Mandala Hostel - doorbell 35

Me and my girlfriend loved this cozy hostel. Staff is very very very friendly and they make you feel at home from the beginning. It's like if you are part of a little familly. The hostel is small and you get to meet everyone and make friends easily. The staff don't hesitate to organize a little night out with them to have fun and show you the best places to go. The hostel is somekind of a big appartment so the beds are a little bit everywhere. Showers and toilets were alright. Don't expect hotel beds and top of the notch bathroom thought the place is not brand new. The kitchen is small but there is everything you need to cook a complete meal. Best hostel I have been to in a while. Very hard to leave the place once you got in! ;-)

Comfortable beds with a ton of space for bags. Excellent wifi, quiet location close to the center, and friendly environment with a super cute dog. I stayed two nights and would not hesitate to stay again.

Became a favorite base for me in Budapest with its mandala theme, friendly, homely feel and chill vibe. Staff were quite accomodating. People come and go but, for the most part, they do so peacefully! It helps if you're an animal lover. There are a few minor niggles with the layout - the door between the shared sleeping rooms won't shut (but i guess it's to give easy access to a shared bathroom) and the bathrooms don't insulate sound that well. Things flow at this peaceful abode so, with luck, it's all good vibes! IMO, Mandala cant be beaten at it's price level.

Ok, ok. I was going to give this hostel three stars, but on my last night the kitty came up into the loft and cuddle with me for 30 minutes. What's not to love about that? Pros: Great location! Near the tram, restaurants, cafes, and great public transport to/from airport and bus station. Cat(s) & dog in the house as well to keep you company on a rainy day. Cons: Very noisy when it is fully booked. The 6 and the 8 bedroom are connected, so you will hear all of the noise from either room. Some people were rude and played the free guitars the hostel has after midnight. Also, if you are unlucky and get stuck in one of the 4 beds in the loft, you will be on a mattress pad with someone sleeping 6 inches apart from you. If possible, request to have one of the single beds in the shared rooms as they look much more comfortable and private. Given the cheap price I paid I considered this to be a good deal and enjoyed my stay. The cat definitely was the highlight of my stay at Mandala!

Stayed in the apartment for three days , it's close to most things. Staff are most helpful. The apartment is quite large, clean and quiet, suited for those who want the quiet life. Would highly recommend it especially to the mature traveler

This hostel has a great atmosphere. Also the staff is amazing. They are incredibly helpfull and welcoming. As soon as i checked in the staff marked a map with the best places to visit. Which are places you probably wouldn't find yourself. And these places were indeed great to visit. I was even invited to go to a concert with them. Overall this hostel made me love my stay in Budapest even more.

I had three nights in the hostel with my daughter and his friend. We booked one night first to see how it is but within 5 minutes we booked the rest of our stay. I fell in love at once with the place. Not only the place looks great but we were treated very well, the other guests were also nice and quiet. On top of it, it was a lot cheaper than the previous hostel and far more better. If I have to go back to Hungary, this is the hostel I will make my reservation again. This place is more than just a place to sleep at. It makes your stay in Budapest more wonderful.

The hostel is a bit hard to find, but overall the place is fantastic. The ambience, the coziness and customer service are all top notch. Like most hostels, we went out socially together to bar hop but the volunteers were so relatable and fun that it really makes the experience better. The volunteers are responsible, secure and fun. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone I know who visits Budapest.