[BUDAPEST: hostel] Zsofi's house

 1. How to get there 

words of warning here: From my experience, it was difficult to find people fluent in English on streets. If you show them a map, it is 50% likely that they will give you the wrong direction. (with confidence!)
It happened to me THREE times on a HOT SUNNY day of arrival. After 15 minutes of walking, I found a nice girl to tell me that this was the opposite of river direction... gosh

So, just follow the direction below. It is easier than u think.

From 'Nyugati palyaudvar', 
take the exit says 'Szent Istvan krt'.
Go straight toward the river 
until you see a theater building on your right.

comedy theater 

There, cross the street to the left side.
You will see 'CIB bank'.









Now, look carefully for a black door that has 'Zsofi's house' sticker on it. 
Found it? You're there! Press 35 + call. 

 2. Characterization 

- Building: big flats where ordinary people in Budapest live. Zsofi is renting one of them.

- Rooms: I stayed 5 nights in the female dorm. Compared to two other very spacious mixed rooms, it is less than half a size of them. For me, it was just for sleeping, so the size didn't really matter. It was still neat and clean.
Bring 'EAR PLUGS' if you are sensitive to noises at night. 
All rooms have windows facing the main road, where trams run 24/7.

one female dorm room: not big, not so small

two mixed dorm rooms: very very spacious!

- What is good?:  Even when guests are around, this place is so quiet! like magic. I once had a talk with Zsofi over breakfast in the morning. She said that it was what she wanted to create.
Whether you are a solo traveler or in a group of 4~5, if you are looking for a hostel to relax and feel like home, this is one of the best.

Not sociable atmosphere. People in the big rooms were traveling in groups, so they just mingle inside their rooms. Definitely not a place for party people.

(there are heaven like hostels for party animals: 'Full Moon Hostel' very near this place,  and 'Grandio Party Hostel' near Grand Synagogue in Astoria.I've been to the second one and wow...  I won't say anymore.)