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Maverick Athenaeum

2.0 star property
Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest

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A spacious indoor area with a central staircase, wooden reception desk, and multiple seating areas.
Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets
A window with a view of a building labeled "PALACE HOTEL."
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window, and a sign on the wall.
Dining room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Rakoczi, 54, Budapest, BUD, 1074
  • Place, Blaha Lujza Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Triple Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 7 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a sink, and a shower.

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window, and a sign on the wall.

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

Erzsebetvaros stay.Your stay at this Erzsebetvaros hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Gellért Thermal Bath and Margaret Island. Blaha Lujza Square and E-Exit Escape Games are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blaha Lujza Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiraly Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blaha Lujza ter Station - 2 min walk
  • Eastern Railway Station - 12 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New York Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab Gyros - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papitos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Maverick Athenaeum

Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Maverick Athenaeum.

This Budapest hostel is smoke free.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Maverick Athenaeum offers 88 accommodations with hair dryers. This Budapest hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; HUF 4,000 for adults and HUF 4,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately HUF 4000 for adults and HUF 4000 for children

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number KO25114571

Property is also known as

NETIZEN Budapest Centre
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Hotel
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Budapest
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Hotel Budapest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maverick Athenaeum to the airport?

Maverick Athenaeum is 12.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maverick Athenaeum?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maverick Athenaeum on Aug 9, 2026 start from $70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Maverick Athenaeum have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maverick Athenaeum.

Does Maverick Athenaeum offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maverick Athenaeum, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of HUF 4000 for adults and HUF 4000 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Maverick Athenaeum?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Las Vegas Casino (4-min drive) and Tropicana Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Maverick Athenaeum?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Maverick Athenaeum?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Maverick Athenaeum have a pool?

Maverick Athenaeum does not have a pool.

Does Maverick Athenaeum have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Maverick Athenaeum to downtown Budapest?

Maverick Athenaeum is 0.8 mi away from Budapest.

Maverick Athenaeum Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 226 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second visit, very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tenielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price, super convenient location, would be great for solo travellers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, very grand building well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhanu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, just as the pictures! Extremely helpful staff and a fine breakfast! I would go back to the place in a heartbeat! Perfect place for friends, family or solo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lovely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got lucky and they upgraded my room.🙂 The location is perfect it's walking distance from bus station and train station. Clean and big room.Staff are helpful and approachable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing, the recepcionists are polide and kind. The room was clean and tidy. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone Josefine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfy room and bed. Clean. THIN WALLS! The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Close to everything and easy to get around by foot, bus, tram and metro. Very friendly and nice hotel/hostel with activities. The only problem was the thin walls so bring headphones or plugs. Would recommend for the price (Euro 30-40 / night Singel room) Best regards
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Just be careful. They will send you an automated email stating you owe additional money for accommodations you never requested. Ask for an itemized invoice showing exactly what these “alleged accommodations” are.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice reception and enjoyable time place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Talip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Taleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very satisfied with the hostel. met my needs. dark enough curtains. so if someone from the room came and turned on the light it didn't bother me. quite clean both in the room and in the bathroom. the shelf for the phone by the bed is convenient. quite roomy closet for things. the large mirror also pleased me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, stayed many times and will do so again
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My second time here and perfect stay again! Last time I stayed in a private room but this time none available so stayed in a dorm, also excellent! Spotlessly clean, good width and length of beds, linen looks brand new, comfortable, respectful room mates and lovely and quiet so easy to get good nights sleep! Great common shared spaces for socialising or working. Excellent strength wifi. I liked the area, right by the tram and metro making getting around easy. Delicious fresh and varied breakfast well worth it with cooked food (bacon, eggs, beans), pastries, fresh fruits and juice machine, the lady at breakfast Olga is very friendly and constantly ensures everything is topped up and clean and fresh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ferdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seeing that this was a new hostel, the staff was amazing. The vicinity to most of the Pest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Sofiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfy beds, quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hostel with comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Excellent hostel

Excellent value, friendly hostel in the centre of Budapest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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