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Maverick Athenaeum

2.0 star property
Travelers step into Budapest's vibrant Erzsebetvaros district where they can explore the historic St Stephen's Basilica before returning for coffee or drinks

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NETIZEN Budapest Centre - Hostel, in Erzsebetvaros's heart, offers a lively atmosphere with a coffee shop and bar. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, dedicated coworking spaces, and on-site laundry facilities. The helpful staff consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 9 Bed Female Dorm

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private bathroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
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Bed in 7 Bed Female Dorm

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Standard Quadruple Room

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  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Erzsebetvaros, a neighborhood in Budapest, Maverick Athenaeum is near a metro station. Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Gellért Thermal Bath. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ferenc Puskas Stadium or Papp Laszlo Sports Arena.
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Rakoczi, 54, Budapest, BUD, 1074

What's nearby

  • Blaha Lujza Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hungarian National Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Habakuk Bár - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karaván Török Büfé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amigo Bár - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maverick Athenaeum

Hostel near Hungarian State Opera House
Near St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market, Maverick Athenaeum provides a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Maverick Athenaeum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Maverick Athenaeum?

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

What time is check-out at Maverick Athenaeum?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maverick Athenaeum located?

Located in Erzsebetvaros, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blaha Lujza Square, Hungarian State Opera House, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Margaret Island and Gellért Thermal Bath are also within 3 mi (5 km). Blaha Lujza ter Station and Blaha Lujza tér M Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Maverick Athenaeum Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Disliked: Staff & service
Hostel was just okay. When I arrived there was a rotten apple in my bed and the shower wasn't clean. I booked an airport shuttle at reception for my flight and once I came down for the shuttle, the receptionist told me they made a mistake and there was no booking. Therefore I needed to pay 3x the price for an Uber at 4am.. Although common areas were nice and was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hostels. The hostel is centrally located, easy to get from airport, near a Lidl, Jewish Quarters, train station, etc. The staff was amazing and the lobby area was beautiful. The hostel has fun activities for guest to participate while staying such as wine night, Bingo, etc. The rooms were cleaned regularly which was nice. The only downside is you may end up with the wrong hostel guest in your room. Unfortunately, our room had a person who came back late every night and got upset when others were getting ready at 7-9am.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here at Maverick :) I think the double private rooms lack a bit of style and are on the lower end when it comes to amenities (no telephone in the room, no dnd signs, less of the typical hotel add ons) but it's really not a big deal especially for the price. We did have a room facing a blaring light that made nighttime seem like mid-afternoon so if you can only sleep in pitch dark that might be a concern. However, other than that it was pretty pleasant. The lobby area is great. It's lively and fun. There's also a shared kitchen which is a huge plus if you want to save some extra money since eating out in the city can get a bit expensive. The area isn't my favorite part of the city so that may be something to keep in mind. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

Nice stay

Clean hostel with no hastle, good value for the money, central location next to Pest center
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Sofiane

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, especially as breakfast was included. Really nice room (private bathroom for us, window onto central “courtyard”, quiet [might be due to January occupancy]) and good facilities (kitchen, bar, cafe) on the ground floor. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Airilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend the hostel, very clean, quiet and near public transport and supermarkets
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ended up with a family room. Plenty of room for a family with a private bathroom. Place was clean and tidy. Right in the centre of Budapest and close to all sights. Supermarkets are close by too, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abimbola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ambience, location and cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fantastic Stay

Fantastic place! Great space for working/chilling out. Next to bus/tram/metro stops so incredibly easy to get around the city. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would definitely reccommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inside was great and the rooms A/C was fantastic! However the Hostel isn’t located in an amazing area. Other than the area, everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with everything that I needed. Staff were friendly and professional. The location is great, close to metro, buses and and trams so you can easily get around the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! We stayed in a private room and private bathroom, the room was immaculate, the bed was comfortable and the A/C worked amazingly well! Staff was nice and helpful. The hotel is right next to the M2 subway line and a 15 minute walk from the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty good! The people on the lobby were helpful all the time!

10/10 Excellent

sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it’s just a walk away from the train and tram station. The room is very clean and quiet.It has a kitchen and you can prepare/cook your food. Laundry area is available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mihai Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel, it is very warm in winter, the temperature in the rooms can be adjusted. I appreciate the fact that everything was clean and well maintained. The lobby and coworking area are magnificent, I have never seen such luxury in a hostel at such low prices. I will recommend this hotel to anyone, I have stayed in 3 other hostels around Budapest and this is the best in my opinion. Breakfast at a very affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. The only two things I would change are: 1. Clean more often and 2. Doors that don’t slam. The staff is so kind and helpful. I would likely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

shae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen area was poor. 2 microwaves, 1 kettle and a air fryer. Difficult to cook yourself a meal. Would be nice if there was a quiet area to watch tv. Beds super comfortable. Large lockers. Dorm areas verybquiet. Would be nice if beds had privacy curtains. Easy check in. Located close to public transport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location and cosy room.

The room is cosy and warm with elevator is the best part! The only problem might be have a loving slamming door neighbor(s) Bathroom is the best place, the heat able to keep the showroom dry so you wont feel nasty. Front desk is 24h and very helpful. The public kitchen utility quite complete although we only use the refrigerator and water machine. Highly recommended! Will choose if come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

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

Perfect for a solo budget trip!!

This place is a perfect place if you are looking for something convenient, clean, safe, and extremely affordable. The front staff is friendly and professional. The lobby is super clean and has lots of sun from the roof window. I was here in late November, and there was no one using the bathroom/shower in the early morning. This place is located on top of a subway line; one stop from the major airport shuttle bus stop. There is a supermarket right next door. I stayed for three nights under 50 euros. You can’t find anything better than this at this price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad

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

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