveler but would also work for a couple or even a small family—there are two junior sized beds that slide out from clever recesses under the main bed. There’s also a kitchenette with coffee and a variety of utensils, and a refrigerator, a sitting area, and a bathroom with its own hot water heater, so not waiting for the warm water when he shower starts. Altogether it provided a terrific place from which to explore, especially as it was so central I could easily skip back even for just an hour or less.
The owners, Janos and Virag, are very communicative and provide useful information about Budapest and things to do and see, and they were flexible when I asked to leave a little later than normal (noon—checkout is normally 11).
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Vvirag2, Owner at Katona Apartments
Responded Oct 12, 2019
Thank you so much for taking your time and for writing such a detailed review. I'm glad to read that you were satisfied with so many aspects of your stay. Hopefully we will have the chance of welcoming you at your next Budapest visit. It would be our pleasure. We wish you all the best, Janos and Virag
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We visited Budapest for the first time and were delighted with the Katona Apartments. The great experience began with our first communication. Virag was always prompt with her reply and very helpful. The apartment is in a wonderful central location, clean and comfortable. Once we arrived, Janos was there to greet us and he answered all our questions quickly throughout our stay. We were very impressed with their level of service. We highly recommend the Katona Apartments!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Vvirag2, Owner at Katona Apartments
Responded Sep 5, 2019
Thank you for highlighting our communication and willingness to help. We try to do our best to give us much information about the city, sights, culture, everyday life, local happenings, tours, etc as needed. I'm glad that we could impress you. I hope that we will have the chance of welcoming you again in one of our apartments. Virag and Janos
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Virag was so incredibly helpful. She made our stay in Budapest truly special with her advice and access to local highlights. My husband and I were staying with our two teenagers and there was plenty of room. The location was perfect. We walked from the metro stops easily. The grocery store was a 4 minute walk. Our only regret was a that we did not stay longer. Thank you!!!!
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from Vvirag2, Owner at Katona Apartments
Responded Jul 31, 2019
I was delighted to read your kind review. Thank you for highlighting our favorable location and our helpfulness. We try to do our best to ensure a great stay for our guests. I'm glad that I succeeded in your case. I hope to have the chance of welcoming you and your kind family back in one of our apartments, Virag
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This is a Property that has a great Location and very capable Management.It is in the center of Budapest and offers Apartments which can be used by 1 or several people.
You are required to leave a 20 percent down payment with PayPal but it is worth it.
The Apartments are modern and clean and Virag the owner and manager will help you enjoy your stay in Budapest.
Do not hesitate and book a room.
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Katona_Apartments1, Owner at Katona Apartments
Responded May 26, 2019
Thank you for your kind words regarding our service. We try to be as flexible as possible and give as much help as needed. All the best to you, Virag
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There was a compact size washer and dryer, along with detergent to wash clothes. They did not clean or refresh the room daily, but there were cleaning materials in the apartment for use.
Hello Ado,
Thank you for your message.
Unfortunately we have just 2 apartments left for the requested period. We can accommodate 4+4 persons. If that's fine with you, I can ask a friend if her apartment for 4 is still available. It is a few corners away from ours. Let me know if you are interested.
Virag
I think all of the rooms have a double bed on a raised platform with pull out beds underneath to sleep up to 4 people. Our daughter was only a baby so we didn't use them but the owners kindly provided us with a travel cot. I would email them direct with your query. They are extremely helpful and lovely people.
Dear Hlynuro,
Thank you for your question.
It's quite easy to reach us from the airport with public transport. You have to take bus no 200 E until its terminal. There you change to the metro. You have to get off at Ferenciek tere metro stop. The apartments are about 2 minutes away from the metro stop.
Don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions. I will be glad to answer.
I hope to greet you in Budapest,
Virag from Katona Apartments
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PRICE RANGE
$67 - $91 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
HungaryCentral HungaryBudapestBelváros-Lipótváros / District V / Inner City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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