Maverick Central Market

SPLITTING BOOKINGS, BROKEN SHOWERS & BED BUGS My friend and I booked Maverick months ahead so we could stay together, but on arrival we were split due to a hostel error. We were promised nearby rooms with a connecting door, which wasn’t true. The bathrooms on our floor were also out of order, leaving two floors to share limited facilities. Later, I developed itchy bites I strongly suspect were bed bug bites, but my concerns were dismissed at reception. Overall, a very disappointing stay.

Cheap, close to the subway and no bed bugs, at least not in my bed. Horrible female receptionist, I travel 2000 miles to visit Budapest and before I even speak she says Check-in after 3pm. It was 2pm, -10 outside, didn't even want to check-in, no Hello/Welcome, nothing. Then she comes to the rooms in the evening all smiles begging for €5 to join some bar game. Cramped dorm, sunken zero quality mattress and one single socket per pod, no sugar/tea but empty pots saying "Sugar". Impossible to sit on the ground floor, the music is too loud 24/7 although there's nobody there. Totally impersonal, it's like sleeping in a cage

Mostly clean and the facilities were alright, they didn't have hooks in the bathroom stalls so found myself going back and forth from the room to the facilities since you can't really put all your stuff anywhere unless you don't mind keeping it out in the open. Privacy curtains are a nice feature too. Did find a bug in the bed when I first got there :0

Bar Facilities, no soap or shower gel in the private room as you pay much more than a dorm which you share with other guests. Draft inside the room even all windows are closed. Draft is coming from the air duct in the bathroom. Mattress smells! It contains small “bed bugs” as I noticed my skin was red when I woke up. I went to hospital to check as they confirmed it is from bed bugs. Think good if you want to choose cheap accommodation. Never again!

One of the best Hostels I stayed in so far! I absolutely recommend the free bike tour by Adam, it was the best, thank you!!! + Very clean, the staff cleaned the rooms and bathrooms three times a day. NO bed bugs + comfortable beds with curtains for privacy and also good because Budapest is a party city and people come home late at night, so you don't wake up each other and can sleep in the morning + lamp and socket next to each bed + key cards for room and lockers + big lockers, I've never seen so big and clean lockers + girls and boys bathrooms were separate, big, with hair dryers and free towels at the reception + big and clean kitchen with everything you need on several floors + nice terrace upstairs + modern and comfy lobby + restaurant had yummy burgers and bar + you could pay Cash with Euro or Forint or Card at the reception + many flyers and information at reception + WhatsApp group with daily information about events (Pub Crawls, Party Boat, Bath party, Free bike tour, Free Wine Party in lobby) + events could be booked easily at the reception + nice staff + good location near the river and tram station. Approx. 20 - 30 min walking to city center. I would recommend a 72h ticket and if you buy a single ticket don't forget to stamp it! The fee is 12000 Forint (30€)... The hostel is very big (200 people, 5 floors) and because of the curtains in the bedrooms very private and anonymous. If you are a very shy and introverted solo traveller, this hostel might not be so social for you. I would really recommend the free bike tour by Adam and free wine gathering, I met a lot of cool people there and we went partying together almost every night. Anyways you can always get out of your comfort zone and start talking to people in the lobby, everyone was very nice and we all had a fun time :)

Very modern hostel. The only problem was that there were bedbugs in my bed :(

BEDBUGS! I stayed here during the week of January 16, 2023. Unfortunately, I didn't know there were bedbugs until I got to my next destination and saw all the bites. Also, there were 2 pipes leaking in the girls dorm bathroom (the solution after multiple days was just to place buckets there), 1 of the 3 shower stalls wouldn't drain at all, and both kitchen were constantly a mess (and only 1 stove top worked). The front desk staff generally can't be bothered with anything. It's no wonder there are bedbugs, and given how people have food and dishes everywhere, there will likely be roaches soon enough.

I got bed bugs and staff were not happy at the start. Then changed my room and no further issues. This was unfortunate because this is a good hostel.

i got flea/bed bug bites all over my feet:( please wash your bed sheets better🤕 very unpleasant experience