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title: "Maverick Athenaeum, Budapest: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Maverick Athenaeum in Budapest: rated 8.9 by guests, Hostel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · Maverick
# Maverick Athenaeum

Népszínháznegyed, Budapest, Hungary

8.9 ·  Excellent 1,920 reviews ·  #78 #78 of 312 in Budapest ·  8.9 Location score
## About Maverick Athenaeum

Maverick Athenaeum is a hostel in Népszínháznegyed, Budapest, Hungary. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,920 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 730 m from the centre of Budapest. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 990

- **Chain:** Maverick

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 76

Rákóczi út 54.

## How Maverick Athenaeum scores

Better rated than 78% of hotels in Budapest

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **3.6**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Budapest average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **39**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ínség-zátony</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">II. János Pál pápa tér (M4)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">490 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Budapest</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">730 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Kapisztrán Tér Hadtörténeti Múzeum230 m
-   Magyar Sajtómúzeumért Alapítvány480 m
-   Erzsébetvárosi Állatkert és Műveletlen intézmény510 m
-   Dohány utcai emlékfal530 m
-   Gutenberg Művelődési Otthon Budapest540 m
-   Stamp Museum560 m

## Maverick Athenaeum: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Maverick Athenaeum. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Maverick Athenaeum, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hostel, some visitor bathrooms offer towels to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at Maverick Athenaeum. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about Maverick Athenaeum

### How do guests rate Maverick Athenaeum?

Maverick Athenaeum has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 1,920 reviews, which is better than 78% of rated hotels in Budapest.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Maverick Athenaeum?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Maverick Athenaeum include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Maverick Athenaeum from the airport?

The nearest airport, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### Is Maverick Athenaeum close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Maverick Athenaeum have?

Maverick Athenaeum has 990 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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