Jun 01, 2009 - We rented a room in one of the apartments- amazingly high ceilings, friendly interior reasonably clean. Very laid back and extremely helpful staff with lots of local insights that you otherwise never get when just briefly visiting. Very private setting. Everything in the city center in easy walking distance.
Jan 06, 2009 - we really enjoyed our visit and could recommend this place for all reasons! If you stay at the apartment you have all extras like a fully equiped kitchen, TV or a washing machine. There is no noise but you have bars, cafes and restaurants few steps away nevertheless. Public transports are quickly reachable and the helpful guy who runs the hostel can give you many useful informations!
Sep 30, 2008 - We were accommodated in an apartment just a block away from the hostel. It is very spacious, high ceilings, huge living room (with tv and dvd), nice bathroom and kitchen. It was a bit dusty, but not at all problematic. Perfect for couples. The bed was very soft, but I suppose that doesn't bother a lot of people. Jimmy's speech is full of helpful information (he's a bit over paranoid though... :) All in all a very good hostel, I really recommend it.
Sep 25, 2008 - I reccommend you this hostel!Everything is so nice! The owner is so kind and friendly, the place is good for access to everywhere. I think this is the best hostel in Budapest...!
Aug 30, 2008 - don't let the reception frighten you!! ^__^ really helpful and friendly staff
Aug 25, 2008 - Strongly recommended. Rooms are clean and well equipped, in a very central position near to everything (pubs, monuments, thermal baths, etc.) far form the noise so that in the night you have no problem to sleep. The owners are really kind and extremely helpful, with their informations and hints one can really enjoy Budapest. I am sure I will be back in Budafest and at the August's in a few months.
May 25, 2008 - We've had a great time here! Jim"s tips are excellent and he"s a very nice guy. The apartment was beautiful, very spacious and located in a funny part of the city. We"ll definitely come back!
May 21, 2008 - We (my boyfriend and me) visited August Hostel a view days ago. First we were a little bit "surprised", because the house looks not so good, then we entered and there was a nice man who explained us that our room is not yet free (we arrived 10 am). But the nice man gave us a bed in a dorm until our room was free, because he remarked that we were tired. The hostel is near the centre of town and consists of various appartements. Our room was a few meters away from the main house. We paid a room without bathroom, but we got one with a bathroom. It was very clean and fully equiped with furnture from IKEA ;) The kitchen was very good, too. It was nice that the hostelman explained us everything about Budapest. Besides there is free internet and telephone (also to other countries). All in all it was super!!
Apr 25, 2008 - We've been travelling around lots of countries in Europe, staying in a lot of Hostels, and we had by far the best time in this one. The owner (Jim) was a complete and utter LEGEND!!! He literally MADE our trip. If you're gonna stay anywhere, stay here!!
Jan 09, 2008 - Excellent Appartment not far from the hostel was provided for me and my family. Rooms were large and very clean. Owner of the hostel was very friendly and helpful.