1/7
Carpe Noctem
Carpe Noctem is much more than a place where you can sleep and nurture your hangover. The staff organizes several social activities – including nightly pub crawls -, while also suggesting plenty of other options if you’d like to remain a lone wolf. Stylish decorations made by street artists, a beer vending machine, a chilled vibe, and non-stop excitement characterize CNV.
2/7
Goat Hostel
Though it might not be the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) among the capital’s hostels, it is still a fine place to stay at. Due to its location – adjacent to the Great Market Hall, the Danube, and Liberty Bridge -, everything is easily accessible. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed, so don’t expect parties resembling Jack Nicholson’s legendary benders.
3/7
Grandio Party Hostel
Housed by a buzzing, ruiny garden bar, Grandio Party Hostel is just like New York, New York: it never sleeps. The knowledgable staff hosts pub crawls, nightly parties, open mic nights, boat cruises, daytime activities, and serves breakfast until 2 PM. Grandio was born to be wild, so if you’d like to release your inner rock star, look no further!
4/7
11th Hour Cinema and Hostel
11th Hour is the only hostel in Budapest that provides apartments within a building rather than rooms within an apartment. Thanks to several social spaces, you’ll find what you’re looking for regardless of your mood. You can chill out, play table football, watch movies, read books, or hang out in the courtyard with friends and beers.
5/7
Bazar Hostel
Bazar’s spectacular building gave home to a renowned rock club during the communist era. Now it is a hub of arts and nations where a spacious kitchen and a sizeable main lobby with puffy couches guarantee a vivid social life and will make you feel like a 21st-century Sultan. The staff members are well-travelled and well-informed, so you’ll never be bored.
6/7
Hi5 Hostel
Address: 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 27.
Hi5 is a vibrant, sociable place, where dull moments are as rare as sober sunset-gazers at Sziget. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is provided by an outgoing staff who will gladly take you out for an all-nighter, and will masterfully guide you through your stay in Budapest. Barbecues and cook-offs are regular events, so there’s no need to spend your cash in restaurants.
7/7
Instant Groove! Party Hostel
Housed by the building of Nagymező Street’s popular ruin bar, Instant, the Groove! offers bohemian nights and unforgettable days in a central location. The staff includes a national security expert, two professional musicians, a journalist, a tour guide and an industrial product designer, so they might be better than the Avengers.
Instant Groove! party hostel (closed)
Address: 1065 Budapest, 38 Nagymező Street
