Istenszeme Guesthouse

Istenszeme is a historic guesthouse in Zugliget, Budapest, featuring traditional 18th-century elements and decorative details throughout the building. The Villa Haggenmacher at Szilassy út 3 displays classical architectural features of the period with carefully designed ornamental work on the facade and interior.

Built in 1760, the house evolved from a private villa into a guesthouse welcoming visitors across the following centuries in Zugliget. This transformation reflects how the Budapest area developed and how the architecture adapted from its original private purpose.

The guesthouse bears the name Istenszeme, which means Eye of God in Hungarian and reflects the spiritual connection embedded in the local architecture. Visitors can sense this meaning through the careful design choices that give the house a deeper connection to the region.

The guesthouse sits in a quiet area with direct access to natural surroundings while remaining convenient to Budapest's city center. Visitors can explore walking paths nearby and still stay close to public transportation options.

The house is registered as a cultural monument and preserves more than two dozen architectural details from its original construction. These carefully maintained features make it a valuable example of the craftsmanship from that era.