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Vitae Hostel

Hostel

Vibrant hostel offering complimentary linens, towels & Wi-Fi, plus communal kitchens. People often mention hostel, great, staff, people, stay, amazing, time, nice, staying, recommend,


Address

Budapest Erzsébet körút 50 4'th floor, 1073 Hungary

Contact

+36 30 213 1163

Price rating

$29/night

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (478 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Serhii K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best hostel ever. Thanks to Wes (hope I wrote it in a correct way). This hostel provides rooms and food for free to Ukrainian refugees. Its very simple but very nice place where you can get all the help and support you need. When we will win the war you are very welcome to Ukraine! Thank you guys ❤️🇺🇦
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Walter C. 1 year ago on Google
    Only AFTER I paid them was I informed about their ageist policy against people over 40, but they would not give a full refund of the money I had paid, nor let me stay there. Notably, the phone number listed is non-functional and I tried to call before booking, which would have at least informed of their bigoted policy. I recommend that politically conscious people boycott this place until they get their act together, and revoke their unacceptable policy that excludes elders.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pepper P. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to stay! The rooms were a little dirty when I stayed but comparing to the price and the time I really need to spend there, I do not mind. They have all the facilities I need including washing machines and balcony to dry clothes. The Hostel has a whatsapp group for people to meet and do pub crawls together.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harvey S. 9 months ago on Google
    This hostel is amazing, staying here will make your stay to Budapest so good you will never want to leave! When staying here I realised how amazing a city away from home can be. Friends, family and even soul mates are created here!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madeline T. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING AMAZING. I switched from staying to the Hive Party Hostel (not a great first night in Budapest to say the least) to Vitae Hostel, and I don't regret it one bit. You could go out and party if you wanted to or stay in to rest up. There was always some sort of event happening and everyone also wanted to sightsee/travel during the day. Loved the common spaces and staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dearbhla D. 2 years ago on Google
    Our stay was great, the hostel is well located and clean all the time. The staff was very helpful and fun to be around, especially John and Pablo, who both helped us a lot and were extremely nice throughout our stay.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Poet Nitin C. 1 year ago on Google
    I was not able to give 0 star rating, so i was forced to give this 1 star. Had Worst experience of my life by staying at this hostel. I have been traveling from last 5 years and never found such irresponsible staff. First day after arriving we were given a bed, till evening when we came back our bed was changed and our clothes were misplaced which we never found again, second day our bed was again changed. I personally would never recommend this hostel to you! Please do not go here, and if you are already living there.. please leave immediately! You never know what can get lost in that mess.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tom P. 2 years ago on Google
    I was disappointed by how filthy the dorm rooms and toilets were. It's certainly cheap accommodation, with a focus on socialising and group activities (especially for 20s and under), but cleanliness should come first. It was very noisy with people banging around until after 5am directly outside of the dorm room, so I didn't get much sleep. Despite not enjoying my stay, I must say the staff were friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keenan C. 5 months ago on Google
    If you're a solo traveller looking to make friends and have a social experience, this is THE hostel to stay at. The family vibe of the staff and guests immediately makes you feel welcome. The nightly events are a blast and you'll be doing them with your group of new friends. It genuinely felt like summer camp but with more freedom. My only regret was not getting there sooner and staying longer. Will absolutely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic D. 7 months ago on Google
    The staff really make this hostel, especially Han! Every night they hold different events such as boat parties pub crawls etc, great for solo travellers trying to meet people! Mattresses on the beds are a bit thin and plug sockets a bit scarce in the rooms would probably be my only complaint. Overall this hostel really made my trip in budapest and I will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naguib S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you just look at the building and rooms, Vitae might seem like a regular hostel, but it is anything but a regular hostel, in large part due to the efforts of its owner, Ian. I have never met anyone so passionate and dedicated to providing people with a memorable experience as him, and that passion easily spreads to almost everyone he interacts with. Come to Vitae with an open heart and mind and I can guarantee that you will create cherished memories. It was easily worth what I paid for it, and much more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice hostel! Great kitchen! Great outdoor space! Staff member was very friendly and helpful. It is located right in the center of city. Close to restaurants and markets!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John H. 9 months ago on Google
    Decent place to stay. We had 10 people in three rooms. There is plenty to do in this area for food, bars, restaurants, things to do, sights to see. We had a good time here.

  • 5/5 matt 9 months ago on Google
    Loved this Place, will come back. Julien is a top geezer.

  • 5/5 Lachlan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Super fun place to stay - staff were amazing, can't wait to come back!

  • 1/5 Angel B. 7 months ago on Google
    Dear Vitae Hostel Team, please contact me. I have booked 4 Beds in your Hostel, trough your website (which can not be reached at the moment) I have never got any booking cornfirmation or so, as i tried to call you no one picked up the phone. So I had do book some other Hostel. However, as I discovered, the full amount was deducted from my card. Again I have received the one confirmation from your side, I have tried several times to call you, now your website is no longer available and on telephone contact you do not respond. I ask you to contact me as soon as possible. Booking date was: ***04.08-08.08 2023***

  • 5/5 Nate H. 9 months ago on Google
    Me and my friends stayed at Vitae for a few days and it was a blast. There is a great community and the staff were very friendly. Nightly pub crawls or other activities with the hostel were things to look forward to every night. We especially bonded with Julien, one of the workers, and by the end of our stay we were spending the whole day together with a group of friends including Julien at the baths or just exploring the town. Highly recommend to any young travelers.

  • 5/5 Liam R. 10 months ago on Google
    My favourite hostel in Europe. Felt like a family, miss the friends I made here 😁

  • 5/5 mathilde 11 months ago on Google
    the best hostel EVER! once you're there, you never wanna leave again. perfect for solo travellers!

  • 5/5 Monica L. 11 months ago on Google
    I think it depends on how you want to experience Budapest. If it’s to meet great people, socialize, and find travel buddies then vitae is the best. The space might not be the cleanliness for first time backpackers, but I truly enjoyed the environment - the people are amazing, the layout of social spaces are great and provides if you need a space to be or social or anti-social. Life night is great and i recommend it wholeheartedly. Asta and her team run an amazing and experiential hostel :)

  • 5/5 Thomas F. 4 months ago on Google
    Very fun stay, the staff are social and always ready for a good time. Felt like sharing a flat with my mates. Shoutout to Sterra for being so cool.

  • 5/5 James P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Best hostel in Budapest, central location, the staff are amazing and there's a great social environment.

  • 5/5 Tamás M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best hostels around. Clean, cheap, the free daily pub crawls are amazing, and the staff is the best (hi Rosa!)

  • 5/5 Cara F. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the best time of my life!! The staff (especially Rosa, Luke, and Yanis) were amazing and helped me feel welcomed! It's impossible to have a bad time here. I'm already trying to plan a time to go back. Highly, highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Сергей �. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, good service, not far from the city centre. Everything that you need to spend the night! I would recommend it)

  • 5/5 Mr V. 2 years ago on Google
    For its price, it's amazing, great place to meet people, cool parties

  • 5/5 James P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best hostels in the world for solo travellers. Great for meeting new friends and hanging out. Not so great if you are antisocial and just want a nice bed

  • 5/5 Елена �. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good service! Beautiful place and kindness administration. Thanks for all Ukrainians. This place in central part of city. Many shops, cafes 20 minutes to Hungary parliament and river.

  • 5/5 Osuka E. 1 year ago on Google
    I must say they were one of the most accommodating people I’ve ever met. They made sure the place was kept clean and that our needs were met.

  • 5/5 George F. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing hostel with amazing staff, for sure a no brainer choice next time around here

  • 5/5 Allison P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great social vibe with events planned every night! Ian the owner is super welcoming and everyone is friendly. Stay here!!

  • 5/5 rutger van der p. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great time staying here, the owner Ian knew everything about the city and was so kind. Charlotte who worked there organised a pubcrawl and it was so amazing. I highly recommend staying here

  • 5/5 Berto28_97 2 years ago on Google
    Vitae Hostel is more than an accommodation, it is a community and a second family. Friendly and good vibed house, with nice people, wish I’d stayed for one month! Hope to come back soon 😎😎

  • 5/5 Muhamamd I. 2 years ago on Google
    Fully recommended 👌 Very nice hostel, nice location and above all, excellent people. I found the owner and the staff very helpful, super friendly and passionate, (shout out to Ian and Charlotte). Good job guys 👏

  • 5/5 Max S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best hostel Ive stayed in yet in my travels, great staff, great location, I ended up staying 7 nights there when I only planned to stay for 2, great solo backpacking vibe, if you are in Budapest, come here without a doubt!!

  • 4/5 Carolina S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice hostel! Good people and good vibes! And the location is perfect😊


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Air-conditioned
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Kitchen in all rooms
    • ✓ Airport shuttle
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Fitness center

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