Home Made Hostel, Budapest

Teréz körút 22. (Oktogon), Budapest (See it on map)

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Where?

10 min walk from St. Stephen's Basilica, 3 mins from Opera House.

What?

A quiet, 22 bed hostel.

Anything else you need to know?

Cable tv and free internet access in the common area. WiFi available throughout hostel. Cooking and laundry facilities provided for guest use. Lockers are free of charge. Bed linen included in price.

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Reviews of Home Made Hostel

Home Made Hostel has a rating of 94% from a total of 510 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Home Made Hostel

  • catye8554 from USA, has 3 reviewscatye8554 says:

    super super cute hostel. Perfect location. amazing staff. My only gripe is I couldn't stay longer.

    Posted: on Mar 21, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • acerdossy2839 from USA, has 2 reviewsacerdossy2839 says:

    This was one of the warmest, quaint and clean hostels I've ever stayed in. The next time I com e to Budapest, this is where I will stay.

    Posted: on Mar 10, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • guizaga7628 from Brazil, has 5 reviewsguizaga7628 says:

    it was ok, fair prce for a fair service!!

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  • gbsikora2442 from Brazil, has 3 reviewsgbsikora2442 says:

    fantastic hostal, very friendly, safety . In a great building, witj personality. Contratulations for all team!

    Posted: on Mar 1, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • malenasolarz7056 from Argentina, has 1 reviewsmalenasolarz7056 says:

    Everything great!!

    Posted: on Feb 26, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • keiththrn8036 from England, has 1 reviewskeiththrn8036 says:

    Great place, hostel and staff. Highly recommended.

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  • jsc35139 from Germany, has 1 reviewsjsc35139 says:

    nice location, historic building, very friendly staff.

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  • jordanfrench16933 from USA, has 1 reviewsjordanfrench16933 says:

    Great location, right on the Oktagon, which is right on a major subway line, and right around the center. If you want to, you can buy groceries and cook for yourself, if not, the staff is full of recommendations for places to eat, and they speak English well, and are very friendly. I'd definitely...

    Posted: on Feb 21, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • sallykernick25105 from England, has 1 reviewssallykernick25105 says:

    A great idea to do cooking and have a communal meal! Got a bit hot at night time!

    Posted: on Feb 20, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • nicola-chadwick059520 from England, has 1 reviewsnicola-chadwick059520 says:

    Home Made Hostel was absolutely fantastic - the staff were very welcoming and friendly, the room was great and everything was clean. Location was perfect too!

    Posted: on Feb 19, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • mervvyn from Australia, has 6 reviewsmervvyn says:

    The hostel was very home-like and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Facilities were really good - nice, clean bathrooms + kitchen, good internet, decent lockers etc. Probably a bit quiet for single travellers looking for a social experience, but that can be a positive too. Thoroughly...

    Posted: on Feb 17, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • simon5357 from France, has 5 reviewssimon5357 says:

    We had a great time for ST Valentin week end, Anna one of the owner has gived us a lot of tips for going out. Nicolasse had great time as well i supose.. -)) Simon 1 & Simon 2 Take care guys!

    Posted: on Feb 15, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • Munisa from France, has 1 reviewsMunisa says:

    The hostel is in the shopping street, close to everything, the inside is really nice and cosy, the staff is wonderfull and helpful! We couldn't expect much! We were three friends and we all intend to go back this summer! Don't hesitate to choose it, you won't regret!

    Posted: on Feb 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • salmynard20123053 from England, has 1 reviewssalmynard20123053 says:

    Hello ladies, yeah we both had a great time. When we come again we will come back to your's it was great. Thanks for everything x

    Posted: on Feb 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • fengyu2008 from China, has 2 reviewsfengyu2008 says:

    it is my first stay in hungary, the staff are really helpful and friendly, and rooms are beautiful. thanks for everyone

    Posted: on Feb 12, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • laurakiel187 from Germany, has 3 reviewslaurakiel187 says:

    This hostel is not only home made, it also makes you feel like at home! I stayed there longer than originally planned, the staff is very helpful and very nice, gave me good recommendations where to go out or where to eat. On Tuesday, they cooked for all guests and it was a very nice evening! I... more

    Posted: on Feb 5, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • melinda-cleland3700 from Australia, has 2 reviewsmelinda-cleland3700 says:

    Absolutely gorgeous hostel... so homely. Staff were incredibly helpful. Budapest was fantastic!!

    Posted: on Jan 28, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • bsgsvsu4799 from USA, has 1 reviewsbsgsvsu4799 says:

    Honestly the best hostel I have ever stayed. The staff was AMAZING! They were extremely helpful and friendly. I usually never take the time to fill out surveys about my stay but my experience was so good I felt I had to share it. Seriously RESERVE HERE... you won't be disappointed.

    Posted: on Jan 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • missjodietully from Australia, has 12 reviewsmissjodietully says:

    Wow! If you come to Budapest you must stay at this Hostel. The best Hostel we have ever stayed in; the staff are wonderful, clean, comfy, ambient rooms, the dorms are so private, the homely atmosphere and welcoming owners made our stay in Budapest our most memorible yet. It's as if you are... more

    Posted: on Jan 14, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • bmgro from Netherlands, has 1 reviewsbmgro says:

    Quite a small space, so very cosy and social, but lovely. Kitchen area is quaint and charming.

    Posted: on Jan 11, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • floodj12876 from Ireland, has 4 reviewsfloodj12876 says:

    You couldn't ask for a nicer hostel. Everything was perfect, staff were great, and made lots of new friends. It definitely lives up to its name. Highly recommended!!! :D

    Posted: on Jan 8, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • cfreking from USA, has 5 reviewscfreking says:

    I highly recommend this hostel. I had the best time there and couldn't help but take pictures because the rooms were so beautiful, homey, and well designed. I also met some great people. Thank you!

    Posted: on Jan 8, 2010 // Rated: |

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  • lafield9362 from Australia, has 9 reviewslafield9362 says:

    I loved this hostel! Clean great location, easy to find, and lovely helpful staff! I highly recommend it and will definitely be staying again!

    Posted: on Dec 27, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • ferrarih from Brazil, has 9 reviewsferrarih says:

    Really good hostel... has a different decoration which is great!! Also had a great dinner there!! I would come back!!

    Posted: on Dec 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • v-cheryl3061 from Switzerland, has 2 reviewsv-cheryl3061 says:

    We had a very nice stay in this charming hostel. Felt like at home!! Thank you to the staff who was very helpful.

    Posted: on Dec 14, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • laviniamossop1780 from Ireland, has 4 reviewslaviniamossop1780 says:

    I really really enjoyed staying in Home Made Hostel, it was very cosy, homely, and the staff are so helpful, they also cook a good dinner!! I would definitely stay here again. Thanks guys!

    Posted: on Dec 12, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • jimmie360 from Sweden, has 4 reviewsjimmie360 says:

    Great hostel! We got a whole appartment for ourselves! Many ++++ to the lovely staff who helped us with many things during our brief stay in Budapest!

    Posted: on Dec 7, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • katiegilbert4938 from England, has 1 reviewskatiegilbert4938 says:

    This hostel was amazing. We stayed in the private room with shared bathroom and it was as good as any hotel room. The hostel staff were great at giving tips of where to eat/drink and the "you book, we cook night" was great. I highly recommend this hostel.

    Posted: on Dec 4, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • asliyilmazturk6853 from Turkey, has 1 reviewsasliyilmazturk6853 says:

    absolutely perfect.

    Posted: on Nov 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • steph-066181 from Australia, has 9 reviewssteph-066181 says:

    One of best hostels I have stayed in. Internet free and fast, home cooked meal once a week, clean, kitchen, free use of hairdryer, lockers, staff helpful and VERY friendly. We stayed in a private apartment next door to the hostel..AMAZING! If there is 2 of you and you can afford it...do it!

    Posted: on Nov 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • tristancameron from Scotland, has 3 reviewstristancameron says:

    Small cute hostel with a home-like atmosphere. Great place to stay for sure, especially in the loft. Excellent location, and a good kitchen.

    Posted: on Nov 9, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • DanielaCarril from Argentina, has 6 reviewsDanielaCarril says:

    Very nice hostel, really good location! The atmosfear is great!!! Super nice staff!!! Will recomend it to everyone!

    Posted: on Nov 5, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nickynick from Norway, has 3 reviewsnickynick says:

    Friendly staff, great location cozy atmosphere. The toilettes were too "noisy" the doors there could be made more sound proof... I would love to come back there another time, had a nice experince:)

    Posted: on Nov 3, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • liatusa1361 from USA, has 1 reviewsliatusa1361 says:

    This is the place to stay if you are in Budapest. Mellow yet fun atmosphere where it is extremely easy to meet other travelers as well as the actual local staff. the staff is probably one of the best features that this hostel has to offer. Best hostel staff i encountered during my entire trip! = )

    Posted: on Oct 30, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • aaronharburg5062 from USA, has 4 reviewsaaronharburg5062 says:

    Very Classy, excellent staff.

    Posted: on Oct 26, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • sieuqt6779 from Netherlands, has 2 reviewssieuqt6779 says:

    WARNING! CLICHÉ COMING UP! ----------------------- A wonderful hostel! Wonderful location! Wonderful and cute staff! Wonderful cooking! I would to come back :).

    Posted: on Oct 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • waterman563 from Canada, has 8 reviewswaterman563 says:

    a great place to stay. the staff were so helpful - even cooked us all a hungarian meal!

    Posted: on Oct 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • dicknmad09 from Australia, has 18 reviewsdicknmad09 says:

    Great hostel. Comfy beds, nice kitchen, clean bathrooms. Couldn't ask for more. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would def go back again!

    Posted: on Oct 23, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • carlosbonsai8657 from Peru, has 7 reviewscarlosbonsai8657 says:

    An amazing place run by an amazing people! thank you girls for everything I felt at home all the time and it was not just a place where to slep, the location and facilitoes where just perfect, I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to come to Budapest, Carlos.

    Posted: on Oct 19, 2009 // Rated: |

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  • nick3371 from Australia, has 12 reviewsnick3371 says:

    Nice cosy hostel, good to come back to after a day of exploring the city (especially when it was cold and windy). Staff are really friendly and the dinner they cooked for us was excellent.

    Posted: on Oct 15, 2009 // Rated: |

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Facilities at Home Made Hostel

Communications
Internet Access
Sport & Leisure
Cable TV
DVD`s
Common Room
Fussball
In Room Facilities
TV
Reading Light
Linen Included
Security Lockers
Food & Drink
Guest Kitchen

General
Iron/Ironing Board
Washing Machine/Dryer
24 Hour Security
24 Hour Reception
Towels Hire
Hairdryer for Hire
Tours Desk
Luggage Storage
Elevator
Parking

Description of Home Made Hostel

HOME-MADE HOSTEL..YOUR HOME MADE IN BUDAPEST, SINCE AUGUST 2006. Please note we are an individual and independent hostel. Any hostel's name, character or description in Budapest is not related to our hostel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -----------VOTED BEST HOSTEL IN HUNGARY 2007----------- -----VOTED NO.1 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in October 2006---- ------VOTED NO.1 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in March 2007----- --VOTED TOP10 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in November 2006- --VOTED TOP10 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in December 2006- ---VOTED TOP10 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in January 2007--- --VOTED TOP10 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in December 2007- --VOTED TOP10 HOSTEL WORLDWIDE in January 2009- -------------------- by Hostelworld customers ----------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to Home Made Hostel! If you are looking for a home from home place, book here. Being located in a beautiful apartment of a 19th century building in the city centre, we offer something different than usual 'bunk-bed' hostels do. Please take a look at our promotion video to get a sense of our hostel. Please note that the private double ensuite room is an apartment (studio flat) located next door in the corridor. For details, please read 'Room description'. What do we have, what do we offer? - YOU BOOK, YOU COOK. Join the pass-it-on campaign and learn how to cook traditional Hungarian meal. Cooking Tuesday nights are 16 March, 23 March, 30 March, 13 April, 27 April. Free to attend and eat. Surprise events each week. - Special family offers! - Rooms: the interior in the rooms are individually designed. We have comfy beds (no bunk beds) with heaps of space. Some rooms also have lofts, which provide privacy. The rooms are lockable and each bed has a separate locker. Two rooms (4-bed and 8-bed) are interconnected. - Facilities: Our facilities are clean and very well maintained. - Character: the decor is whimsical and a whole lot of fun, going beyond your typical drab backpacker room. All the rooms are equipped with furniture designed and redesigned by our staff! - Beds: we have very comfy beds in open and spacious rooms among warm and inviting furnishings. - Staff: the staff at our hostel really go above and beyond to make sure that you feel like you are at home. We do our best at recommending things to do and at booking things if you need that done as well. They are very approachable, friendly and helpful with pointing out places to eat, see/hear live music and go out. They resemble your best friends. - Atmosphere: there is always a real sense of community at the hostel and it is a great place to meet other travelers. - Location: 50m from metro station, halfway between Heroes Square and the river (easy walk or metro to either), surrounded by lots of great cafes and restaurants and relaxed bars. This location serves as a great base for exploring Budapest. Moreover, the hostel is in the middle of all the hot spots, popular sights, nightlife spots, shops, restaurants, markets, cafés, clubs, theatres and cinemas. Wherever you want to go in the city, it is within a stone-throw. In the neighbourhood you will find ATM machines, currency exchange, post office, pharmacy, pubs, night clubs, movies, restaurants and shops of all sorts. What else? - FREE INTERNET ACCESS in the common room, - FREE WIFI in the whole of the hostel, - FREE tea and coffee, - THREE showers - maps of different kinds, flyers and brochures on cultural and entertainment venues, - socializing area (common room) -free lockers, laundry (including drying) for 5 euros, - airport pick up is available for less than price of a taxi (14 euro from Terminal 1 and 16 euro from Terminal 2) - cold and hot running water as well as cooking facilities - Scooters for low price to do your sightseeing IMPORTANT NOTES 1 Please note that if you arrive before 12:00 am (noon), we may not be able to guarantee you a bed immediately. If you arrive earlier, you can store your luggage at the hostel and hang around if you want. 2 Please note that we are NOT a party hostel. If you wish to party, we can recommend you places nearby. 3 Please also note we are an individual and independent hostel. Any hostel's name, character or description in Budapest is not related to our hostel 4 Please inform us if you are likely to arrive later than your indicated arrival time. Please note that if you are late more than 3 hours and if we receive no previous notice, you may risk losing your bed. Thank you.

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