My phone was stolen from my bed early in the morning while I was sleeping. I came to the reception, and the staff didn't look really surprised to me, which was odd – but it all became clear later on when the police officer said that stuff is being stolen from this hostel all the time. I asked if they could assist me in calling the police, but one of the staff members told me to wait for the check-out to finish - maybe someone would find the phone and bring it to the reception (which again seemed weird, as if I wasn't very clear on the fact that the phone was stolen from my own bed). Then this staff member disappeared somewhere and completely forgot about me, so I asked the other staff member, who was the only one genuinely helpful and assisted in calling the police.

WHY ISN'T THIS PLACE CLOSED DOWN? It is literally full of bedbugs! No hygiene whatsoever. Based on previous reviews we aren't the only ones having a bedbug problem, yet when we told the receptionist about our problem they never even heard of bedbugs before.

The location is fantastic, right by the metro, yellow line. Excellent value for money. The beds have curtains and this helps with the privacy of the bunk beds in the shared room. The lockers are spacious. The room is large and quiet. The people in the room were also respectful and made no noise when we arrived at dawn. I slept the whole night. The hostel also offers a free breakfast (which is a plus). I super recommend the hostel and would stay there again if I return to Budapest. The bathroom on the main floor is heavily used and is therefore small for the amount of people they host. As the turnover is high, it could be cleaned more often a day, but this does not disqualify the quality of the hostel. It is important to bring cash money to leave your card deposits, hair dryer and towel. Ah, important, the daily rate is not included towel, so bring your own or you can rent one at the reception.

The Avenue is absolutely everything that a hostel should be. Entry is via intercom or key card to a spiral staircase or vintage lift for those uncomfortable with heights. The staff are friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. The day begins with a wide ranging buffet breakfast, and plentiful fruit juice and coffee. In the evening, spend the equivalent of 3 euros at the bar and get a free dinner. In between, after the kitchen is cleaned, guests have full access to the open kitchen. The dorm I stayed in shared its own small kitchen area and restrooms with another dorm. Each bed in the dorm had its own privacy curtain, light, power supply, and lockable box. The community area around the reception did get busy and loud, but that was due to its popularity. The immediate area outside the hostel has grocery shops and every typical fast food and coffee place for those who can or don't want to cook. The only downside is the distance to the main train station, and a fair walk for those wanting to explore historic sites and parks. Overall, the helpfulness and quality of the hostel staff made this was one of the best out of a dozen hostels I've stayed at early in the year. Most definitely highly recommended.

A great hostel for backpackers. Value for money is brilliant and free breakfast too. Comfy bed and clean. We had some really noisy rude guests in our room so Ancsa on reception very kindly understood and moved us to another room (upgraded even!) where we had an amazing night sleep. Thank you again Ancsa for making our stay😇💖

Great hostel ! Its location is ideal between monuments and places to party. The prices there are very attractive. We have not found a better compromise. The place is very clean. The beds in the shared rooms offer enough privacy to sleep peacefully. (unless you come across loud snorers, but that's part of the game!) The included breakfast is a real plus. Finally, the staff is lovely. Don't forget to bring a padlock for the lockers, your towel, shower gel etc ;)

So the good first. Great location, helpful staff, if you buy a drink worth more than a certain amount, you get free dinner. The dinner isn't the most amazing thing ever, but free sustenance for buying a drink, I am for. What I didn't like was that there was one fan in the room for 8 people and it didn't spin nor point at anyone. It essentially just pointed up to the sky. So ridiculous. Also, on my half of the floor there were 4 bedrooms. At least two of them had 8 people, the other two could have been private rooms, could have been 8 bed rooms. So let's say at the least 18 people were on my half of the floor, at the most 32. There were only two bathrooms for all of these people. Just 2 toilets and 2 showers. 2 literal rooms for the whole floor. There was essentially always someone waiting to have a shower or go to the toilet.

It's the most dirtiest place I've ever seen in my life. I've been traveling the world for 6 months and this is not acceptable. I payed 18 euros per night and this doesn't worth even 5 euros. Today is my birthday and I just get into the room and it's not like as it seems. Also they refused to change my bed sheets which stinks! Don't ever choose this place.

I came here for my first travel alone, and it was just perfect, everything is made for you to have a perfect time in Budapest : cheap dinner, free breakfast, nice ambience during the evening. The room are cleaned often, that’s a good point. Plus, there was a free walking tour and I got this Kumar guy who introduced us to Budapest, and he did it just right, that’s a great first approach.

Want to preface this review by acknowledging we were likely a unique case... our room was right by the common area, and no one would close the door to the common area, so it was pretty hard to get to sleep with constant yelling and excitement from the space. For some reason the heating was also crazy hot in the dormrooms - sauna-like! Didn't really find it easy to meet other travellers here compared to other hostels. Despite this, rooms were clean and free breakfast was simple but decent.

This was my first experience of a hostel room and I was impressed. Nothing beats the location of this hostel, giving easy access to all the major sites in Budapest. The rooms are well maintained and serviced regularly. The free breakfast is a big plus.

Top location, great staff, nice and warm comfort rooms in this hostel. Everything is clean and well organized. Excellent price too. Whole building (hostel) is literally a world in miniature. Budapest is beautiful city and i recommend this place for staying if you are on the go.

Clean and nice hostel, very good location. I appreciated the free breakfast. I've stayed there for 1 week, but I definitely recommend this hostel even for a longer stay. The staff was great, especially Julieta who was very welcoming and nice to us. I had so much fun with them and the other guests. I will come back for sure.

Have stayed at this hostel for many years and the service and overall quality have been consistently great. The staff is friendly and ready to help with any inquiry, the free breakfast included is always delicious. The rooms are spacious and clean, the curtains on the beds are always a welcome addition. Would 100% recommend.

Great hostel. Great staff, especially the night shift receptionist. Lots of great things and ideas, although the reception and bar look like they've been decorated by a blind person. Bar and hostel dinners are cool and cheap. It feels like it has too many people though for the space, makes it a bit stressful to have breakfast or dinner! Big thumbs up though.

Fantastic hostel! Dont be fooled by the entrance which throws everyone off. Staff were super pleasant, rooms were comfortable. The breakfast selection is varied and the overall atmosphere here is amazing. Internet is incredible here too. Good location as well.

My room was booked while i was still living in it, people used my bed and that's really amazing management, after that i got down graded, after a small argument i got a better room. But beholde the amazing thing after leaving i found out bed bugs hatching in my bag when i got home. Some of the staff are good but some are not. Definitely a bug infestation is happening in the hostel.

Travelled with a group of six and we were given a lovely room with a shower, kitchen, and balcony. Breakfast was good for the price and the staff were very friendly. The only issue was we couldn’t turn down the radiators in the room so they were always on high heat.

A decent and cost friendly hostel to stay near the city center, just a stop away from train station. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Coming to the amenities, this hostel is equipped with Biometric gate opening and closing system, has a lift, ATM machine to for foreign cards, best part is Breakfast is complimentary. Each room has 2/3 sub rooms and a common bathroom cum toilet, a kitchen.

Came here over the weekend and had such fun! The reception is very friendly and they even gave us a heads up on what to do and where. They were available all the time and willing to fulfill our every need. The rooms and toilets are very clean and comfy. The views from the windows were astonishing.

Great hostel! It has everything you need while traveling. Plenty of showers and bathrooms available. There are metro and tram stops right at the door. Breakfast is free and if you consume around 1200 HUF, you can get a free dinner as well. The hostel is very social, with plenty of activities at night organized by the hosts.

Wow! Blown away by this hostel. Free breakfast, great location, and above and beyond service! Highly recommend. The only thing is it's crucial to bring your own towel, otherwise there is no rental option (only a purchase option).

Great location with friendly and attentive staff. Fantastic facilities with a good breakfast included and dinner as well if you paid for a €3 drink at the bar. Dinner scheme creates a good atmosphere with opportunity to mingle and meet fellow travellers. Would highly recommend to anyone on a budget visiting Budapest!

The location of the hostel is more than perfection. You can literally walk to every must visited place from the hostel within 30 minutes. The staff is also very kind and helpful. The breakfast is OK but you cannot complain about anything with this price range.

I had a great experience here! It can get very hot in the summer, but that’s the only downside i have. It is being constantly cleaned, location is super centered, bar on site with good prices and free breakfast (free dinner if you buy 1 beer). Great social environment with daily ice breakers, ideal to make friends. Also staff is super friendly. Sebastian and Andres were great, thanks for all!

We went to this place because its location and price. In general we loved this hostel so much, the stuff is kind and attentive. Soma and Matteo are both helpful and friendly. But the bed and pillow is the worst thing in this world, if you want neck ache go sleep in that bed. And also the breakfast hasn’t got enough choices, boiled eggs, cucumber, tomato, bread,,,,, that’s all. Except these issues, the hostel is proper, sufficient and cheap🤙🏻

One of the best hostels I've been to. Very friendly and approachable staff 24/7, there is always someone you can ask. Breakfast is fair enough for the price. For dinner you can get a beer from the bar and have a free portion of whatever is in the menu that day. Location is not top, but at the same time tram 6 is very close by, so is the metro, for those afraid of walking. Clean 5/5. Not too crowded. Quiet. The building it is in, although quite bad itself, is turned into a modern and welcoming hostel. It's right under the bank of China sign. You get a keycard that unlocks the doors. Enjoy your stay and please keep clean and wash your dishes.

They have 8.4 starts on Booking.com, but actually the details of the reviews are quite negative. I hope I could have done more research before I booked it. My bed was quite a mess when I arrived. They couldn’t call the cleaning team to help me because they were busy during new year. They explained me that the other people used my bed before I arrived, it’s not their fault. However, it’s also not my problem that I need to suffer from all of these. the small table by my bed was broken, I couldn’t put anything on it. I asked the receptionist to fix the problem for me, but no one came until I checked out. No one fix it for five days since I stayed there.

The hostel has a great location, you can reach almost every monument or attraction by walking. The breakfast included was basic but good. I was really surprised because you have to wash the dishes that you use after breakfast, however I think it’s a good practice. I stayed at a 6 bed dormitory, there was no big lockers, just small ones for a small backpack but there was nice people.

Careless staff. Overall arrogant attitude, hostel was PACKED, although we continue on a global pandemic. No one was using masks on public areas. Not even staff. Slept with coughing tenants in every room we tried. Spent most of our stay in bed, due to contracting a disease in the first night. I would recommend more care to the management, start asking for vaccination or test on entry, and have a commitment more serious with everyone’s health. Public areas and bathrooms were clean, though. Breakfast is ok, not many options. Kitchen is equipped enough so you can cook lunch and stuff. I would not go back here.

DON'T BELIEVE THOSE PICTURES!! This place looks completely different from the beautiful clean place they post on pictures. I'd think they're pretty old because it does look very abandoned. I'll tell you why you won't be able to cancel once you go there and feel like you've been scammed: -Dirty bathrooms at ALL times -Showers with muddy floors, all the time. -Stinky unclean toilets (even after being "cleaned" -Dirty and smelly sheets, they wont change the lower one, just put one on top of the one someone else has been sleeping on 😂, I asked to change one because it was stinking and the cleaning lady told me: I know, just open the window... 🙄? -The room was not cleaned up all week, we had to sweep it ourselves, the accumulated dust, some rice and nuts had been there for weeks! -The photos do not show the reality!! -The rooms have windows facing the avenue, where the Tram passes very frequently making a lot of noise -If you haven't finished breakfast by 10am, the lady literally takes everything away from you and kicks you out of the dining room 😂 -The stuff is very unfriendly... Basically, most of the ones that were staying there were either planning on moving somewhere else (at least a clean place!) or staying there because we had already payed the whole stay and would lose all of the money. So, go under your own risk.

Cleanliness was an issue when I was there. Grapeseeds under the mattresses, toilets and showers were not as they supposed to be. Quite noisy due to the location. Receptionist didn’t really was helpful. Would stay somewhere else. Breakfast is okay for the price.

Great location but the cleanliness of the rooms, linens smelled mildewy and my “private” room door did not luck / close, you could open it without scanning the card for access (luckily I knew the person sharing the shared space of the apartment)

It was a pleasant stay. I got one of the rooms on the 4th floor and it was calm and quiet despite the busy area around, the place is clean and well equipped. The vegan breakfast buffet at the main hall is decent and convenient (+ free coffee machine). There's always something going on as well in that vibrant main hall. It is well located with a metro station directly next door if you want to go to the center. Or you can just walk through the avenues while checking out those fancy stores. The elevator didn't work sometimes and is a bit scary to use.

It's a really good deal between quality and price. Breakfast was a bit basic but again, based on the price, it was really good. People are helpful and nice! I really enjoyed my 4 days there

The hostel is very well located. As for the rooms, it is really very hot in August, air conditioning or a better ventilation system would be appreciated. the common areas are cleaned every day and the showers are clean. And finally, the staff is really fun, activities and good mood guaranteed. You get on very quickly with other guests of the hostel as well as the staff, which is very good when you are traveling alone. And a big thank you to Sonia, at the bar for her kindness and efficiency ;) obrigado

Location is the best part. Ideally located at the Oktagon square, with easy access to all public transport-metro,tram,buses and taxis. If you travel with a group of 3-4, suggest taking their quadruple room. you will get a pvt bathroom for the room and privacy to your group.

While the beds are basic (which is fair for the price), having breakfast included is definitely a plus! The staff are friendly (Máté especially was so helpful), the facilities are good with a communal area and smaller receptions dotted about. The location is pretty ideal too and I’d recommend it to anyone staying for a city break in Budapest.

Not bad but to be honest, it didn't exceed my expectations. First of all, one of the guys was really rude when he asked me not to touch his food, confusing it with one of the dishes or meals offered by the hostel. I mean, the guy put the food in an area where everyone puts a meal to share with everyone. I understand it's his meal and nobody should touch but first, why did he put it there in public if he didn't want it to be confused with a general meal for everyone? Second, if he didn't want me to touch it, he should've told it to me in a nice way. He yelled at me. Lucky I didn't spit on it. Anyway, this happened five years ago (November 10, 2017 if I'm not mistaken) and I know it doesn't have to do with the hostel service and with anyone from the staff. Anyway, the vibe that day with the people there wasn't the best, adding to the fact that the people in my room weren't kind either. The staff was nice. As far as the building, they should fix it and reestructure it because it's kind of ugly to be honest. So, I'd rate it 7/10. If I go to Budapest again (which I might and I want because I loved the city), I won't stay there again and I rather stay in a cheap hotel. This made me not like hostels so much, anywhere in the World. I'll give a chance to one more hostel wherever I go, though but better pay a bit more but my privacy is my privacy, at least my own room and bathroom.

Quick fix one tram stop away from Nyugati train station..cheap..literally worth the sub €10 you get the bedspace for.

Good location, cheap price and simple breakfast. My main issue is that it's rather loud in the night and it's super hot and damp inside the room. The fan was super loud but not really effective, and one for a room of 8 is not enough (Or at least a more modern fan could do)

Best Entertainment if you travel to Budapest lonely. Hostel Avenue takes you in hands and share the best memory in Budapest. You learn beautiful people here and everyone protect the another one here. I ❤️ Avenue Hostel P.S. Jorge, Antonella and Sebastian thank you for the wonderful time

The room did not match the photos and description. The room had a lot of old furniture and the smell in the room was musty. The room did not have a dishwasher, sofa, oven, bidet, computer or clothes hangers, all that was in the room description. There was no equipped kitchen. The bed linen and towels were in terrible condition. There was black mold in the shower. The window is old and has slits. View of the wall. The room is dirty, dust on the bed and all the walls have yellow stains.

This is a great hostel, excellent atmosphere and location. Talented bartenders as well, especially Jorge. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a good friendly social atmosphere where you can meet lots of great people. Recommended

Awesome !!! At first you’re welcomed by the staff, all of them are really friendly and kind, especially Oleg, he really makes you feel comfortable and he will do his best to ensure that you have a pleasant stay <3 All the hostel is really clean, the bathrooms, kitchens… I’m still wondering how it is possible to keep a place that huge that clean. You have a lot of chances to meet new friends ! Another thank you to all the staff 😉

This was my second hostel I say that for my first visit to Budapest. Very friendly warm and welcoming, a large kitchen and many staff members who are very helpful including Soma, Mateo and Daryna. I stayed in the six bedroom that had its own bathroom and shower and there are also Bathrooms and showers across the hall period they also had activities such as bar crawls are walking tours and free breakfast. free dinner ticket if you spend 4 euros in the bar. Yesterday was a potato goulash. I recommend you try this hostel out if you're in the area

Clean and comfy rooms. The hostel is affordable and in a nice locations not far from the main attractions with a good free breakfast. Not very easy to meet other solo travellers though. There were families with kids in this hostel.

my favorite hostel. cheap and very good. clean bathrooms and rooms. very friendly staff. We met Gustavo who was going to work there for a few weeks, he was a really good guy, he helped us in everything he could! excellent job! The Hostel also offers nighttime activities for people to have fun. It is well located and with easy access to the subway. I will definitely come back :)

It was my first time at a hostel. I stayed for 4 nights and i had a great time. The rooms were clean and the service was great!! Especially Gustavo, he was really nice and friendly. Already from the first night he approached me and my friend to play board games with the other guests of the hostel. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience ☺️.

I stayed 6 nights in this hostel and I had an incredible time. Gustavo, a Brazilian who worked, was great with me, especially since we are from the same origin. In the evenings he tried to put everyone at ease so they could have a good evening. I'm really happy I chose this place

The best hostel I had ever been with honestly. Guys , it’s not just a hostel, it’s more than hostel and it’s very nice community with professionals. Asking you a question, where do you see free latte or cappuccino by coffe machine in hostel? Or hot milk ? Look at luxury with valuable price in hostel. It’s free food if you buy a drink . It’s not much big portion but it’s welcoming and shows you good hospitality. Telling you don’t search any hostels. Avenue Hostel what you need : In shortly: - free breakfast -free dinner if you buy a drink -excellent location( Oktogon) city center -room with balcony -helpful, professional, friendly staffs - excellent price

A very well located hostel with a great community management. Regardless of my short stay, I managed to see the work put behind in uniting their customers and entertaining them through activities and theme nights, special mention goes to Gustavo for his outgoing and welcoming personality! Would definitely come back when I'll be in Budapest again

The hostel is in a very good location. They provide very good accommodation. The bed is comfortable and has a little curtain to give you more privacy. The bathrooms are constantly cleaned, but there are no amenities available, such as soap in the showers. They offer different events everyday, alongside free breakfast (a good one!) and dinner is free if you buy one of the cocktails from the bar (which are around 4 euros each). Overall, this is an amazing option of a stay in Budapest. The staff is welcoming and I had a great experience here. Would definitely come back.

cheap place and well located but the photos are very different from reality. I did not receive the invoice for the stay despite and asked for it. service generally has no interest in anything. average place.

Great location if you want to explore the center of the city! The service was amazing and the staff was super friendly! The atmosphere there was amazing, there was always a party and an activity to do in the common rooms. We even went into a club for free thanks to a party night. The only 2 thing that werer unpleasant was that the hostel wasn't the cleanest and you could hear everything that was happening on the whole hostel. Overall a great experience, would recommend it if you want to have a great time.

Bad for couples. We had a private room next to many shared rooms so it was super noisy at all times. Barely could get any sleep the room smelled like mold, no AC, the ceiling had many mold spots. The whole inside building looked abandoned and cover in mold. pictures are not reality. Breakfast super poor no ham or cheese. Very bad option and we paid more than 45 the night.

The location was great. If you are looking for somewhere low-cost, this would be a good option. Just don’t expect more than what you pay. You may be shocked when you enter, since the entrance and stairs of the apartment is too old and dark. The Breakfast is basic. Beds in shared rooms have lockers, just remember to have a lock with yourself, otherwise you need to buy that or leave the locker open.

Great hostel in a great location. The rooms were clean and as expected with curtains for each bed for privacy. My only complaint would be the lack of adequate ventilation in the showers making the cubicle like a sauna when you are trying to dry yourself. Helpful and friendly staff.

Very good place in Budapest and very nice staff. Clean and include breakfast!!

Amazing place, thank you, guys!

The hostel itself is quite big. Really loved our stay. The beds were comfortable and we had a bathroom inside our room. The building itself is not so great, but the hostel from inside give a complete different vibe. The kitchen is very big and really enjoyed the breakfast. Good thing was they serve the breakfast till 11 in the morning. The area is quite centrally located and have many pubs and restaurants within walk distance. Also, it has very good bus and metro connections within 1-2 mins of walk.

Put in a room that looked like a building site, had dust all over and no hot water. Good location but a bad experience and wouldn't recommend booking here.

Great hostel, really clean, you can see it by all the cleaners going around the hostel during the day. Toilet does stink, I think it’s the shower curtain need to be changed, no ventilation also. Nice timber floors and not the dirty carpet you get in some hostel. Entrance is awful looking but don’t judge a book by it’s cover. No towels or laundry room. Good location. Breakfast included, bar is good for mingling with others. Staff are very nice, special shout-out to Petra and the other girls with her on reception!

Great location for accessing everything the city has to offer! Great facilities, loads of kitchen space, but beds are uncomfortable. The laundry service takes longer than it should; by 24 hours they actually mean any time the following day. Some staff are very friendly and helpful, others not so much. The place generally has a good vibe, lots of people around in communal areas, which is good for solo travellers, even in January!

Beds and Room were good according to prices. I forgot my water bottle at Reception but when I came back they told me that they didn't saw it. I mean how is it possible, yes you have terms and conditions for taking no security but at the counter I forget something and comeback it is gone. What the hell.

Very well run &managed hostel. Receptionists were hospitable and welcoming. Treated me with respect always. Great breakfast. Kitchen staff & service workers were very nice and made me feel welcomed. Great experience. Would definitely use this hostel again.

The hostel is definitely my favourite among places I’ve been to. Community, placement and room were great. Recommend to stay in and enjoy Budapest life(cocktails prices very pleasant in hostel)

Amazing position and great environment. The price per night is a very good deal and the location is clean and well preserved. I will definitely come back

Very good hostel, great prices and we had a bathroom in our 8 bed room. Breakfast was included downstairs and they even have dinner provided, all you had to do was buy a drink at the bar (I think it was a promotion for the football) It was clean, the staff were very nice and despite it being freezing outside it was warm inside... If anything, too warm 😅 Definitely recommend a stay here!!

Super noisy and quite expensive ,next the the main Street and common for people visiting to drink and party during weekend so groups of party drunk people ate expected to stay there .Its close to center. Breakfast not enough for the amount of tenants. Also not clean as expected and seen on pictures. I was there for a 3 day trip to Budapest and it almost ruined the whole trip. Last note we did not get any refund or compensation for all the troubles during the stay. Better get an Airbnb for the same money.

Amazing lovely hostel. The breakfast is pretty nice in the big dining room, the kitchen is very good equipped although is used mostly by the stuff but is good they have kitchen also in the other apartments. The free dinner and the bar is super fun to meet people and also the staff is very friendly and super helpful, specially samy the bartender. Totally recommend this hostel

Wonderful stay at Avenue! Csenge and Matir were very helpful! Very comfortable beds, rooms were very very warm and the breakfast was good (and served at great times!) you can get free dinner with purchase at the bar which is a great deal for budget travelers! They should put mirrors in the rooms so you don’t have to use the bathrooms to get ready and offer cheaper towel rental but besides that amazing stay will def stay again!

Super cheap hostel, including breakfast. Simple, colorful, comfortable, well served. Great wifi. Friendly and helpful staff. Cleaning should be done more. I absolutely recommend it

I stayed there for 4 nights when l moved for my master’s. A sort of a nice Youth hostel, l made friends and staff are friendly. They serve free breakfast, its not bad, l mean its as good as free breakfast can be.

Professional service at check-in and checkout, perfect for the price. Thanks guys! Bring your own padlock(s) if you need to use locker in the room or buy at the reception. Also deposit to be payed at check-in, will be refunded.

Amazing place to stay. Great access to public transport and walkability. Breakfast was nice and evening dinners are a great budget-friendly option. Our room was unfortunately moldy, they probably should not have been renting it out until it was fixed, but they were actively working on it (early April 2023). When that is fixed up, it will be perfect.

Rooms weren’t that clean but okay. it gets quite hot in the rooms in the summer since there is only a fan and no ac. Due to an event taking place during my stay the prices were unbelievable high 50€ for a dorm bed (to be fair it was expensive in all of Budapest at that time). But the free breakfast and dinner and social activities (drinking games, etc.) were great

We stayed here in July while interailing for three nights, the rooms were clean, safe and comfortable with staff coming in during the day to sweep and change the bins. The only issue was no aircon which would make this hostel a 5/5. The bathrooms were good however they could of been slightly cleaner. We met loads of great travellers here and there where good clubs and bars surrounding. Staff were lovely, breakfast was nice and free as well as the evening meal being free with a drink bought at the bar however this was abit hit and miss. If you wanted to cook for yourself the kitchen was quite big as we cooked for 6 and it was manageable. The laundry service here was €7 which is abit expensive but convenient. Upon entering the building where the hostel was, it seemed very sketchy however once you get up the stairs the hostel itself is welcoming.