Last Updated on 6th May 2021 by Michael McGuinness
Best Hostels in Budapest
Check out our list of the Best Hostels in Budapest, Hungary.
Budapest is one of the most magical cities in Europe, especially at night and Budapest is also renowned for it's buzzing nightlife, it's Ruin Bars and it's Turkish Baths.
1. Hostel One Basilica
Hostel One Basilica is simply the best hostel in Budapest. They have friendly international staff who are determined to show you the best possible time in Budapest. They are ideally suited for those who are looking to have a good time and have fun!
This beautiful hostel is set in one of the oldest buildings in Budapest, with high ceilings and large spacious rooms. Each dorm room has lockers, and well designed double bunks. The hostel is in a great location as it situated right in the centre.
Amenities/features include free Wifi, free city maps, security lockers, key card access, a common room and an individual reading lamp beside every bed. The hostel is very secure and rooms can only be entered via your 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
Fifth Hostel offers free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a common room with armchairs, a couch and a TV set, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
All of our rooms contain chairs, table and individual lockers free of charges. The Hostel is fully air-conditioned. Fifth Hostel is easily 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
Hostel One Budapest is located only 300 m from the Deák Ferenc Tér metro stop, which connects to 3 of the Budapest metro lines, as well as bus and tram lines. Free WiFi is provided in all areas and guest computers are available in the lobby.
A bar serving drinks, as well as a vending machine offering snacks and beverages, can be found on site. A concentration of ruin pubs and bars can be found within 300 m of the hostel. Tickets for attractions and events around town can be booked at the hostel's 24-hour reception.
All rooms and dormitories at the Hostel One Budapest come with a locker and bed linen. The Dohány Street Synagogue can be reached within 2 minutes on foot and the St. Stephen's Basilica is 600 meters from the hostel.
- 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 offers the perfect balance between providing a wide range of amenities and facilities of a large hostel but making you feel relaxed in a sociable, fun and family-esq atmosphere.
Vitae’s has many common areas for you to meet and mingle with other guests. They're super friendly and helpful staff and will prepare cheap family-dinners for you for only the cost of the meal’s ingredients. Vitae’s 3 modern kitchens are accessible 24/7.
Vitae is one of the best hostels in Budapest for backpackers who are on a tight budget as a bed in a dorm room starts at 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. You can party the night away at their buzzing courtyard bar. The hostel is located in the hip Terézváros district which is close to the centre. If you need to go further afield, the Oktogon metro stop is only a 5-minute walk away.
They offer a large selection of dorm rooms including 8, 10, 12 and 14-bed mixed dorms as well as 3-bed female-only dorm rooms. the standout feature of this hostel is its courtyard beer garden.
- 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 typical hostel in the fact they have a group of rooms spread across a few different buildings in the centre of Budapest. Their buildings are located across the road from St Stephen's Basilica. If you wish to get to any other area in Budapest, that's no problem as the Deák Ferenc tér metro station is only a 4-minute walk away. Pal's is the best hostel in Budapest for groups.
They only have mixed 4-bed mixed dorms but these very spacious and they have got single beds instead of bunks. Each bed gets its own power outlet, night light and a private locker. This hostel is perfect for small groups (3 to 6 people) as they have many different types of apartments making Pal's Hostel one of the best hostels in Budapest for groups.
- 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 new MEININGER Budapest Great Market Hall is located on Csarnok tér next to the famous Great Market Hall (the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest). This hostel/hotel is enormous as it comprises 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.
All mixed dormitories are equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wifi, hairdryer and private bathroom. All (bunk) beds have their own reading light, shelf and power-point. You will also get the use of their fully equipped guest kitchen. After a long day of sight-seeing, you can relax in their large common area or if you are a digital nomad you work from here.
- 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
*Currently this hostel doesn't offer dorms, they only offer Private Rooms.
8. Meander Hostel
Meander Hostel is centrally located, close to St. Stephens Basilica, and a block from Budapest's theatre district, with its cafes, bars, restaurants and street food. This location makes it possible to walk to all the major sites in Budapest.
The hostel has indoor and courtyard common areas, a well-equipped kitchen, free tea and coffee, and 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 located in the centre of Budapest bang in the heart of the city's top nightlife. When you arrive you will receive a free welcome drink. You can start your evening at their on-site womBAR where you can avail yourself of their happy hour(s) from 6-8 pm.
All dorm rooms have private bathrooms, smart-card access only for extra security. They offer mixed or female-only dorms 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 Lazy Muggle Hostel (formerly Central Backpack King) is surrounded by famous historical buildings such as the house of parliament, St. Stephen Basilica, National Museum, Hungarian Academy of science, Chain Bridge and the Opera House.
The hostel has a chilled out vibe and offers many freebies: free walking tours (communist tours, best photo tours etc), free Budapest travel guides and maps, free Budapest travel guides, maps and other information flyers, free coffee and tea and free Wifi.
- 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
Grandio Party Hostel is located in District VII which is famous for its Ruin Bars. It is very close to a metro stop (Astoria). Grandio Beer Garden (Kert) is now one of the most popular Ruin Bars in Budapest. Because of this Grandio Party Hostel is the best party hostel in Budapest. Other famous Ruin Bars such as Szimpla Kert are within walking distance.
Free Wifi is throughout, Linen is included and all room are Key-card Access only. The reception is opened 24 hours and they also provide Luggage storage.
They offer 4, 6, & 8-bed mixed dorms and some private rooms. Please note that there are age restrictions at this hostel. You must be aged between 18 and 36 to stay here.
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 premium quality accommodation in the downtown of Budapest. The hostel was opened in October of 2016, with brand new facilities, and extra services for their guests. It is situated in the historical area of Budapest, only a few minutes from Danube river and the Bar Ruin area is only a few minutes walk away.
Their coolly designed dorm rooms are spacious and all (bunk) beds come with an individual night lamp, power-point and under-bed locker.
- 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 relatively close to the centre of Budapest. For instead the Hungarian National Museum is just a 20-minute walk away. This is a modern, fresh and budget-friendly cosy hostel. Avenue Hostel is the cheapest hostel in Budapest.
At Avenue Hostel, they got a range of mixed and female-only dorms. Each (bunk) bed has it's own curtain for extra privacy, reading lamp and power socket. If you are on a tight budget, Avenue Hostel is the place for you because not only are they the cheapest hostel in Budapest, you also get 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 on the famous historical avenue, Andássy, in the heart of the city. The main tourist attractions of Budapest are within walking distance.
The Activity lounge is a cosy place to meet people, where you can find board games, books and other social activities. They have free Wi-Fi, free linen, a well-equipped kitchen with free 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 are a selection of some of the most interesting tours in Budapest.
- Small-Group Ruin Bar Tour - Wander through Budapest's atmospheric Jewish Quarter stopping in at many of the best-known ruin bars in Budapest.
- Széchenyi Spa Full-Day Entrance Pass - Skip the queue at Budapest's world-famous thermal spring spa, Széchenyi Bath. It's the largest thermal spring bath complex in Europe, it comprises 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools.
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink - See the sights of Budapest from the River Danube on a 1-hour sightseeing cruise, and enjoy a seasonal cocktail or soft drink along the way.
- St Stephen's Basilica Tour with Tower Access - Skip the queue and take a guided tour of Saint Stephen's Basilica including an exclusive visit to its dome and enjoy panoramic views of Budapest.
- Original Budapest Pub Crawl and VIP Club Entrance - Discover the best ruin bars of Budapest on this 4-hour pub crawl of the city centre, and then enjoy VIP entrance to one of the best clubs in town!
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, cancellations and much more. I recommend World Nomads Travel Insurance.
