Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest

Name: Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest
Address: Angelo Rotta rakpart, Budapest, BUD, 1027, Budapest, HU

Location: Angelo Rotta rakpart, Budapest, BUD, 1027, Budapest, HU

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Houseboat

About this Property

Rooftop Terrace with Panoramic Views
Take in the picturesque sights of Budapest from our rooftop terrace while enjoying the complimentary wireless internet and concierge services.

Dining at the On-site Restaurant
Indulge in a delightful meal at our in-house restaurant, where you can savor delectable dishes during your stay.

Convenient Location and Amenities
With a 3-star rating, our boat hotel offers multilingual staff, luggage storage, and conference facilities. Plus, benefit from our prime location near key attractions like Margaret Island and the Parliament Building.

Book your stay at Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in the heart of Budapest City Centre.

Important Information

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - anytime

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Free airport transportation
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Parking (limited spaces)
Rooftop terrace
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)

Rooms Available

Family Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
237-sq-foot room with river views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cabin, 2 Twin Beds, River View

2 Twin Beds
151-sq-foot room with river views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, River View

1 Queen Bed
151-sq-foot room with river views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed
151-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cabin, 1 Twin Bed, River View

1 Twin Bed
140-sq-foot room with river views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
Standard Cabin, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds
142.3-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Desk and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

Ariel (6/5): - I recently stayed at a boat hotel in Budapest, and while the experience had its positives, some aspects need attention. The service was commendable; the staff were friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. Breakfast was a highlight—complete and freshly prepared, making for a delightful start to the day. The area surrounding the hotel felt safe, and the views of the Hungarian Parliament from the hotel were simply gorgeous. However, the hotel itself requires significant updates. The carpets throughout the property appear worn and would benefit from replacement. Regarding my room, I found the decor to be outdated, particularly the headboard and wallpaper, which show signs of wear. The bathroom was functional but lacked modern amenities, especially concerning the shower system. After showering, the bathroom floor remained wet, and there was no squeegee available to help dry it. This made it inconvenient to use the bathroom at night, prompting the need to shower in the morning instead. Overall, while I appreciated the hospitality and enjoyed the breakfast, the hotel would greatly improve with some renovations and upgrades to enhance guest comfort.
CiBon (10/5): - Really cool stay - clean but outdated. Beautiful view of the parliament right over the water. Rooms are very small but it didn’t bother us! Shower was hot and had great pressure
Verified traveler (4/5): Disappointed - I dont usually write negative reviews. However there are a couple of things that people should be aware of before booking this property. It says it is 3 stars however this not the case. The property is very old and not well maintained either. The room is very very small even by European and/or river cruise standards. The walls are so thin i could hear the neigbours sleep and snore The shower is over the toilet. If you book a river view room there is a walk way outside and ppl walk to smoke all the time and look in the room. Without the blinds open it is just a dark room The sheets are clean and the ok. The staff were very nice about refunding my remaining nights.
ANNIE (6/5): - C'est une cabine très petite, sdb minuscule, on arrose tt qd on prend une douche, bon petit déjeuner , wifi transports à proximité ,par contre le parking est aléatoire, ils n'ont pas de places attitrées
Nils (10/5): - A Boat Hotel on the River with an excellent view. What else do you need?
Colin (4/5): - I’m sorry to say we really did not enjoy this boat hotel, we were booked into the sister boat, Grand Jules which we chose because of the location (opposite the Parliament building) as this would be a pleasant outlook. We were informed less than a week before our departure date End of May 25 the GJ had been closed for maintenance from Feb 25, giving us very little time to amend our booking. We sound the replacement boat not very well appointed, further from the amenities and would not be out choice if we had time to look. Another small point, the room curtains would not close completely so we could be see by anyone walking by, no breakfast tea in the restaurant and very small rooms. Sorry it just lacked the special holiday we had planned.
Raewyn (8/5): - Location, floating on the Danube River, was fantastic. Wonderful views from our room facing the river. Fantastic views from top deck. Hungarian Parliament lit up at night was my favourite. Loved the breakfast with lots of variety. All staff very helpful. Only downside was the rooms are in need of a bit of tlc but was an awesome experience and would definitely stay again.
Emil (10/5): Best AC in Budapest - This boat hotel is located perfectly on the Danube river square in the middle of the city. You can easily and with a 2 minute walk access trams, busses and metros. The rooms are cozy with nice interior and has the best AC I have ever seen. Our stay was during a heat wave of 35 degrees C. Our room stayed well under 20. Nice personel and great late checkout service. Will never stay at a different hotel while in budapest.
Sophie (10/5): - Our second trip. Fabulous staff and a really good experience. Sitting on the back of the boat during the thunder storm was spectacular!
Ieuan Jeffrey (6/5): - Location, location, location, apart from that no air con ,walls very thin thought my wife was up but it was next door😅, saying that clean towels
Richard (10/5): hajó, annak minden előnyével és néhány hátrányával - A hajó mindig tiszta. A legkondicionáló nem működött, és sajnos az ablakok közül csak az egyik nyitható, az is csak egy kicsit. A személyzet viszont nagyon kedves, minden kérésünket azonnal teljesítették. A Dunán, Parlamentre néző kilátással nincs másik ilyen jó szálláshely. A kabinok többsége kicsi, de tudomásul kell venni, hogy ez egy hajó. Sajnos éppen ezért parkolóhely sincs elég a parton hozzá.
Torsten (8/5): Mysigt båthotell centralt i Budapest - Trivsamma hytter i detta båthotell. Nära till spårvagnshållplatser. Trevlig personal. Korta sängar. Spåvagnar på bron bullrade en hel del.
Raschwan (10/5): - Es ist eine Erlebnis Sehr nette Personal, sauber.
Lidija (10/5): - everything is great!!
Feryat (10/5): - Wir sind als Familie gereist, zwei Tage lang mit zwei Kindern Metro Umgebung kann man alles erreichen. Jedes Sehenswürdigkeit es ist sehr praktisch. Das Frühstück ist für Kinder einwandfrei. Es gibt alles, was man für Frühstück braucht. Semmeln, Brot, Croissants, Schoko Croissant, Marmelade, Butter, Orangensaft, Wasser, Kaffee, Speck, Würstchen, Gemüse, Käse, Wurst, Honig, am Deck kann man rausgehen und spazieren und rauchen. Die Aussicht zum Parlament ist wunderbar, wenn es am Abend ist. Als Kritik könnte ich nur geben. Das Bett war für mich zu hart, aber für die zwei Kinder und für die Frau war es einwandfrei. Wär gerne zu Fuß spazieren möchte oder den Metro einsetzen möchte ist genau perfekt für dieses Hotel links die Fischer Basel und rechts ist das Parlament. Es ist genau in der Mitte und alles ist erreichbar mit der Straßenbahn Bus. Ich war am Weihnachten dort 23.12.2024 bis 25.12.23 wenn man mit dem Auto kommt, kann man vor dem Schiff parken und wenn man das Auto wegbringen muss wie jetzt kriegt man so ein Zettel von der Behörde wegen Hochwasser, dass man sein Fahrzeug lieber woanders packen sollte. Das war der Fall bei mir ansonsten mit dem Auto ein top Platz Rezeption sehr nette Leute die haben mir gesagt 100 m von Schiff entfernt. Kann man das Auto parken ohne Probleme ich war jetzt zwei Tage dort und habe sehr genossen.
Eskil (8/5): - Bra beliggenhet. Flott utsikt. Litt lytt
iain (10/5): - Excellent venue great location if your willing to transit via bus tram boat or scooter a short distance
Marie (4/5): Mauvaise expérience - L'hotel se trouve à un endroit pollué par le bruit et les voitures. l'odeur y est nauséabonde (fioul et égout) et tente d'être camouflé par un parfum chimique. Le chambres sont microscopique et la salle de bain ne la rattrape pas. Nous dormons avec nos voisins tant l'isolation est inexistante. La climatisation ne marche pas et il fait vite très chaud. Il faut alors ouvrir la fenêtre qui donne sur le pont et les odeurs de cigarettes rentre dans la chambre. Bref une mauvaise expérience.
Heinrich (6/5): - Freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Sehr laut wegen dem Straßenbahnverkehr auf der nahen Margitbrücke.Wir bekamen auf Anfrage aber ein Zimmer im hinteren Teil des Schiffes,wo es etwas leiser war.Die Lage ist sehr gut. Nahverkehrhaltestellen in unmittelbarer Nähe.Für 1 Woche OK.
Olivier (10/5): Une vue imprenable sur le parlement - Un personnel très accueillant. Le charme d'une cabine de bateau, pour nuit atypique sur le Danube. N'hésitez pas !!!
Eveline (8/5): Eveline Gabathuler - Das Zimmer war sauber, doch für den Haartrockner nur eine Steckdose beim TV aber ohne Spiegel, (Styling ohne Spiegel?). war nicht so wie auf eurer Seite beachrieben,
Daniel (6/5): Parking - OK. - Dobra lokalizacja. Dostępny darmowy parking - co w centrum Budapesztu jest rzadkością. Miła obsługa. Obiekty nie jest pierwszej młodości i wymaga odświeżenia.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Saubere Zimmer, sehr nette Mitarbeiter > Hotel ist weiter zu empfehlen auch aufgrund der guten Lage.
Sanjin (10/5): Beautiful view on Danube - Very nice hotel with a beautiful view. The people there were very nice and friendly. So, certainly I can only recommend it.
Marcel (10/5): Op de Donau tegenover het beroemde parlement - In eerste instantie was de parkeerruimte (een selectiecriterium) wat moeilijk te vinden, ook de beschikbaarheid van parkeerplaatsen zal niet gegarandeerd kunnen worden en het is er erg krap. De ontvangst was zeer vriendelijk en het verblijf oké. De douche/toilet ruimte is krap maar voldoende. Het uitzicht op het parlement is adembenemend. Wij hebben de stad alleen te voet bezocht maar OV is in de nabijheid al met al zeker een aanrader
Verified traveler (6/5): - Super freundliches Personal. Tolle zentrale Lage. Die Unterkunft selbst wirkt altbacken und gehört renoviert
Verified traveler (8/5): - Top Lage freundlich und sauber ***** nur wenige Meter zur Strassenbahn und U-Bahn, Leider nur ungarisches TV
TOM (8/5): - mooi uitzicht op het parlement van Hongarije en een leuk alternatief voor al te dulle hotelkamers, maar het lawaai van Margit brug was een tegenvaller in de ochtend
Enric (10/5): Un hotel especial. - Es un hotel muy peculiar: es un barco converido en hotel.
Sven (8/5): - Wer nicht in "üblichen" Hotelzimmern übernachten will, ist hier richtig. Schiff mit Blick aufs Parlament, Nachts besonders eindrucksvoll.
Barry (10/5): - the original allocated room was a little on the small side compared with the impression i had when seeing the pictures but was given another room for the next day onward and was fully satisfied. Would benefit to have breakfast included in the price but other than that a very good trip.
Verified traveler (10/5): - This boat hotel very close to train station, few minutes walk up to Margaret Bridge and to hop on hop off bus stop. The night view of Parliament building and lights at night so beautiful. Room and bathroom are clean, very cozy staying here.
Verified traveler (8/5): - It was still quite dated however that contributes to the feel of staying on a boat. The staff were extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make a great experience. The double beds could do with a double duvet rather than two singles.
Verified traveler (10/5): Best view of the parlament - Excellent view and location
Verified traveler (8/5): - Quite close to margret bridge noisy when tram goes over and a good walk from main atractions 30 mins.
Verified traveler (8/5): - River view was stunning and so was the view from the deck, however rooms are tired and could do with modernizing but that could have effect on the price.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location! Staff are super friendly. Couldn’t do enough for you. This is not an upper class hotel and nor is it trying to be. Simple accommodation, great location, AMAZING VIEWS DAY AND NIGHT. Convenient to main tramline and hop on hop off city bus tours. 5 minute walk gets you to a really good all you can eat restaurant that provides high quality food for what is a very reasonable price. The guys at this hotel were some of the pleasant people who I met in Budapest. Nothing was too much trouble day or night!
Verified traveler (8/5): - The staff were all very helpful and extremely friendly. The decor is dated, but very clean. The room we had with river view was large and had superb views of Parliament. Very pleasant stay.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The location was very good it was close to the hop off hop on bus station. The staff was very helpful .
Verified traveler (10/5): - Was our first time on a boat hotel and we really enjoyed. Everyone was really nice and helpful. Recommend it
Verified traveler (10/5): - The views on the river were awesome and the AC was great.
Lance (2/5): - Please save your money and go elsewhere. We booked this hotel as it seemed fun and beautiful to stay on the water with a great view. The great view was literally the only good point of the hotel. The room was filthy! There was huge black stains all over the carpet, hair in the bed and on the pillows, black mould under the pillows on the bedding, the A/C didn’t work and it was over 30 degrees out and there were signs up saying it’s better to keep the windows closed as there are no screens & a large population of insects that live aboard due to the boat being on water, the refrigerator wasn’t working either, the towels were all grey and dingy and they refused to replace them except for one that was exceptionally filthy as they claimed they had no more towels in the hotel and the room had a very strong chemical smell. Not cleaning products but something like a mix of Diesel & furniture polish. I asked if it would be possible for me to upgrade at my expense and they said they were fully booked. My girlfriend and I left with in 2 hours of checking in. They refused to give us a refund through Expedia claiming they accommodated us in every possible way and they lied to Expedia saying that they offered me other rooms but that they would all be the same. Expedia also refused to refund me saying that I booked a room without a cancellation option but it was obviously not a cancellation as we checked in and were not able to stay due to the condition of the room.
Verified traveler (8/5): - The view of Parliament from our room was excellent, especially at night. The overall experience of staying on a boat docked on the Danube was great fun. The staff members were friendly, helpful at making reservations, & calling transportation for us.
Sandra (10/5): On the Danube - Wonderful experience to stay on board a boat anchored in a very convenient spot . I loved my cabin with river views. The staff were lovely, always helpful
Verified traveler (10/5): Well worth a stay - Had a great experience, staff was extremely friendly and helpful and our room was comfortable.
Mark (8/5): - Consider the larger cabins, the small cabins are small, just enough for sleeping. But you do have all the deck to move around in.
John (10/5): - Great staff! Close to a Hop on - Hop off bus stop.
Roh (6/5): - Heads up - If you are booking this hotel due to free parking, May be reconsider. I had the worst experience with parking here. They do not have their own parking, but use the public parking lot in front of hotel which is small and mostly crowded (especially in the day time). I was unable to find any open spots and had to pay for parking at some other parking spot and then use public transport to get to the hotel.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Perfect for getting out and about. Room was clean and tidy.
DIANNE (8/5): Pleasant stay in a lovely city - Really liked it here. Breakfast was simple but fresh and the staff were very helpful. Only downsides were you can't walk down the side of the bed due to space, shower power was variable and don't leave your key if you go out at night (as they suggest) as reception is not constantly manned and the room keys are just on hooks.
Verified traveler (8/5): - A hotel boat- how quaint! I loved my stay here! The location was great, close enough to walk anywhere, but not too close. The only issue being is you are close to Margit bridge and the trams are quite loud. The staff were very kind and helpful. The bed was REALLY comfy, and the towels so fluffy! Kindly they gave me a room with river views and the view was excellent. Maids came daily and cleaned, although I would have preferred it if they also hoovered the room during my stay. One thing I really loved about this hotel is sitting out on the deck reading my book with views of the parliament, széchenyi bridge, and royal palace at night! I would definitely stop here again!
Christopher (8/5): Great location and views..thin walls - Staff very friendly and excellent location with great views from the boat. Walls are paper thin though and you can hear conversations next door spoken at normal volume. Rooms are very warm which was great in winter! And can open the window if you want some fresh air. Helpful that free parking is right next door as well!
Nicolette (10/5): Most amazing view and staff! - Best location ever with the most amazing view! Right next to tram and metro, close to everything! The view is amazing! Could not stop looking out my window. Rooms are small but to be expected on a boat. The staff is so friendly and helpful and knowledgeable of Budapest. Victoria was amazing, made us feel so welcome! Would definitely recommend, good value. Only thing they can improve on is the breakfast. Not worth the 9Euro.
Jon (10/5): - Great hotel, very friendly staff, gave us some great tips and information for our stay in Budapest!
Verified traveler (10/5): - The receptionist working on Wednesday morning/afternoon (i didn't get her name) was absolutely amazing. She could not have been any nicer and was extremely helpful :)
Verified traveler (6/5): Nice location and staff, but bad gasoil smell - Nice location, view and staff, but the smell of gasoil in very location was terrible.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Great experience staying in a boat with a beautiful view of the Danube and Budapest.
Verified traveler (4/5): - Too much perfume, hotel shuttle was really an overpriced taxi that dropped me off at the wrong place, nearly got into two accidents, and argued w
Alison (8/5): - Lady at reception - what a lovely friendly and helpful person Boat is old and unique - very different place to stay Good location Clean Bit noisy with trams going over bridge
Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff at the Grand Jules were excellent. I would recommend anyone staying there. Excellent spot on the river. Close to all the transportation and activities. Will definitely return
Verified traveler (10/5): Try the River Boat Hotel! - Location of this hotel which is a river boat converted to hotel is the biggest plus. Located at the foot of Margarit Bridge in Budapest on the Danube River. Steps from public transportation, groceries, Trofea Restaurant, two thermal baths. Staff very helpful. Free WiFi
Marina (10/5): - This boat hotel is unique. The location is perfect, the room view is breathtaking and the price is doable. The room is small but it has everything. It gives the feeling of being on a cruise. The receptionist Aniko Loczy is well mannered and so helpful with touristic advice about Budapest. It was hard to leave this city due to its astonishing architecture and friendly locals.
Shane (10/5): - Absolutely incredible place. Staff are so very helpful and eager to please x Local area offers so much to do just sad that we didn’t have more time.
Llyneth (8/5): - Lovely hotel on the river with views of the parliament. Clean room although very basic. Clean throughout but in need of new carpets. Very small shower room.
Renee (8/5): - The river view room is incredible, you can see the Parlament. The receptionist is so kind and helpful, you can ask her everything. It’s a cool experience to stay at a boat hotel
Robert James (10/5): - Great location on the Buda side
Paul (10/5): - Excellent staff, extremely polite and helpful. We were able to leave our bags after checkout which was extremely helpful for us. Rooms are nice and clean. Beautiful views from room. Very nice to sit on the deck and enjoy the views. Close to tram and metro stations. We plan to stay again next year and would recommend this hotel.
Verified traveler (6/5): pros and cons - The hotel is great for a quirky stay and the view at night is worth every dollar, but the damp smell we could only put up with for one night.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Stunning views just a bit basic and cramped but you get what you pay for lovely friendly staff, nice breakfast a lot worse places to stay in than here
Adriana (8/5): Excellent location and reception staff, but... - Gran Jules is an old boat, but it is quite ok. It's a pity that operators don't do some small things to make your stay better, like hooks for towels in the bathroom and room, an ice machine for cold drinks (no ice whatsoever in the whole hotel) and a change of sheets after a third night. It's still a great place with million dollar views and worth your money.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Very good view of the city and it was easy to get to see things by walking.
Adrian (8/5): Jules boat hotel Budapest - Good location easy walk to attractions staff very knowledgeable and friendly was a superb first visit to this city
Aleksandra (10/5): Lovely hotel with amazing views! - Staff are super friendly & welcoming, the views are amazing, honestly loved it there
Lynda (8/5): - I loved the view, loved being on the boat The staff was outstanding and the breakfast was also great. The room was a little small for me, especially the bathroom. It was OK since I was alone, but with another person it would have been too small. The location had one disadvantage, it took a while to get a taxi to come to the dock. I'm glad I chose the boat!
lorna (10/5): Great hotel boat, close to all sites - Staff were amazing, room had everything required (apart from a kettle). Clean towels daily. The boat terrace was amazing to sit on at night. Within walking distance of all the sites and metro station next to it. Lots of eating places close by and a supermarket on the corner. Would highly recommend and would def stay again. Superb value for HUF.
Verified traveler (6/5): Well located hotel - The hotel is really well located for links all across the city. The hotel is basic but clean. Some noise from the front door and reception in our room (we were right next to reception) and the towels weren't always changed despite placing the sign on the door. Otherwise a good value hotel.
David (10/5): Fantastic - Great view from boat deck and good location. Staff were helpful and friendly Victoria on reception was brilliant And made our stay enjoyable
Chloe (10/5): Fantastic little hotel - First stop of a three week European travelling holiday with my mum. We arrived very late due a delayed flight and they could not have even more accommodating for us. Walking distance to most places (if you’re not willing to walk it’s 2 minutes from tram stops). Room was all we needed and was a super novelty to be staying on a boat!
Zoey (8/5): - The view from the boat overlooking the House of Parliment was fantastic. It is right next to a bus stop too. We could walk to both House of Parliment AND the castle from our hotel albiet it was a few miles. The only thing I really had an issue with was that the boat was on a slant and it felt like I was going to roll out of bed. Perhaps ask for a room on the side of the pariment and at least you'd have the view.
Terri (4/5): - The hotel is in a good location but when we checked in there was an immediate smell of gas or cleaners ..the room that we we're assigned stunk of the smell. We moved it was tight room but expected on a boat. The next night the Air conditioning broke we left for the day being told they were fixing it.. when we came back late the AC was not fixed and it was too late to move the rooms were stifiling hot. Suffice to say the next day we were offered to move to the boat next door because the AC was not going g to be fixed till Monday. The boat next door is significantly nicer and I wish we had stayed there the whole time. The boat needs a complete makeover. Rooms carpets furniture everything.
Dr (6/5): - Take your earplugs, you're going to need them. Expedia led me to believe the Grand Jules was a four star hotel. It's not. It's a three star at best. Still, the staff are four star and that made the difference for me. Otherwise, I would have cancelled my reservation and moved hotels. When I booked through Expedia, I booked a classic cabin with two twin beds. Upon check-in, I was given the smallest cabin with only 1 twin bed. When I inquired at the front desk, I was told that I had no options since I was single. I could only have the single twin. That was taken care of the next morning when I complained to the staff - after I went next door to their sister boat hotel and inquired about availability there. I was NOT happy. The staff, as already mentioned, gave me excellent service even before I arrived. I had just had knee surgery a few weeks before my trip and the staff took care of me. This was my first experience staying on a boat hotel. It won't be my last however, I won't be staying here. The Grand Jules is very old and in need of renovation. The rooms are tiny and the boat is so close to the tramline that you hear it all day long, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And they must be near a hospital as ambulances drove by sirens blaring throughout the day. Every day. There is no restaurant or coffee service available after breakfast.This means that if you want an afternoon or evening coffee, you must walk the quarter mile or so to the nearest cafe.
Vasu (10/5): Stay here and don’t waste your money on cruises. - Its a clean and cozy boat property close to a metro station and a tram stop. However if you are a walker, you don’t need either. The staff is endearingly warm and helpful. The view from your cozy room is probably worth killing for. The Gorgeous city is lit up from 9 in the evening to 1 in the night. If you are not out exploring the beautiful city of Budapest, you can sit at the deck with a drink and enjoy a breathtaking view.
Vicky (10/5): Fantastic views, very friendly staff. - The boat is a great place to stay. Friendly staff. The receptionists could not do enough for you, breakfast was nice, fridge in room and the views was amazing. We use to sit on the sun beds after a day sightseeing with beer from the supermarket . Bliss
Mihaela R (8/5): Thank you note - Just enjoying the Reception team efforts to make my stay perfect. Thank you Victoria, Thank you Tibor.
Verified traveler (10/5): - The location is perfect and you have an amazing view of the Parliament building. The room is small, but that is expected as it is on a boat. It is very close to a couple tram stops and metro stops. There is a supermarket right around the corner as well which was very nice. The staff were very helpful, very responsive, and spoke very good English.
manolya (8/5): - The hotel was in a perfect location with a wonderful view of Parliament Building. The staff were so helpful and warm. However, there was a disturbing smell in the rooms and they definitely need to improve the air conditioning. The breakfast was quite good. However, there was no drink service at night. So, you need to find a supermarket to get a beer.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Looks older than in the pictures. Smells of gutter as soon as you come in. Night staff not helpful at all.
Samantha (8/5): - The view is outstanding and the staff go above and beyond. The only down side was that as its newly refurbished their air conditioning didnt work and the nights were insufferable with the heat.
Verified traveler (8/5): - IF YOU REQUIRE LOTS OF TIME TO DO THESE REVIEWS NOBODY WILL BOTHER DOING IT!!
Sabrina (8/5): Budget friendly hotel with a great view! - My husband and I stayed in Budapest for 2 nights and we scored this hotel! It has an amazing view of the Parliament building and is right on the Danube river, which made it super easy to find our hotel after we were out all day. Breakfast was offered every morning for €9 and that was very convenient because it saved us from having to wander around to find food. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful and I would recommend this place to anyone!
Anu (8/5): If you want something different - A bit different kind of accommodation. Not a five star hotell, but nice and tidy. Bed was really comfortable. The staff was really friendly and helpfull!
Fadilla (10/5): Amazing boat hotel with incredible view - It was a really pleasant stay. The location is very strategic right across the budapest parliament. Easy access by bus and tram. The room is very spacious with river view. The staffs were really nice and helpful. Incredible place with affordable price.
Verified traveler (8/5): Great view of city lit up at night - Yeah, the rooms abit small and its abit noisey due to been in a city but the staff our lovely, rooms clean and compfy and you get an unbelievable view of the parliment building all lit up at night. Would deffinately go again.
David (10/5): Excellent staff and room nice and clean - We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough, the staff where so helpful the room clean and spacious, the hotel is ideally placed to explore Budapest and there are several eateries within easy walking distance, there is a small supermarket across the road and the bus, tram and hop on hop off bus service is within two minutes walking distance
TIM (6/5): Great location in Budapest - Grand Jules was very well placed for all transport links. Breakfast a little disappointing for the price.Tea and Coffee in the room would have been welcome..
Verified traveler (8/5): - The view from the boat was really nice and the area was calm
Yara (6/5): unconfortable - Great view but difficult access, no parking. Won't come back
brian (8/5): Quiet location, but local to travel connections. - Breakfast good, steer clear of coffee from machine to milky. Value for money. Quiet location, but good transport connections, or you can easily walk to the main areas of interest. Nice hot shower, I have never stayed on a boat hotel before it is a different experience.
Laura (10/5): Really nice and different place to stay - Great place to stay and different. Wish I had booked a river view but that was my fault. Staff very friendly and helpful. The trams on the close by bridge were a little noisy but did not keep us awake because we were so tired from all the walking! Found out on last day we could have got an easy metro ride in to centre for only 350HUF from the underground across the road from the boat. Would stay here again and would definitely recommend!
ANDREA (10/5): Awesome - Great place