About Casa De La Musica
Centrally located at Palotanegyed district in the eastern side of Budapest, Casa De La Musica hostel offers budget-friendly rooms and free wireless Internet access all throughout. The Hungarian National Museum and the nearest metro station are eight-minute walk from this hostel.
All of the quarters have access to shared bathrooms. The dormitory-style rooms have individual secured lockers and bunk beds, while some of the private rooms boast balconies. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available upon request.
Free brochures, maps, and computers with wired Internet are available at the reception area. There is also a fully-equipped common kitchen and a seasonal inflatable pool on-site.
Breakfast is served for an extra charge, and free coffee & tea are provided all day. The property’s own seasonal Bikini Beach Terrace Bar offers a variety of beverages and light meals.
One mile from Casa De La Musica hostel are tourist attractions such as Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Aesthetically beautiful establishment
The hostel itself looks amazing, its exterior full of colours and certainly pleasing to the eyes. The main building look awesome as well, and everyone seemed to love the excellent communal areas where people can socialise. Guests also appreciated that natural sunlight can enter the rooms.
positive:
Nestles at the heart of Budapest!
Guests speak well of the property's setting, as it is literally located at the heart of Budapest, surrounded by all the main sites and modes of transportation. The world-renowned “Szimpla and the Ruins Pub” is just a five-minute walk away. Various shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and pubs are also just within walking distance.
positive:
Overall nice amenities
Aside from the communal areas, guests also loved the amenities the hostel offers. Its swimming pool is always clean, and stays open even until late at night. A coffee shop is located on the same building for those who wanted a more peaceful atmosphere while enjoying a cup of coffee. Guests highlighted in their reviews the free use of lockers as well.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Various bedding complaints
Complaints about the bedding and the pillows vary from being uncomfortable to unacceptable. Many said that the pillows are flimsy and barely stuffed, while the bedding are not very clean and a little worn out.
negative:
Disturbing noise can be heard
Most guests expressed that they were disturbed by the noise made by group of friends and families that were hanging out at the communal areas of the property. Thus, they stated that this might not be the right accommodation for couples who want a romantic time in Budapest.
negative:
Toasty rooms
There were no air conditioners in the rooms, and this seemed to be a major problem for previous guests. Budapest can be fairly humid, and guests complained that their rooms were too hot and humid.