Aboriginal Hostel - Budapest, Hungary

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1 1 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM Find hostels in: Search Hostelz.com - "Reviews of All Hostels Worldwide" Hostels Guide > Eastern Europe & Russia > Hungary > Budapest Hostels > Aboriginal Hostel Aboriginal Hostel Budapest, Hungary «Prev 29 of 131 Hostels in Budapest Next» Online Booking Secure Instant Booking Guaranteed Reservation Arrival Date: June 2 Nights: 1 People: 1 (Choose your booking dates to see availability information here.) Address Brody Sandor u. 46, 1st floor, Budapest Map Price 2600HUF(10EUR)/person/night in 4 bedded dormitories Check Current Prices by Date Here Location/Contact Location Centrally located, with good transportation, easily accessible within 15 minutes from every train stations and only 5 minutes walk from the city center. The hostel is located at #46 (which is the next building behind the grey apartment house), 1 floor up, door #2. The entry phone number is #23. If you are coming by train there are three main train stations called Keleti, Nyugati and Déli. When you get off from your train, you will see lots of people offering taxi or accomodation. Usually these private taxies are terribly expensive, if you really need a taxi, call a registered cab from any of the phoneboxes. From Keleti trainstation it is about 15 minutes walk. Get off your train and turn towards the end of the platforms. Go straight ahead, walk downstairs as far as the square. Search for the passage on the right side of the metro entrance, then walk along on it; at the end turn to the left and exit on the stairs to the right. Now you should be on the left side of Rákóczi Street, on the other side there should be Grand Hotel Hungária. Walk towards until the next main street, where the tramlines are, and a square called "Blaha Lujza tér". Turn to the left (to the József krt.) and go straight ahead and you'll see a McDonalds. Across the street on the crosswalk, continue your way along with the tramlines. Keep walking two more blocks and turn to the right in the street called "Kölcsey". As a checkpoint you will find a pub at this corner. Pass through Kölcsey street, up to Gutenberg square, and straight to the street ahead. There is Bródy Sándor street. From Nyugati it is about 10 minutes by tram. Please keep in

2 2 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM mind that you have to use a ticket or pass to use public transportation. Tickets are available at yellow ticket-machines, newspaper-stores and metro offices. One single-ride ticket costs 120HUF ( 0.50). Those who don't use tickets can be fined by 1600HUF ( 6.20). At the exit of the train station you'll find a tram stop, choose that direction which is opposite to the overpass. On the sign you can see "Móricz Zsigmond körtér felé". Available trams are #4 or #6. You can use both to get to the hostel. Take the first tram from this stop, and make sure you punch your ticket. Get off at the 5th stop, which is called "Rákóczi tér". Across the crosswalk you will see the Kölcsey street. Walk along, as far as Gutenberg square, and straight to the street ahead. There is Bródy Sándor street. From Déli trainstation it is about 10 minutes by metro & a little walk. At the train station you'll find the metro entrance one level below. Buy a single ride ticket from the cashier and validate it before the escalator and take a metro. This is the terminal, so there is only one direction. Get off at Astoria (5 stops), then turn to the left when you reach the underground, then upstairs straight ahead exit. Now you should be on Múzeum krt., opposite of you there is a Burger King. Keep walking forward until the first corner to the left, where there is the green fence of the National Museum. Now you should be on Bródy street, search for #46, which is in the 4th block on the left. If you are coming by car: When you drive a car, please keep in mind you should pay for the parking almost everywhere in Budapest, on weekdays between 8am & 6pm, on Saturdays between 8am to 12am. The parking fee is different in every district, in the 8th district it's about 140 HUF/hour, but expires every two hours. If you want to come by car, the hostel has a garage, but you should reserve it at least one week before. Very important: Those who don't have valid parking ticket can be fined very quickly, or in worst case you can get a wheel-shackle. On main roads the bus lanes shouldn't be used, it is reserved for buses and taxies only, and controlled by the authorities with cameras. If you are coming by bus: From the International Coach Terminal "Népliget" you can get into our hostel within 20 minutes by metro and an easy walk. From the bus terminal you can get to the metro through the underpass. Choose the one in direction to "Újpest-Központ". Get off at "Kálvin tér" which is the 4th stop, then turn left right after the escalator. Walk straight ahead, then choose the left exit to upstairs (Múzeum krt.). Keep walking ahead, then turn to the right after the National Museum's garden (2nd corner to right). There is Bródy Sándor street. If you are coming by plane: I'd recommend you three options to get to the hostel from the airport, which is taxi, the airport-minibus service or public transportation. Present days the cost of airport-minibus is 1800HUF(7EUR)/person, which is worth if you have lots of luggages and travel alone. Otherwise an official taxi can be cheaper, as they have fixed fares from the airport, and the taxi goes to one address, while the minibus delivers several passengers. If I convinced you about the comforts of use a taxi, please read the advices below about taxies. From the airport it is about an hour using the airport-bus and metro. Between the terminal 2 and 2A, there is a bus stop for the Airport-Bus, which is a service of the Budapest Transport Company known as BKV. It is a public vehicle, so you should punch a ticket for using this transportation. Tickets are available at newspaper-stores, metro stations, the yellow ticket-machines from the street and from the bus-driver. If you buy a ticket from the driver, please check if it wasn't validated before. After getting on the bus please ensure you've punched your ticket, so you won't be fined. Ride on the bus until it lasts, then you'll be on "Kőbánya-Kispest". Validate a new ticket again, then take a metro until "Kálvin tér" (8th stop), then turn left right after the escalator. Walk straight ahead, then choose the left exit to upstairs (Múzeum krt.). Keep walking ahead, then turn to the right after the National Museum's garden (2nd corner Reviewers Wanted: Hostelz.com pays travellers US$10.00 (that's roughly 6, AU$10, or CAD$10) per hostel to photograph and review hostels. If you're interested, use this form to get more information. Hostelz.com Poll Which do you use for opinions when choosing a hostel? Comments from Hostelz.com Users (the ones with star ratings) Hostelz.com's own Exclusive Reviews Both Not sure / don't understand Other: Submit

3 3 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM to right). Now you should be on Bródy street. Website (to make a reservation click here) Telephone (+361) Fax (+361) Number of Beds: 15 Bedsheets: Sheets Included Towels: FREE Parking: Street Parking available Airport/Train Pickup: Airport pick-up available Luggage Storage: Available Coed Dorm Available: YES Bathroom in Room: No Credit Cards Accepted: No Nonsmoking Rooms: YES Smoke-free Commons: YES Reservations Accepted: YES Details Internet Computers: FREE Wireless Internet: FREE Age Range Allowed: All Ages Minimum Stay: 1 night Maximum Stay: Unlimited Lockout: No Lockout Curfew: No Curfew Checkout: Flexible Reception Hours: 24 Hours Clubs/Networks: None Membership Required: No Open Dates: All Year Description Have you stayed at a hostel where is late check-out time, internet access is free, nobody restricts you with a lock-out or curfew or where you can really take your time and live the easy life? If not then this is the place to do it! Come to our brand new cozy hostel with authentic aboriginal atmosphere in central Budapest, just a short walking distance from most of the sights and easily accessible from all three international train stations and the international coach terminal alike. We welcome travellers of all ages and nationalities who wish to explore our beautiful city of promises. Budapest is famous for its adventurous history, relaxing thermal baths, the fin-de-siecle architecture, hearty cuisine, and the hospitality of local people. The hostel is located in a tarnished though renovated post-centurial palace in the middle of a baroque environment, surrounded by pubs, 24 hour grocery shops, restaurants and cafés. We are located only 2 minutes from the National Museum. And if you'd rather stay in an apartment, we have the solution, as we offer apartments in the downtown area as well. We offer: - Homey atmosphere - Flexible check-out - Friendly staff - Affordable prices - Comfortable beds - Music collection - Free Internet access - Individual lockers - Free luggage storage

4 4 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM - Wake up service - Soft drinks, beers - No curfew - No lockout Come and feel like at home! Features Free Breakfast Kitchen Lockers Lounge / Common space TV Movie Library/Rental Book Collection/Exchange Washing Machine (laundry) Clothes Dryer Travel information provided Bike Rental 24 Hour Free Hot Showers Phones (public or in room)

5 5 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM Your Comments This is an open forum, and unlike other hostel guide websites, we don't censor out the negative comments. We do not validate the legitimacy of comments posted on this site so take what you read here with a grain of salt. Comment by Phil, USA October 2007 Cozy, friendly, and fun. Very nice and helpful staff. Free internet which was also fast. Decent location so you could get to a restaurant or the train station quickly. Nice showers. I would stay here again. Comment by b July 2006 Friendly host, free internet. and laundry, home like feel, friendly travelers. and close to public transport. couldn't be a better place to stay! Comment by Romaggio, Luca May 2006 It's amazing. Comment by Craig January 2005 This place is more like sleeping over at a mate's apartment than a hostel. It has a great communal atmosphere, and the host (Chubba?) has to be the friendliest host I've met on my European travels. Great stuff, guys! Comment by Drew October 2004 Everything about ths place is great. Anything I needed the staff could help me with. This could be the best place I have ever stayed at. All around, I had a great time. Comment by Andy September 2004 This is easily one of the best hostels for atmosphere that I've ever stayed at. The Internet access was usable and always on, the place was clean and well-maintained, and it was near the main ring road and cheap local food. (I strongly recommend langos cuisine if you haven't tried it!) Comment by Anonymous September 2004 I visited this hostel in summer of During the busy summer months I booked a reservation four days ahead from another city. I was lucky to find this place, as it was the ONLY hostel with any availability that I could find in Budapest. I was relieved to be able to make a reservation ahead of time! However, upon arriving, the hostel director informed me that they had given away my reservation. I had booked two nights, and I was told that the first night he would find another hostel in town for me to stay, but that I could come back the second night, which I had reserved. I waited around in the kitchen for ten minutes before I finally had to approach him in the office. He then told me that I could not stay the second night either, as that had also been given away. I was very disturbed about the communication from the hostel management. Not only did they not seem to care very much about my situation, but

6 6 of 6 6/2/2008 2:38 PM they left me hanging while I tried to decipher what they were talking about. They spoke perfect English, but the way they handled the situation was poor and disrespectful. It was bad enough they gave away my reservations, but to leave me standing there in the kitchen like a fool was so rude! What did they think I was standing there for? All this after walking in the hot summer sun all the way from the subway stop with a heavy backpack. I was furious! Lastly, while I was there, I got a good look at the place. It's very small and cramped, and the refrigerator desperately needed to be cleaned out. Needless to say, I would never recommend this place, not with other, more friendly places in Budapest. Comment by Brento July 2004 This hostel is easily one of the nicest I've been to in Europe. It was easy to get to, in a very good location, and had amazingly nice staff. In fact, the manager came out and clubbed with us, bought me a beer, and ate junkfood with us! Chubba was a great guy. It was very laid back, small, and a perfect place to meet great people! Many solo backpackers were there, and the place had good character. Comment by Anonymous May 2004 The Aboriginal hostel is crap! I had booked a double room 3 months in advance and called to confirm our reservation twice. When I showed up they had given away our room and sent two girls out on the streets of Budapest at 1:30 AM with a map and directions to a dirty hostel. Don't make a reservation at this hostel as they'll screw you over. Have you visited this hostel? Post your comments here. «Prev 29 of 131 Hostels in Budapest Next» Hostelz.com is the only hostel guide with complete information and reviews on all youth hostels and backpackers worldwide. About Hostelz.com - Contact Hostelz.com - Add a New Hostel - Group Bookings - Reservations at Aboriginal Hostel Copyright 2008 Hostelz.com