E14 Design Hostel

For a decent price, this was a decent hostel, and the location is great, close to everything. The owner was attentive to our questions. We did run into some issues, though I guess no hostel is perfect. Would I come back? Definitely!

The room's design was lovely and surprised us, and we had a big private bathroom. The hostel was clean and in an amazing spot, right in the heart of Budapest, just 100 m from the New York Cafe (hotel). There's no reception, but communication with the very nice owner went well. I liked being able to check ourselves in and out. There's also a kitchen with nice-looking appliances, though we didn't use it. The shower needs some improvements, and a hairdryer in the bathroom would be a plus. The elevator often doesn't work, but that's not their fault.

We had a private room with three beds and its own bathroom. The host was friendly and pleasant, and helped us book city cabs and gave us directions for the Sziget festival 2018. Our room had a beautiful view, and there were lots of places to eat beside the hostel, along with a SPAR for everyday needs. The rooms are clean and pretty.

I had to book somewhere else at the last minute after a frustrating stay here. Staff were rude and wouldn't help, and they rejected my complaints even when I showed proper proof. This is one of the worst properties to book in Budapest, and I'd tell people to avoid it at any cost. It isn't a hostel as advertised, but a tiny apartment with 3-4 rooms and a shared bathroom. There's no check-in desk, and the check-in instructions were incomplete and wrong. The keys weren't where they were supposed to be, and no wifi password was provided. After several calls, staff told me the password verbally, but it was wrong and didn't work, leaving me without working internet. I'd avoid this misleading place and look for better options in Budapest.