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Gaia Astoria

2.0 star property
Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
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Reception
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kossuth Lajos utca 17, Budapest, 1053
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungarian National Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaci Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Design Single Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Budapest City Centre hostel, you'll find Vaci Street and Budapest Christmas Market. Gellért Thermal Bath and Buda Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hungarian National Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vaci Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Astoria M Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Danubius Hotel Astoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Donna Mamma Pizza Napoletana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skål - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Me #12 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gaia Astoria

Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest
Gaia Astoria offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. Gaia Astoria also features dry cleaning/laundry services, express check-in, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This Budapest hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Gaia Astoria offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Budapest hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (HUF 4,000 per day)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - noon
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for HUF 10000 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: HUF 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: HUF 4000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: HUF 10000 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Gaia Budapest
Gaia Hostel
Gaia Hostel Budapest
Hostel Gaia
Gaia Hostel
Gaia Astoria Budapest
Gaia Astoria Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Gaia Astoria Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Budapest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gaia Astoria to the airport?

Gaia Astoria is 12.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gaia Astoria have an airport shuttle?

Gaia Astoria offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of HUF 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Gaia Astoria offer free breakfast?

Gaia Astoria does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gaia Astoria?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Las Vegas Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Gaia Astoria?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gaia Astoria?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for HUF 4000 per day.

Does Gaia Astoria have a pool?

Gaia Astoria does not have a pool.

Does Gaia Astoria have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Gaia Astoria to downtown Budapest?

Gaia Astoria is 0.2 mi away from Budapest.

Gaia Astoria Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, with a super host. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious twin room and access to a well-stocked kitchen. The apartment was very convenient, and it was easy to access public transport and see the sights. It was also very quiet at night, so we slept well. Judit was a great host. A great place to stay in Budapest, I would heartily recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Amazing location. Affordable Clean, safe. It got hot and all there was was a fan, no AC but in colder times this would be perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NELSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and just a few steps away from Astoria subway station (the bus to and from the aiport passes right by it). Judi is an outstanding manager and she will give you great tips on places to see and things to do in this great city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Gaia hostel was amazing! The property was so beautiful and clean! Hosts were friendly and helpful. It was in a great location with loads of transport at the doorstep. Would definitely stay again & recommend to others! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great here. Judit was a very hospitable host and the apartment was nicely prepared. The bed is comfortable and there is also a sofa, desk and full kitchen - all you need for a short stay. Everything was clean and the location was fantastic - next to the Astoria M2 metro station and close to Ferenciek Tér M3. Despite the city centre location the apartment was quiet and you can’t hear much road noise. A really nice 4 day stay overall 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Very good location at metro station Astoria, appartement 2-rooms wit common kitchen and private external toilet+shower.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Wonderful Stay! We had a fantastic experience staying here! The location is perfect—right in the city centre and easily accessible, which made getting around so convenient. Judith, the owner, is such a lovely and welcoming host. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and full of useful information about the area, she even have us a map marking all the sightseeing places we wanted to see. You can really tell she cares about her guests. The rooms were huge, clean, and very comfortable—much more spacious than I expected! I also appreciated the little touches, like the free toiletries provided in case you forget anything, and the fact that there’s a kitchen available for use, which made the stay even more convenient. Would absolutely recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location in the centre of Budapest, near all the main attraction and 1min away from the station Astoria. The host of the hotel Judit and her collegue are very nice and helpful. They are literally one call away if you need something! The hotel is an old building but don't judge it from the outside! We had a wonderful and spacious room with a big window that makes the room very luminous. Highly recommended, we will be back here if we happen to come back to Budapest!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could stay here so comfortable.The hotel owner and her partner were very very helpful and kindness. They taught me Budapest sightseeing even though I send rude emails and I couldn’t speak English very well. It’s my first time to stay the hotel which like airb. The wall of these rooms was thin.I could hear noises from next room and also I made noises too. That is the only point of concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consigliato a chi non ha il sonno leggero

Ho soggiornato presso il Gaia Astoria per tre notti nel mese di ottobre 2025 e l’esperienza è stata complessivamente positiva. La proprietaria è accogliente e si percepisce facilmente la passione che mette nel suo lavoro. La stanza scelta era la deluxe, con bagno privato. Molto ampia, ben pulita e dotata di un letto comodo. In bagno è disponibile una gamma di prodotti che solitamente non si trovano in questa tipologia di struttura: oltre ai classici shampoo e bagnoschiuma, anche spray per capelli, creme da barba e altro ancora. La posizione dell’hotel è ideale per spostarsi facilmente per la città, sia a piedi che in metro (la stazione Astoria, collegata ai principali punti di interesse, si trova a pochissimi passi). Molto comoda anche la presenza di un supermercato Aldi a un paio di numeri civici di distanza. L’unica pecca è l’insonorizzazione, pressoché assente. Si tratta di uno stabile storico e gli anni si sentono. Inoltre, le stanze sono tutte comunicanti (le porte centrali sono state bloccate da chiavistelli o mobili) e si dispongono tutte attorno al salone, unica zona comune utilizzata anche per accogliere gli ospiti e comunque di passaggio per chiunque desideri entrare/uscire dalla struttura o andare in cucina. Nel complesso, se l’insonorizzazione non rappresenta un problema, è senz’altro consigliato.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farhad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merci beaucoup pour tout. Vous êtes tres aimables. J’ai eu un tres bon sejour a Budapest.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Meget sød og engageret vært

Dejligt stort værelse med bad kg med mulighed for benytte køkken og opholdsstue. Alt rent og pænt. Super modtagelse af værten
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ce n'est pas une auberge de jeunesse, mais un logement chez un particulier.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ett helt ok boende i centrala Budapest. Gångavstånd tii det mesta, men T bana mycket nära.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect location and great place to stay

I had a great stay at Gaia hostel, lovely big clean room and easy access to the bathrooms. Judit is a fantastic host, really friendly with great suggestions about where to visit. The hostel itself is in a fantastic location, right by Astoria so easy to get on transport and easy to walk around the Pest area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
オーナーもスタッフもとても親切で観光にも便利な場所でした。次回も必ず宿泊させて頂きたいと思います。(*˘︶˘*).｡.:*♡
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location in the inner city. The upscale tourist places are toward the river, while the entertainment district is inland. The staff are very helpful and the rooms are comfortable, although not soundproof.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un appartamento davvero carino in un edificio, tutto molto pulito, Réka è stata sempre carina e disponibile a aiutarci e darci consigli, la stanza molto bella e la posizione è perfetta in centro città. Ci tornerei volentieri! Consigliatissimo :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vriedelijk en gastvrij Minder: Maakte me zorgen over de afgesloten vluchtroutes bij brand. Overal gesloten deuren tegen inbraak.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It was hot but still enjoyed it overall.

Wonderful staff. The hostel is small and it's on the 4th floor of an old building but there is an elevator. Despite the fact that it's small we didn't really run into the other guests and never had to wait for showers or toilets which was good. The only thing our double room was small and didn't have air con and it was around 36 degrees when we went so sometimes had trouble sleeping because it was too hot. There was a small fan thing that didn't work so we left the windows open which made it loud and still didn't really help cause no breeze blew in and the bathrooms got really hot. Though it's really close to the metro and to shops and supermarkets. The bus from the airport drops you off just around the corner so it's handy. And they let us check out late which was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fijn hostel in het centrum van Boedapest. Zeker een aanrader
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The manager/owner did everything she could to make my stay comfortable and memorable. It is clear that many people return here again and again. Of course, there is no AC, so people using it in summer are taking a chance that it is not too hot. It was fine while I was there, 85 F in the day 65 F at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantástico

Estadia maravilhosa! Local centralizado perto de estação de metrô, bondinho etc! A recepcionista Rica foi fantástica super prestativa e atenciosa! Super indico para quem for a Budapeste com família e ou amigos! Ah o elevador é antigo e dá medo, mas funcionou bem!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agréable et enchanteur

Passés l'accès au lieu et les parties communes un tantinet délabrées, l'emplacement, l'accueil, le lieu lui-même....tout y est agréable et enchanteur. Merci à notre hôte pour tout, sourire compris!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019