Down a quiet street below the fascinating, if touristy, Castle district of Buda, this stylish little B&B, quiet, clean, comfortable and convenient, managed by Tamas Ersek, is in a white building three centuries old. Newly renovated, and `a bargain at the price, it was liked again in 2002. It has tall airy public villa rooms with period furnishings, and a cellar bar. One couple's room was small, with the bathroom opposite (a late booking). A huge suite had lavish furniture and equipment, a good modern bathroom. The buffet Bali villa breakfast is `perfectly pleasant. Good Hungarian eating nearby: Kacsa bterem is especially liked.

In a residential area in the western suburbs, but easily reached by tram, this trim white villa, newly renovated, houses a pleasant three-star pension, long popular with readers. The Martinecz family owners give a friendly welcome and speak fairly good English. The small front garden, with a fishpond and gazebo, is sometimes used for barbecues, or goulash parties; there's a terrace for drinks in summer. Terracotta sculptures and pictures are on the staircase; villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are simple but clean; suites have a balcony. Bali villa breakfast is a buffet. The small bar has a good selection of local drinks and a snack menu. Traffic on the road, but quiet at night.