city life
The prolific interior designer guides us around her favourite places in the city
Linda Boronkay’s eponymous studio may be based in London, but the designer, regarded for her cinematic and craft-driven approach, was born in Budapest. It was here that her love for all things decorative began, encouraged by her architect father and her mother, an avid art collector who founded a design magazine. Since moving to the UK in her twenties, Boronkay has worked on global projects for the likes of Tom Dixon, Martin Brudnizki and Soho House. Budapest holds a special place in her heart, though, and she has the inside track on the delights that lie beyond the Danube (6) in its picturesque streets. lindaboronkay.com
Where to stay
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace 5-6 Széchenyi István tér, 1051 If I was spending just one night in Budapest, I would choose a suite overlooking the Chain Bridge in this stunning art nouveau building (8).
BrodyLand 10 Bródy Sándor u, 1088 This unique hospitality concept is very Hungarian in its creative, theatrical style. It has two venues for different types of accommodation: Brody House offers a boutique stay, while The Living Quarters are serviced apartments (3).
Decoration & design
Ecseri 156 Nagykőrösi út, 1194 This flea market goes way back (my first memories of looking at stalls were here). Prepare to go through a lot of junk to find the real gems; you’ll also need to bargain hard! It opens at 5am on Saturdays – that’s the time to discover the best things (7).
Hephaistos 27 Molnár u, 1056 A beautifully curated design shop that sells everything from wallpaper to smaller trinkets, all wonderfully curated.
Goamama 21 Király u, 1075 Another great concept store, but more for lovers of rustic style. The talented owners gather their pieces with great taste, one by one, from around Indonesia and India (5).
Omama Antik 7 Frankel Leó út, 1025 Ring the bell and you may (if you’re fortunate) be let into this tiniest of shops tha
