Linda Briggs Ltd Independent Cosmetic Surgery Advice in Hungary

For those undergoing cosmetic surgery in Budapest we recommend self-contained studio apartments giving you much needed privacy and the freedom to come and go as you like, and most importantly to be able to make that much needed cuppa whenever you want!  Apartments range from small studios to 3 bedroomed properties, but most of our patients are more than happy in something small and cosy - and of course this makes for a very good value for money and cost effective option!  These apartments can be found in the centre of Pest, close to the clinics and hospitals, and within easy walking distance of food shops, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, interesting sights, and the river Danube.

Prices for one person range from 35 EUR per night to 60 EUR depending on the apartment and time of the year (with the exclusion of Easter, Grand Prix, Christmas and New Year when prices throughout the city rise dramatically).

All the apartments we use for patients come fully equipped - if above the first floor have lifts- and most have Internet access. The main criteria when recommending an apartment is location, security, and a light and relaxing ambience that provides the right environment in which to relax and recover from surgery.

Budapest is one of Europe's truly great capital cities, and first time visitors are usually overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of this wonderful metropolis!  The city is divided into two by the Danube, and the many vantage points from across the river on the hilly Buda side provide spectacular and breathtaking views of the flat, busy, cosmopolitan Pest.

This is a city that surprises and enchants! Reminders of Budapest's rich and often tragic history are apparent everywhere.  The scars of the nation's crushed 1956 uprising (still very much a part of the local psyche) are visible from the many bullet hole ridden buildings all over the sprawling city.  Now Hungary is part of the EU and the younger generation have the opportunity to take advantage of the stability of a united Europe.  Since the move to parliamentary democracy in 1990, rapid changes have been seen in Budapest. Investment from the west and the new consumer society with a much wider selection of goods and services has resulted in Budapest becoming much like any other major European city. A renewed vibrancy and pride in the city is resulting in many of the former grand apartment buildings that made Budapest and Vienna two of Europe's most beautiful and gracious cities at the turn of the 19/20th century being returned to their former glory.

Nevertheless, the city still retains its unique character and has much to offer to the visitor - be it for Linda Briggs in Hungary cosmetic surgery or for dental treatment.  Many former patients have chosen to return for a long weekend to discover even more of Budapest's delights!  Coming here for surgery and dentistry also allows for a restful break in a very special and welcoming environment

Some suggestions for your aftercare in Budapest:
Apartment 1.
Very spacious and well furnished apartment on the famous
Vaci utca (sleeps 2/4 - 1 bedroom)

This beautiful apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a classical building and has a lift.  It faces the street and has large windows allowing plenty of light to enter the rooms.  The flat is 87m sq  which means it is one of the most spacious apartments we recommend.  Located on the corner of the famous Vaci utca which is pedestrianised it is just up from Vorosmarty ter with its famous Gerbaud coffee house.  There are restaurants and good shopping all around.  There is a supermarket across the road and other food shops close by.  Only a 2 minute walk to the River Danube where you can amble along the promenade and people watch - or take a must-have river cruise.  Many of the famous sights of Budapest can be reached on foot or by public transport - the Basilica (Budapest's Cathedral), the Gellert Thermal Bath, the World Heritage Andrassy utca (the Champs Elysee of Budapest), Heroes Square, the Opera House ...to name but a few.  Ferenciek ter on the Blue line metro is around the corner and there is the No 2 tram behind the building that runs along the river past the wonderful Parliament building..

The apartment is heated on a 24 hour basis from a central boiler providing a constant and pleasant atmosphere irrespective of the temperature outside!

Maid service can be arranged during your stay and is charged separately.

Accommodation:

Apartment 2
Small Studio Apartment with Wifi in one of the most beautiful houses in the heart of the city with lift!  Sleeps 1 - 2

This is a very cosy and small studio apartment in a very beautiful building in central Budapest - close to all amenities and within walking distance of one of the cosmetic surgery clinics.  The Art Deco building is completely renovated and offers visitors a taste of the old Budapest but with modern day comforts!  The street is pedestrianised, remodelled and is now a showpiece of the city boasting one of the widest range of restaurants and cafes to be found in Budapest.  It is only a few minutes on foot from Budapest's showpiece Grand Central Market, where the freshest juiciest fruit, vegetables, meats, fish and other foodstuffs can be bought.  The famous Vaci utca is close by, as is the National Museum, and the Gellert Hotel with its fantastic thermal bath complex.

The apartment is located on the first floor, is completely renovated but with fine art deco features and everything you need for a comfortable stay.  The price varies from 30 EUR - 40 EUR per night depending on the time of the year and also the length of the stay (for bookings of less than 3 nights there is a 20 EUR additional cleaning charge).

Apartment 3

Very spacious 1-bedroomed apartment in central Budapest in a magnificent and fully restored building with lift!  Sleeps 2/3 but can accommodate an extra +2 in the adjacent studio apartment (see above).

Located in one of the finest and completely renovated Art Deco buildings in the heart of the city on a street that is pedestrianised and remodelled and now a showpiece of the city - a street famous for its wide range of restaurants, cafes and wine bars along with interesting little 'one off' shops. The National Museum, the famous Vaci utca, the Gellert Hotel with its world famous thermal baths, are all within walking distance of the apartment. The metro and trams are close by.  This apartment has a large balcony overlooking the lively street, where you can have your breakfast and watch the city coming to life, or sit on a warm summer evening, with a drink, watching the world pass by.  This is a very comfortable and elegant apartment, offering modern conveniences in a much sought after location, at a great price!

Prices vary according to the season and also to the length of stay. (for bookings of less than 3 nights there is a 20 EUR additional cleaning fee) but start at 45 EUR.

Apartment 4

A LOVELY STUDIO APARTMENT BY ST ISTVAN PARK

Where is the apartment? What is the locality like?

The apartment is situated in the HEART OF BUDAPEST, right on the banks of the Danube near to MARGARET BRIDGE. It is sunny, welcoming, and well located. There is a view over the DANUBE, the enchanting MARGARET ISLAND and across to the BUDA HILLS.

What does the accommodation consist of ?
This is a lovely apartment which has a  large studio room, bathroom, kitchen, entrance-hall, and a large sunny balcony. The studio room is elegant,  has a large comfortable bed, (all bed linen provided of course), a spacious bathroom with bathtub, wash hand basin, towels, and a range of complimentary toiletries. The small but fully equipped kitchen (hob, microwave, fridge) comes complete with herbs and spices. You can watch TV from the comfort of your bed: choose from ENGLISH, FRENCH and GERMAN channels, all with TXT. Finally, you get the GREAT FEELING that every day is going to get off to a great start when you wake up here!

Any special features?
Yes! Just imagine taking BREAKFAST OUT ON THE SPACIOUS BALCONY: you breathe in a lung full of pure, fresh air, take in the view and enjoy the balmy breeze over the river - What more could you ask for...?

What about public transport?
Bus 76, which stops right outside the house, takes you to where you can catch the No 4 or 6 tram that encircles the city crossing the river at two points – also from here you can take the No 2 tram that takes you along the river and enables you to stop off at various points of interest in the centre, including the iconic Parliament building, the Chain Bridge,  Vorosmarty ter, jetties for the boat trips, the Grand Central Market, and the National Theatre, to name but a few! The Underground is only four blocks away, and a major road with other buses and trams is just five minutes walk from the apartment

What facilities are there in the vicinity of the apartment?
Simply everything you could possibly need is within walking distance. A bank, post office, supermarket and launderette are all situated in the same building as the apartment. The well known Dunapark Cafe and Restaurant is at the bottom of the building and is a very relaxing spot to sit out and sip a chilled glass of wine or a coffee and enjoy a tempting Hungarian cakes or pastries. There is a McDonalds, a jazz cellar, a breakfast bar, and an Irish pub all just a stone's throw away.

How about security?
The apartment is in one of Budapests's most distinguished and sought after upper middle-class areas. It's perfectly safe to stroll through the neighbourhood all night. The front gate of the house is always kept locked, and the apartment itself is fitted with three locks for your added security and peace of mind.

Prices vary according to the season/month , number of guests, and also the number of nights - but start at 35 EUR per night.

Apartment 5

THE BUDA CASTLE APARTMENT

Where is the apartment? What is the locality like?
The apartment is situated in the centre of Budapest, on the Buda side, just under the world famous Buda Castle, at Batthyany Square, in a historical and old part of the town. The location of the apartment could not be bettered, as the Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, the Royal Palace, and of course the beautiful Danube are not far from the apartment. The apartment is on the first floor of a very charming and atmospheric old Roman building with a garden full of trees and plants. From the house there is a view to Iskola utca, and a partial view of the iconic Parliament.

What does the accommodation consist of?
The apartment consists of a large  and very well equipped kitchen (fridge, cooker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, table and chairs, etc...), a hallway with wardrobes, a bathroom (with bathtub, shower, wash hand basin and WC) and a large and spacious well-designed room with a cosy, built in, pinewood loft/gallery. The room is equipped with antique furniture and there are two double beds (one on the gallery), two sofa beds, wardrobe, armchairs, table, bookshelves,  satellite TV and phone. The apartment has central heating.

Any special features?
This area is perhaps one of the best parts of Budapest. The apartment has an unique interior, and the building itself  exudes a very special atmosphere, which is at once felt on entering it. This is a quiet apartment in a very good historical area of Budapest and is so convenient for exploring the sights and attractions of Buda, especially the famous Castle District. At the same time it is very central, and public transport makes it easy to get across the river to Pest. If this is what you want then there is an added bonus – guests can wake up to birdsong instead of the noise of the busy traffic!

What about public transport?
The public transport in the area is excellent. Very close to the apartment and only a short walk away is the Metro 2 that takes you across to Pest, buses and trams that run along the river, and the HEV (suburban railway) that takes you to the delightful artists’ village of Szentendre.

What facilities are there in the vicinity of the apartment?
The location of this apartment is one of its greatest advantages. It is easy get to the Royal Palace and  the Matthias Church (in the Castle District) on foot using the stairs near to the building. Also there is the old Funicular close to the apartment, which runs up from near the Chain Bridge to the Royal Palace. The famous Gellert Hotel and Thermal Baths is also close and the other baths, ie Kiraly and Rudas are all just a stone's throw away. There is a huge shopping centre (Mammut) not far away and there is a good supermarket a short walk from the apartment that sells a good selection of foods. There are cafes and restaurants all around, some of which offer an unrivalled view of the Danube and the Parliament building on the other side.

How about security?
The apartment is located in one of Budapests's most interesting and  historical areas. It is perfectly safe to stroll through the neighbourhood at night. The front gate of the house is always kept locked, and the apartment itself is fitted with a special lock for your added security and peace of mind.

Prices for this apartment vary according to the number of guests, season/month, and also the number of nights booked, but start at 30 EUR per night.

Telephone Linda Briggs
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