Hostel Relax

Ági was warm, interesting, and full of helpful advice about nearby restaurants, ticket machines, and transport. The many notes around the hostel make things clear, and the information is current. You can also buy a few basics there, like postcards and drinks, if you forgot to bring them. It's a great fit for travelers on a budget, and I'll definitely return. The place is especially handy if you're flying, since the airport is close and reachable by bus. Getting to the city center takes around 30 minutes by bus and train.

The hostel is in a quiet part of Budapest and is well maintained. Although staff weren't on site, they communicated decently by email to check that everything was okay. My only problem was arriving to locked doors. If another guest hadn't let me in, I would've been stuck outside until very late.

A cozy little place, tucked away but still easy to reach by a short, very cheap train ride into town. The kitchen is fully equipped, and everything was very clean. Just know that getting drunk isn't really allowed, though discretion seems to cover a lot.

The owner made cherry cake for us from the trees in the garden, a detail I'll always remember. I think Budapest is underrated, and staying here confirmed that feeling. We had a special week at this tiny hostel with a friend, almost eight years ago, though I think the owner's name was Agni. Arriving late at night was a challenge. One evening we missed the right train stop and got stranded on the way to the airport. Our phones had no battery, and without a taxi driver coming to our rescue on that dark evening, we would've been in trouble.