Hi,<BR>My husband and I will be traveling to Budapest during the first week of June. We would appreciate any recommendations for low-budget lodging (1 to 2 stars). Places of local character and charm are preferred, though we are open to suggestions (even good hostels). Thanks in advance!<BR>ficklenomads

Two weeks ago, I returned from Budapest and spent 9 pleasant nights at the Kalmar B&B on Gellert Hill, directly behind the Gellert Hotel. You can do a search here at Fodors for my comments. You can contact the booking agent Anita Kalman at [email protected] and the website is www.budapesthotels.com -- not sure what your budget is, but the Kalmar B&B is a 2 star, actually that's the highest rating a B&B can get in Budapest. I highly recommend staying there.

Thanks for the recommendation....sounds like you had a terrific time... I'll surely read your postings. Thanks again for the advice! <BR>ficklenomads

Topping.<BR><BR>Ficklenomads, your post wasn't deleted, it was just back about 4 screens.

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Kalmar B&B is an excellent choice. Located short walk to Gellert Hotel and Bath. Baths must be on your to-do list. Kalmar has superb breakfasts and ideally located for view and convenience to transportation - buy Budapest Card for free travel and discounts at stores, etc. Best to use cash in US $'s since Hungary does not use Euro. Kalmar reservation through budapesthotels.com. Will provide airport pickup (pay cash much cheaper). Strongly suggest if travel to - from Vienna - Budapest to ride the Hydrofoil on the Danube. <BR>

Hey ficklenomads I'll be in Hungary the same time! I'll be there from May 22 till June 26th. Maybe we could meet up for coffee?

Hi,<BR>Although we haven't been there yet, we go in May, I just booked a one bedroom, Living room, Kitchen and bathroom apt. in Budapest for a week. I think the price is very reasonable at $300 US for the week. It is near Oktagon Square. The lady has a very nice web site that has photos and other information about the Apt. Contact her at: [email protected] and tell her I referred you. She will send the link for the photos. Good luck and let me know if you book. She is very quick to respond to inquiries.

Sorry ficklenomads, I gave you my wrong e-mail address. See above for correct one.

Hi Joanne,<BR><BR>I saw your message about private apt booked with an old lady. Thanks a lot for your information, and I'm writing to her to check if there's any room/apt available. I will be there in a week time. certainly, I have told her I've been referred by u.<BR><BR>Cheers<BR>Bonnie#