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Best Budapest Hostels


Browse our hand-picked list of best Budapest Hostels. Staying at a hostel is a great way to save on accommodation and spend the money on eating out, shopping or sightseeing.

Why Sleep at a Hostel in Budapest?

It's not only about saving money but by sleeping in a hostel during your Budapest trip you'll get to know other travellers from all around the world and perhaps you'll even make new friends.

Not only students and people with low budget choose a hostel as accommodation but travellers with all sorts of backgrounds - middle-aged people, seniors, singles, families - prefer hostels to expensive and often faceless hotels.

Below you find recommended Budapest hostels that receive good ratings from tourists who slept at the facilities.

Luckily Budapest abounds in very good hostels so you have a wide choice to select from.


 

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Best Budapest Hostels in Downtown


1st Hostel In Budapest VII. district

Address: Síp utca 5., trams 4,6, M2 (red) metro Astoria station

1st Hostel Budapest

1st Hostel is one of the best rated hostels in downtown Budapest.

This quality hostel is situated in the heart of Jewsih Budapest with lost of sights, restaurants, pubs, cafes within easy reach.

The hostel has dormitory rooms with 4, 6 and 8 beds with shared bathrooms.

The building itself has seen better days but the friendly staff, excellent security and the central location make up for the slightly neglected look.

If you look for more private and quiet accommodation than backpackers can offer than try 'st Hostel in Budapest.

Room rates in 1st Hotel are around 44 $ (cc. 30 €).


Goat Hostel
- near the Danube and Váci Street
Address: Vámház körút 15., 1st floor, 8., M3 metro Kálvin tér station

Goat Hostel Budapest

Goat Hostel is on the Pest side near the Danube and the Central Market Hall.

The famous pedestrian shopping street Váci utca and many other attractions in downtown Budapest is just a short walk from the hostel.

Double rooms have comfortable beds and a spacious sitting areas. There are two compuetrs in the large common room with free internet access.

Goat Hostel has private rooms with 2 bed and twin ensuites near the main hostel building in the same street. There are lockers for keeping your valuable belongings safe. Staff is kind and helpful, happy to give you tips on sightseeing (see also our pages about downtown Budapest, and recommended walking tours in Budapest.)

Room rates: cc. 22 - 47 $ (15 - 32 €) (bed linen is included in the price)


Downtown Oasis Private Rooms

Address: Károly körút 24., V. district

Downtown Oasis Hostel Budapest

In Downtown Oasis you will feel at home in the heart of Budapest. This is a small, inimate hostel in the very center of Budapest.

Váci street, and other shopping areas, good restaurants, clubs, and sights are within walking distance.

The owners turned an apartment into a cozy hostel with neat and friendly rooms and attentive staff.

The common room is very nice, too with WiFi (there's also free internet access in the rooms), cable TV and DVD library.

The quiet, peaceful athmosphere of Downtown oasis is őerfect for families, elderly people or for anyone who preefer relaxation to partying.

Room rates: room is around 25 $ (17 €)

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HomePlus Hostel

Address: Balassi Bálint utca 27., V. district

HomePlus Hostel in Budapest

HomePlus hostel is located between Budapest Parliament and Margaret Bridge.

The location couldn't be better because you can go for strolling in the busy city center or visit Margaret Island for fresh air and lots of green.

It's a clean, bright hostel with 4 room types:

  • double room (it can accommodate 3 people)
  • 4-bed room
  • 5-bed room, and
  • 9-bed room

Rooms are comfortable with real beds instead of bunks. Internet use is free of charge.

Nice common room and large security lockers are more pluses in HomePlus Hostel.

The staff is very helpful, giving you lots of useful tips on what to see, where to eat, and helping you should you encounter any problem.

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The Loft Hostel
Address: Veres Pálné utca 19.

The Loft Hostel Budapest

The Loft Hostel is situated in the loft of an old, classic Art-Nouveau building. The hostel has undergone a renovation and offers comfortable, clean rooms with warm atmosphere.

Altough Budapest is a fairly safe city (read our Safety in Budapest articel) the hostel has top-notch security.

The commmon room is spacious with a large screen TV on with lots foreign-language channels. There's a cozy sofa and a choice of boardgames to while away in the evening.

Free computer and internet use, WiFI in rooms and in the common room for laptop users.

Free hot beverages like tea, coffee, hot chocolate are a nice. The kitchen area is well-equipped and -stocked.

The Loft is a great hostel with character in central Budapest.

Room rates: cc. 17 - 19 € (cc. 24.5 - 27.5 $)

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Budapest Bubble Hostel

Address: Bródy Sándor utca 2., VIII. district, M3 (blue) metro, Kálvin tér station

Budapest Bubble Hostel from Outside
Budapest Bubble Hostel

The Budapest Bubble Hostel offers clean, tidy rooms in dowtown near Múzeum körút. The hostel has a quiet, laid-back atmosphere so this not the place if you're after lots of partying.

There are only 2 dorm rooms providing accommodation for max. a dozen of people. The lady who runs the hostel is very kind and helpful and will treat you as you were a guest in her home.

The hostel overlooks the building of the Hungarian National Museum with its large garden. Lots of sights, cafes, restaurants are located nearby that you can reach by walk.

Free tea and coffee is provided in the shared kitchen, free use of internet WiFi in the rooms and in the common room, security locks, bed linen are the main amenities in Bubble.

Guests can prepare their meals and store food in spacious kitchen. It's equipped with coffee maker, water boiler, electric stove, refrigerator, pans,pots, paltes and silverware.

Room Rates: cc. 30 $ (cc. 20 €)

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Carpe Noctem
Address: Szobi utca 5. 3/8a

Carpe Noctem Hostel in Budapest

The name of the hostel translates to "seize the night". A perfect cheap lodging fro single travellers who want to get the most a short stay in Budapest.

Loacted in a quiet side street in downtown Budapest with lots of attractions, pubs, clubs nearby.

Public transport options are excellent since the hostel is between the M3 (blue) and M1 (yellow) metro lines and a trolley service runs just in fron of the hostel building.

Although the Carpe Noctem is not a loud, party hostel I wouldn't recommend it for people who want peace and quiet. This a hostel for socializing and making friend from other parts of the world. That's why it has a large common area with bean bags and a corner sofa.

The extremely helpful staff will go out of their way to help you settle in and plan your stay in Budapet. They tell you what to see, which restaurants are good and affordable. Jus tell them what you want to do and they arrange it for you: cheap theatre and opera tickets, caving tours, wlaking tours, pun crawls 8with the local pub tour guides), trips to Budapest's thermal baths, etc.

Room Rates: cc. 15 $ (cc. 10 €)

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7 x 24 Central Hostel - really in the central of Budapest
Address: Király utca 14., floor 5 door 1, doorbell 32., VI. district, M1, M2, M3 metros, Deák Ferenc tér station

Check Rates and Read Reviews on 7x24 Central Hostel Budapest. 

7x24 central Hostel Budapest
7x24 central Hostel Budapest


The 7x24 central Hostel has strategic location regarding public transport services.

The hostel is about 2 minutes from Deák Square - one of Budapest's major transportation hubs - where the 3 metro lines meet. There're also several tram (trams No. 47, 49), and bus routes (buses No. 4, 9, 16, 105), as well as night bus services (night buses No. 909, 914, 931, 950, 966, 979) in the area.

If you plan to do lots of sightseeing both on foot and using public transport than the 7 x 24 central Hostel is a perfect choice for accommodation.

You can reach many important sights like St Stephen's Basilica, Váci Street, Andrássy Avenue with the Hungarian Opera House, the former Jewish Quarter of Budapest- by walk, but if you want to see sights that are a bit far by walk you can hop on a metro, tram or bus.

The rooms are nice and sunny with warm decor. No bunk beds but comfortable, wide beds!

There are 2 rooms with 2 beds (one of them has private bathroom & toilet), 1 room with 3 beds, 2 rooms with 4 beds with private bathrooms.

All rooms have free WiFi and cable internet, and there's also free internet access and WiFi available in the common room.

Free towels and bed linen are provided.

The common room and most rooms are air-conditioned which you're going to appreciate during hot summer days.

The fully-fitted kitchen is stocked with tea and coffee that you can use free of charge.

Security is excellent with PIN coded doors, and lockers.

The staff is very kind and will help you with anything regarding you stay. A welcome drink is included in the room price.

This downtown Budapest hostel is recommended for families or for anyone who want quiet, centrally located accommodation. At 7x24 Central Budapest Hostel you will feel at home.

Room Rates: 1 bed for a night in a 2 bed-romm 28 € (cc. 41 $), 1 bed for a night in a 3-bed room: 24 € (cc. 35 $), 1 bed for a night in a 4-bed room: 20 € (cc. 29 $)

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2night Home
Address: Váci utca 73., V. district

2night Home Hostel Budapest

The 2night Home Hostel is a new addition to Budapest's hostel palette. Located in the pedestrian shopping street Váci utca the hostel is very well located with all the major sights within easy reach. The area is packed with restaurants, cafes, clubs, and shops.

The Central Market Hall (Központi Vásárcsarnok) is at the south end of the street with lots of fresh seasonal vegetable, fruits and special Hungarian food stuff, like paprika.

The rooms (1 double room and 4 single rooms) have large, comfortable beds (no bunks). The double room has TV with a DVD player (you can get some DVDs from the common room).

There's wireless internet in the rooms and in the common area which also has a internet access that you can use free of charge. Breakfast is included and coffee and tea are free at any time.

There's a small but fairly well-equipped kitchen.

This is again a very peaceful hostel, ideal for tourists who want to rest after a tiring day.

The Dutch owner is friendly and helpful.

Room Rates: Check Rates and Read Reviews 2night Hostel Budapest.

Big Fish Hostel

Address: Kertész utca 20., doorbell 8., VII. district, tram 4,6 Wesselényi utca stop, M2 (red).

Big Fish Hostel Budapest

The Big Fish is a newly renovated hostel in a lovely old building Budapest's VII. district .

Located in a sidestreet off Wesselényi street it's in the city centre with two major tram lines (trams 4,6) running along Grand Boulevard, the M2 (red) metro station at Blaha Lujza Square, and the M3 (blue) metro station at Nyugati Tér (Nyugati Train Station).

Spacious rooms with comfortable beds, large bathrooms, and a huge kitchen are the major benefits of this Budapest hostel.

Free web access and WiFi in rooms and in the common room and use of computer in the common room is also free of charge.

Other features include:

  • cable TV
  • games room
  • security lockers
  • bed linen included
  • 24 hour reception
  • 24 hour security

Room rates in Big Fish Hostel are betwen 15 - 27 € (22 - 40 $), a welcom drink is included (pálinka, unique Hungarian fruit brandy or a glass of Tokaji wine).

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BikeBase Hostel -
for bikers
Address: Podmaniczky utca 19., VI. district

Bikebase Hostel Budapest

The BikeBase is very well located hostel in the VI. district which abounds in cultural sights (Andrássy Avenue with the Opera House, nagymező utca Pest's Broadway), restaurants, cafes and a buzzing nightlife.

There are hostel rooms, and cozy apartments for rent 8fro 2 persons and fro 3 persons).

The fee of bicycle hire is included in the room price. The place is clean and calm.

Staff is kind and speaks English, Italian, and French.

Room rates: 2-room apartment costs 40 € /day, the 3-room apartment is 50 €/day with clean linen and towels

Read more on how to explore Budapest by bike.


Ginkgo Hostel
Address: Szép utca 5., V. district, M2 metro Astoria station or M3 metro Ferenciek stere tation

Ginkgo Hostel Budapest

Situated in the middle of Budapest Ginkgo offers the combination of excellent location, affordable prices, friendly and helpful staff.

Two metro stations are only from a 2-minute walk from the hostel: Ferenciek tere station for the M3 (blue) metro and Astoria sttaion for the M2 (red) metro line.

3 large shared rooms, 3 double rooms, common room and a basic kitchen are the main facilities.

All rooms are tidy, clean and non-smoking. There're lockers in the rooms to keep your belongings safe.

The hostel is in an old building, and though it's not air-conditioned doesn't get too hot in the summer.

Breakfast is included in the room price (as well as clean linens), and coffee and tea are free.

Internet access is free of charge: WiFi in the rooms and in the common room, web access and computer in the common room

The English and German speaking staff is expert in Budapest. They're know all the good and cheap eateries, nice pubs and clubs, sights, etc. They want to see you have a good time and feel at home during your trip.

Ginkgo is not a party hostel, and the whole hostel is non-smoking.

Room Rates: double room from 44 € (cc. 65 $)/night dorm beds: 15 € (cc.22€)/night, triple from 10 € (cc. 15 $)/person/night, quad from 18 € (cc. 26 $)/person/night, Euros and credit cards are accepted.


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Gallery Single & Private Hostel
Address: Hegedüs Gyula utca 7., III./36., VI. district, trams 4,6 ot M3 (blue) metro Nyugati tér station

Gallery Single and Private Hostel in Budapest

The Gallery Single & Private Hostel is housed on 3rd floor of a fine historical building in downtown Budapest near Nyugati (Western) Train Station. Margaret Bridge and Margaret Island are also nearby.

You can explore many sights in the neighbourhood on foot but you can also conveniently reach many public transport services that run in the area.

The hostel is focused on single travellers and couples so it's more like an apartment than an ordinary hostel. The decor is nice with vivid colors, and pieces of contemporary art.

It has several bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets, 1 kitchen, 1 community room. All private rooms can be locked. The bedrooms and the common room are non-smoking.

You can also rent a private ensuite with bathroom and kitchen (no internet) near the hostel building.

Owners of the place are very attentive and helpful.

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Home Made Hostel - great location and lots of character
Address: Teréz krt. 22., VI. district, trams 4,6

Home Made Hostel Budapest

The Home Made is a very cool hostel with retro feeling. Furniture from authentic Hungarian homes is used for the decorating the rooms.

The hostel is in a historical building on Grand Boulevard (Nagykörút) so it is an excellent base point for exploring the city. The drawback of the excellent location the street noise.

Nicely renovated classic furniture, beds with unique design, hand-made lamps add a very homey and cozy ambience to the establishment.

 

The double room has a comfortable bed, a TV and it's best for couples or for thsoe who prefer privacy. The large dorm with 8 beds has a TV set and a DVD player. There's also a 4-bed room, and a 6-bed room which can accommodate small groups.

Guests share 3 bathrooms.

Other features are:

  • free WiFi in the whole building,
  • free internet access in the common room,
  • free tea and coffee
  • safety lockers

The common room is ideal for chats and socializing.

Staff is friendly and ready to help you with everything.

Room rates: double room: 42-56 € (cc. 62-82 $), a bed in the 8-bed dorm costs 10-20 € (cc. 15-30 $). Mineral water, orange juice, snacks, fruits are included in the price.

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Mandragora Boutique Hostel
Address: József körút 2., VIII. district, trams 4,6 or M3 metro Ferenc körút stop.

See Rates for and Read Reviews on Mandragora Boutique Hostel Budapest.

Mandragora Hostel Budapest

Located in the centre on Grand Boulevard you can reach many attractions, sights, cafes, restaurants, shops and supermarkets easily.

New York Palace with its legendary cafe is just a few steps from Mandrgaora Hostel, but you won't have to go far to get to Jewish Budapest with the Central Synagogue in Dohány Street either.

Trams 4,6 run along the Boulevard and M2 (red) metro has a station at Blaha Lujza tér, so you'll have excellent public transport connections, too

Mandragora offers 3 rooms each with a different style:

  • Atropa is the most spacious room with a double bed. Price: from 60 € (cc. 88 $)

  • Datura is medium-sized with a double bed Price: from 60 € (cc. 88 $)

  • Sage is the smallest room. Price: from 50 € (cc. 73 $)

There's also an apartment on the top floor with its own bathroom and kitchen. It offers a fine view of Gellért Hill in Buda. The rental fee of the apartment is 80 € (cc. 117 $).

Mandragora is an intimate, clean hostel where you can relax after a busy day.

Moha Hostel in Budapest's Green Belt
Address: Neszmélyi út 18/a, XI. district

Moha Hoste Budapest
Moha Hostel

Getting there: take bus 7E or 173E from Keleti Train Sttaion (on M2 metro line) and get off at Etele tér stop. From there the hostel is a 10-minute walk.

Or from Koszolányi Dezső tér: take bus 150E (get off at menyecske utca and walk along neszmélyi út for about 1 minute), or bus 150 (get off at Péterhegyi tér and you'll be right at Moha Hostel).

Getting to Koszolányi tér: take buses 7, 7E, 173, 173E 8from Keleti Train Sttaion, Blaha Lujza tér, Ferenciek tere) or travel with tram 49 from Deák F. tér, Astoria or Kálvin tér).

Moha is a small hostel in the green Buda side of Budapest. Peaceful neighbourhood, nice garden, friendly staff, modern, youthful interior characterize the place.

You can get to the city centre in 30 minutes using public transport.

Internet access is free of charge, with WiFi in the rooms and in the lobby which also has internet connection and a computer to use.

Moha has two 6-bed rooms, two 4-bed rooms, and a private double room.

A large well-equipped kitchen, security lockers, cable TV, boardgames, Playstation and a BBQ area in the garden are the other main fetaures of this hostel.

Intimacy and fresh air make up for the slightly far location from downtown. There's a grocery shop and a pizza restaurant near the hostel.

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Suite Hostel
Address: Veres Pálné utca 14.
Tel: (+36 1)

 

Marco Polo Hostel
Address: Nyár utca 6. VII. district, tarms 4,6 or M2 metro Blaha Lujza tér stop.

Check Rates for Marco Polo Hostel Budapest. 

marco Polo Hostel Budapest

The hostel has free minibus service from keleti Train Station.

A large hostel complex in the city centre. Marco Polo has double and quad rooms with TV and private bathrooms, as well as a dormitories (two 12-bed rooms).

The rooms have lockable wardrobe.


You'll find lots of information about Budapest at the reception but the friendly staff is ready to help you, too. Rooms and bathrooms are kept clean and tidy.

There's a friendly bar in the cellar to chill out.

Room rates are between cc. 12.5 - 76.70 € (cc. 18.30 - 112.50 $)

City Hostel Pest **
Address:
Ráday utca 43., IX. district


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