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Maverick Athenaeum

Maverick Athenaeum
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (223 reviews)
"My second visit, very clean and convenient"
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is £53
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Maverick Athenaeum
Lobby lounge

AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest

AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
AMISTAT Hub Hostel Budapest
Living area

Baroque Hostel & Coworking

Baroque Hostel & Coworking
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"cozy atmosphere "
United Kingdom
Soumya
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Baroque Hostel & Coworking
Lobby

Wombat's City Hostel Budapest

Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (143 reviews)
"Good location, nice rooms, easy check in and check out."
United Kingdom
Gareth
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
Lobby

Maverick Central Market

Maverick Central Market
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (173 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Budapest!"
United Kingdom
Ivan
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Maverick Central Market
Exterior

UrbanNest Private Hostel Rooms

UrbanNest Private Hostel Rooms
2.0 star property
Jozsefvaros
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Nice bar outdoors, good coffee at reception"
United States
Orosz
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
UrbanNest Private Hostel Rooms
Exterior

a&o Budapest City - Hostel

a&o Budapest City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Erzsebetvaros
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (141 reviews)
"It was great location, the room was quite nice and clean. "
United States
Teresa
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
a&o Budapest City - Hostel
Restaurant

JO&JOE Budapest

JO&JOE Budapest
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at."
United Kingdom
Edina
The price is £40
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
JO&JOE Budapest
Shared kitchen

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 £32
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Island Hostel - Adults only
Standard Room, 3 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 £38
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
BlackSheep Budapest Smart Rooms
Superior Studio | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Flow Spaces

Flow Spaces
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (234 reviews)
"Room was okay for a hostel, kitchen was a nice addition."
Canada
Julia
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Flow Spaces
Exclusive Apartment | Individually decorated, free WiFi

Lavender Circus Hostel

Lavender Circus Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (235 reviews)
Lavender Circus Hostel
Staircase

Maverick Downtown

Maverick Downtown
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (323 reviews)
"Clean and lovely staff"
United Kingdom
Ananda
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Maverick Downtown
Lobby

The Hive Party Hostel

The Hive Party Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (119 reviews)
"Clean room welcoming and helpful staff members,all good "
United States
Nakasagga
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
The Hive Party Hostel
Front of property

MP Hostel Budapest

MP Hostel Budapest
1.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (126 reviews)
"Location is good with also a good price. "
Turkey
aycan bora
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
MP Hostel Budapest
Standard Double Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Maverick Budapest Soho

Maverick Budapest Soho
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (610 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 £43
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Maverick Budapest Soho
Front of property

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 £42
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
GoodMo Budapest Smart Rooms
Front of property

WOW City Hostel

WOW City Hostel
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"The location is perfect for those enjoy nightlife. The receptionist is very helpful and friendly"
United Kingdom
Ching Genevieve
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
WOW City Hostel
Lobby sitting area

Adagio Hostel Basilica

Adagio Hostel Basilica
2.0 star property
Budapest City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (88 reviews)
"Good location"
Norway
Kristin Soc
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Adagio Hostel Basilica
City view

Avenue Hostel

Avenue Hostel
2.0 star property
District VI
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (290 reviews)
"Great place. Friendly staff, great location, clean and very reasonably priced "
United Kingdom
Connor
The price is £31
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Avenue Hostel
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H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

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Budapest Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,805
Accommodation
42 Hostels
Lowest Price
£29
Highest Price
£75

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: Avenue Hostel - 2-minute walk from Oktogon M Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 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. Guests can enjoy 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. You'll find showers, hairdryers and bed sheets in all rooms. Maverick Central Market - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Zsil utca Tram Stop. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. 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 36 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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