Hostels in Pest, Hungary

"I stayed at Marco Polo Hostel for one week after reading many positive reviews. Here’s my honest take: 📍 Location (10/10): The location is perfect—right in the city center. It’s just a 5–8 minute walk from both Metro 2 (where the hostel is) and Metro 3 / Deak Ferenc Ter (for the 100E airport bus). Couldn’t ask for better. 👋 First Impression & Check-in: I arrived early at 9 AM on Christmas Day (Dec 25), well before the 2 PM check-in. A friendly staff member (chubby, helpful) allowed me to leave my luggage in the storage room—a very kind gesture that started my stay on a positive note. When I returned to check in, there was a small confusion about my booking (I accidentally booked for 2 people in a 12-bed dorm instead of 1), but the staff handled it calmly and professionally. They also helped sort out a postal code issue for my Hong Kong details—thank you! 🛏 Room & Sleep: I was assigned beds 3 & 4 in a 2nd-floor dorm. The bunk beds are subdivided, offering decent privacy. Noise was minimal—maybe 10–15 minutes of understandable movement here and there, but nothing disruptive. Most guests were European ( students, southeast Asians and Europeans) staying short-term. Male and female dorms are separate. 🚿 Bathrooms & Facilities: All showers worked perfectly—good hot/cold water. Remember to bring your own towel and toiletries. As a backpacker, I was prepared, but it’s worth noting. 🍞 Breakfast: Available for 3200 HUF. Simple but satisfying—fresh, hand-made bread was delicious. I’ve never eaten so much bread in my life, and I mean that in a good way! 💧 Water & Extras: Bottled water is available for 500 HUF. The friendly slim staff even gave me a discount when I bought five bottles. Tap water in Hungary is drinkable, so you can refill if you prefer. I also appreciated the staff’s fluency in English—communication was never an issue. 🔑 Small Issues Handled Well: Once I locked myself out of my room, and they promptly lent me a spare key. My key card occasionally failed, but they fixed it in under a minute. The team is flexible and quick to help. ❤ Nice Touch: During check-in, the staff introduced a charity donation for kids in Hungary. I donated for the first time here—felt good to contribute. 📌 Final Tips: Read the house rules posted near the counter. Bring your own toiletries and towel. The hostel is well-run, clean, and staffed by helpful, English-speaking professionals. ✅ Overall: Great value for money, excellent location, and genuinely helpful staff. I’d happily stay again and recommend it to fellow travelers. I will definitely come back here for my solo travel!"

"Flow spaces is a wonderful place to stay in. Conveniently located very close to the green bridge and the hill, and also surrounded by many cheap grocery stores and other useful places. Short walk from the subway and the airport express stop. The area is nice and quiet. The hostel itself is modern and everything is well thought -through. I loved the place for essentials above the bed. Also, the space between the beds is more than enough to sit without bumping into the upper one. Two outlets, a lamp, a curtain, a locker. In the bathroom, there's a hairdryer. Obviously, the cleanness depends on the guests. I loved that there were two separate areas: one for sitting and a kitchen. In the kitchen, there's almost everything you might need - I just couldn't find teaspoons on my second day. On the first one, I found one in the drying area, so maybe it's me who's not the brightest. You can also store your bags after check-out, which is great. The staff are awesome 👍🏻"

"Pros: - Clean hostel with comfortable mattresses. - Great location near many bars, cafés, and restaurants. I especially enjoyed Gettó Gulyás nearby. - Only an eight-minute walk from Astoria M, where the airport bus stops. - I was able to check in early for just €5, which was very helpful after almost 24 hours without sleep. Cons: - The metal beds are a little squeaky. - The air conditioning was too cold, and there was no remote control in the room. You have to ask for it at reception. - The reception staff did not seem very friendly, although I arrived early in the morning, so they may have been tired. Overall, it is a good hostel, and I was happy with my stay. I would recommend it. It will be satisfying"

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"One thing really upset me! The blinds in my room were broken. I reported it that same day, and the Macedonian guy told me the maintenance worker wouldn't be in until Monday. So, on Monday, I told the front desk again. The Hungarian guy there promised it would be fixed that day, but it never was. Later, when I spoke to the Macedonian guy about it, he immediately snapped back, saying he had told maintenance that they finished work at 4 PM. I thought to myself, 'Does he really need to be that angry?' Maybe his colleague didn't inform him, but it's certainly not my fault. Afterward, when I asked to change rooms, the Macedonian guy had a very impatient attitude! I think that Macedonian guy's customer service skills need some training! And one of the elevators is always out of order…"

"Not a hostel to get any sleep in. But excellent for the airport bus. Hostel is on a busy main road, lots of traffic noise. Privacy curtains aren't well attached and don't block enough light. The beds are incredibly noisy and the room was hot and stuffy. Sheets not cleaned Service was excellent. The man was so so friendly and kind. Kitchen well equipped. Free tea & coffee. Shower very basic and toilet was good. Just 2 showers and toilets for many people. ... 100E bus is 2 mins away. Metro, tram and bus all nearby. Tone of food options. Wifi was ok Towel is 3 euros to rent. Bring your own padlock"

"## Ambiance: The hotel boasts a lovely inner courtyard and a nice backyard. The lobby is also quite spacious, offering plenty of common areas and pleasant background music. ## Room: 1. I opted for a double bed room, which felt a bit cramped. It was roughly 15 square meters, not very comfortable, poorly ventilated, and lacking in natural light. However, it was a good price for a solo traveler. 2. The room window couldn't open fully, only a small slit, and it was a tall, narrow window. There was air conditioning in the room. 3. The bathroom did have some noise, as the exhaust fan seemed to be constantly on, but it was acceptable. It had a wet/dry separation, and the bathroom itself was spacious, though the shower stall felt a bit tight when closing the door. There was a hairdryer, and typical of European bathrooms, the trash cans were quite small. 4. I recall the room desk being small. The bed appeared to be two 2-meter by 0.9-meter beds pushed together. ## Service: The hotel staff were quite enthusiastic. ## Location: Hostels are typically in city centers, and this one has a decent location. There were even scooters outside the entrance, and nearby, there were snack shops open late at night, attracting many young people."

"It’s location is close to the tram line and some shops and restaurants. Also, staff in the hotel is super welcoming. Highly recommended. One last thing I like about is the locker they provide for each guest in the room - very spacious- two suit cases could fit in and there are drawers to store more things so you don’t need to keep opening your suitcase."