Pros

  • Housed in a royal mansion from the Hapsburg Dynasty
  • Walking distance from popular tourist attractions
  • Private and dorm-style lodgings are both available
  • Lounge areas with flat-screen TVs are on each floor
  • Communal kitchens include free coffee and tea
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • No fitness or wellness center
  • Mattresses are thin
  • Rooms have outdated, tube TVs
  • Bathrooms are small, with little counter space
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Bottom Line

The Maverick Hostel is located in a royal mansion built under the Hapsburgs. It's situated in the heart of the city center, a short walk from local attractions and right next to a metro station. Beds in dorm rooms and private rooms are available, and every floor has lockers for guests along with a communal kitchen, a lounge area, and shared bathrooms. On Wednesdays and Saturdays there are free Hungarian beverage tastings. However, guests should not that this hostel-style property is bare bones, and has some outdated amenities like tube TVs.

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Maverick Hostel

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Simple youth hostel in a beautiful historic building

Housed in a royal mansion built under the Hapsburg dynasty, this simple youth hostel has a fun, laid-back ambiance suited towards young budget travelers. The entrance that leads towards the lobby is grand, with ornate columns, crown molding, and skylights. A grand, old-fashioned staircase leads to a contrasting reception area that’s bright and modern, with black leather couches and Internet terminals. Free coffee, tea and fruit are available most of the time.

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Location

In the heart of the city, within walking distance of tourist attractions

The hostel is located right by the Ferenciek tere metro station, where Line 3 of the Budapest Metro stops regularly. The area is busy, with plenty of shops, restaurants, banks, and bars within a few minutes' walk. There's also a 24-hour supermarket right by the hostel, convenient for guests who want to cook meals in one of the communal kitchens. The famous pedestrian shopping street, Vaci utca, is a two-minute walk away. The Hungarian National Museum and the Great Synagogue are each under a 10-minute walk away, while the Gellert Thermal Baths take around 20 minutes to reach on foot. The airport takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. 

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Rooms

Simple dorms and rooms, some with en-suite bathrooms

The hotel’s design is fresh and simple, with cheery decor and a young vibe that extends to its rooms. Guests of the Maverick can stay in a dorm with five, six, or 10 beds, or opt for a private room with a flat-screen TV and either en-suite or shared bathrooms. A single room with its own en-suite bathroom is also available.  Dormitories feature multiple beds, each with a reading light and a locker, and linens and towels are provided. One of the dorms has a loft set up, with some beds on an upper level, but none of the rooms have bunk beds. Rooms have tube-style TVs, but Wi-Fi is free throughout.

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Features

Communal kitchens, lounge areas, Wi-Fi, and beverage tastings

Each floor comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and lockers for guest use. The communal bathrooms are kept clean and well-maintained, but they have little counter space. The kitchens have full-sized fridges, microwaves, toasters, ovens, and dishwashers and are equipped with dishes and cutlery. Wi-Fi is free and there are a few Internet terminals for guest use. The hostel offers free tastings of Hungarian beverages on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Maverick Hostel

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Simple youth hostel in a beautiful historic building

Housed in a royal mansion built under the Hapsburg dynasty, this simple youth hostel has a fun, laid-back ambiance suited towards young budget travelers. The entrance that leads towards the lobby is grand, with ornate columns, crown molding, and skylights. A grand, old-fashioned staircase leads to a contrasting reception area that’s bright and modern, with black leather couches and Internet terminals. Free coffee, tea and fruit are available most of the time.

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Location

In the heart of the city, within walking distance of tourist attractions

The hostel is located right by the Ferenciek tere metro station, where Line 3 of the Budapest Metro stops regularly. The area is busy, with plenty of shops, restaurants, banks, and bars within a few minutes' walk. There's also a 24-hour supermarket right by the hostel, convenient for guests who want to cook meals in one of the communal kitchens. The famous pedestrian shopping street, Vaci utca, is a two-minute walk away. The Hungarian National Museum and the Great Synagogue are each under a 10-minute walk away, while the Gellert Thermal Baths take around 20 minutes to reach on foot. The airport takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. 

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Rooms

Simple dorms and rooms, some with en-suite bathrooms

The hotel’s design is fresh and simple, with cheery decor and a young vibe that extends to its rooms. Guests of the Maverick can stay in a dorm with five, six, or 10 beds, or opt for a private room with a flat-screen TV and either en-suite or shared bathrooms. A single room with its own en-suite bathroom is also available.  Dormitories feature multiple beds, each with a reading light and a locker, and linens and towels are provided. One of the dorms has a loft set up, with some beds on an upper level, but none of the rooms have bunk beds. Rooms have tube-style TVs, but Wi-Fi is free throughout.

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Features

Communal kitchens, lounge areas, Wi-Fi, and beverage tastings

Each floor comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and lockers for guest use. The communal bathrooms are kept clean and well-maintained, but they have little counter space. The kitchens have full-sized fridges, microwaves, toasters, ovens, and dishwashers and are equipped with dishes and cutlery. Wi-Fi is free and there are a few Internet terminals for guest use. The hostel offers free tastings of Hungarian beverages on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Cable

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Poolside Drink Service

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