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#57 of 307 hostels in BudapestLocation
4.7
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4.3
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4.5
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4.1
Staying at Ginkgo will open up hundreds of years of Hungarian history to you: it is housed in a historical art nouveau building that still bears bullet holes from the 1956 Revolution against Soviet occupation. The hostel is located in a flat that was privatized after the change of regimes. Historical marks surround you whether you are outside the building or in Gingko's unique courtyard. Ginkgo Hostel lies in the heart of downtown Budapest, near the Danube, on the Pest side of the city. In a few minutes you can reach historic sites and the most popular cafes, restaurants and pubs as well.
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Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Bicycle rental
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Shared bathroom
Shared kitchen
24-hour front desk
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Hungarian
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Szep street no. 5, Budapest 1053 Hungary
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Great for walkers
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My husband and I stayed for five nights at the Ginkgo Hostel and had a great experience. We opted to have our own room, which turned out to be large with a comfortable bed. The owner of Ginkgo and everyone who worked there was very friendly and helpful. The hostel is on a side street (just off of a main road) and we found it to be a great location for good restaurants and bars as well as visiting the main attractions. We experienced some car/truck noise outside our window in the morning, but I think that would be hard to avoid if you are staying anywhere in the central part of the pest side. Gingko itself was very quiet and did not have the party atmosphere that many hostels do. Overall, it was a great experience at an affordable price and we would definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ginkgo hostel is an awesome hostel!! Very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful! Would recommend this hostel to anyone who visits Budapest!
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Date of stay: April 2008
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Ginkgo was nice and quiet, with friendly staff.
It was weird that one dorm room is accessed through another dorm room, meaning that people were walking past our beds a lot.
Unfortunately you can't get wifi from the rooms, but I guess that means we spent more time being social in the common area.
Location is excellent!
It was weird that one dorm room is accessed through another dorm room, meaning that people were walking past our beds a lot.
Unfortunately you can't get wifi from the rooms, but I guess that means we spent more time being social in the common area.
Location is excellent!
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Date of stay: June 2013
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This is a good hostel to stay in with friendly staff and nice location.
Only one issue is that I found that they use unfavourable exchange rates. Its is strange when this hotel quotes all rooms / dorm beds in euro's and then when you go to pay they only accept hungarian money (of course because its the currency). Then they convert the euro using an unfavourable exchange rate and you end up paying a lot more. They tried this on me but did not succeed as I had just exchanged euros into hungarian. 5 min later I overheard an american girl paying too much.... Its a small issue but if they scam all their customers they make more profit of course which I do not think is equitable.
As I said, its still a nice spacious place to stay...
Only one issue is that I found that they use unfavourable exchange rates. Its is strange when this hotel quotes all rooms / dorm beds in euro's and then when you go to pay they only accept hungarian money (of course because its the currency). Then they convert the euro using an unfavourable exchange rate and you end up paying a lot more. They tried this on me but did not succeed as I had just exchanged euros into hungarian. 5 min later I overheard an american girl paying too much.... Its a small issue but if they scam all their customers they make more profit of course which I do not think is equitable.
As I said, its still a nice spacious place to stay...
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Date of stay: May 2013Trip type: Traveled solo
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Everything was perfect and clean. The location is also good, near the city center and in just 2 minuts was from the subway. 100% safe! The staff really helpful and kind. The only "problem" was that we couldn't have wifi in the room, but just in the area around the reception. Anyway I really recommend this hostel!
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Date of stay: March 2013Trip type: Traveled with friends
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we were welcomed without booking in this hostel. The staff was friendly and very helpfull, it's clean and all but... our beds were in sort of a hallway, a passage to another room. around 8 AM people started moving about and passing by our beds all the time. The beds were comfortable and clean but the constantly passing by of people made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. If you are going, and planning to party, ask for a room that's not a passage to other rooms.
the location is great.
the location is great.
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Although it seemed kind of sketchy when I arrived at night in the rain (its located off a main road), I found this place to be really nice and comfortable. Its small, which is nice because its not overrun with people. The airport shuttle will bring you right to the door, but its very easy to get to the airport by public transit as well. Everything is in walking distance, and the place is very clean. Staff are friendly and helpful! Free wifi, and this is the first hostel Ive been in that has free internet access on their own computers, which is nice! Lockers are nice, and the hostel has a lot of information about what to do in the city.
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Date of stay: June 2012Trip type: Traveled solo
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I'm a regular visitor to Budapest and this is a lovely place - staff are super-friendly and helpful, young and knowledgeable. They directed my to some of the best places I've ever found in Budapest. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, even those meant for couples.
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Selected this hostel due to location & price, and were pleased. Double room was essentially a dorm room for our exclusive use which gave us lots of space. Owner on the desk was incredibly helpful and would proactively check everyone was OK & had everything they needed. We were allowed to hang about in the communal area in the afternoon after our check out which was also very valuable.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This hostel is in a very good location. I have stayed here twice. The rooms are fine and the place is very clean. The kitchen is not much. One hot plate and a microwave. The staff is very nice, in that grumpy Hungarian way. You can store you bag here if you have a late train after check out. There are always interesting people staying here. Hungarian speaking Americans? Really? Monsanto chemist? Nest of spies to be sure.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Traveled with family
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"personally i chose my room because it was with 3 bunk beds and one single bed... i snagged the single bed for my whole month. right next to the window... GOOD CALL."Read full review
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HungaryCentral HungaryBudapestBelváros-Lipótváros / District V / Inner City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ginkgo Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to Ginkgo Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Travelling Galaxy Interactive Live Exhibition (0.2 miles), GoodSpirit Bar (0.2 miles), and Beer Brothers (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Ginkgo Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, airport transportation, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Ginkgo Hostel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Ginkgo Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Beerstro 14, Byblos - Fine Lebanese and Levantine Cuisine, and Jouri Restaurant Lebanese Cuisine & Blend of Marocco.
Does Ginkgo Hostel have airport transportation?
Yes, Ginkgo Hostel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Ginkgo Hostel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the center of Budapest.
Are pets allowed at Ginkgo Hostel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Ginkgo Hostel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Fisherman's Bastion (1.3 miles), Shoes on the Danube Bank (1.0 miles), and Heroes' Square (1.8 miles).