Name: Gaia Hostel
Address: 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 17 4th floor, Hungary, Kossuth Lajos utca 17 4th floor, Pest, 1053, Hungary
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $39 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and history – Check location 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 17 4th floor, Hungary – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and history – Check location Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

*8.6* Hungarian National Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

Astoria Metro Station: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)

Ferenciek Tere Metro Station: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.2* Dohany Street Synagogue: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.8* Károlyi Garden: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for Gaia Hostel – rated 9.3 by recent guests!

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We felt very well taken care of. The owners were full of really helpful information. The hostel was spotless, cleaned thoroughly every single day. Small hostel right in the middle of everything, super convenient for walking, public transit, etc. We were very sad to leave when it was time to go. We will stay there again next time we come to Budapest, and send everyone we know there!

Shannon

United States of America

Owner was great and accommodating. Specifically met up with me and had great advice for getting around Budapest. Also, great location, walkable to everything.

United States of America

Room was spacious.It was good to be able to use the kitchen. Hostel was clean , warm and Judit was so helpful and pleasant. Definitely a place I would recommend as it is so close to transport system, and to the best nightlife!

Jan_ryan

United Kingdom

Location was great, we could walk everywhere. Reka was very helpful & kept the bathrooms very clean. It was so good having the small kitchen & she also kept this area & fridge clean as well. Great to have a washing machine. Showers good with plenty of hot water. Very close to Aldi for supplies. The building had a lift, so no problem with bags. Thank you Reka...Budapest is a beautiful city

Louise

Australia

The owner Judith is one of the most friendly people I have ever met in hostels and she is able to help you with everything. The locality is great, the hostel is clean and well equipped. Very good choice for good money.

Marie

Czech Republic

Great location and host. We highly recommend the place.

Amit

Germany

Perfect position, very nice and ample room. Clean common toilets and bathroom. Very cozy atmosphere in a real Budapest building just in the center.

Koan69

Italy

Everything was perfect. The place is cozy, clean and comfortable. Even the position is great.

Luca

Italy

Good location, felt homely, clean and had every you need. Judit was lovely and really helpful!

Jasmine

United Kingdom

We were satisfied, Judith, the owner was very helpful and nice. We were feeling really good and comfortable :) The only little minus was temperature in our room - it was kinda chilly :/

Joanna

Poland

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What guests loved the most:
“We felt very well taken care of. The owners were full of really helpful information. The hostel was spotless, cleaned thoroughly every single day.”

Shannon United States of America
“Owner was great and accommodating. Specifically met up with me and had great advice for getting around Budapest. Also, great location, walkable to everything.”

Mm United States of America
“Room was spacious.It was good to be able to use the kitchen. Hostel was clean , warm and Judit was so helpful and pleasant.”

Jan_ryan United Kingdom
“Location was great, we could walk everywhere. Reka was very helpful & kept the bathrooms very clean.”

Louise Australia
“The owner Judith is one of the most friendly people I have ever met in hostels and she is able to help you with everything. The locality is great, the hostel is clean and well equipped.”

Marie Czech Republic
“Great location and host. We highly recommend the place.”

Amit Germany
“Perfect position, very nice and ample room. Clean common toilets and bathroom. Very cozy atmosphere in a real Budapest building just in the center.”

Koan69 Italy
“Everything was perfect. The place is cozy, clean and comfortable. Even the position is great.”

Luca Italy
“Good location, felt homely, clean and had every you need. Judit was lovely and really helpful!”

Jasmine United Kingdom
“We were satisfied, Judith, the owner was very helpful and nice. We were feeling really good and comfortable :) The only little minus was temperature in our room - it was kinda chilly :/”

Joanna Poland

Stay in the heart of Budapest – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and history – Check location Excellent location – show map

This hostel in the center of Budapest is just 1,000 feet from the Opera House and a quarter mile from Budapest Castle and the Hungarian Parliament. It offers free Wi-Fi and city maps.

Some rooms at the Gaia Hostel feature a TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. A free luggage storage room is provided.

The Astoria subway station (line M2) is only 150 feet away. The Gellert Baths are a 15 minute walk from Hostel Gaia.

05. Belváros - Lipótváros is a great choice for travelers interested in walking, food and history.

This is our guests' favorite part of Budapest, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Area Info

– Excellent location – show map

What's nearby *

Astoria Metro Station
0.1 miles
Károlyi Garden
0.1 miles
Dohany Street Synagogue
0.1 miles
Ferenciek Tere Metro Station
0.2 miles
Hungarian National Museum
0.2 miles
Deak Ferenc Square Metro Station
0.3 miles
Uránia National Film Theatre
0.3 miles
Kálvin Square
0.3 miles
Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square
0.4 miles
Vorosmarty Square Metro Station
0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

ALDI Supermarket
0 miles
Fekete Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Fülemüle Restaurant
0.1 miles
Tesco Supermarket
0.1 miles
Spar Supermarket
0.1 miles
Central Market Hall Market
0.3 miles
Thursday night market at Central Passage Market
0.3 miles

Closest Airports *

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10.4 miles

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9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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€ 16 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Visa Mastercard Gaia Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please inform Gaia Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

“We felt very well taken care of. The owners were full of really helpful information. The hostel was spotless, cleaned thoroughly every single day. Small hostel right in the middle of everything, super convenient for walking, public transit, etc. We were very sad to leave when it was time to go. We will stay there again next time we come to Budapest, and send everyone we know there!”

“Room was spacious.It was good to be able to use the kitchen. Hostel was clean , warm and Judit was so helpful and pleasant. Definitely a place I would recommend as it is so close to transport system, and to the best nightlife! ”

“Location was great, we could walk everywhere. Reka was very helpful & kept the bathrooms very clean. It was so good having the small kitchen & she also kept this area & fridge clean as well. Great to have a washing machine. Showers good with plenty of hot water. Very close to Aldi for supplies. The building had a lift, so no problem with bags. Thank you Reka...Budapest is a beautiful city”

“The owner Judith is one of the most friendly people I have ever met in hostels and she is able to help you with everything. The locality is great, the hostel is clean and well equipped. Very good choice for good money.”

“We were satisfied, Judith, the owner was very helpful and nice. We were feeling really good and comfortable :) The only little minus was temperature in our room - it was kinda chilly :/”

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Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Jan_ryan
United Kingdom

14 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a challenge to get in to the building when we first arrived.
Room was spacious.It was good to be able to use the kitchen. Hostel was clean , warm and Judit was so helpful and pleasant. Definitely a place I would recommend as it is so close to transport system, and to the best nightlife!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 27, 2019

Isabel
Portugal
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Judith is such a swearheart!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Louise
Australia

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Great location & good value for the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
The internet was a bit hit & miss in our room...it only worked in a certain area of our room....it worked well in the kitchen. The beds were not that comfortable, but you do have to remember that rates are cheap. Lack of furniture in the bedroom...we had 3 single beds , with only 1 bedside table...suggest you get rid of lounge & put in more bedside tables
Location was great, we could walk everywhere. Reka was very helpful & kept the bathrooms very clean. It was so good having the small kitchen & she also kept this area & fridge clean as well. Great to have a washing machine. Showers good with plenty of hot water. Very close to Aldi for supplies. The building had a lift, so no problem with bags. Thank you Reka...Budapest is a beautiful city

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Marie
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
Maybe the noise from street could be for more sensitive people problem, but with earplugs it is OK :)
The owner Judith is one of the most friendly people I have ever met in hostels and she is able to help you with everything. The locality is great, the hostel is clean and well equipped. Very good choice for good money.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 24, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“We enjoyed our stay at Gaia hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a late flight and we've been told someone will pick us up for an price, of course. We waited for an hour and no one came. We took a taxi for the same price but we would have done that earlier if we knew no one will come. I think this is not the owner's fault for this anyway. Next time we will take a taxi straight away😊 A bit noisy at night with the windows facing the street, you could hear the traffic.
We liked how clean everything was despite the fact that is was a shared bathroom with 3 other rooms; we didn't have to wait to shower, the place had a shower room, a bathroom and a separate WC, which was really helpful. Judit, the owner, was very kind and helful giving us lots of informations about the thermal baths, about the fireworks and everything else we asked her. Such a nice lady, always willing to keep the guest happy. The bed in the room was comfy. We had a fan also. We had a kitchen where you could make breakfast if you wanted, keep things in the fridge, freezer. You could also iron your clothes if you wanted and you could leave your luggage in there if you had a late flight like we did when we checked-out and come back for it later, which was great. I would definetly come back here and tell my friends about the place.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 16, 2019

Anonymous
Japan

25 helpful votes
7.5

“Too expensive for what you get”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Towel provided had a bad smell like it hadn’t been washed or dried properly. Mattress must be old because there were springs sticking out into my back. Wifi was off and on for half my stay and at some points didn’t work at all.
Free use of washing machine

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Netnapa
Thailand
8.8

“Good location and clean”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
good location

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 19, 2019

Anonymous
Ukraine
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
Too warm in summer, no air conditioning, very loud from the road outside if the window is opened.
Very nice location in the city center, pleasant and helpful personnel.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 12, 2019

Amit
Germany

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great location and host. We highly recommend the place.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Anonymous
Spain

5 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi could be better.
Location and staff.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Koan69
Italy

6 helpful votes
8.8

“Very cozy apartment in the very center of Budapest.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
Only one type of pillows, that were not very confortable. I would provide harder pillows. A little expensive.
Perfect position, very nice and ample room. Clean common toilets and bathroom. Very cozy atmosphere in a real Budapest building just in the center.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Luca
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was perfect. The place is cozy, clean and comfortable. Even the position is great.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Orsolya-réka
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
All was good, clean, and very peaceful

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 24, 2019

Alice
France

4 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Enjoyed my stay ! Judit is a great host.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 8, 2019

Jasmine
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn’t like the entrance with multiple keys it was a bit daunting and confusing. I got great instructions though and it’s okay when you get used to it!
Good location, felt homely, clean and had every you need. Judit was lovely and really helpful!

Stayed in February 2019

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