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Our top choices for Budapest hostels

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1. Maverick Athenaeum

Maverick Athenaeum
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"Nice shared place"
United States
Svitlana
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Maverick Athenaeum
Restaurant

2. JO&JOE Budapest

JO&JOE Budapest
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"A good hotel in a perfect location to enjoy the best of the nightlife Budapest has to offer"
United Kingdom
Craig
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
JO&JOE Budapest
Exclusive Apartment

3. Lavender Circus Hostel

Lavender Circus Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (242 reviews)
"Very nice atmosphere."
United States
Ehsan
Lavender Circus Hostel
City view

4. Avenue Hostel

Avenue Hostel
2.0 star property
District VI
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (293 reviews)
"Great place. Friendly staff, great location, clean and very reasonably priced "
United Kingdom
Connor
The price is £19
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Avenue Hostel
Staircase

5. Maverick Downtown

Maverick Downtown
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323 reviews)
"Great location, Friendly staff, awesome rooms!"
Canada
Gyorgy
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Maverick Downtown
Vending machine

6. Wombat's City Hostel Budapest

Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (150 reviews)
"Good location, nice rooms, easy check in and check out."
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
Superior Studio

7. Flow Spaces

Flow Spaces
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (240 reviews)
"Amazing + Air Conditioning!"
United States
Maxwell
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Flow Spaces
Lobby lounge

8. AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest

AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"All good, specifically Greg at the reception was really nice to chat. The only bad was the location so far as it has many homeless and drug users"
Canada
Farhad
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest
Standard Room, 3 Single Beds

9. BlackSheep Budapest Smart Rooms

BlackSheep Budapest Smart Rooms
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (26 reviews)
"Well situated property for visiting Budapest. The hostel is located on fifth floor of the property and unfortunately during our stay the lift broke. Also there was a power outage but this was not the fault of the hostel and they made every effort to rectify the problem."
United Kingdom
Amanda Carol
The price is £33
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
BlackSheep Budapest Smart Rooms
Standard Double Room

10. Maverick Budapest Soho

Maverick Budapest Soho
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (615 reviews)
"Great staff to start with especially kseniia was a great help, room's clean, handy having a self service kitchen, would definitely recommend and will be booking there on my return 😀 "
United Kingdom
Pete
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Maverick Budapest Soho
Living area

11. Baroque Hostel & Coworking

Baroque Hostel & Coworking
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (81 reviews)
"cozy atmosphere "
United Kingdom
Soumya
The price is £45
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Baroque Hostel & Coworking
Lobby

12. The Hive Party Hostel

The Hive Party Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (121 reviews)
"Clean room welcoming and helpful staff members,all good "
United States
Nakasagga
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Hive Party Hostel
Front of property

13. WOW City Hostel

WOW City Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (92 reviews)
"Everything very good. It was a private big enough room so more hotel the hotel. Also bathroom was clean and bed comfortable The position Is perfect: 3 minutes walking from deak Ferenc station White are coming all 3 metro lines, plus the bus going Directly tò the airport"
Italy
andrea
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
WOW City Hostel
Lobby

14. Maverick Central Market

Maverick Central Market
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Nice hostel. I had a good time and everything was as expected."
United States
Ronaldo
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Maverick Central Market
Exterior

15. a&o Budapest City - Hostel

a&o Budapest City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (144 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast. Close to transportation like subway. Good eating places with in walking distance"
United States
Pradeep
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
a&o Budapest City - Hostel
Lobby sitting area

16. Adagio Hostel Basilica

Adagio Hostel Basilica
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (89 reviews)
"Good location"
Norway
Kristin Soc
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Adagio Hostel Basilica
Shared kitchen

17. Island Hostel - Adults only

Island Hostel - Adults only
2.0 star property
Budapest
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (26 reviews)
"Lovely area around the hostel and really friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Elliot
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Island Hostel - Adults only
Front of property

18. GoodMo Budapest Smart Rooms

GoodMo Budapest Smart Rooms
2.0 star property
Jozsefvaros
6.2 out of 10, (14 reviews)
"Very basic but nice"
United States
Mohamed
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
GoodMo Budapest Smart Rooms
Front of property

19. MP Hostel Budapest

MP Hostel Budapest
1.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (127 reviews)
"Location is good with also a good price. "
Turkey
aycan bora
The price is £17
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
MP Hostel Budapest
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

20. Equity Point Budapest - Hostel

Equity Point Budapest - Hostel
3.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
7.2 out of 10, Good, (646 reviews)
"great quality at a low price"
Hong Kong SAR China
Tyler
The price is £38
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Equity Point Budapest - Hostel
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Top Budapest Hotel Reviews

H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

8/10 Good
"I was very comfortable at this hotel and their daily breakfast was very good and value for your money for sure. I was staying on the 6th floor and the floor was always quiet in the night, great for restful sleep"
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
H2 Hotel Budapest

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Budapest Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,300
Accommodation
42 Hostels
Lowest Price
£17
Highest Price
£79

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Budapest?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save more for going out. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its monuments and museums.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social environment.
What are the best hostels in Budapest?
Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Maverick Central Market - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Zsil utca Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Avenue Hostel - 2-minute walk from Oktogon M Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as a bar. You'll find towels, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms. Equity Point Budapest - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop and Blaha Lujza ter Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Wombat's City Hostel Budapest - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers, hairdryers and bed sheets. Flow Spaces - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Fővám tér M Tram Stop and Kalvin ter Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms.
How many hostels will I find in Budapest?
If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Budapest, one of Expedia's 37 hostels could be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Budapest?
The weather is important when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Budapest is 646 mm.
What is there to see and do in Budapest?
Overall, Budapest is known for its monuments, museums and churches. Major attractions include Margaret Island. Get out into nature with places such as Gellért Hill, Liberty Square and Danube River. Cultural attractions include Hungarian National Museum, Danube Palace and Hungarian State Opera House.
What's the best way to get to and around Budapest while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Budapest on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.), located 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Ferenciek Square Station, Astoria M Tram Stop and Astoria Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Budapest Boraros Square Station, Budapest-Nyugati Station or Budapest (XXQ-Keleti Station).

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