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Welcome
to Paprika
Hostel's Web page!
 Hi
Guys -
I'm Andi!
Paprika is my hostel, made for all you backpackers who enjoy a cosy, social atmosphere; a place where you can relax between exploring the city's sites and joining our staff to experience the best nightlife and events Budapest has to offer. Paprika is a new concept in hostels - if you are tired of the stale, sterile and unwelcoming nature of some hostels then Paprika is a breath of fresh air! We take the best aspects of the hostel way of life and mix it with our own ideas to try and make the perfect place for backpackers to enjoy Budapest!
Instead of a stand-alone building with a reception desk and a billion rooms and beds - We have kept it simple. Four spacious bedrooms surrounding a social and intimate common room and a fully stocked kitchen.
 The apartment is newly renovated, beautifully decorated and decked out with everything you could possibly need (see the facilites section for more details). The apartment itself is located in a stunning Art Nouveau building from the turn of the 20th century.
THE
ATMOSPHERE
As we too are experienced travellers we know that to make the most of the sites, activities and nightlife you will need to be able to relax, socialise and forget the stresses of travelling while at our hostel! Thats why we try to make you feel as comfortable as possible with an emphasis on socialising. After just a few days you should know all the staff and fellow guests on a first name basis. At Paprika we only accept small groups and solo travellers so as to keep the social atmosphere alive. If you are not looking to socialise, make new friends and generally hang out with other like-minded travellers then Paprika may not be for you: but if this sound exactly like what you are looking for then you will fit right in! 
Our staff do not hide behind a desk but hang out with the travellers too; always ready to help out with any needs or questions you might have. So whether its sitting around the table eating dinner, playing cards or just enjoying a few drinks with new friends, chilling with a book, watching a film or just generally lazing about in our super comfortable bean-bags and couches; you will always feel right at home at Paprika!
 Probably
the most important factor in
making sure you get the most of
your
visit. We are a multilingual (English, Spanish, German, Romanian and of
course
Hungarian!) bunch who are all involved in Paprika because we
not only
love
Budapest, but enjoy socialising with people from around the globe. We
treat
every guest like an old friend and will tirelessly work to make sure
that your
experience in Budapest is one to never forget! The Paprika family
currently
consists of three; and as they will be heavilly involved with your stay here is
a little headstart about us!
Andi - After
many years working in and managing several Budapest hostels; and
acting a european tour guide, I decided it was time to give it a go
myself and
thus Paprika was born! Originally from Transylvania I moved to Budapest
to begin
my studies. I have also spent time living in the USA and Germany. In
the summer
I worked as a European tour guide.
I love
going out and playing Foosball, if you like you can challenge me! I have also recently recieved my make-up artist certificate which I
hope to do more
of this in the future. One of my greatest passions in life is cooking,
and I
believe nothing tastes better than a home-cooked meal.
Mik
- The ex-pat Aussie boozer who has made Budapest his second home. Currently having spent 7 months around the city in 2009 and previously working with Andi, he's back again for another season of laughs, beers, partying & of course drinking games! Always eager to get everyone out on the town to experience the unique nightlife of Budapest and tends to rely on others to fill in the blank spots the next day. You may even see Mik's mean Malaysian chicken curry on the Paprika menu..
Location is always important when visiting another city and here at
Paprika we
feel we have found the perfect spot. Located on a quiet backstreet of
one of
the most lively areas of Budapest you will never be more than 5 minutes
walking
from many of the cities best restaurants, bars and clubs! Within 15
minutes
walking you will be able to see almost all the major tourist
attractions Pest
has to offer; and with our location not too far from the river you will
also be
able to venture across to Buda with a minimum of fuss! Around the
corner exists
our local metro station, as well as many tram and bus lines and the
major
domestic train station. Everything you need is right around the corner
– but
our quieter backstreet location means you will always have a good
nights rest!
BUDAPEST
NIGHTLIFE PAPRIKA STYLE
With such a short time in a city its always hard to know where the best
and
most interesting nightlife in the city is; but at Paprika we will take
you to
the best nightlife spots in Budapest on one of our FREE NIGHTLY BAR
CRAWLS.
Whether you are interested in Budapests famous ruin bars, super-cheap
student
nights or even the infamous Cinetrip Spa Parties which take place in
one of the
cities most famous Turkish baths – there is always something for
everyone. Due
to the size of our hostel our nights out are always with small,
unintrusive
groups that allows the staff to take the guests where they want to go,
not just
the bars that will allow tourists!
FACILITIES
- Free Internet and WIFI
- Brand new flat Screen
TV with cable and hundreds of available DVDs to watch
- Space-age shower
complete with massage function
- Unlimited free Tea and
Coffee
- Brand new fully
stocked kitchen
- Free use of lockers
and padlocks
- Laundry service
- Free use of Linen,
Hairdryers etc.
- Plenty of available
Guidebooks and book-swap
- Electronic keypad
security entry system
- The most comforable
couches and beanbags in Budapest!
What else could you need?
Arriving in a new city
can sometimes be stressful even for
the most experienced of travellers; a new language, culture, unfamiliar
streets
and a lot of research to be done to find out what there is to do. Thats
why we
put extra special effort into making sure you feel settled in as soon
as you
arrive at Paprika. Even in the days prior to your arrival we will email
you
detailed and precise instructions to finding the hostel (not that it is
too
difficult!) Once you have arrived we will show you to your room, take
you
around the hostel, make you a cup of tea or coffee, introduce you to
whoever is
around so you can start making friends immediately; then sit you down
with a
map of Budapest for 15 minutes explaining the sights, activities and
events
available in the city. Hopefully you will feel immediatley at home so
you can
relax and begin to explore the city. What is also important is that we
not only
reccomend the ultra-touristy things to do but recommend any personal
favourites
we have – whether it be sights, activities, restaurants or nightlife.
Whatever
it is that you are into, we will help you make the most of your time in
Budapest.
Checking out is
equally relaxed – if you can bring yourself
to leave this wonderful city! A check-out time can be arranged ont he
day prior
to your departure – this will be dependant on your flight/train/bus
time,
whether we need that bed and of course making sure we can keep the
rooms
sparklingly clean! In any case you will always be able to leave your
luggage
and the possessions in the hostel after you check-out to grab one last
glimpse
of the city!
We
look forward to having you visit soon!
Lots
of Love,
Andi & Mik!
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