Abel Pension Budapest

I have never written a review before but I loved staying here so much I couldn't help not to! The atmosphere is so homey and exactly like the photos but better. The couple who run the hotel are such sweet people, and always said hello to us when we left or came back. We are American and didn't speak any Hungarian but it wasn't a problem at all. The deck in the back is just gorgeous in the mornings and I loved taking my coffee out there to say hi to the neighborhood cat that sometimes stopped by. The breakfast was worth waking up early for. My girlfriend and I are students and I was pleasantly surprised by how nice everything was for a relatively inexpensive price. The area is incedibly safe as well and pretty to walk around. Most restaurants/attractions were a 10 minute drive away and Ubers took usually 3-10 minutes to arrive. We anticipated only staying 2 nights, but after missing our flight they were so kind to respond to us quickly via email and let us come back, even though we had checked out. I just can't say enough how much I loved the charm of the house and the couple who ran the place. 11/10!

What we liked: • Peaceful neighborhood, far from the city buzz — perfect if you’re after some quiet time. • Friendly elderly hosts, very kind and helpful (they speak some English — or just use Google Translate/GPT and you’re good). • Clean rooms, comfy bed, tasty breakfast, hot water, and strong Wi-Fi. • Affordable pricing and plenty of parking spots out front (paid, like most of Budapest). What to keep in mind: – Not central — you’ll need a car or be okay navigating public transport. – Only one hairdryer for the whole guesthouse, so you have to request it and return after use. – Parking is not free — a tip for drivers: install the Simple app for easy payment.

Location quiet neighborhood,and that's where the positive ends.The owner/s are something else,older couple,whose home you are staying in.First question asked of us is if we smoke,and owner pleased to hear we did not,because he said there is no smoking allowed,except for outdoors,well...the cigarette smoke permeated the whole house,and got worse,as it got cold out and windows,were closed. Complained to staff,was told one of the owners smoked!!! As a non smoker I can smell smoke very easily,and it was overwhelming in the hallways,etc. So,if the wife smoked,then WHY ask us if we didn't!? It was horrible,it permeated our clothes everything,disgusting! Then got told of the "breakfast" times,which ended at 9a.m ,at exactly 9:02 the owner,in his robe,walked out,as 4 people were just finishing our coffee's and we're sitting there chatting,and being told by staff,that it was ok to sit and finish coffee,the old guy in robe,just walked out,didn't say a word,just raised arm with watch on it ,and made motion of pointing at watch,and then motioned with finger to get out,not a single word!!! Are you kidding me?!?! How RUDE,and childish,and totally unnecessary and unacceptable, at 2 minutes after 9:00 a.m !!!! The room was clean enough,was asked for 2 separate beds, and was given one,and a cot unmade!! The towels,a whole another story,they were SO stiff that I truly thought they were starched,hard as a rock,and nearly scratching ones skin off their body,found out elsewhere,when asking about water,and telling our horrible towel story,that water very hard,and there is a definite need for softener when washing anything,so quit being so cheap,since I've seen others complaining of rough towels,and use fabric softener!! It was horrible! The house is a fire hazard,as one is locked in the home,and without a key,cannot exit! In case of a fire or emergency,one cannot go out the front door,no manual lock from inside,rather a keyed lock. So if fire,and key not on hand,you cannot open front door at all,I was scared. Not going to even talk of the breakfast,it's been already mentioned by many how very poor it is. I feel sorry for staff,who seem scared at all times. I would NOT recommend this panzio/hotel ,unless you smoke,don't like breakfasts and don't mind being locked inside,and cannot get out unless open door from inside with a key,and wouldn't mind being burned alive,in case there is a fire!