Essential Hostel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Available
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Languages
- English
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 1
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Chen W.
There’s a kitchen and a shared area, plus free tea and breakfast. I stayed three nights, and on my last night I joined the hostel’s wine tasting. It was free, lots of fun, and especially nice for solo travelers. The place was bright, smelled fresh, and the staff were friendly. There are personal lockers as well as lockers for the room keys. Compared with other cheaper places, I’d definitely stay here again.

Marco B.
The location was great, and I liked having curtains around the beds for privacy. The staff were friendly, and when I forgot my charger they lent me one for the stay. The bathrooms and showers weren’t particularly clean, which bothered me. Breakfast was basic but enough, though you’re better off getting there early because food can run low. You get what you pay for.
Arjun M.
The staff were polite and helpful, and the location made it easy to reach the facilities nearby. They can provide a lock for a small deposit if you need to secure your things. Breakfast was very simple but good. The stay was as expected for the money, and it’s a great option for solo travelers.
Lukas H.
The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the internet was fast and steady. The staff were exceptionally friendly, too. I had a really good time at the free wine tasting and trivia night. The beds were good, though I think the pillows should be replaced.
Michał K.
I liked the hostel’s design and general feel. It’s better than a typical hostel, with curtains on the bunks for some privacy and lockers for your belongings. The bathrooms were quite clean, though more hooks in the shower stalls would help with hanging clothes. My main concern was the broken ladder to the upper bunk, which could cause someone to fall. Breakfast is included, and the location is great with friendly staff. It’s relatively cheap and worth recommending.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
15 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoke Free Property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- Room service
- Locker
- Linens
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Wake Up Service
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Tour assistance
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- No parking
Meals
1 available- Common kitchen
Recreation & Wellness
1 available- Beauty services
Pool and beach
1 available- Beach/pool towels
Sports
1 available- Bike rental
Children
1 available- Playroom
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Room Amenities
1 available- Family room
Languages
1 available- English
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
80 m 1 min walk
227 m 3 min walk
168 m 2 min walk
13 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- St. Stephen's Basilica168 m 2 min walk
- Elizabeth Square454 m 6 min walk
- Shoes on the Danube Bank654 m 8 min walk
- Hungarian Parliament Building778 m 10 min walk
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge800 m 10 min walk
Restaurants
20- The Soup Bar13 m 1 min walk
- Hungarian Gipsy Kitchen15 m 1 min walk
- Fruccola17 m 1 min walk
- Vien Cafe23 m 1 min walk
- Cookie Beacon Brunch24 m 1 min walk
Transit
20- Budapest Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi RepülőtérAirport16.8 km
- Hercegprímás utcaBus80 m 1 min walk
- Arany János utca MBus131 m 2 min walk
- Szent István BazilikaBus210 m 3 min walk
- Arany János utcaMetro227 m 3 min walk

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