See all properties

Maverick Athenaeum

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Maverick Athenaeum

Reception
Hair dryer, towels
Standard Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining room
Economy Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

View in a map
Rakoczi, 54, Budapest, BUD, 1074
  • Place, Blaha Lujza Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hungarian State Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 9 Bed Female Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 9 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Ensuite

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room Ensuite

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 5 Bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dorm Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 7 Bed Female Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 7 Bed Female Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room

Economy Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room

Economy Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

Terrace/patio
Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost
Budapest City Centre
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 653 reviews
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

About this property

Maverick Athenaeum

This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and laundry facilities are on-site.
Maverick Athenaeum offers 88 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Budapest hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Maverick Athenaeum. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Blaha Lujza Square. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and a coffee shop/cafe are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, locker space and a computer
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Margaret Island and a few minutes from Hungarian State Opera House
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Maverick Athenaeum.

This Budapest hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; HUF 4,000 for adults and HUF 4,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately HUF 4000 for adults and from HUF 4000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number KO25114571
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

NETIZEN Budapest Centre
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Hotel
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Budapest
Netizen Budapest Centre Hostel-hotel Hotel Budapest

Maverick Athenaeum Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing, the recepcionists are polide and kind. The room was clean and tidy. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Talip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice reception and enjoyable time place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
every thing was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very satisfied with the hostel. met my needs. dark enough curtains. so if someone from the room came and turned on the light it didn't bother me. quite clean both in the room and in the bathroom. the shelf for the phone by the bed is convenient. quite roomy closet for things. the large mirror also pleased me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Taleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My second time here and perfect stay again! Last time I stayed in a private room but this time none available so stayed in a dorm, also excellent! Spotlessly clean, good width and length of beds, linen looks brand new, comfortable, respectful room mates and lovely and quiet so easy to get good nights sleep! Great common shared spaces for socialising or working. Excellent strength wifi. I liked the area, right by the tram and metro making getting around easy. Delicious fresh and varied breakfast well worth it with cooked food (bacon, eggs, beans), pastries, fresh fruits and juice machine, the lady at breakfast Olga is very friendly and constantly ensures everything is topped up and clean and fresh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ferdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seeing that this was a new hostel, the staff was amazing. The vicinity to most of the Pest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, stayed many times and will do so again
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Sofiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, comfy beds, quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Disliked: Staff & service
Hostel was just okay. When I arrived there was a rotten apple in my bed and the shower wasn't clean. I booked an airport shuttle at reception for my flight and once I came down for the shuttle, the receptionist told me they made a mistake and there was no booking. Therefore I needed to pay 3x the price for an Uber at 4am.. Although common areas were nice and was in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hostel with comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hostel

Excellent value, friendly hostel in the centre of Budapest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Clean hostel with no hastle, good value for the money, central location next to Pest center
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Airilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend the hostel, very clean, quiet and near public transport and supermarkets
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hostels. The hostel is centrally located, easy to get from airport, near a Lidl, Jewish Quarters, train station, etc. The staff was amazing and the lobby area was beautiful. The hostel has fun activities for guest to participate while staying such as wine night, Bingo, etc. The rooms were cleaned regularly which was nice. The only downside is you may end up with the wrong hostel guest in your room. Unfortunately, our room had a person who came back late every night and got upset when others were getting ready at 7-9am.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

katri helena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple and easy place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, especially as breakfast was included. Really nice room (private bathroom for us, window onto central “courtyard”, quiet [might be due to January occupancy]) and good facilities (kitchen, bar, cafe) on the ground floor. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abimbola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ambience, location and cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abir Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hostel I've been in so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023