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Property Description
If you are a group of more than 4, please stop reading here and choose a different hostel; we are mostly for single or solo travellers- we recommend our sister hostels Grandio Party Hostel or Carpe Noctem Penthouse! We don't accept groups of any kind (see conditions below).
if you are a sociable or solo traveller and want to meet other people in a welcoming, friendly, and voted the most fun hostel in the world (2009) environment, please read on, or take our suitability quiz to see how right we are for you!
http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/how-right-is-carpe-noctem-for-you-quiz
or spend 3 minutes to watch this video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wjfcRjOj_Y
Upcoming events:
July 16th- Cinetrip Sparty at Schechenyi Baths!!
August 6th- Cinetrip Sparty at Schechenyi baths!
August 11-16th Sziget 2010 (largest music festival in Europe!) see www.sziget.hu for more info
August 19th-20th Red Bull Air race
August 20th- St Istvan's Day and fireworks
(every night in Carpe Noctem has an organised event though.... we like to seize the night!)
Atmosphere
Do you want to...
- Be a SINGLE TRAVELER or SOCIABLE BACKPACKER meeting other similarly like minded people in a friendly, lively and social atmosphere?
- Go out EVERY NIGHT on PUB CRAWLS, karaoke nights, cheap drink nights, live music nights?
- Be taken out by staff to cool UNDERGROUND PLACES unseen on the common traveller's route?
- Be given a WARM WELCOME and a detailed introduction of the city with all the hot spots for PUBS, BARS, RESTAURANTS, CLUBS and SIGHT SEEING?
- Be INTRODUCED TO OTHER GUESTS so you can instantly make friends for your travels...if not life?
- Feel like you are STAYING AT A MATE'S HOUSE, chilling on bean bags and drinking free tea and coffee until beer o'clock?
- Feel like you are staying in a SOCIAL place not just a bed in a room?
- SAVE MONEY by taking staff recommendations for cheap places, and using the specially negotiated food and drink deals for you?
- Be given all the HELP, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE for your entire stay in Budapest and beyond if needs be?
- Stay in a place that doesn't believe in hidden charges and wants to give you as much for FREE as possible?
- Have LIVE-IN native English/Australian English speaking staff who have all moved to Budapest because they came and fell in love with it and are passionate to show you why?
Carpe Noctem ('seize the night', for those who rightly gave up Latin just after it died) is the perfect hangout and base for single travellers and young, sociable people who want to be part of an interactive and lively hostel experience as well as maximising the city in the day time and seizing the night when the sight seeing has ended.
Facilities
We are Aussies and Brits who having traveled widely and decided we wanted certain things...
* Free tea and coffee, not just when you arrive, all the time (and none of this european yellow label stuff, we get PG Tips imported from UK)
* Free padlock hire
* Free use of lockers
* Free use of electronic staff safe
* Free towel hire
* Free bed linen (who charges for that anyway???)
* Free internet use and free wifi
* Orthopaedic mattresses
* Air conditioning
* Electronic entry system... (no more charges for lost keys!)
* Free use of skype headsets
* Smoking area
* Laundry service available
* 24 hour check in
* Very relaxed check out times (you can check out any time you like but you can never leave!)
* Free use of guidebooks and book exchange available
* Free use of kitchen for you to cook...or for us to cook for you!
* No curfew (it's called Carpe Noctem..... so seize the night!)
Location
Walking distance from:
House of Terror, Oktogon, Szechenyi Thermal Baths, City Park, Andrassy Avenue, St Istvan's Basilica, Freedom Square, The Danube & Parliament - all within 10-15 minutes.
For lazy travellers....public transport is in our immediate location: the blue metro (for direct metros from nepliget coach station), and yellow metro are only a few streets away; the trolley bus and tram are 1 street away and the night bus route is at the bottom of the road. We even have a direct train from the airport 2 streets away!
We are just off the main road which has pubs, cafes, bars, restaurants, 24 hour shops and clubs on it so there is no need to stray far for whatever you need, yet we are located on a quiet cobbled side street so you don't have to listen to the noise from traffic.
Building
We are located in a 19th century heritage listed building. We have a very cosy and intimate set up which means it is impossible not to meet people and make instant friends.
Our apartment on the top floor is newly renovated and we have added our personal touches; hand made bean bags which means you can chill wherever you want around the house, a large corner sofa to watch films on, tables to eat on or play drinking games, depending on your mood, murals of the sights of the city across most walls so you can decide what to see that day (if our 30 minute run through of everything hasn't been enough info for you!).
We have a fully equipped kitchen for you to use, apart from the times when we are cooking up roast dinners, gypsy gulyas (goulash), breakfast of champions, or whatever else we think the hostel needs to prepare it for a good night out or to deal with a hangover! We are located on the top floor, and due to the status of the building we have no lift...so if you are lazy, you may be better off going to a ground floor hostel!
Conditions
We are ideally suited to single travellers, or groups of two or three who wish to meet people so if you just want an isolated stay with just a bed in a room, groups who don't wish to mingle or couples who want alone time only, we are probably not for you.
Regrettably and due to previous experience we can no longer accept groups of any kind (more than 4 people), nor can we take bookings for guests over the age of 40. Nor can we accept bookings for people taller than Craig. We reserve the right the refuse any bookings that fall outside this criteria.
On a final note, we are from England and Australia and often miss certain things from home....if you want to bring us something from home to put a smile on our faces or potentially knock a euro or two off your stay, please email us!!!!!
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Property Facilities
Communications:
Internet Access
Free of Charge
Web Access in Lobby
WiFi in Room
WiFi in Lobby
Sport & Leisure:
DVD`s
Common Room
Library
In Room Facilities:
Air Conditioning
Linen Included
Security Lockers
Food & Drink:
Guest Kitchen
General:
Washing Machine/Dryer
24 Hour Reception
Towels Hire
Hairdryer for Hire
Tours Desk
Luggage Storage
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Reviews & Ratings
Martin stayed here on 16th August 2010 Outstanding in every respect. The guys could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The only possible flaw is that it is quite easy to walk by the hostel, even with the address in your hand, as it is not signposted at all from the outside. But if you follow the address exactly, you will find it easily enough. But don't let that put you off, don't hesitate to stay here, these guys will guarantee you a great time in a wonderful city. |
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Thomas stayed here on 13th August 2010 By far the best hostel I have ever stayed in. I stayed in the Carpe Noctem apartment style one which was small,warm,inviting, and overall amazing. Staff was funny and awesome. Things to do every night and because of the size you get to know everyone and which such great people it made more an amazing experience. I have been traveling 3 months and have stayed many places during that time and the Carpe is hands down the best. |
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jfahey29282 stayed here on 12th August 2010 had a blast, ye really take care of the travellers and help with the intro's |
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deweduwe_estelle2671 stayed here on 09th August 2010 I find the carpe Noctem really nice, staff has always good plan to propose. The Hostel is very well located. very satisfy for the stay |
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craigou5506 stayed here on 07th August 2010 Great place to stay a party every night. The staff are excellent and the check out time if fantastic. |
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rhelschein stayed here on 05th August 2010 The best! Staff are super friendly, helpful, and above all else, FUN (Bronwin, you rock!)! Decorations were snazzy and I enjoyed the music played (: if I come back to Budapest ever, I'll definitely stay at Carpe Noctum again! |
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Stephan stayed here on 28th July 2010 Carpe Noctum was one of the greatest experience of my life, met sooo many friends over there, and the staff was soo nice, really a great place to go. |
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Holly stayed here on 27th July 2010 Carpe Noctum; the best hostel i have ever stayed in. thank you to everyone who made it so, from very helpful and fun staff like the beautiful Bronwyn, to the perfect guests we met there too. I now understand why it is written "you can check out but you can never leave"; never has it been so true!! You made my year Carpe Noctum!! |
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lauren_meakin7607 stayed here on 26th July 2010 Really socialable hostel. Great for single travellers! Staff very helpful and welcoming. Only downside was the 2 toilets/2showers for 25-30 people. |
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Tortyna from Canada stayed here on 26th July 2010 I think possibly the best hostel I have stayed at.The staff make you feel right at home right away.There is something going on everynight.You can relax or you can party away it was amazing! | Male
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