The best hostels of Budapest

Wombats City Hostel

The Wombat City Hostel is one of the newest and trendiest hostels of the city. This hostel is only a few blocks away from the Deák tér and Andrássy út so it has a great, central location. The interior is very stylish, it’s hip, it’s fun and it’s very youngish not to mention that the hostel is very well equipped. You will feel so comfortable that there’s a great chance you won’t even leave the place. Each air-conditioned room comes with a separate bathroom, there is a wide range of services – all of them are included in the price – and in the mornings you can have a tasty breakfast at the womBAR in buffet style.Instant Groove Party Hostel

As the name already suggests this hostel is all about partying. Situated right in the city centre, on Nagymező utca Instant Groove offers a wide range of services. There is no curfew, there’s no lockout and there is no checkout time so you can go wherever you want, whenever you want to. In the neighbouring area there are several places to visit – clubs, bars and shops including Instant, one of Budapest’s most popular clubs.

Address: 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 38. (closed!)Loft HostelThis friendly hostel is only a few steps from the city centre’s most popular shopping street, Váci utca. The crew of the hostel is surprisingly friendly and helpful – they will help you find the best places of the city, they will teach you how to prepare the best Hungarian dishes and they will do probably anything to serve your comfort. Their rooms are quite cheap, what’s more they are up for some real bargains – you will get a night for ‘free’ if you bring 10 Euros worth of special foreign delicacies for example. Of course you should contact them first. If you are looking for a cosy and very relaxed place to stay at while you are in Budapest, than the Loft Hostel is for you.

Address: 1053 Budapest, Veres Pálné utca 19. 4th floor 6., doorbell No.44.Downtown Oasis

If you are not so keen on partying all night and if you would like to enjoy a bit of break from the rush of the city then you should choose the Downtown Oasis hostel. This hostel is also situated in the city centre, only a few blocks away from Deák tér. Originally, the hostel was a classic Budapest apartment but it was renovated and turned into a guesthouse. As a hostel it offers a friendly atmosphere, a gorgeous view and a rather high-class interior design for reasonable prices. They only have a few rooms so you should make your reservation in time.

Address: 1052 Budapest, Károly körút 24.Home Made HostelThis hostel was named as hostel of the year several times. They are known for their unique interior design – the rooms are furnished with old, forgotten and second-hand objects from authentic Budapest homes that were revamped and reinterpreted. These items and this interior create a very different yet home-like atmosphere. You can enjoy your stay after a long and tiring day of sightseeing in clear and tidy rooms but you can also go on bar tours if you are in the mood for a few drinks. What’s more you can also attend cooking lessons, go to thermal baths or go caving with the help of the crew.

Address: 1066 Budapest, Teréz körút 22. I/7.Budapest Bubble

This bubbly and lively hostel is situated right next to the Nemzeti Múzeum (National Museum), on Bródy utca. The most interesting sights of the city are very close – the Vásárcsarnok, the Váci utca, the Gellért hill, the Synagogue are all within reach. The hostel has great connections as far as public transport is concerned; the main metro, bus and tram lines are all very close You will also find great shops, stores, clubs, bars and restaurants in the area and you can get to know the local youngsters, as there are 3 universities in the neighbourhood. If you are up for a real multicultural experience then make your reservation and stay at Bubble.

Address: 1088 Budapest, Bródy Sándor utca 2.NJoy Budapest 

The hostel of NJoy is a family-ran business that has a lovely atmosphere and that offers real comfort for tourists and backpackers. A wide range of free services come with the rooms – you can use the Wi-Fi and the Internet for free and you can have yourself a nice cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate free of charge. There’s no curfew so you can come and go at any time, there’s a 24 hour reception service and there’s also a sort of community area where you can watch films, DVDs and you can have a few beers or a couple of pálinka shots with the other guests and the owners.

Address: 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 9. I/3.Goat HostelDespite the rather silly name this hostel offers real quality services and it is actually a great accommodation. It is very close to Kálvin tér, the Danube is also a few steps away and there are great sights in the area – including the famous Vásárcsarnok (Market Hall). According to the reviews of the guests the staff is very helpful and friendly and you can expect for cleanliness, good security and friendly atmosphere if you choose this hostel. There are private rooms and dorms as well, there is a 24 hour reception service, free internet service is provided and the breakfast is included in the price.

Address: 1093 Budapest, Vámház krt. 15.Lavender Circus Hostel

This hostel specializes in double bedrooms and private rooms so it is ideal for couples but obviously it is not that much of a good choice if you are with a bigger company. It has a sort of romantic atmosphere, the interiors of the bedrooms are quite upper-class and elegant, they almost remind us of the posh inns and hotels of the city centre. The hostel is situated in a historical building close to Nemzeti Múzeum, so you can enjoy the unique atmosphere.

Address: 1054 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 37.Carpe NoctemThis hostel is yet another party hostel so if you are a real party animal then make your reservations right now. In this hostel you can make friends easily, you can have a great time and you can find out how the locals get down. The staff will guide you on your way as you discover the best pubs, bars and clubs of the city centre and they will also be at your service. The Carpe Noctem was voted as the 5th best hostel of the world so expect for a great adventure and have some serious fun.

Address: 1067 Budapest, Szobi utca 5. 3/8aBudapest Centrum HostelThe Parliament, the Basilica and the Chain Bridge – these are just a few of Budapest’s most iconic sights and these are the places that are in the neighbouring area of the Centrum Hostel. This hostel is ideal for bigger groups as well as there are rooms that can take up to 12 people. The newly decorated rooms are bright, clean and airy. The hostel offers all sorts of services, including free Wi-Fi connection, free bed linens and towels, complimentary tea and coffee for the guests.

Address: 1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 26.Grandio Party Hostel

Massive binge-drinking, dress-up parties, crazy pranks and loads of fun – basically this is what the Grandio Party Hostel has to offer. It is not only a hostel by the way – it is an oasis or more like a jungle with its very own ruin pub in Nagydió utca, that never sleeps. They actually call themselves ‘the playground of alcoholics’, so don’t be surprised if you happen to bump into a few slightly tipsy guests upon arrival. If you like to party and if you like to party hard than Grandio is the best alternative for you.

Address: 1074 Budapest, Nagy Diófa utca 8.Hipster Hostel

Hipster Hostel, situated on Baross utca offers four different types of accommodation – there’s a so called polka dot room for bigger groups, there’s the magenta room for six, there’s a candy room with two double beds and there is also a honeymoon suite with two beds, with a private entrance and a private bedroom. Needles to say, that the last one offers a great accommodation for couples. The hostel is well-equipped, it has a wide-range of services – just like the other hostels do – and the members of the staff speak quite a few foreign languages including French, Spanish, Portuguese and German as well.

Address: 1081 Budapest, Baross utca 3.