Tucked away on a quiet, leafy square in the absolute center of Budapest, the Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel feels like a secret portal to fin-de-siècle Paris. It is housed in a beautifully preserved, eclectic Art Nouveau building that dates all the way back to 1892.
The building’s architectural soul is packed with historic quirks that will catch your eye the moment you arrive. Step inside and you will find a turn-of-the-century winding staircase made of dark wood, complemented by a stunning, original stained-glass skylight that bathes the hallway in warm, colorful light.
With just 19 rooms, each space is individually styled with a bohemian-chic touch, mixing rich color palettes, warm wooden floors, and classic Art Deco elements. The massive windows look right out onto Kamermayer Square, which is named after the first mayor of unified Budapest.
Downstairs, the famous ground-floor café acts as the hotel’s lively heart and social lobby. It has been a beloved neighborhood institution since 2004, where travelers and locals sit elbow-to-elbow on marble-topped tables, enjoying a mix of French bistro classics and traditional Hungarian chicken paprikash.
Expert reviews
“Gerlóczy hits the mark with an excellent combination of good value, decor and atmosphere. Set over four floors of an 1890s building on an attractive square, the individually designed and well-proportioned rooms all have king-sized beds.”
“Gerlóczy lacks bells and whistles – indeed, it’s officially categorised as a private lodging rather than a hotel – but it oozes character you’ll find nowhere else in the city. Among locals, its café is a much-loved alternative to some of the bigger and more expensive establishments nearby. It’s excellent value.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Walking distance
- Perfect location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
29 May 2026
Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel was a stylish and charming boutique hotel with a lovely comfortable room, exceptionally friendly
What stood out most about Gerlóczy Boutique Hotel was its stylish character and the lovely, comfortable room, which made it a great place to relax after exploring the city. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming throughout the stay, and the restaurant was fantastic — easily one of the highlights. The location was also excellent, with an easy walking distance to the river and many of Budapest’s main sights. The hotel had a charming boutique atmosphere that felt both elegant and cosy, making the overall experience especially memorable.
27 May 2026
Very historic Hotel beautifully refurbished.
Great location close to Vacy St. Huge room size in Deluxe room. Very helpful Reception Staff. Housekeeping was prompt and efficient. French Restaurant on site.
27 May 2026
Great stay in a historic hotel.
Central location. Friendly,helpful staff. I chose the delux room which was large and quite sound proof. I would definitely stay here again.
27 May 2026
Pleasant, historic hotel with fantastic restaurant!
The staff were welcoming, efficient and helpful. Thank you! The location was easy walking distance to the Danube through pedestrian streets of shops and restaurants. The big bonus was the fantastic restaurant on the street entrance of this historic boutique hotel. And having an elevator was very handy upon arrival and departure with luggage. The hotel management was very honest at the time of the reservation that there was nearby daytime construction noise. Our room was quiet and comfortable. Just a heads up that taxis arranged by the hotel do take a more direct and less expensive route than others which is a good thing. Thanks again!
No complaints. Thank you.
16 May 2026
This is a wonderful old hotel with a fun history. A rich merchant built it so that his three daughters could each live o
The location is wonderful. It is close to major sites and restaurants. Lily did an excellent job checking us in and providing information at the front desk. The breakfast is to die for. It was delicious and plentiful and such a great deal.
There’s construction going on next-door from 7:30 AM till 6 PM each day. That was disruptive for our sleep. I know there’s nothing in the hotel can do about it, but keep that in mind when selecting your visit stays. It looks like the construction could go on for one or two more years. They are just starting.
9 May 2026
A well-located, quality hotel in a quiet street.
A lovely, stylish hotel that's well located in the city centre and a short walk to the pick-up point for the bus to the airport. Nice cafe/restaurant on the ground floor.
Not worth mentioning.
8 May 2026
Fabulous staff and excellent hotel
The location was absolutely fantastic!
Building work next door which was very noisy from 7am, but the hotel offer us amazing last night dinner to compensate. Thank you
5 May 2026
Beautiful building, great location!
The location and the beautiful spiral stairway. Also the details in the room were very nice!
The staff could be more engaged with their clients
22 April 2026
Delightful oasis of old world charm in the heart of Budapest
This is a real gem of a hotel – very stylish, located centrally and full of charm. The room was spacious and had a lovely balcony overlooking the square, and with a good bathroom with lovely toiletries. The hotel and restaurant are staffed by a group of delightful young people, who could not be more friendly and helpful. Having an excellent restaurant on site is a real bonus – again, it has a wonderful old world feel about it, and a great menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is exceptionally good value. We certainly hope to return!
Nothing could have been better – it was all wonderful.
20 April 2026
A very comfortable stay near the centre of the city
The characterful building, excellent food
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18 April 2026
very good even with the noise from building works next door (which hotel had told me about in advance) but the shower wa
lovely building, lovely staff, great location, comfortable bedroom
No stand alone shower / just a had shower in a roll top bath just isn’t good enough
15 April 2026
nice hotel rooms could be cleaner
location
one particular the front of house i believe member of staff in the restaurant was rude and condescending
14 April 2026
Brilliant hotel in a short walk of everything we wanted to do
Right in the city centre. Beautiful hotel and room. Wonderful breakfast in the restaurant and great tea/coffee facilities in the room. Friendly helpful staff. We had a great time
Everything was perfect
12 April 2026
Perfect hotel for a romantic city break
Perfect location, old world charm, excellent restaurant. Staff were exceptionally helpful.
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12 April 2026
A brilliant little gem of a hotel in an excellent location.
Excellent location and on a quiet street. A really interesting building with stunning architecture. Attic rooms are still spacious and have skylights. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom has traditional features with lovely toiletries and a huge shower. Safe and mini bar fridge. The restaurant on the ground floor is also excellent.
The bathrooms have heated floors which mean they stay quite warm.
8 April 2026
Extremely friendly staff, great location. Beautiful hotel and the food was excellent
The food was excellent and a great choice
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5 April 2026
Excellent and would really recommend it
Great location. Comfy room and beds
I wish we had booked with the breakfast at the outset. The restaurant and the breakfasts was really good, but breakfast more expensive as we had not booked the room with breakfast.
31 March 2026
Hotel Gerlóczy is my favorite hotel in all of Europe!
Stunning decor, excellent location, friendly staff
30 March 2026
Felt very cared for and agreed that when we return to Budapest we will stay there again. Faultless.
Old world charm, beautifully kept fittings, comfortable. Stylish.
29 March 2026
A lovely traditional coffee house hotel tucked away in a quiet square yet close to everything
A lovely traditional coffee house hotel tucked away in a quiet square yet close to everything.
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27 March 2026
We loved our stay at the Gerloczy Hotel!
The Gerloczy Hotel was perfect for us - the room was lovely and the restaurant had such a great atmosphere. All the staff were so friendly and professional and really made our stay special. We had breakfast with our stay and the food was so good we went back for cakes and also for dinner. The hotel and rooms have a lot of character and the bed was super comfortable.
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22 March 2026
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was wonderful. On arrival, we were given a room that only had a tub. We asked the staff to be moved to a room with a shower. None were available for the first night, but they did move us the next day for our last two nights. So, if you want a room with a shower, be sure to ask when booking. The hotel was clean and the cafe was very cute. The location was great. It was located within walking distance for sightseeing, lots of restaurants, shopping and cafes.
Hotel rooms really should all have a shower and not just a tub. I will just know in the future to be mindful of that when booking at boutique hotels.
21 March 2026
Lovely midweek break , staff, food great , especially Martin in restaurant.
Quirky, interesting ambiance, decor .
Nothing - enjoyed it all
17 March 2026
Very friendly staff, quiet room, great location.
Very nice room, with “character”, extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Food in the restaurant was fantastic!
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14 March 2026
The best hotel!
All of it! The perfect hotel.
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14 March 2026
Would definitely recommend the hotel and we hope to return!!
Brilliant friendly and helpful staff, great location and fantastic restaurant - especially Szonja at reception who gave excellent advice and informative assistance throughout our stay and Annett (Palinka lady!!) who was v friendly and helpful.
Building works next door were a little noisy early in the morning but that is a short-term issue
13 March 2026
Amazing, would recommend
Amazing location. Loved our double room. Very friendly staff.
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9 March 2026
Parisian inspired building in excellent central location. Friendly + Helpful Staff.
The location was excellent. Very close to shops, restaurants and Airport bus stop. Set in a quiet quaint square just off main city avenues.
Close to good transport connections (Astoria, Deak Ferenc Ter) and a short walk to Ferris Wheel.
The price was punchy. I chose without breakfast and found the cost to be quite high for this hotel rating/category.
6 March 2026
Great character, fab location
Lots of character! Great location, lovely staff and amazing breakfast
Not much but if you like new and modern it might not number for you
3 March 2026
We had a lovely time
Clean, nice staff, comfy bed
Restaurant is too expensive for good but not great food
1 March 2026
A blissful break in Budapest
The atmosphere of the hotel was exceptional. All of the staff were so helpful and pleasant. The food was out of this world. The combination of which meant that we had a the most wonderful time.
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26 February 2026
Gorgeous, clean, centrally located and top-notch staff.
Perfection in terms of location, facilities and staff. Will definitely stay there again
Nothing. It was perfect
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - Room service
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Ironing service
- - Luggage storage
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Bowling
- - Squash
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Pub crawls
- - Stand-up comedy
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Themed dinner nights
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Aerobics
Outdoors
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Miscellaneous
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available

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30 May 2026
Would recommend and return to the Gerloczy.