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Maverick Athenaeum

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near Gellért Thermal Bath

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rakoczi, 54, Budapest, BUD, 1074
  • Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Budapest Christmas Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Budapest

At Maverick Athenaeum you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Gellért Thermal Bath and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Margaret Island. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Erzsebetvaros hostel include Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica.

What's nearby

  • Hungarian State Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Parliament Building - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gellért Thermal Bath - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪New York Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papitos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TATI - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Maverick Athenaeum

Hostel with a bar, near Gellért Thermal Bath
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces.

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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Maverick Athenaeum offers 88 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Budapest hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 per cent 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: from approximately HUF 4000 for adults and from 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 on-site 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Maverick Athenaeum?

Maverick Athenaeum offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Maverick Athenaeum serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maverick Athenaeum?

No, Maverick Athenaeum does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maverick Athenaeum?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maverick Athenaeum?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Maverick Athenaeum Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
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

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Yongzhen

Parking is an issue, parked on street, but when putting over 1500 koron, all coins were eaten by the machime and couldn't reach anybody
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Dermot

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beds Unlaundered

The beds in both the 1st and replacement room had human hairs on them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay stay

Rooms are small but expected for the cheap price. The bathrooms however were very dirty - the drains in one of the shower was clogged so the water would take 5 mins to drain
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Faina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Lidl around the corner. Metro station at the entrance. Bus, tram stops within 100 meters
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Shared bathroom booking was good in terms of being cheaper, and it was cleaned by the staff daily, but of course if other guests leave it in a poor state that makes it less pleasant to use, which unfortunately was the case. Hotel staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
12 in a room is hard, but these Russian owners decided to provide a wonderful hostel at scale. Music, bar, breakfast, amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024