Reviews of Gaia Astoria
1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 17 4th floor, Hungary
#69 of 351 hotels in Budapest
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 29 hostel reviews
9.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Ásgeir
Iceland22 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was great, location is fantastic and the host was wonderful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Fernando
Argentina8 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excelente estadia !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
I had a very comfortable stay, not only because of the facilities, but also because of Judit's help in advising me at all times on how to enjoy Budapest's attractions. I am very grateful to her and I fully recommend her hostal.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 19 September 2024
David
Switzerland2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was a bit short for me (190cm) but nothing major, it's really if I had to find one negative thing
Great location, amazing host. Hard to do better for the price
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Adriana
United States54 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The room was amazing!. It was very clean and spacious. The kitchen we had access to was well equipped. The location could not have been better. It was close to airport transportation, supermarkets, public transportation, nice bars & restaurants plus city's attractions. Judit and Bendi are wonderful hosts. Very friendly and helpful at all times. I highly recommend this place for a nice stay in Budapest.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
S
Taiwan2 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The dishwasher had some issues but it was not really a problem.
The artfully decorated apartment faces a quiet lane and has a full kitchen and two bedrooms, one with a separate bathroom and shower and one without. We stayed at the one without but we have access to the bath and toilet in the common area basically all to our own. The location is excellent, with many attractions in walking distance and many supermarkets and shops literally downstairs. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and provided excellent information on how to enjoy the city. Because of the insider knowledge, we got to follow the lead of the locals and hangout at the racetrack for the new year's eve. It was an amazing experience.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Robin
United States5 reviews2 helpful votes10“Right in the Heart of Pest”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
If you do self-check in, it feels a little like doing an escape room (but I had fun figuring it out). With fingernails, I had a hard time with the tub stopper (again, super minor thing).
There was a ton of room. It was so nice to stretch out after spending the week before in hostel dorms. Everything seemed clean and well-maintained in the room.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Lapassakon
Norway3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice and cozy hostel. The staff are very sweet and helpful. The location is nice too 👍🏼
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Yang
Taiwan2 reviews8.0“Old, but clean. Very nice owner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The toilet and the shower room have shared.
The owner and her families are very friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Mattes
Czech Republic6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sweet and helpfull owner, clean and cosy room
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Tanah_kow
Malaysia70 reviews10 helpful votes9.0“Fantastic place. Would return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all
Fantastic place. Well done up. Super location. Kitchen facilities top notch.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Sandra
Australia21 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“lovely room in traditional apartment block close to places of interest. wonderful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
friendly, clean and spacious
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Rasika
Austria8 reviews10“Awesome place with awesome host!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A great location, friendly n helpful host. Near Astoria M metro and many buses / trams to all tourists attractions go from here. Judit is a lovely and very helpful host. The house is beautiful and Judit has kept everything you might need!!
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Nastia
France2 reviews10“Very nice stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is no washing machine for clothes but if you ask to owners they can do laundry if needed. There is sometimes a bad smell due to canalisations in the bathroom.
The location was great (10-15 minutes to the center of Pest and 30 minutes to cross Danube and go to Buda castle by walking, metro and buses right next to the building and Keleti station at 25 minutes). It is a flat with two big rooms, a shared living room and a shared kitchen (in which you can find almost everything you need). Owners are very accommodating.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 5 April 2023
Annette
Sweden2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The host was kind and helpful and The information very good. A charmig old flat and personaly furnished. Perfekt location.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Lalit
India2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely loved the stay; location is super amazing! Highly recommended, had the super cute room cozy and comfy
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Samy
Germany18 reviews7 helpful votes10“Top address to discover Budapest!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very cosy two-room flat run as a hostel by Judit, a really friendly and caring host, in the heart of Budapest (Astoria). The location is definitely AAA in a typical building of the early XXth century and offering a large choice of gastronomy, and good quality (try the pizzeria Mamma Donna or the hungarian specialty local Drum Café both within walking distance). No need to unroll any Plan when coming from the airport, the bus leaves you basically in front of the door!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Timothy
Belgium10 reviews9.0“Excellent value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed matelas is a bit hard, but it's a point of view question. No ventilation system so don't forget to open the window after a shower 😉
Beautiful room, check-in clear and easy !! Really good value for money.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Leslie
France8 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Cute little hostel in the heart of Astoria”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The one thing to note is that the “budget double” room which we’d booked doesn’t feature in the photos on the listing and it’s quite a bit smaller than the others with a mezzanine bed that got very warm in the summer.
Beautiful old building with great transport links and walk ability! We also appreciated the fully equipped kitchen and friendly owner who was happy to answer all our questions.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Ho
Malaysia4 reviews6.0“just pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
No TV , but i can understand if there isnt ,its not like they will have english channels anyways. its located just beside a club , with sometimes loud music , but we could tolerate. the elevator is like from the 70's and small. as we went up to the apartment, it was dark and looks like post world war z.lol the bathroom do not have a curtain and showerstand at the bath tub,
the room we got is with bathroom attached, complete facilities . although the room is kind old with old furnitures.nice host , freeindly and kind that goes all out to help .nice kitchen with stoves with some free coffee.excellent wifi
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Ijo
Taiwan127 reviews18 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Atte
Finland7 reviews10“Just great!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Sunilkumar
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 30 October 2023
T
Germany50 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Ioana
Romania20 reviews1 helpful vote10“Cozy in the middle of Budapest”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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