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Szt. István körút 16., Budapest

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Enjoy the best view of Budapest from our wonderful balcony overlooking a beautiful theater and some of the nicest buildings in the city and be amazed at the features of our own magnificent 110-year-old building. Stay at The Groove and get to know the real Budapest! The Groove offers comfort, quality and style to make sure you enjoy Budapest and make the most of your stay. Cleanliness is an absolute must for us and our orthopedic mattresses will make you sleep like a baby so you can be fresh and ready for your adventure in the city the next day. 24-hour reception by our helpful local staff means your needs are always taken care of, and you will never be short of information on what to see and do here. In case you prefer finding your own info you can go online anytime on our computer or use the wireless network, all for free. If you are looking for company, find a cooking partner in the fully equipped kitchen, hang out with fellow travellers in our lounge or watch a movie in our cozy TV-corner. In addition to the lounge area, all our spacious rooms offer chillout areas for you to enjoy the beautiful view and make new friends. The Groove is located in the very heart of the city in what is probably the nicest area for travellers and locals alike. Just 3 blocks from Nyugati train station, the center of public and long distance transportation and 2 blocks from the Danube river. You are no more than a 10-minute walk from anywhere you may want to go including the main tourist attractions such as the Parliament, the Basilica or Margaret Island, as well as great nightlife and shopping areas plus some hidden treasures of the city that only we can tell you about... Our building features a 24h-pub and one of our favorite cinemas in town with foreign movies and original sound, with a non-stop restaurant just across the street and 3 grocery stores and a dozen cafes and bars within 2 blocks. Be careful, a stay at The Groove is so pleasant you will not want to leave!

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The Groove has a rating of 92% from a total of 58 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of The Groove

ver chilled outand relaxed, bathrooms were excellant!

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by bennorman0073893 – posted on Nov 15, 2008

bennorman0073893, from England, has 2 reviews 2

excellent place to stay.. the guys Peter & Danny made u feel soo at home but with a party-atmosphere! got to meet a load of great travellers!! really hope the hostel keeps kicking on..

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by mikdust – posted on Oct 23, 2008

mikdust, from Australia, has 13 reviews 13

Awesome place. The staff is amazing and treat you like family. Rooms are very large. Right by the 4,6 tram which makes for a great location.

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by hauserns – posted on Oct 21, 2008

hauserns, from USA, has 7 reviews 7

This hostel made my visit to Budapest an absolute Ball. The staff were all extremely helpfull and fun.... the hostel was very clean with comfy beds.... and the kitchen was great too. Great location, great people.... all in all a fabulous hostel. I would highly recommend it to anyone!

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by carmellgreen2366 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

carmellgreen2366, from Australia, has 4 reviews 4

Wow ! Very beautiful architecture with high ceilings. Amazing clean bathroom. Located in the center, near the Danube river. What you see is what you get and much more !

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by domseguin914723 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

domseguin914723, from Canada, has 6 reviews 6

The most social and friendly hostel I have stayed in. There is always someone to go out with. Staff especially Peter were so helpful. I had so much fun and they are close to bars, shops, Parliment building, st stevens basilica. It was also soooo cheap only 10euro a night.

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by trish3743 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

trish3743, from Australia, has 1 review 1

Loved it have to stay there again. thanks guys xxoo

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by Jenna101 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

Jenna101, from Australia, has 1 review 1

An awesome stay. A very family like atmosphere, with an awesome gathering space and perfect location. A must stay location.

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by jason2709 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

jason2709, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

The hostel is very small but with the right group of people, which we definitely had, it is a blast! I had so much fun that I extended my stay an extra night! One of the owners can be a little rude but other than that the rest of the staff was fantastic and fun. Just know what you want to do... more The hostel is very small but with the right group of people, which we definitely had, it is a blast! I had so much fun that I extended my stay an extra night! One of the owners can be a little rude but other than that the rest of the staff was fantastic and fun. Just know what you want to do ahead of time as they are not extremely knowledgeable.close

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by ldonkervoet2568 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

ldonkervoet2568, from USA, has 9 reviews 9

We had a great stay! Good location and nice staff! Think they should put up mirrors in the rooms though..except for that the apartment was very nice and cozy and had a well equipped kitchen.

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by elina-lindqvist8311 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

elina-lindqvist8311, from Sweden, has 2 reviews 2

Really nice place to stay in Budapest ! I guess this new hostel will welcome lots of backpackers...

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by fredericschoen3476 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

fredericschoen3476, from France, has 3 reviews 3

My booking was moved to Homeplus hostel due to a problem with the gas supply.

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by andrewlevey5129 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

andrewlevey5129, from England, has 1 review 1

This is a great Hostel! One of the greatest in my whole trip. The staff is great, always ready to help, and guide you through one of europe's nicest cities. I really felt like at home at the groove. The only bad thing was that they didn't have any space for us to stay one more night.

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by josefsauter7682 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

josefsauter7682, from Costa Rica, has 1 review 1

Exelente hostel!!!!! Muy buen staff y con una ubicacion muy buena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by solmunioz4689 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

solmunioz4689, from Argentina, has 3 reviews 3

A bit hard to find at first, but once we found the place it was all up-hill. A relaxed enviroment with awesome staff. You will easily get into the GROOVE of things hear. Highly recommended A+++

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by tameandrews6768 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

tameandrews6768, from New Zealand, has 4 reviews 4

a good nights sleep, lots of fun people and the staff were great! The showers didnt drain though and water gets everywhere.

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by aaron-flyboy6227 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

aaron-flyboy6227, from Canada, has 13 reviews 13

If you go to Budapest thats is the place to stay! Nice staff cool place that will make you feel at home. And as they say, it will be hard to life the groove and Budapest!!

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by bruto – posted on Sep 28, 2008

bruto, from Brazil, has 2 reviews 2

Really good location if your coming in from the airport. Easy to find. Staff are very helpful and friendly, nice relaxed atmosphere.

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by Aprilcon – posted on Sep 26, 2008

Aprilcon, from Australia, has 1 review 1

Great hostel, big dorm rooms, friendly staff and awesome vibe... will go there again!

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by LindaOz – posted on Sep 25, 2008

LindaOz, from Australia, has 28 reviews 28

if the owner had got on top of the cleaning and running of this place it would be great, but to do that they have to actually be there!!! the place is really chilled..the owners are too chilled!! needs a clean, the pictures are a tad decieving

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by emily-wrigglesworth416 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

emily-wrigglesworth416, from England, has 8 reviews 8

Good fun, informative staff. Social area a real plus. Strange security system but someone there 24 hours so no worries there. Highly recommended

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by dcjw29831 – posted on Sep 22, 2008

dcjw29831, from England, has 2 reviews 2

the best hostel i've stayed in - awesome vibe, filled with cool people and right in the middle of town. if you're going to budapest don't miss this place!

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by brittanyfrancine2801 – posted on Sep 21, 2008

brittanyfrancine2801, from England, has 4 reviews 4

great hostel the staff was amazing and the common room was really great place to meet people. would recommend this place to anyone who likes a good time

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by rmarsha – posted on Sep 20, 2008

rmarsha, from Canada, has 1 review 1

Great atmosphere and location, just a bit weird having no keys and a corridor for a room! Don't be put off by the entrance either. Good fun hostel.

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by bevanr34893 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

bevanr34893, from England, has 2 reviews 2

Everything was perfect! The staff in the hostel is really caring , especially Susan! The hostel is really clean and the location couldn't be any better! There's a subway station on the corner and everything else that a traveler needs is around. I'll definately stay there again when I come back to...

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by frontrj8951 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

frontrj8951, from Brazil, has 2 reviews 2

It's a very welcoming and homy hostel with great staff, convenient location and clean environment.

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by fionahylee – posted on Sep 16, 2008

fionahylee, from Taiwan, has 2 reviews 2

MY FAVORITE HOSTEL. The Groove feels like an apartment with a few extra rooms. It has a kitchen and TV room and free internet and is just so chiller. I cant begin to explain how helpful and friendly the staff were, they know everything and more and gave us great tips about local places to go to.... more MY FAVORITE HOSTEL. The Groove feels like an apartment with a few extra rooms. It has a kitchen and TV room and free internet and is just so chiller. I cant begin to explain how helpful and friendly the staff were, they know everything and more and gave us great tips about local places to go to. Its a great place to meet people. Location is great and rooms etc are awesome. Great showers! Sounds too good to be true but its only new. Don't go anywhere else!close

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by kt-chick7008 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

kt-chick7008, from Australia, has 13 reviews 13

it was a very special, historic and social hostel. Go there!

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by Holied – posted on Sep 14, 2008

Holied, from Belgium, has 1 review 1

Great hostel if you are thinking of going to Budapest. Its small and homely but also big enough to meet people in the lounge area.

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by bartparsons2001 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

bartparsons2001, from Australia, has 2 reviews 2

Overall this is a small but good hostel. Its got more of a homely feel to it trying to be more coach surfing than a normal hostel. If you want a place where you can kick back and be anonymous then dont go here but if you want to be in the middle of things then give it a go.

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by garyjk1233822 – posted on Sep 6, 2008

garyjk1233822, from England, has 11 reviews 11

Had a great time, good location close to metro, tram and trains. Seems to attract social people, nice common area in the middle of all the rooms. Comfortable beds. Would stay again.

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by misc9867 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

misc9867, from USA, has 10 reviews 10

I spent a great time there! The hostel and surroundings are amazing, and the two hosts absolutely lovely! I really hope I don't have to wait too long to come back! Géraldine

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by gege6720009896 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

gege6720009896, from France, has 1 review 1

en quelque mots:"Mieux qu'a la Maison" :D une auberge superbe,les gerants sont formidable,parlant anglais , francais couramment.Les receptionnistes, jeune,sympa,et souvent mignonnent :p nous ont touve sorties,visites,soirées superbes si vous recherchez une ambiance conviviale tous... more en quelque mots:"Mieux qu'a la Maison" :D une auberge superbe,les gerants sont formidable,parlant anglais , francais couramment.Les receptionnistes, jeune,sympa,et souvent mignonnent :p nous ont touve sorties,visites,soirées superbes si vous recherchez une ambiance conviviale tous les services que les jeunes peuvent esperes (j ai bien dit tous) ^^ et que vous etes pres a vivre en communaute , c'est l auberge qu'il vous faut.close

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by Cleso – posted on Sep 2, 2008

Cleso, from France, has 1 review 1

extremely friendly! Where would we be without the owner daniel(dan the man),such a gentleman.V.safe,savage beds,great location and excellent fun.WE WILL DEFINETELY BE BACK

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by ckilroy1 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

ckilroy1, from Ireland, has 1 review 1

The Groove is just the best place ever for those who want to chill out and have fun at the same time ! You can feel this as soon as you enter the hostel, I could see many people looking amazed and glad to be there just as they got in... The common room and the dorms are so nice that it is... more The Groove is just the best place ever for those who want to chill out and have fun at the same time ! You can feel this as soon as you enter the hostel, I could see many people looking amazed and glad to be there just as they got in... The common room and the dorms are so nice that it is sometimes hard to leave them for going out or visiting the city... although the hostel is right in the center of the town, near the Donau and many sightseeings and bars! The rooms are especially spacious andclose

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by omazilu3605 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

omazilu3605, from France, has 1 review 1

small and nice place,very handy for sziget festival and for visiting the city,i'll go back here if i'm in budapest.

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by tikite – posted on Aug 22, 2008

tikite, from Spain, has 7 reviews 7

thanx!!! we were not sure what kind of hostel would wait for us but it was a beautiful location, nice staff and good beds. everyone was helpful and at night on the balkony we met other people and it was a very familiar feeling! we are sure that our next stop in budapest will lead us back to the...

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by birgitwimmer9830 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

birgitwimmer9830, from Germany, has 1 review 1

The Groove Hostel is a great small hostel. It has got rooms for 4, 6 or 8 people and a doubble bedroom. Everything is very clean and the staff is very kind and helpfull. The location of the hostel is perfect, it's in one of the mainstreets of Pest and a lot of things are close. The river for...

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by jeanineinitalia3710 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

jeanineinitalia3710, from Netherlands, has 1 review 1

This hostel is really fantastic...it's only new, so everything is clean and the staff are great. It was a little bit hard to find (it's on level 2!) but once they get their singage up it should be fine. Would highly recommend it!

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by littlemazzie4539 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

littlemazzie4539, from Australia, has 1 review 1
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Facilities at The Groove

  • Communications

  • Sport & Leisure

    • Cable TV
    • Common Room
  • In Room Facilities

    • Reading Light
    • Linen Included
    • Security Lockers
  • Food & Drink

    • Guest Kitchen
    • Café
  • General

    • 24 Hour Security
    • Towels Hire
    • Hairdryer for Hire
    • Luggage Storage
    • Elevator
    • Parking
    • Parking
      • On Street

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Restaurants

Restaurant name price boo rate
Avocado $$$$$ 100%
Dunacorso $$$$$ 100%
Abszint Restaurant $$$$$ 100%
Coffee Cat $$$$$ 100%
Taverna Dionysos Greek Restaurant $$$$$ 80%
Nagyi Palacsintazoja $$$$$ 80%
Balettcipő $$$$$ 80%
Fatal Restaurant $$$$ 80%
Goa cafe $$$$$ 80%

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Bars

Hotel name boo rate
Kameleon Club $$$$$ 100%
Wine and Coffee House $$$$$ 80%
Old Man's Pub $$$$$ 80%
Fat Mo's Music Club $$$$$ 80%
Paul's Pub $$$$ 66%
Crazy Cafe $$$$$ 60%

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Attractions

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Parliament $$$$$ 100%
Buda Palace $$$$$ 100%
House of Terror $$$$$ 100%
Great Market Hall $$$$$ 100%
Rudas Baths $$$$$ 100%
Szechenyi Baths and Pool $$$$ 93%
Gellert Baths $$$$$ 80%

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