The First Step is Getting Here

Arrival Information

BY AIR:
There’s nothin’ easier than taking the Airport Minibus to the hostel. The ticket counter is located in the arrival-level passenger hall of the airport (where people meet up). It is open between 5am and 1am and the staff should speak English, be incredibly rude, and set you up with a driver and a van. Last year I split one with a fine English gentleman and it was a pleasant ride until I found out I was at the wrong hostel. It was my fault, however, not theirs. Show them the address featured below and make sure to say Martosh, not Martos, or you’ll end up having to take a cab from a different locatio. The Minibus is your best bet - It’s direct, it’s easy, and it’s cheap, at only about $12 USD.

BY TRAIN:
If you are arriving in Budapest by train, you will most likely arrive at the Keleti train station in the eastern part of the city. There is public transportation available, if you choose to use it. I can get you more information on this if you’d like, but I highly recommend taking a cab, since the train station is located across the city from the hostel and you will be loaded with luggage. They can be easily found outside of the train station.

Be careful, however. Taxis in Budapest are notorious for overcharging foreigners. Avoid luxurious-looking taxis and taxi-drivers that are overly eager to get you in their cab. Always make sure that the meter is running when you get in the cab and ask how much the fare to your destination will cost before taking off. A good price is around the equivalent of $30 USD.

BY CAR:
Hostel Martos is located in the Southwest part of Budapest.

Martos Hostel (Martos Kollegium): THE GRAND LE TRADITION
XI. Sztoczek u. # 5-7 H-1111
Budapest, Hungary
Tel: ++36 1 ... 209 48 83. e-mail: reception@hotel.martos.bme.hu

http://hotel.martos.bme.hu/htmeng/english.html

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Room Prices:

3000 Ft/night/person, or $16.14 USD, £8.17 British Pounds

Balazs, who you'll get to know soon enough, has made reservations for 22 people for Thursday, June 28, to Sunday, July 1.

-- Janelle