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The Groove Reviews

The Szent István krt 16., Budapest, Hungary

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92%Overall Rating

From 57 ratings
  • 92%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 92%Atmosphere
  • 90%Cleanliness

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100%

I loved everything about this hostel and I can't wait for my next trip to Budapest. I wil be staying at The Groove for sure! Highly recommend

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Great staff and some charming guests but the noise from the street makes sleep impossible. A thoughtless guest who got loud and needed light to move in and out at 3 a.m. on 2 nights is not the fault of the staff but it made me want to seek other accommodation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hungary
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

It was a really nice hostel with a good location. The only bad thing was that my friend got stolen (her camera and iPod) by some guy who was also staying in our room in the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Sasa, we are very sorry your friend left her things lying around on her bed and had them stolen. Although we have experienced extremely few such cases in our 5 years of operation, this is exactly why we provide lockers under each bed, with free padlocks available at the reception. Next time, use your lockers to store your valuables! Keep safe, The Groove crew

100%

Loved my stay - thanks so much!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


87%

Very nice hostel, great atmosphere. Facilities are adequate, quite clean. A bit cramped space and not so comfortable bed. My room has another door to another room, so in total there are like 12 beds. Not much privacy then, but of course we could not ask that from hostels. No lock for each room but still feel safe. Overall a nice experience. Staff is friendly and helpful. Location is not that great, but easy to find and to catch tram/bus/metro, so if you buy pass, that would be ok.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Vietnam
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hello Tam, it's too bad you didn't feel comfortable at The Groove. We hand-built our beds and fitted them with orthopedic mattresses because we know sleep comfort is super important, and have never received complaints about them before. If you felt cramped under the 4,2-meter high ceiling in your airy room, then The Groove was probably not the best choice for you - we're sorry about that. We love our high ceilings! :) Enjoy your travels, The Groove crew

93%

Great place, fantastic staff, helpful and friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The Groove is such a cool little hostel! The staff are super helpful and it's in a great location. I wish I could have stayed longer.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (15 reviews)


100%

They should just be more careful with stupid people making too much noise late in the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

This was certainly one of the highlights of our stay--this hostel. Everyone on the staff was SO friendly and SO helpful and gave us great recommendations for cuisine, tickets for bath houses, free walking tours, helped us learn basics of Hungarian And this hostel has the BEST character and location! With a movie loft and nice, clean beds and cool decor--I would DEFINITELY stay here again and will recommend it to any/all friends going to Budapest! We loved it. Thank you Groove Hostel!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


100%

Fantastic place to sty, worth for the money :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Macedonia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Awesome staff. Place is a little small, which provides a great atmosphere. Located right by the tram which makes getting around super easy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Spent there 5 nights and it was great. Really nice dorms,the kitchen was perfect with free coffee and tea, so near Morrison's 2 and the staff were super helpfull!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

The hostel is great, staff is friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my stay there and I'll definitely recommend it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Great hostel with brilliant and energetic staff. It had a nice unique feel that made everything feel so homely. It felt good to come back to the room and share my experience with my roommates. It was easy to meet people and the staff was helpful in providing information on what the easiest and safest way to get to the airport was in the very early hours of the morning. Would stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


87%

Nice hostel - chilled out, friendly staff, decent location. Had a very nice time there!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff was really friendly, and waking up to the scent of coffee is just great! I hope I can stay a little longer next time. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Latvia
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The best hostel ever! Big rooms, very high ceilings, one feels like sleeping in a castle :) And the staff is great too! If you ever come to Budapest, this is the place to stay!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Its a very very nice hostel right near the train station and close to the middle of the city. The private apartment rooms are amazing and definitely worth the money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Awesome place, everything was perfect! Location, staff and atmosphere 200%!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Iceland
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

It was a great hostel in a great location. Right in front there is a Sparr and its almost in the middle of everything.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


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