Close to Margaret Island, Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest provides amenities like an airport shuttle and a rooftop terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located on a river, Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest is in Budapest City Centre, a neighborhood in Budapest. Szechenyi Chain Bridge and Buda Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Gellért Thermal Bath. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Danube Arena or Ferenc Puskas Stadium. Visit our Budapest travel guide
You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest
A rooftop terrace, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this houseboat. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite.
Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 24-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Car not required
Dining
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch LED TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Rooftop terrace
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Safe at front desk
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
In a historical district
On a river
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
1 building
2 floors
34 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.08 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number SZ21006958
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest Houseboat
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest on Mar 12, 2026 start from ¥12,408, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 42 per vehicle applies.
Where is Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest located?
Located in Budapest City Centre, this houseboat is within a 15-minute walk of Danube River and Margaret Island. Parliament Building and Gellért Thermal Bath are also within 3 mi (5 km). Budapest Margaret Bridge- Buda Station and Margit híd, budai hídfő H Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Grand Jules Boat Hotel Budapest Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 328 reviews
10 - Excellent
121
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 328 reviews
8 - Good
137
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 328 reviews
6 - Okay
50
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 328 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 328 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
8/10 Good
Patrick
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed the stay, staff friendly and helpful and everything exactly as stated. The breakfast staff particularly helpful and kept everything tidy and organised.
Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Carlos
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Good, cozy woth charm and amazing location. Breakfast was prett standard so overall good.
Property is dated, but very clean and staff is attentive.
Yes i would book again.
Carlos
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nils
Jul 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
A Boat Hotel on the River with an excellent view. What else do you need?
Nils
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
CiBon
Sep 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
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
Our second trip. Fabulous staff and a really good experience. Sitting on the back of the boat during the thunder storm was spectacular!
Sophie
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Raewyn
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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.
Raewyn
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emil
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Emil
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
Nov 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Small cabin, it's a boat hotel not a hotel. Expect ramp down to boat itself. Steep steps to upper rooms. Boat itself was clean, tidy and warm. Great river views over to parliament building at breakfast and room. Staff friendly and breakfast is great with great service.
David
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Ariel
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Communication
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.
Ariel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexandru-Constantin
Dec 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very bad, It was a very bad experience, from the bad smell that greets you when you arrive at the hotel boat, then the space of the room is such that my wife has to leave for me to enter, the bathroom is horrible, you can't sleep with other people walking around... (that's disgusting)
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
Ieuan Jeffrey
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Colin
May 27, 2025
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Colin
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Theodora
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Personal sehr nett! Frühstück auch sehr gut und ausreichend .
Das Schiff an sich sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Riecht ein wenig modrig. Die Wände sind wie aus Papier
Parkplatz eher Mangelware, aber wenn man Glück hat bekommt man einen.
Aussicht am Deck auf Pest (Parlament) ist einmalig!
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind in der Nähe und alles sehr gut erreichbar
Ich werde wieder buchen, denn der Preis passt und so eine Aussicht hat man in der Innenstadt nicht!
Es wäre toll, wenn man eventuell Abendessen anbieten würde! Müsste nichts aufwändiges sein. Die ungarische Küche bietet so viele einfache Gerichte die aber himmlisch schmecken!
Theodora
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique.
Sandra
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
ANNIE
Aug 6, 2025
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
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.
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.
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.