Paradiso Hostel Budapest

Paradiso Hostel is truly outstanding. The hostel is located right across from one of the main train stations, Kelti pu, which also has its own metro station. From the station, go out the front and head right across at the first light. Walk along the street that parallels the station -- in that direction too. (You only need to cross one street.) Walk past KFC then cross the street and keep going in that direction until you find building #10. There will be red and white signs telling you that it’s the hostel. Type “20” into the doorbell. You’ll be buzzed in and then you should take the stairs up to the top (fourth) story. The hostel is on the right. The staff is really helpful -- they speak great English.

Paradiso has a living room equipped with TV, computer with free high-speed internet, and sofas. There is a shower room and a toilet. They’re nothing to write home about but they’re clean and private. There is also a kitchen with more than enough equipment. The dorms are on the street and train station side but its not loud at night. During the day there is a fun view. One complaint is that mattresses aren’t actually mattresses, instead they are blocks of foam which are surprisingly comfortable.

It’s important to keep quiet in this hostel because there are people living on the other floors. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the courtyard but only in silence. The hostel is pretty secure as long as all guests make sure to close the front door properly (which we assure you they won’t). The place is still pretty safe.

All the amenities of any big city are within meters of the Paradiso Hostel. Stores including Office Depot, KFC, Rossman, d&m and many other grocery and other store are close. This hostel is really ideal for travelers coming in to and leaving out of the Kelti Pu Station.

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2006