Spirit Residence Apartments by FirstHost

Our apartment units are air-conditioned, and the equipment is adjustable with room thermostats. Please note that the cooling system does not guarantee an absolute temperature level but ensures a comfortable environment in the apartments depending on the external temperature. It's important to mention that the air conditioning system is not suitable for heating. If you need further assistance, please contact our reception!

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Our underground garage can be used with reservation in advance for a 15€ / night fee. Parking is also possible in the street, there is a pay per hour system during weekdays from 08:00-22:00. Parking in the street is free of charge during the weekends and on National Holidays. For other parking options please contact the Reception.

Public Transportation and Ticket Purchase

Budapest boasts a highly developed public transportation system.

The Budapest GO app provides real-time and accurate information on the departure and arrival times of public transportation services in Budapest, both at stops and on vehicles. In addition to precise information, you can also purchase your travel tickets and passes through the app. Remember to validate your ticket when boarding the vehicle!

The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms.

The official local currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). Currency exchange can be conducted exclusively at banks and currency exchange offices. In Hungary, credit and debit cards are widely accepted at shops, gas stations, and restaurants. The most commonly accepted brands are MasterCard and Visa.

Smoking is prohibited in the common areas of our apartment building as well as within the apartments. However, each apartment is equipped with a balcony, which also serves as a designated smoking area. Seating arrangements and ashtrays are available on the terrace for your convenience.

Anyone who visits Budapest should definitely visit the Buda Castle District, which houses many museums within its walls. The Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum are also located here. Furthermore, even the National Széchény Library is located here, with all the Hungarian works ever published among its shelves. In the Museum of Fine Arts - situated at the end of Andrássy Sreet - there are always temporary exhibitions in addition to the permanent ones. The House of Terror Museum is also located in Andrássy Street. In terms of museums Andrássy favors both art and history lovers.

Those who want to learn more about Jewish culture should visit the Jewish Local History Collection of Elisabethtown in Csányi Street or the Synagogue in Dohány Street. In Kazinczy Street, next to Dob Street, there is the Electrotechnical Museum, and in Hársfa Street there is one of the largest Stamp Museums in Europe.

For those who want a little more excitement and would like to 'visit' places even under the ground, we recommend visiting the Underground Railway Museum and the Rock Hospital Nuclear Bunker Museum.

The Ethnography Museum awaits its visitors in a new, modern building in Városliget, while the Ludwig Museum awaits visitors -lovers of contemporary art - in the 9th district near the National Theatre. Theater lovers should visit the Bajor Gizi Actors' Museum located a little further into the 12th district, in Sromfeld Aurél Street, where the museum itself is housed in the former home of the actress.

Budapest's biggest attractions include Buda Castle and Gellért Hill, as well as the entire Buda Castle District. The castle built on the hills was rebuilt by the Habsburg dynasty during the 18th century, after it was destroyed by the Turks in 1686. The Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion are currently adding to the list of Unesco World Heritage sights together with the Danube bank. The world heritage area stretches from the Margit Bridge to the Freedom Bridge, and on the Buda side includes the historic building complex, Gellért Hill with the Statue of Liberty and the Citadel, as well as the popular Gellért Baths. Also part of the heritage are the most characteristic buildings belonging to the Pest side of the coast, including the impressively sized Parliament House (Parliament) built in an eclectic style, the neo-Renaissance headquarters of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the Art Nouveau masterpiece Gresham Palace. Last but not least one should mention Pesti Vigadó too. In addition, the Matthias Church, the National Széchény Library, the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum are also worth seeing in the Buda Castle District.

If you still have some time left, you can also visit the well-known Andrássy Sreet to admire the various architectural masterpieces. Examples include the Opera House designed by Miklós Ybl, the Neo-Renaissance Academy of Music or the Art Nouveau Fashion Hall. You can also find the Museum of Fine Arts at the end of Andrássy Sreet and the Hősök Tere together with the Millennium Monument. For those interested in the most formative moments of Hungarian history, we highly recommend viewing the statues. If you would like to have some more relaxing and pampering sightseeing, we also recommend visiting the Széchenyi Spa, trying out the Turkish baths in the 7th district, or even taking a visit to Hévíz. In other regions of the country, it is definitely worth seeing the Basilica in Esztergom, the National Park in Hortobágy, the Pannonhalmi Abbey or the Hungarian Openair Museum in Szentendre. It is also recommended to visit the surroundings of Lake Balaton or visit another Unesco World Heritage sight, the wine region of Tokaj.

Your reservation is typically valid until 10:00 on the day of departure. Please be aware that we require time to ensure that the apartment is handed over to the arriving guest in the same order and cleanliness as it was for you. If possible and requested, we will try to rearrange and accommodate an extension of your stay. The additional cost for our colleagues' extra effort is €15 per hour. If you wish to stay in the apartment beyond 5:00 PM, and we have the availability to accommodate your request, the full room rate for the day needs to be paid, as we are unable to sell it to another guest for that day.

Upon departure, please return the key card to the reception and notify us of your departure so that we can commence cleaning as soon as possible.

For taxi and airport transfer reservation please contact the Reception.

We can help you arrange transfers, book restaurants, recommend tours and activities, and book tickets. Please contact our reception if we can be of assistance via email or telephone. We are also personally at your disposal at our reception office in Elisabeth Downtown Residence Apartment House, 1072 Budapest, District VII, Dob utca 34-36.

We are all different, especially when it comes to mattress preferences. Some prefer firmer, while others prefer softer. Our apartments are generally equipped with firmer mattresses, but of course, it's all relative to individual preferences. If you find that it's too much for you, we can provide a mattress topper to add a softer layer for a more restful sleep. Please contact the reception if you need assistance with this matter!

Upon request - free of charge - we are happy to provide safety plugs, baby cot, baby cutlery and high-chair. For further information please call our reception.

Voltage is 230 V. Please contact the Reception if you need a converter or require any assistance.

We clean the apartment for reservations longer than one week at the halfway point. If you require interim cleaning, please coordinate with reception.

Please note that our cleaning staff works from 8 am to 14 pm.

If you want daily cleaning during your stay, you can request it for EUR 25/occasion.

Our bathrooms are also fully equipped for your convenience. Our colleagues provide small and large towels, shampoo, and shower gel per person in the apartment. If you need additional towels, hair conditioner, or shower gel, please contact the reception! Our service is available free of charge 24 hours a day.

If you plan to visit any of the Budapest baths and would like to request towels, we can provide additional pieces for you, each with a deposit of €30 and a €5 laundering fee. If you wish to take the previously provided towels outside the premises of our apartment building, please inform our receptionists in advance to avoid any misunderstandings.

We would like everything to start well on the days you spend with us. Before your arrival, we have prepared in your room one coffee capsule and tea bags per person. For your convenience, we have also provided cleaning capsules for both the washing machine and the dishwasher.

If during your stay you need additional coffee capsules, tea, or perhaps detergent or dishwasher tablets for the following days, please contact the reception.

If you feel the need for an extra blanket or pillow, please don't hesitate to inform our reception colleagues.

If you need help with any health problem, please call reception.

In case of any technical issues, please contact the reception. We will do our best to address and resolve the problem promptly, within the limits of our capabilities.