One of the hidden gems of the Palace Quarter is Brody House, built in 1896, which now operates as a boutique hotel and kind of salon, echoing the time when it was a meeting place for local artists. The constantly embellished building has 11 distinctive rooms and apartments, each decorated by a different artist or curator. The fine interior, unique atmosphere and savvy staff ensure that you should feel comfortable in a friendly environment. It's worth sitting for a while at the pay-what-you-want bar, surrounded by well-chosen music and vintage furnishings – perhaps after a night at the Brody Studios, a cabaret club and nightspot of Andrássy út, under the same umbrella.