I came to volunteer at the hostel for the very first time with my best friend. The one month we had planned turned into three. I had the pleasure to volunteer with amazing people who, to this day, still are some of my closest friends. They made my stay unforgettable and I knew I wanted to come back. The next time I came back as manager of the hostel. And now, about two years later, it's my last week. Although I promise (you, but mostly myself), that this is not a goodbye, jus

Last time we spoke it was the hostel's birthday and needless to say, we have been busy since then. We started off strong with a leak in the bathroom, water gushing down from the ceiling.. Which kinda put us all in a bad mood and not very excited for the summer. BUT the problem got solved quicker than we thought (thanks to Arwin's handyman skills) and we got all excited for a busy summer at the hostel again! As per usual Arwin has been on his big trip to Croatia. Alex has bee

Hey’all So in fitting fashion…two weeks again! I promise it is not from the hangover; although, for some it might be (cough, Arwin). It of course was another wonderful birthday. I mean any excuse to eat, drink, and party along the banks of the Danube, what can really go wrong. Also I am not sure if any of you are following the news but apparently there was a major election in Hungary a couple of weeks ago; and people have been partying along the river and in front of parliame

Hey’all, I apologize for always being MIA…just some weeks there is nothing special. I know, I know, it feels weird since we are such a special hostel. At least that is what our hotel parents told us when we were growing up. Speaking of, for the riddle of the week: Why do you take a hoe to a hotel? Because hoe tell everybody, even the mayor, reach your hands up into the Hoe-zone layer And for those of you who say that is outrageous, you'd be wrong- it’s Ludacris, birch! Anywa

Hey’all Sorry for the delay, but to answer your questions- yes, Morocco was awesome! I had a great time there: hiking in the Atlas mountains, haggling in Marrakech, eating all the great food, and staring at stars in the Sahara; well just the Sahra in general, life long goal…check So first off, NO! The hostel did NOT BURN DOWN! To be fair, Arwin actually didn’t go away. He was trolling us as usual, and is going away next month. So the hostel ran as usual. I would offer insight

Hey’all, After six years we have finally replaced the sign! What do you think? You know Arwin told me size didn’t matter when I got the first sign. So I don’t know, Is it better? Hahaha!! Maybe the old one was just a little bit worn out? So how was your alls' week? Did you all get a lot done? Besides the sign I have to say it was a very productive week here at Spicy. On Thursday we had our monthly deep clean, our staff hard at work or slaving away, according to them. Of

Hey’all, So the Olympics are over. Sorry to start this off on a somber note, but it is something that I feel needs to be discussed; and it is something that, right now, is especially near and dear to my heart. **Ahhh, I started writing this over week ago, sorry for the delay, and sadly this panned out sadly exactly as I feared I don’t know where to start. What does it mean to be proud of your country? I know the first time I went around Germany it was also something they (at

Alright, listen up! If you’re rolling into Budapest with a backpack, a budget, and a thirst for adventure (and maybe a little bit of cheap beer), then you need to get in on the hostel nightlife events. Specifically, the legendary pub crawls that make Budapest’s party scene the stuff of backpacker dreams. Trust me, I’ve been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale (mostly). So, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on why joining pub crawls in Budapest hostels

The Rise and Fall of Russian Figure Skating The Russians have dominated the field of figure skating for years, and it’s been a wild ride! Olympics after Olympics, they’ve wowed us with their talent. But let’s be real—scandals have shaken the figure skating world like a bad pair of skates on ice! Take the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, for example. The whole event was under fire, and the winner of the women's figure skating, Adlenia Sotnikova, was a total surprise. Everyone thought Y

Hey all, Well for the fourth time since I’ve left the greatest country in the universe, it’s my favorite time of every four years again…the WINTER OLYMPICS!! *Note- this will probably be a part 1 of 2 post Am I a bit disparaged that I am not going even though it’s only 966km, as the car drives, away…YES! Every time- every time; I always say I am going and then I never do. However, what is the point? With ticket prices being exorbitant, pretty much just for the media and for t

Valentines weekend was a full event, starting with a dinner, playing beer pong before heading out to the bars. Here's a few pictures from the weekend. We always start the night with a pre-game at the hostel so everyone can meet, make new friends, and get ready for our nightly events. Then we head out together to some of our favorite bars in Budapest. Our first stop was Church Bar , where we enjoyed cheap but surprisingly good wine. After that, we split into two groups: one gr

This is a little late but we closed off 2025 with a bang! To start 2026 we did some renovation, fixed a few things that needed to be done and re-arranged our common area to utilize the space more. This winter has also been the coldest and most amount of snow we have had in almost a decade. You can see from the picture below. It is very rare that ice flows down the Danube, making it a site to see. 2026 will be packed with events here are just a few to look out for: Champions L

Hey’all! It’s one of our favorite times of the year here at Spicy Hostel—Thanksgiving! 🎉 A North American tradition, but with two owners from opposite parts of America, how can we possibly pass up the opportunity to cook copious amounts of food, drink beer, play games, and share in all the great traditions from the freest country to possibly ever exist… ever. I mean, who’s saying these things? People ARE saying them! Haha, ok, ok; but seriously, come join us for a fantastic

What it do... witches! We're back and better than ever! Round three! We finally have a website again; after only a quick five years, and...