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Maverick Athenaeum

Property class: 2

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A spacious indoor area with a central staircase, wooden reception desk, and multiple seating areas.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window, and a sign on the wall.
A window with a view of a building labeled "PALACE HOTEL."
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, round tables, and chairs, and a large plant.
A hallway with lockers numbered 3 and 4, a small stool, and a door with a green frame.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $95
$87 nightly
$95 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Rakoczi, 54, Budapest, BUD, 1074
  • Place, Blaha Lujza Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Madach Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered lockers, and a ladder.

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered lockers, and a ladder.

Bed in 9 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window, a wall-mounted shelf, and a door with numbered panels.

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Triple Room Ensuite

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

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A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, a blue floor, and a door with a numbered sign.

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a small white stool, and a staircase leading to another area.

Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered storage units, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a number board.

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered storage units, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, numbered storage units, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 7 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a number board, and a window with curtains.

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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

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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

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Economy Quadruple Room

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

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

With a stay at Maverick Athenaeum in Budapest (Erzsebetvaros), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Margaret Island and St. Stephen's Basilica. .This hostel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Budapest Christmas Market and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Blaha Lujza Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Madach Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 5 min drive - 1.2 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
  • ‪TATI - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maverick Athenaeum

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 88 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

Maverick Athenaeum Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 234 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANGELOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for hostel or more private stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and amazing staf very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised at how nice Maverick Atheneum was, the facilities are very clean and modern. The shared dorms are spacious and offer plenty of privacy. Be aware that the price of the breakfast has actually gone up & this hasn’t been changed online so you’ll need to pay the difference when you arrive. Great location close to the train station & a 20 minute walk to the Danube
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Muhammad

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad

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

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 review

6/10 Okay

Allen

The room was clean, the amenities were good, including the air conditioning. However, because we paid surge pricing 20 times the usual nightly fee because of the Champions League Final, I would expect the hotel might try a little harder. For instance, we did not know about the tourist tax until we checked in, also, breakfast not included! Do not expect coffee/tea in your room, let alone a paper cup! Buyer beware, I guess.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anusyah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff at reception was very friendly. As for the room itself, the bed was comfortable. However, there was a bad smell in the bathroom that never seem to disappear even when extractor fan is left on. It was nauseating everytime i stepped into the bathroom. I could hear the pipes the whole night from the room (probably from people flusing upstairs). Also, there wasn't any bath shampoo (either finished or not working).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Theo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More of a hostel than a hotel. Paid £2500 because of champions league for a tiny room next to the bar so when you open your window curtain there were people playing pool and having a drink with music right outside. No room service, threadbare towels, no wardrobe, sheets too small for bed, towel rail not working, double lock on door broken, breakfast not included. I have just been ripped off. Expedia were just as bad with their terrible customer service. Do not recommend hotel or Expedia
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Taleh

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No remote control for the tv Windows did not close fully so the room suffered street noise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Talip

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

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's like a frat house for European incels. They're not really interested in any cultural activity that doesn't include alcohol. The place gets trashed every night and the cleaning staff does a stellar job every morning. There's only two toilets and two showers for about 100 guests on the first floor, near the kitchen. The area is a bit "methy" and the bar downstairs plays Dolly Parton covers at 11 volume until 10pm on the weekends. A grocery store is a few doors down and the 100E airport bus is about 15 minuet walk at the Astoria station. I stayed four nights, the beds are comfortable and clean and the soundproofing works well until the music starts. Don't look for 'community' here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Meron

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