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1 1 of 5 6/2/2008 2:29 PM Find hostels in: Search Hostelz.com - "Reviews of All Hostels Worldwide" Hostels Guide > Eastern Europe & Russia > Hungary > Budapest Hostels > Maxim Hostel Maxim Hostel Budapest, Hungary «Prev 2 of 131 Hostels in Budapest Next» Online Booking Secure Instant Booking Guaranteed Reservation Exclusive Photos Taken by the Hostelz.com Reviewer Arrival Date: June 2 Nights: 1 People: 1 (Choose your booking dates to see availability information here.) Address Raday utca 34, Budapest Map Price 10 Euro - 8 beddorm, 13 Euro -3 beddorm, 17 Euro- private Check Current Prices by Date Here Location/Contact Location We are located at 31/J Ráday street in the 9th district. This is a 5 minute walk from 'Kalvin ter' (square) and the metro (blue line). Once at Kalvin ter just follow Raday Street until you see number 29 on a large restaurant on the right corner (opposite a large pink tanning salon). Turn right at this restaurant and Maxim's Hostel will be on your right at the very first entrance, number 31/J. Doorbell 47. Website (to make a reservation click here) Telephone Details Number of Beds: 11 Bedsheets: Sheets Included Towels: Available 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 Internet Computers: FREE Wireless Internet: FREE Age Range Allowed: 100 years old Minimum Stay: 1 night Maximum Stay: Unlimited Lockout: No Lockout Curfew: No Curfew Checkout: no restriction Reception Hours: 24 hours Clubs/Networks: VIP

2 2 of 5 6/2/2008 2:29 PM Smoke-free Commons: YES Pets Allowed: YES Reservations Accepted: YES Membership Required: No Open Dates: open year round This is a VIP hostel. Show your VIP Backpackers membership card for a discount at check-in. Their Description The Hostelz.com Review As the name indicates, Maxim is characterized by a captivating personal style that creates the feeling that you are in the flat of your best friend and not in a hostel. We have a 24 hour common area with cable TV, and a kitchen and you can make landline phone calls to any country, all over the world, for free! If you are fed up with the crowded, chaotic and noisy atmosphere of other hostels then you will enjoy Maxim's Doubles! We are located in downtown Budapest, which is filled with many pubs, cafés and restaurants. You will find a lively musical scene and various other Maxim Hostel is located just off a busy pedestrianised street, about a five-minute walk from the metro and tram lines that quickly take you to the hearts of both Buda and Pest. Upon ringing the bell or entering the code that they give you at reception, visitors can use the lift to get up to the second floor and enter the hostel via a small balcony. The hostel itself is very small (maximum of fourteen people staying here at any one time), with only two dorms and one private room, and this works to the hostel's advantage by giving a very home-like feeling. There is no formal reception desk -- instead the staff just hang out around the lobby. The staff Additional Photos

3 3 of 5 6/2/2008 2:29 PM night life activities. Within 3-5 minutes of walk you will surely find a good dancing club (the name is Inside ) or an alternative fun place, such as Kultiplex or Monyó. Budapest's most famous open air concert place, such as A38 or "Zöld Pardon -adored by young people- are also nearby. Central market hall, supermarket, pharmacy and the Museum of Applied Arts are also just a few meters away from us. And if you wish to enjoy the most famous spas of Budapest, the Thermal Bath at Gellert Hotel and Rudas are also within walking distance, just across the Liberty Bridge. We take special pride in the attractive atmosphere of our hostel, which is creatively decorated to capture the feeling of buoyancy, excitement, adventure, and fun to coincide with your joyful mood when visiting our beautiful city. You are certain to enjoy our spacious rooms, as you relax and enjoy the company of others without the crowding that characterizes many other hostels. The bedrooms have 2 and 4 beds. We take care to provide a clean environment, hot water 24 hours a day, free internet, free use of bed linens and towels. Maxim's Doubles don t have any hidden charges!!! if you are interested in the airport transfer which is 10 euros/car, just send us an & we will be at your disposal:) Our English, French and Italian speaking staff is eager to provide you with any information and help to organize your trip to Budapest. Maxim's Doubles is an anti-party, quiet place. Alcohol should be consumed only in moderation at the hostel. This might be disturbing if you want to consume these items at the place of your residence. We feel certain you will want to take tends to be quite casual so it's slightly confusing who is the staff and who are the guests, but this is not such a bad thing in such a friendly environment! The lobby contains a computer with instant messaging software including Skype, with a webcam and a headset attached to the computer. There is a rack of useful travel books and leaflets about the area. This hostel has a single shower and a single toilet (which are separate), so there are sometimes short queues of two or three people waiting for a morning shower. There was no shower curtain so the floor was rather wet despite the bath-mats. There's also a well-equipped kitchen where free tea is available. All the rooms are clean and nicely decorated in a kind of bohemian-hippie style. The general area around this hostel is vibrant and the main street just next to the hostel is packed with restaurants, with plenty of outdoor seating on the pedestrianised street. And despite this, the rooms are very quiet because the hostel itself is on a side road. There is also a supermarket about fifty meters away, and a mini-market just across the road. We didn't go out at night, but the staff can give advice as to where to go and what to do. Indeed, the staff here is excellent. Because there is no barrier of a reception desk, the staff is very friendly and involved. One of the owners came to talk to us just as we were settling in and even looked up guesthouses -- and tried to call them! -- for the places we were planning to go next. All in all, it's a very friendly, small, quiet place finely balancing a central location with practically silent nights! -- Exclusive Hostelz.com Review

4 4 of 5 6/2/2008 2:29 PM advantage of the many lively bars in the area. At the same time it helps us to create a peaceful and calm atmosphere that makes us more suitable for rest and sleep. Please consider this before you make your choice! Features Free Breakfast Kitchen Lockers Lounge / Common space Food/Restaurant TV Washing Machine (laundry) Elevator/Lift Travel information provided Bike Rental 24 Hour Free Hot Showers Phones (public or in room) 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: 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. Submit Comment by Marija August 2006 In this hostel you feel more like you're at some friends place. the most important of all -- it's clean. it's very peaceful. the stuff is very nice, and flexibile (they would help you with everything and there is no strict rule about check out -- so if you're leaving at night just empty your bed and you can stay there, use the kitchen, leave your bags -- which is great). it is very near to blue line metro that goes every two minutes and takes you very fast to the hot spot of the city). there is a cheap store across the street. You can use internet for free, skype as well. one thing is for sure -- next time i visit budapest i'm gonna go there. Comment by Phil June 2006 Great hostel located in the down town area of Budapest. The staff was very helpful and will bend over backwards if you have any special requests. Free internet is a nice touch, as well as the fact that there are no bunk beds. I can definitely recommend this hostel for anyone looking for a clean and friendly hostel in the middle of Budepest! Have you visited this hostel? Post your comments here.

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