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The Groove Reviews

The Szent István krt 16., Budapest, Hungary

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92%Overall Rating

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

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47%

I would normally not hold noisy guests against a hostel, but the problem with The Groove is that the common area/kitchen is adjacent to all the rooms. I couldn't get any rest because there were parties going on until 4 am 3 nights in a row.

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Dustin, thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately it's a bit difficult to make sense of. Your rating for atmosphere (1/5) vs. 3 parties in a row... it doesn't really add up. Actually we don't allow loud parties until late in the lounge exactly for that reason: we want our guests to be able to sleep at night if they wish to. I think you have us mixed up with another hostel you might have stayed at. We thought you prolonged your 3-night booking to 8 nights(!) BECAUSE you were having a good time; because you enjoyed the great atmosphere, the free dinner or the cake or the free beers… Guess we were wrong, sorry to hear that. Anyway, safe travels!

97%

Best accommodation ever, nicer than any hotel The studios are a lot more than a hostel, but they are still at a very good price. They are nice and cozy, the location is great, the staff is awesome, the people who go there are awesome... “I loved room no. 3, it had a small living-room downstairs and the bed was on kind of a second floor improvised thanks to the really high ceilings. The bathroom and kitchen were shared, but clean and nice. It was lovely! The building is also spectacular.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

This was a very nice hostel, the atmosphere was very friendly and nice. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well. The feeling was more like staying at a friends place rater than at a hostel. ^^ The location is very nice, not to far from the train station / metro and on walking distance from some of the main sites. It was clean enough and had everything you could possibly need.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

We had a wonderful time staying in this hostel on mid-January. Room is very spacious and clean with private bathroom, kitchen shared among two other rooms but we have not see our neighbours, likely because we overlayed only for one day. Very welcome staff, Paul showed us very good nearby really nice restaurant where they serve traditional Hungarian food and it is very cheap. Walking distance to the Nyugati railway station and center. Really nice place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Very cozy place, friendly and helpful staff, and it's great for meeting people. A short walk from the river and easy to get wherever you want to go. One of my favorite hostels so far.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


100%

I've been traveling for a month so far and it was the best hostel i think I'd definitely go back here if i come back to budapest. so friendly staffs, easy and comfort atmosphere just like home, easy to hang around with people in the living room. everything was so nice and easy there. so satisfied.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Had a great stay, though nothing out of the ordinary. The staff was very helpful, I slept well, met some cool people, and had lots of fun in budapest and the Hostel.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • robinverstappen
  • Netherlands
  • All Male Group, 25-30
  • (16 reviews)


83%

Great staff, Nice rooms and facilities. I enjoyed my stay very much in hostel the Groove.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

I really liked the atmosphere, its like Home..nice staff, nice guests..they even cooked me dinner:P


100%

Came back after a year away with my girlfriend, and immediately felt at home. This time we took the double room, an incredible, comfy, beautiful room! The staff, as usual, was helpful and accommodating. We had a slight heating issue (which they promptly fixed), and they immediately offered to give us another room and reimburse us for the night, and of course we said no because the room was so lovely! So once again, Janka, Pal, Peter, Lily and Luca, thank you so much for a lovely time, see you :)


97%

It is a very good hostel! You feel like home because it is a small hostel and everything is at thr same floor so you feel very close to everybody! Everything is clean and confortable and you have a kitchen and computers to use!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

I was extremely ill with a fever of 39 degrees during my entire stay at the hostel and I was STILL comfortable. Really excellent place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

The Groove has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The staff is helpful and accommodating. The location is convenient and easily accessible. I had a great time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


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