Grand Jules - Boat Hotel
About this docked boat rental
Grand Jules - Boat Hotel is a boat hotel on the Danube riverbank in the Buda side of Budapest. Hungarian Parliament Building is 800 metres from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(3,267 Reviews)
100% verified reviews7.0
Location
Poor air con
8.0
The location is very nice, although far from the center.
There is not a lot of space to store the luggage, drawers and places to store clothes. Therefore, with the suitcase as storage there is lack of space.
The shower leaves water due to the sewer system.
There is quite some potential to create a terras with drinks where guest can relax with a very nice view on the river and parlament.
9.0
Good location, rich breakfast, parking, nice view, nice staff
Hairdrayer should be automotacially in the room, not upon request; a water cattle should be a standard as well
5.0
Fast check in
The smell inside the room, you can hear everything from the other rooms and from hallway
Our room was on the side with the street and the whole place was inclined pretty much.
Looks better in the pictures than reality
8.0
Excellent location, in front of Parlament building.
Free public parking next to the boat-hotel.
Quite strong smell in the cabin-room
and everywhere in the boat.
10.0
We booked a room with te river view and it was spectacular. The location is one of the best in Budapest, you could find some 5 stars hotel in the area but would not get that "special" experience where you are actually staying in a boat.
The breakfast has a nice selection and give you an option to explore the real Hungarian food.
Our double room was spacious enough for 2 of us and the bed was really comfy.
We liked everything.
4.0
Location was good to see the lighting of Parliament building at night.
Breakfast was good.
Staffs were helpful.
Boat hotel was very old, from our experience of staying several nights there dislikes were:
1/ hearing step noises at 2:00 - 3:00 AM, room wasn't insulated; cracking noises and bathroom was smelly with urines (housekeeping tried to clean up, but it smelled less.
2/ diesel fuel smelling: our clothes were impregnated by this odor, we didn't realize it when we moved to dfferent place and opened our suitcases and smelled our clothes with strong diesel fuel.
3/ Every morning we passed the corridor where it smelled diesel fuel to go to the breakfast area.
We wondered the staff health with exposing such fuming environment hazards.
5.0
Dominic on reception was exceptionally helpful.
If you want a room where you can swing more than a mouse don't go here. My travel partner had to sit on the bed so I could move a round the room, and vice versa. The photos are deceiving!
5.0
- Location is best, good view of Parliament building.
- Breakfast is good, (scrambled eggs, bread, and flakes and croissants and many more options)
- near to public transportation 5min walk to Margaret bridge.
- Photos added in Google or in Booking.com are outdated, rooms or boat doesn’t looks that new it’s old.
-Stairs to the rooms are like too small, I can only put my half foot with trolley it’s difficult to manage.
- Room is too small it has space for queen bed and a toilet. no space to keep trolly incase you get it.
- Bed was ok first day, from second day it bulged to the center. made little uncomfortable.
- Room looks old and looks somewhat need care. few broken things.
- good for one or 2 days stay with less luggage.
- No A/C (May be not working because it was May) room was too hot. even after opening one of the window.
6.0
close to the city.
It was not that clean. I don’t mind old but the place had an unpleasent scent. Too expensive for what it offers.
7.0
I liked view mostly.
Rooms are too small.
5.0
very great view
amazing location
enjoyed the view alottt
friendly staff
not many facilities
very old boat
very normal breakfast
i expected more than I saw on the pictures
6.0
The price fits with the hotel 's facilities.
+ small fridge
+ good breakfast
+ good service
- Small rooms
- no dryer hairs
- old facilities
- uncomfortable bed
10.0
amazing view , delicious breakfast ❤️
9.0
Superb view, on the riverside you can see the parliament. Excellent staff and eager to help you navigate the city.
In the bathroom there was a sewer smell.
10.0
Love the location and helpful staff members.
Very comfy room with river view. Great value.
10.0
Close to the city and metro. Quiet with a lovely view of parliament, Margit bridge and the Duna river. Price is very reasonable.
10.0
River view room is good. Plus, I really liked the view from the deck. The views from here are worth seeing both at night and in the morning.
Hair dryer is not provided. I could hear the noise from the next room. It was difficult to find the way near the inn.
8.0
Good quality-price, kindly staff, boat experience.
Not the room we booked.
8.0
it was cozy and fun.
it carries a horrible smell.
6.0
Position
Cleaning, the room and the facilities, the bathroom
8.0
good location, good price, nice staff
10.0
Nice staff, warm and cozy place, even when -3 degrees outside.
We had no issues parking near the boat.
An experience you have to try. We really enjoyed it.
Nothing to mention.
9.0
Beds were firm and clean. View was fantastic. Staff were all friendly and helpful, and booked us a taxi when we left in the early morning. There was a safe in the room although it is small and can't fit a tablet/laptop.
The temperature setting in the room was a mystery which we never quite figured out. To get to the pier where the hotel is located, you'll need to traverse a slightly winding way down.
7.0
The location and the uniqueness were wonderful. You are on the Buda side but right beside a bridge and there’s a HopOn Hop Off stop nearby. I assume that the boat was a very old river cruiser that is now permanently docked across from the Parliament Building (which is lit up at night). The staff spoke English and were helpful with tickets and suggestions.
The boat is very tired and needs a handyman crew in to fix and spruce up the entire boat. Even simple things like not having stacks of garbage bags blocking the entrance way. need to be addressed. A designated area for smokers would be nice so they’re not smoking right beside open windows.
This was another place that had turned off their a/c despite some warm days. A fan was provided which helped but sleep was difficult.
FAQs
How much does this docked boat cost compared to others in Budapest?
The average price for a rental in Budapest is £62 per night. This rental is £19 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this docked boat?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Grand Jules - Boat Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this docked boat?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this docked boat. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Grand Jules - Boat Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this docked boat is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Grand Jules - Boat Hotel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony / patio.
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