Local attractions
Attractions Hungarian name Distance By public transportation By walk National Museum Nemzeti Múzeum 1, 3 km 10 min 15 min Hungarian Parliament Magyar Parlament Háza 2, 6 km 10 min 30 min St Stephen Basilica Szent István Bazilika 2 km 13 min 20 min Heroes Square Hosök tere 2, 5 km 18 min 30 min
Museum of Fine Arts Szépmuvéseti Muzeum 2, 5 km 18 min 30 min
Vajdahunyad Castle, Agriculture Museum Vajdahunyad Vára 2, 8 km 23 min 30 min
Buda Castle Budai vár 3, 2 km 20 min 40 min
Property description
Budapest's grand gathering placeSet inside a majestic historic building crowned by Pallas Athene herself, Maverick Athenaeum is where culture and community meet on a larger scale than ever before. As our biggest hostel to date, it offers more room to connect, create, and explore — all in the heart of the city's vibrant downtown. With its stately façade and smartly designed interiors, Athenaeum is a bold new base for travelers who crave both inspiration and interaction. Whether you're swapping stories in one of the many shared spaces or heading out into the city's buzzing streets, you'll find the energy of discovery all around you.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2025 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 45 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 45 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 1 |
| Rooms with two beds: | 14 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | As Needed |
| Meeting rooms: | 0 View spaces |
| Dist. to food/bars: | 0.2 Miles |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | 0.2 Miles |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 0.3 Miles |
| Lounge/Bar hours: | 11 AM - 8 PM |
| Ownership: | Modern Hostel Property Kft. |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: Cancellation: Free cancellation and full refund of the deposit are available up to 45 days before arrival. After this point, the deposit is non-refundable. |
| Typical group deposit: | 50% |
| Total taxes: | 9.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| City Tax: | 4.00% |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: | 5.00 VAT % Inclusive |
Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD). 20 km from Maverick Athenaeum
Is there an airport shuttle?
Sorry but
no airport shuttle is available.
Breakfast information
Breakfast is not included in the room price. Buffet breakfast for 12 EUR / Person• Breakfast time: 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
Parking information
In the neighbour streets or public garage.
Internet/Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in the rooms and public areas is free of charge
Cleaning policies
We make sure that every staff member you meet in our premises during your stay is wearing masks and gloves for your protection. We make hand sanitizing gel available for everyone in our common areas. We make sure that all frequently touched surfaces are sanitized regularly by our housekeepers. We make sure that our F&B team is handling your food with extra care and there are individually packed meal options available at your disposal at any time of the day. We placed signs on the floor at our Front Desk area to make sure you can keep safety distance as you wait. We provide you with a personal towel to avoid exchanging germs with other guests, please always make sure to bring it with you to our common bathrooms. Common bathrooms and all common areas are cleaned frequently with virucidal but eco friendly disinfectants. Food and beverage menus are laminated and are cleaned frequently with disinfectant. We made individually disposable masks and gloves available for you to purchase at our Front Desk as well as bo