89%Big Fish Hostel

Great new hostel. The staff are very nice and very helpful, especially Ester. The place is very clean and everything is new. Lovely old building. Great location. Only bad point is it gets very hot (in summer) in the rooms at night. Otherwise would highly recommend.

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by russellrcampbell6590 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

3

The hostel is new and the staff are friendly. We stayed in the private double which was nice. The bathroom, showers and toilets are kept clean and the communal lounge is comfortable with a TV, Sofa and table and chairs.

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by cpmcclay7518 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

brand new, lovely hostel, amazing building, good location, fab staff etc etc. just need 2 sort the bathroom drainage and clean it a little more often and it would be perfect!

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by ledeacon654 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

5

difficult enough to find as they cant put a sign up, only newly opened. clean rooms with kitchen, sitting room and big bathrooms. central and loads of common areas to meet people, go to szimpla bar its really funky! place looks old from the outside but its lovely inside def recommnd.

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by debella3 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

8

The location was convenient, the beds comfortable, there were great lockers in the room and the kitchen was clean but it was very noisy because the hostel was converted out of a large apartment so all the rooms are right off one corridor. Also there were no locks on the doors, even the bathrooms,... more The location was convenient, the beds comfortable, there were great lockers in the room and the kitchen was clean but it was very noisy because the hostel was converted out of a large apartment so all the rooms are right off one corridor. Also there were no locks on the doors, even the bathrooms, although I believe they are fizing this.close

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by reese9137 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

4

brand new hostel so everything was spotlessly clean free internet access also

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by suzannecscott2490 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

7

Really nice hostel in a good location. Staff are very helpful and people are cool. Would definitely recommend this place!

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by vivn7645 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

5

Credit where credit is due - best hostel I visited in Eastern Europe. Book in advance!

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by johnny-jac4866 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

2

Stayed at Big Fish for 3 nights and found the location excellent for exploring the city and the fantastic nightlife. It's a new hostel so still finding it's feet but would recommend.

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by lauren5397 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

3

This is very, very good hostel. I've been traveling for over 9 months and this one ranks among the top. They are doing a lot of things right. Location is top drawer. Eszter rocks. She knows everything. Look no further.

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by supergord – posted on Aug 19, 2008

10

I stayed here 1 night so i dont have a very strong opinion but it was cosy and the staff were helpful. Free sweets too :)

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by vicky-06122077 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

7

The staff were great and would go out of there way to help you. Location is also very good,only a short walk to main area. very clean.only drawback,was a bit quiet if ur looking for nights out etc. would defo stay again tho.

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by nikkikeegan1056 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

The staff bent over backwards to help us at every opportunity. Thanks to them for making our stay more special.

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by marianne8016 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

Great hostel - everything was new, shower design was not the greatest but simply a minor inconvenience One of the owners was there and he was nice enough to walk us around to a convenient store at 2 AM when we couldn't find one that was open

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by m3d6y82 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

4

No locks on room doors and a little hard to find initially. Small place so generally quiet, but could get noisy later evening.

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by aliada – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

best hostel i have stayed at.

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by ryeffi – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

It felt more like you were staying in a home than a hostel. About 3 rooms and we were being hushed every 5 minutes because we were in the middle of an apartment complex. Very clean and nice place but very quiet.

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by levine17 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

Great small new hostel that is set to do really well. Fantastic staff, great location, fully equipped kitchen and has an ideal set up for meeting other travellers. Everyone staying there at the time loved this hostel, which had only been opened 1 month at the time. Highly recommended!

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by kristymo3669 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

2

great hostel in a big old building, everything is new inside and there's lots of light and space, big kitchen, big commonroom, good movies... i stayed much longer than i meant to. i very highly recommend bigfish

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by rowleyrowley5193 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

3

great hostel with great staff!

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by RothL – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

The room had no locks, not even on the door. Even tought it was clean, it was right next to the reception desk, and it was loud all night long. Also, the street where it is located is really noisy at night. The bathroom was ok, even tough there is only one shower and chances are that you will... more The room had no locks, not even on the door. Even tought it was clean, it was right next to the reception desk, and it was loud all night long. Also, the street where it is located is really noisy at night. The bathroom was ok, even tough there is only one shower and chances are that you will have to wait a while for other people before getting a chance to use it. I don't recommend this place.close

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by mvngomes3222 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

had a great time here. clean rooms, amazing bathrooms, great commonroom. free internet and perfect kitchen. they didnt make a problem when we checked out kind of late. location is ok, close to the supermarket and metrostop.

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by michielrober6177 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

3

best hostel ever!! so new. nice staff. loads of fun. can fit the whole hostel in the bath, not because its a small hostel, but because its a huge bath!! fun, fun, fun.

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by aidowney3055 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

7

The staff is great and the beds are very comfortable. The location is good but could be better saving you a 5-10 minute walk to the center. The layout of the place isn't extremely conducive to the hostel coming together with the kitchen & common room being on opposite sides. Overall I was... more The staff is great and the beds are very comfortable. The location is good but could be better saving you a 5-10 minute walk to the center. The layout of the place isn't extremely conducive to the hostel coming together with the kitchen & common room being on opposite sides. Overall I was very happy there but would say there are better spots in Budapest.close

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by jslombardo6847 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

4

I thought this hostel was great. They have just opened and I would recommend it highly. The staff were thoughful and engaging. They took the time to make us feel welcome and answer our questions. The place is clean, tidy and well looked after. The location is also great. A definate if you are...

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by sheilaoreilly7487 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

1

Wonderful place, cannot recommend it enough. Staff was very helpful, place was amazingly clean. One of the bathrooms was out so there was only one shower, but it never became a problem for us. A little hard to find, not very clearly marked and it just looks like any other building on the outside,... more Wonderful place, cannot recommend it enough. Staff was very helpful, place was amazingly clean. One of the bathrooms was out so there was only one shower, but it never became a problem for us. A little hard to find, not very clearly marked and it just looks like any other building on the outside, but it's beautiful and bright inside. Would stay again.close

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by roadtripkaraoke4073 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

We stayed here for 2 nights and overall the hostel is excellent. Good location with easy access to all transport links to the whole city. Would go back (but without a car as parking in budapest is a nightmare!!)

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by jjbavfc4881 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

Fantastic hostel, wonderful staff, a little difficult to find without a good map, but a really fantastic place to stay.

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by pollockjames4823 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

2

For having just opened this hostel was amazing. The room we were in had so much space, so for the first time I didnt feel like a sardine. The staff was also amazing and always had great suggestions!

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by sarina2717 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

This new hostel is very moderately priced for the quality you receive. The dorms and bathrooms were very spacious, the kitchen was well stocked a large common room generated a great atmosphere withing the hostel. It was immaculate with regards to cleanliness and was very secure. The real selling... more This new hostel is very moderately priced for the quality you receive. The dorms and bathrooms were very spacious, the kitchen was well stocked a large common room generated a great atmosphere withing the hostel. It was immaculate with regards to cleanliness and was very secure. The real selling point however, is the staff; very welcoming and friendly and when we had trouble finding a room the night after staying at big fish they did everything the could to help. Highly recommendedclose

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by tpmc90 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

3

The staff just started this hostel a few weeks ago, and its great. Didn't have good weather but after a few tips of the owners we had a very good time! Thanks for letting us catch some sleep when we came back at 9am ;-)

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by tijmeninc854 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

4

a little hard to find at first because there is no sign for the hostel anywhere, so make sure to right the address exactly, but its great!easy to meet people there and the people running it are very helpful and cool.

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by jr-maxx-1310 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

2

So nice place, I liked it a lot!! It is really new and comfortable, they helped me to see the best face of the city. I would recommend to anyone visiting Budapest. Excellent location!

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by zituli6402 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

1

Brand new hostel. friendlz staff and very helpful. felt safe and secure there.was very clean and good facilities available

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by lizzie-cullen3435 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

2

ah this hostel is really nice!!!! staff are cool n friendly always there to help!!!! would recommend it if you are looking for a good clean, comfortrable hostel in a central location of budapest!!! only new to the hostel world but good work guys!!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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by karen-mcparland2275 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

1

fun time, bike tour put on by employee of thehostel was fun, got to see more of the cities even though there only one full day. brand new and spotless

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by morganfinley1948 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

1

I had the honor of being the first guest at this amazing hostal! It's spotless. It's spacious with high ceilings. The building has loads of character from the outside but is a newly renovated, funky space on the inside. Think Manhattan loft meets Marakesh riad. And the owners are very... more I had the honor of being the first guest at this amazing hostal! It's spotless. It's spacious with high ceilings. The building has loads of character from the outside but is a newly renovated, funky space on the inside. Think Manhattan loft meets Marakesh riad. And the owners are very friendly and helpful with everything. I know it's scary to stay in a hostal without many reviews, but trust me on this one. It's worth taking the risk. Enjoy!close

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by jessicanahabedian18962 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

2

Definitely one of the best hostels I have ever been to, everything is clean and new,good location,easy to get there.The staff is really helpful,they recommend you the best places to visit,eat and drink and to have party.I will stay there again when Im back in Hungary!

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by broncovic4622 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

1