Maverick Athenaeum

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

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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

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

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About the area

Map
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
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.) - 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 Vaci Street, 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), coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More 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 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

Accessibility

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 per cent will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately HUF 4000 for adults and from 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 at Maverick Athenaeum?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maverick Athenaeum located?

Located in Erzsebetvaros, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Blaha Lujza Square, Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. Budapest Christmas Market and Vaci Street are also within 1 mile (2 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

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Muhammad

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

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

Laura

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

8/10 Good

katri helena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and easy place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Olivia

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

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

DAISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truely convenient!! Tram/subway station is nearby and easy access to go anywhere. supermarket next door.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 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

Abir Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel I've been in so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Morgane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Location was perfect. Room nice and tidy and had everything you need. Bar was well stocked and great cocktail options. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

Jordi

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