77%Gellert Guesthouse

a special thank's to Maria and Petera very friendly and helpfull staff. we hope to meet you very soon

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by isatinni5247 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

2

I am regret and disappointed that when I arrived at the Gellert Guesthouse, they said they did not have my booking and their hostel was full. Though they were able to allow me to stay on the first night, they were unable to sort out for my second night swiftly. As a result, I have to forfeit my... more I am regret and disappointed that when I arrived at the Gellert Guesthouse, they said they did not have my booking and their hostel was full. Though they were able to allow me to stay on the first night, they were unable to sort out for my second night swiftly. As a result, I have to forfeit my deposit for the second night and found somewhere else on my own. The overlook by the Gellert house has ruined my holiday and I am not confident and not willinging to use your online booking in my trip.close

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by chowsofie1237 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

antique furniture!! not a hostel to go to if you want to meet people and have a drink. however if you want to chill, relax and have a look around southern budapest then this is perfect. definately the cleanest and comfiest hostel i have stayed in.

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by eeyajf4951 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

10

Quirky villa setting in quiet residential area. Useful communal self-catering kitchen/dining area. 10 min regular service public bus ride to central areas. Good shower but hard bed with thin pillows.

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by mrstallpaul – posted on Jul 21, 2008

3

We liked to stay in the Gellertguesthouse.It was a good choice.

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by kwkess – posted on May 24, 2008

2

I always hope the possibility to reserve an single room when I come alone. I said to you before ... thanks !

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by dechakthierry3707 – posted on Feb 28, 2008

4

the probleme with single room

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by dechakthierry3707 – posted on Jan 30, 2008

4

This place was an incredible bargain. 10 Euros per person for a double, and you have your own bathroom, mini fridge, television. A little out of the city center, but in a nice, quiet neighborhood. The staff doesn't speak English so well, but we had a wonderful time there!

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by alisoncardinal6524 – posted on Apr 8, 2007

1

Got a single room with en suite bath - the room was great - plenty of heat from the radiators. Bathroom cleanliness was a little iffy. There's a bus stop just down the street, and a tram stop around the corner, but it is NOT easy to navigate around Budapest from here...other locations might be... more Got a single room with en suite bath - the room was great - plenty of heat from the radiators. Bathroom cleanliness was a little iffy. There's a bus stop just down the street, and a tram stop around the corner, but it is NOT easy to navigate around Budapest from here...other locations might be easier. However, there is a FABULOUS pub on the corner down the hill - Aranyhid. They have the best food I ate on my whole trip, and very very reasonable prices!close

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by Akalil – posted on Nov 4, 2006

4

The hostel located in a hill, it's not easy to find the place. Staff there cannot speak English.

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by Eepkw – posted on Oct 4, 2006

10

Good value accomodation but sometimes difficult to communicate in English with the staff

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by toroku – posted on Jun 26, 2006

3

what I can tell it's that the locotion of this guesthouse it's perfect and the price it's also very good.Of course nothing it's perfect ,in the night the woman who's working there she doesn't speak english but in course of the day the owner he's very helpfully,giving me the whole informations... more what I can tell it's that the locotion of this guesthouse it's perfect and the price it's also very good.Of course nothing it's perfect ,in the night the woman who's working there she doesn't speak english but in course of the day the owner he's very helpfully,giving me the whole informations about the city.So I enjoyed my staying in Budapest and next time I will get the same guest house.close

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by durub – posted on Jun 26, 2006

2

The lass was alone in running the place. She probably could use some help and an english speaker.

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by mitchel2050 – posted on Jun 12, 2006

2

The manager was an extremely pleasant lady, but somewhat handicapped by her very limited understanding of English and German. We sometimes had to wait around for someone who could help us to communicate with her. Also she seemed a little unsure about the payment arrangements negotiated through... more The manager was an extremely pleasant lady, but somewhat handicapped by her very limited understanding of English and German. We sometimes had to wait around for someone who could help us to communicate with her. Also she seemed a little unsure about the payment arrangements negotiated through Hostelworld. This comment is intended more for you than for the manager herself - please make sure that she is clear about how the system works. Overall staying at the Gellert Guest House was an enjoyable experience. It is good value and I would certainly book there again.close

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by kszep6194 – posted on May 23, 2006

1

very nice and affordable place; clean and spacy rooms; excellent bus and nightbus connection to the city centre; unfortunately staff speaks only hungarian so you might wanna bring a dictionary :)

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by LeonKop – posted on Apr 17, 2006

1

The bus station leaves you close to the hostel but we could not found the bus 8 when we got out from Ferenciek tere Metro station.The bus station is more easy to be found under the bridge,the left side of it. You can walk on Apaczal csere janos utca to arrive to the bus station. For people who... more The bus station leaves you close to the hostel but we could not found the bus 8 when we got out from Ferenciek tere Metro station.The bus station is more easy to be found under the bridge,the left side of it. You can walk on Apaczal csere janos utca to arrive to the bus station. For people who look for a peaceful place to stay the hostel is very suitable. It has a beautiful landscape and the room and kitchen are nice and comfortable.Very close to the place is the Gellert hill with Cittadella. It is a very interesting place to visit, highly recommended. Budapest is wonderful!!!close

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by lifevi – posted on Mar 1, 2006

1

I really had a good time and the hospitality was splendid. I hope to stay again on my next visit. regards Eveline Root

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by eveline637 – posted on Jan 29, 2006

1

Great, friendly staff. Good location!

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by veksl6090 – posted on Sep 30, 2005

3

I booked well in advance, I paid a generous reservation fee and I arrived to the Gellert Guesthouse only to find that my room has been taken (my guess is that they overbook). It took ages (more than two hours waiting in the street) to arrange an alternative accommodation, where we were stuffed in... more I booked well in advance, I paid a generous reservation fee and I arrived to the Gellert Guesthouse only to find that my room has been taken (my guess is that they overbook). It took ages (more than two hours waiting in the street) to arrange an alternative accommodation, where we were stuffed in a little room and very far away from the city centre. Very bad experience.close

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by Rag – posted on Sep 5, 2005

2

Budapest seems to fill up quick - book early, or this is what you get! While not horrible, it is one of only two not-great experiences we've had booking through HostelWorld.com. The staff didn't have any change when we went to pay, and acted put upon that they needed to give us either a receipt... more Budapest seems to fill up quick - book early, or this is what you get! While not horrible, it is one of only two not-great experiences we've had booking through HostelWorld.com. The staff didn't have any change when we went to pay, and acted put upon that they needed to give us either a receipt to get it upon checkout, or pay then. Finally, a friend of theirs coughed it up after much wailing (at each other, not at the customer, but still). The room was supposed to be a private ensuite, but was simply a private with 4 beds piled in there. It IS on Gellert hill, relatively close to the bathhouses, but with a very convoluted way to get there. Oh, and the hostel sign does not say "Gellert Guesthouse", though it is relatively obvious it's a hostel, and the address is right. Next time we go to Budapest, we're staying somewhere else.close

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by jonny9063 – posted on Aug 2, 2005

6

Nice place, room had tv, fridge, ensuite bathroom & staff were helpful. Only drawback was the location which involved walking up a hill along a dual carridgeway to get from town or taking a bus

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by hostel2729 – posted on Jul 11, 2005

2

we had a beautiful room and the staff was very accomodating. very reasonable!

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by juliaga – posted on Jun 26, 2005

6

Gellert Guesthouse could have been great if they used bleach in their bathroom to clean out the mold and a little on the towels to help them appear less grimy. Location for the money can't be beat. I'd got back (with my own towel).

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by Nancys – posted on Jun 26, 2005

1

Nice room --very light and clean -- and it's a house with a pleasant garden. Not noisy. You do need to take a bus to get most places -- if you choose to walk it's along a busy road a clip and not to pleasant. But it's not too far to every place you might want to visit via bus. Friendly staff but... more Nice room --very light and clean -- and it's a house with a pleasant garden. Not noisy. You do need to take a bus to get most places -- if you choose to walk it's along a busy road a clip and not to pleasant. But it's not too far to every place you might want to visit via bus. Friendly staff but poor service. Breakfast was late both days -- the staff seemed overwhelmed. When I asked just to get my coffee (no complaints -- just asked for coffee because I needed to leave) I was told "It's not my fault, I'm just working here." And I never did get my coffee, after waiting around 45 minutes that morning. I recommend NOT getting breakfast unless you are not in a hurry and don't mind waiting around. Also had a hard time paying -- the person I was supposed to pay never seemed to be around. ( I ended up paying one of the kitchen staff -- she didn't want to take it and I worried my payment might go missing, but it that seemed okay in the end.)close

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by Smleem – posted on Jun 21, 2005

1

Really good value for money. Nice and quiet location but it is up a hill. Pretty garden too.

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by hannahh – posted on Apr 8, 2005

1

Thank you for making our stay in Budapest great. We thought the accomodation was really cute and the lady running it was lovely

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by cneame – posted on Apr 7, 2005

1

The room was rather cold, bad isolation from the window, and the heater working just very softly. Besides that, it was great value for the money.

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by ricardoa – posted on Mar 8, 2005

2