Zen Hostel by Central Market
Hostel in Budapest
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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this hostel
Situated conveniently in the 05. Belváros - Lipótváros district of Budapest, Zen Hostel by Central Market is set 13 metres from Great Market Hall, less than 1 km from Gellért Thermal Baths and a 15-minute walk from Hungarian National Museum.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Budapest
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 193 ft²
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6 Bunk • 182 ft²
Sleeps 6
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1 Double • 204 ft²
Sleeps 3
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4 Bunk • 269 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Ratings and reviews
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9.0 / 10.0
員工及老闆熱忱友好,很感謝幫我保存行李兩天。
▪︎採光充足的房間寬大、隱秘又乾淨,公共廚房設備齊全,樓下有超市。
▪︎不同房間前後共住七天,整體滿意。
房內多個植物盆栽易有蚊蟲。
▪︎兩單人床拼成雙人床,睡起來觸感不佳。
▪︎活動梯斜放在通道,每次進出都擔心被梯角勾到。
▪︎沒有衣櫥,也沒地方掛衣服。
10.0 / 10.0
I like the atmosphere, the people were really friendly and helpful :) the location is perfect as well!
8.0 / 10.0
Felt like a home away from home 😊
Check in process could be smoother, having to go to the main location after walking an hour in the heat only to be told you’re staying in the other building. It was also strange not having any staff on site. Also, my mattress was terrible.
10.0 / 10.0
home away from home
great host
7.0 / 10.0
Maria and the other girl (forgot her name) were both so nice and very accommodating. Very helpful and assisted with our requests. They speak fluent English.
Not much really.
9.0 / 10.0
The staff was very kind and helpful. The kitchen, common hall and dining area were clean and quite nice to relax.
It was too hot during the day and also at night. The bedsheet could have been more suitable for the hot weather (it was somewhat woollen). Probably need some fans in the dorms because keeping the windows open at night would bring in mosquitoes.
9.0 / 10.0
Очень позитивный персонал, милые штучки интерьера хостела создают атмосферу дома)) Ооочень удобная локация по отношению прогулок, транспортная развязка)
Комары🤣🤣
9.0 / 10.0
La ubicación era perfecta. Desde la estación de tren solo con un transporte de 10 minutos ya estaba. Desde el primer momento las trabajadoras fueron súper amables. Llegué antes de lo previsto y pude dejar mis maletas allí durante toda la mañana sin hacer el check-in. Después de hacer el check-out también pude dejar mis maletas allí a la tarde hasta la hora de mi tren.
Es un gran sitio en el que alojarse, bien ubicado, buena limpieza y mucha tranquilidad.
3.0 / 10.0
El alojamiento estaba bien ubicado y las instalaciones bien.
Lo primero, reserve con tiempo y pedí que se me diera una litera de abajo por problemas médicos para mi sorpresa cuando llego era que no había y si quería me tenía que ir a otro edificio después de más de 15h de viaje….. No es por capricho es por problemas médicos así que gracias a esto me costo más de 10 min poder subir a la cama con el consecuente miedo que pase, además de la poca estabilidad de la cama y evidentemente dormi poco porque una vez iba al baño; el cual me costó bajar otros 10 min,no iba a estar a subirme otra vez. Luego las sábanas estaban viejas y llenas de bolas lo cual es bastante desagradable a la hora de dormir. Luego para pagar si quería pagar con tarjeta me cobraban más…. Me envió un enlace para pagar con revolut y estaba mal; yo estaba de viaje de trabajo y estuve un par de días más en otro lugar y no pude hablar con el para solucionarlo. El 3 día me habla y me dice de pagar y le dijo y me responde un poco soberbio; cuando ya hago el pago y se lo mando no es capaz ni de decir gracias.
He de decir que la gente del hostel en general muy agradable pero hubo uno que se puso ha hacernos fotos sin permiso a otra chica que estaba en el hostel y a mi.
8.0 / 10.0
- excellent location
- clean rooms
- ‘homely’ vibe
- it was quite disorganised at check in and just generally
- to get to the female dorm, you had to walk through the mixed dorm, which was uncomfortable at times and for the much higher price made it seem redundant to stay in. because the door didn’t lock there was no additional safety aspect.
- no curtains on beds, though it looked like they were being put in the mixed dorms
- kitchen is dirty and cramped
- no lockers in the room. i wasn’t even made aware if there were any.
8.0 / 10.0
Sehr liebevoll ausgestattete Räume mit viel Platz, Ablagen und Vorhänge an den Betten, nettes Personal.
Für dieses gute Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist es eigentlich unfair, sich über den etwas beengten Platz in Toilette/Dusche zu beschweren.
10.0 / 10.0
The friendly atmosphere made me feel welcome. The hostel itself also offered many options to entertain its occupants.
It was a bit loud at night, due to the tram running so close by. The room got a little hot and stuffy during the night.
10.0 / 10.0
Localización, justo al lado del mercado y cerca de los puentes.
El staff era muy agradable.
La limpieza de los baños siempre estuvo bien.
Puedes cocinar.
El wifi está muy bueno.
Te entregan toallas gratis.
Los baños grandes la mayoría del tiempo estaban ocupados.
No pude tener casillero porque se perdió la llave, pero me dieron otra alternativa más pequeña para guardar mis cosas de valor.
10.0 / 10.0
Me quedé en dos oportunidades. Así que les entrego doble puntaje :)
10.0 / 10.0
Zen hostel is very nice, clean and at good location. The best part of staying there was really welcoming straff, Yana girl from reception is apsolutly the nicest person what I meet in Budapest.
9.0 / 10.0
Julien hat uns sehr warm empfangen und war sehr hilfsbereit und nett
Das Zimmer war leider neben einer (Haupt)Straße und damit laut, außerdem verspürten wir immer wind vom Fenster, obwohl es zu war
9.0 / 10.0
Can shower after check out, great location, sofas in every room and great hospitality
Could have been cleaner and the floor was loud
5.0 / 10.0
Staff were amazing. The hostel was clean. It was a cute place and comfortable.
The noise. The train was so loud, every time trains was passing, its noise made me wake up. Also, it is in a busy street. Lots of noise. Also, every night I walked 20 mins to the bars/restaurants..etc.
10.0 / 10.0
Good location, beautiful building. The hostess was very friendly and polite. She told about what shops are nearby, gave advice on sights, where to go and what to see in Budapest. This was my first hostel experience and I was very pleased.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved everything about it. The rooms, the area, the location. The lady at reception was really helpful too and they send clear instructions etc before your arrival. Best Hostel I have stayed in a long time.
7.0 / 10.0
Location is good.
Bed and bathroom are very tiny.
10.0 / 10.0
Gorgeous and very spacious room in a different building from the hostel, just 7 mins walk away.
I liked the building and the area even better.
It's like living in your own Belle Époque apartment in the heart of Budapest.
Kitchen is well equipped, bathroom spacious and everything is very clean.
As it is a very old building with original wooden floors, everything is a bit creaky and you can hear through the thin walls - just bring earplugs!
While you're there, visit the library building (opposite). It's magical , just like Hogwarts.
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5.0 / 10.0
Music from the restaurant under the window played until midnight, and then the screams of drunk people. Some rooms are passageways to other rooms.
10.0 / 10.0
I had a great stay at Zen Hostel! The staff was very nice, the location was good and it was very comfortable overall. The hostel has a very homey feel, I would definitely recommend it :D
8.0 / 10.0
We stayed at their Minerva property, excellent staff! You will get a great view of the city and the river from there. It's brand new furnished and everything was tidy neat & clean. It has a large kitchen, a common area, and a big balcony facing the city. A pleasant place to have your breakfast and spent some quality evening time away from the city noise!
The information is hidden where you will be staying, now they have several locations. During the booking, we were only shown the location by central market and later only during the check-in we had been given the option to choose somewhere else, we felt a bit cheated. Although, we were really happy to get the top floor room at Minerva location, but it might not be the same for everyone!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything!
9.0 / 10.0
Friendly helpful staff.
I could store my bicycle securely on the ground floor.
The location is absolutely incredible.
A useful shared kitchen.
Free tea and coffee.
Some dorms are right next to the kitchen therefore whilst in bed it can be quite noisy, especially at weekends.
9.0 / 10.0
the people working there are super fun and helpful. they provide towels and the beds have curtains. Each dorm has its own little common area and then a great common area for the whole hostel. So the spaces are really well suited for people to sit and talk. I’m a solo traveler so really exactly what I’m looking for.
10.0 / 10.0
You feel that you are in the midst of your family and money is the last concern of the owners of the place. Every time I travel to Budapest, I will book here
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FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Budapest?
The average price for a rental in Budapest is $114 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Zen Hostel by Central Market. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Zen Hostel by Central Market pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Zen Hostel by Central Market?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.
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