Last Updated on 1st August 2022
14 Best Hostels in Budapest
Check out our list of the Best Hostels in Budapest, Hungary. Budapest has 77 hostels and we have narrowed this down to the 14 best hostels in Budapest.
1. Hostel One Basilica
Hostel One Basilica is the best hostel in Budapest. They have a welcoming international staff who are dedicated to showing you the finest of Budapest. They are ideally suited for those who are looking to have a good time and have fun!
With high ceilings and big rooms, this beautiful hostel is set in one of Budapest's oldest buildings. Each dorm room has lockers and well-designed double bunk beds. The hostel is in an excellent position, right in the center of town.
Among the amenities/features are free Wifi, free city maps, safe lockers, key card admission, a common room, and an individual reading lamp opposite each bed. The hostel is exceptionally secure, with rooms accessible only via key card.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms
- Costs: Dorms from €8.00
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: No
2. Fifth Hostel
Free WiFi, a fully furnished kitchen, a common room with armchairs, a couch, and a TV, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer are all available at Fifth Hostel.
Chairs, tables, and separate lockers are provided free of charge in each of their rooms. The hostel is completely air-conditioned. Fifth Hostel is without a doubt one of the best hostels in Budapest.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms
- Costs: Dorms from €6.65
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: No but they do have a Cafe
3. Hostel One Budapest
The Deák Ferenc Tér metro station, which connects to three Budapest metro lines as well as bus and tram lines, is only 300 meters away from Hostel One Budapest. The hotel offers free WiFi throughout the property, as well as guest PCs in the lobby.
On-site, there is a bar that serves drinks as well as a vending machine that sells snacks and beverages. Within 300 meters of the hostel, there is a cluster of ruin bars. At the hostel's 24-hour desk, you may purchase tickets for local attractions and events.
All rooms and dormitories at Hostel One Budapest include a locker and bed linen. St. Stephen's Basilica is 600 meters from the hostel, while the Dohány Street Synagogue is only a 2-minute walk away.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms
- Costs: Dorms from €8.00
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: Yes
4. Vitae Hostel
Vitae Hostel strikes the ideal mix between giving a large hostel's amenities and facilities while also making you feel at ease in a social, fun, and family-like environment.
At Vitae's, there are several social areas where you can meet and mingle with other people. They have a friendly and accommodating staff who will prepare low-cost family dinners for you for the price of the ingredients. Vitae's three modern kitchens are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Vitae is one of the best hostels in Budapest for backpackers who are on a limited budget, as a dorm room bed costs only €6.00 per night.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
- Costs: Dorms from €6.00, Privates from €16.70
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: No
5. Retox Party Hostel
Retox Party Hostel is as it says in the name is a party hostel that happens to be the best party hostel in Budapest. At their lively patio bar, you may dance the night away. The hostel is located in the city centre in the trendy Terézváros sector. If you need to travel further, the Oktogon metro station is merely a 5-minute walk away.
They have a vast assortment of dorm rooms, including mixed dorms with 8, 10, 12, and 14 beds, as well as female-only dorm rooms with three beds. The beer garden on the patio is a unique feature of this hostel.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €6.05, Private rooms from €30.20
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: Yes
6. Pal’s Hostel
Pal's Hostel is not your standard hostel in that it has a number of rooms distributed over several buildings in Budapest's city centre. Their buildings are across the street from St Stephen's Basilica. The Deák Ferenc tér metro station is only a 4-minute walk away, so you can go to any other part of Budapest with ease. Pal's is the best hostel in Budapest for groups.
There are only mixed 4-bed mixed dorms, however, they are fairly spacious and have single beds rather than bunks. Each bed is equipped with a power outlet, a night lamp, and a personal locker. Pal's Hostel is one of the top hostels in Budapest for groups because it has several different types of flats for small groups (3 to 6 people).
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Privates
- Costs: Dorms from €9.00, Privates from €45.50
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: No
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: No
7. MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall
The MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall is located close to the historic Great Market Hall on Csarnok tér (the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest). This hostel/hotel is quite large, with 184 rooms. Located close to the city centre on the Pest side of Budapest, there are many bars, restaurants, shops, and places in the area.
Every mixed dormitory features a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, and its own bathroom. A reading lamp, a shelf, and a power outlet are included in each (bunk) bed. You will also be able to use their fully equipped guest kitchen. After a long day of sightseeing, you may unwind in their spacious common room, or if you're a digital nomad, you can work from here.
MEININGER's private rooms are elegantly designed, with some being rather large.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms*, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms* from €8.50, Private rooms from €50.50
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: Yes
8. Meander Hostel
Meander Hostel is in a great location, adjacent to St. Stephen's Basilica and a block from Budapest's theatre district, which is full of cafes, pubs, restaurants, and street food. All of Budapest's major attractions are within walking distance from this area.
The hostel has indoor and courtyard common areas, a well-equipped kitchen, free tea and coffee, and you will have the option to share a cheap communal meal every night.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms
- Costs: Dorms from €6.00
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: Yes
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9. Wombats City Hostel Budapest
Wombats City Hostel Budapest is centrally located in Budapest, right in the middle of the city's best nightlife. You will be given a complimentary welcome drink when you arrive. Start your evening at their on-site womBAR, where you may take advantage of their happy hour(s) between 6 and 8 p.m.
All dorm rooms have private restrooms with smart-card access exclusively for enhanced security. They provide both mixed and female-only dorms, which are ideal for solo female travellers. All rooms have air conditioning for those long, hot summer nights. Wombats City Hostel is one of the best hostels in Budapest for solo travellers.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €7.40, Private rooms from €38.60
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee (€5)
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: Yes (womBAR)
10. The Lazy Muggle
The House of Parliament, St. Stephen Basilica, National Museum, Hungarian Academy of Science, Chain Bridge, and the Opera House are all within walking distance of The Lazy Muggle Hostel (previously Central Backpack King).
Free walking tours (communist tours, best photo tours, etc. ), free Budapest travel guides and maps, free Budapest travel guides, maps, and other information leaflets, free coffee and tea, and free Wifi are all available at the hostel.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €9.00, Private rooms from €32.00
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: No but they have a Cafe
11. Grandio Party Hostel
District VII is known for its Ruin Bars, and the Grandio Party Hostel is located there. It is conveniently located near a metro station (Astoria). Grandio Beer Garden (Kert) has become one of the most popular Ruin Bars in Budapest. As a result, Grandio Party Hostel is the best party hostel in Budapest. Szimpla Kert and other well-known ruin bars are within walking distance.
There is free WiFi throughout the hostel, linen is provided, and all rooms are key-card only. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and luggage storage is available.
They provide mixed dorms with 4, 6, and 8 beds, as well as some private rooms. Please be aware that this hostel has age limits. To stay here, you must be between the ages of 18 and 36.
Grandio also happens to be one of the best hostels in Budapest for party-goers.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €6.00, Private rooms from €24.00
- Female Only Dorms: No
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: No
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: Yes
12. Flow Hostel
Flow Hostel is a high-end hostel in the heart of Budapest. In October of 2016, the hostel reopened with all-new amenities and more services for its guests. It is located in Budapest's old district, just a few minutes' walk from the Danube River and the Bar Ruin district.
Their dorm rooms are large and well-designed, with each (bunk) bed having its own night lamp, power outlet, and under-bed storage.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €6.60, Private rooms from €39.60
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: No
13. Avenue Hostel
Avenue Hostel is located near the city centre of Budapest. The Hungarian National Museum, on the other hand, is only a 20-minute walk away. This is a cosy hostel that is modern, fresh, and affordable. Avenue Hostel is Budapest's cheapest hostel.
They have a variety of mixed and female-only dorms at Avenue Hostel. Each (bunk) bed has its own curtain (for more privacy), reading lamp, and power outlet. Avenue Hostel is the place to stay if you're on a tight budget because it's not only the cheapest hostel in Budapest, but it also includes a free breakfast.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms, Private rooms
- Costs: Dorms from €5.30, Private rooms from €50.00
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: Yes
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Bar: Yes
14. Activity Hostel
Activity Hostel is located in the heart of the city, on the famous historical street of Andássy. The majority of Budapest's tourist attractions are within walking distance.
The lounge at Activity Hostel is a cosy place to meet people, where you can find board games, books and other social activities. They offer Free Wi-Fi, linens, and a fully equipped kitchen with complimentary coffee, tea, oil, spices, and sugar.
- Room Types Offered: Dorms
- Costs: Dorms from €10.00
- Female Only Dorms: Yes
- Breakfast Included: No
- Guest Kitchen: Yes
- Laundry Facilities: No
- Bar: No
Best Website to Book a Hostel
Hostelworld is by far the biggest and the best website for booking hostels because they have the best prices and availability. The website is designed to include many filters to help find a hostel that best suits your needs. For instance, you can filter hostels by price or by rating for a particular city.
Recommended Tours in Budapest
I recommend GetYourGuide for Tours. They offer highly unique tours with Local Guides. Below is a selection of some of the most interesting tours in Budapest.
- Small-Group Ruin Bar Tour
- Széchenyi Spa Full-Day Entrance Pass
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink
- St Stephen's Basilica Tour with Tower Access
- Original Budapest Pub Crawl and VIP Club Entrance
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, cancellations and much more. I recommend World Nomads Travel Insurance.
