I had such a wonderful stay here. Clara and her whole family were lovely, kind hosts. Clara was spectacular with communication, and was patient if ever I had any questions or needed help. The place itself is amazing -- you don't realize from the pictures how high the ceilings are, and how palatial it feels! And the locatoin could not have been better. It was easy for me to get anywhere I needed to go: there were things to discover and explore in every direction, and access to public transportation was super close (not to mention many Bolt taxis around at all hours). There's really nothing I could name that wasn't wonderful. And did I mention there are PLANTS. Loved them, watered them, was so happy to share the space with them. That felt like such a unique addition that you don't usually get to have. Will absolutely stay here again the next time I come to Budapest, if at all possible. Thank you so much, Clara. :)
Neighborhood
The neighborhood is extremely safe. I became a fan of gonig on walks around 20:00 and was never disappointed. You really can't take a bad turn -- everywhere is so beautiful, well-lit, and there are generally always people around (but not too much, though I did have the pleasure of being here for the shoulder season). You can take your pick of restaurants and cafes that cater to everyone, including utterly numerous options for vegans and those who are gluten- and/or lactose-free. In an entire month, I didn't manage to get to everything.
Recommended places nearby
Quite literally at the back of the same building you reside in, there is Double Shot cafe, which was frequented often. The coffee is really good, the food is really good, the staff were always really cool and, despite seeming to have a constant influx of people, never gave off any "I'm so jaded from all the tourists" vibe (which I couldn't blame them for, if they did). Really loved having this place so close.
Also, having grown up in California and had Mexican food as a comfort -- and being able to find essentially none in the UK -- I was pleased to find Hugo's just around the corner. A little bit on the pricier side, but was always good. We never made a reservation, but barely got away with it each time -- they are always very busy!
Lastly, Mantra coffee just around the corner was excellent, as well. They were always kind to me (as I also was with them), and I came here regularly to buy some of their specialty beans and have them ground for a cafetiere/French press.