As USA Today has recently reported, Budapest is among the cheapest European cities. Indeed, the Hungarian capital has become a popular destination for budget-travelers. We’ve collected the best Budapest hostels for those who want to save money but still have a good accomodation.
Hipster Hostel
Hipster Hotel is one of the fanciest, most stylish, brand new hostels of Budapest. It was designed in a DIY spirit to welcome and host solo travelers and families, backpackers and city explorers. It’s located in District V, in the heart of the city, surrounded by everything one might need. It’s street 50 meters from Kálvin Square, in a student area with several cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs nearby. It offers 4 types of rooms: the Polka Dots Room with a mezzanine for sleeping, the Magenta Room with stylish black bunk beds, the colourful Candy Room and the Honeymoon Suite, for the two of you.
More info and booking: http://hipsterhostel.com/
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Home Plus Hostel
Home Plus Hostel is also located in District V, between Budapest Parliament and Margaret Bridge – you can go to the city centre or, if you need fresh air and some peace, you can visit Margaret Island. Home Plus does not only give you comfortable accomodation but helps you get a glimpse into Hungarian cuisine; besides the colourful rooms such as the yellow room or green room, they offer free Hungarian dinner 3 times a week. Try countryside, local style and traditional dinner, with some palinka on the side!
More info and booking: http://www.homeplushostel.hu/
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Carpe Noctem
Carpe Noctem has been voted as the 5th best hostel of the world and the most fun hostel by Hostelworld guests before. As the name shows (which means „seize the night”), it is a typical party hostel where you might arrive alone but leave with lots of friends. The staff is friendly and will guide you on your way with some off-the-beaten-track tips as you discover the pubs, bars and clubs of the city center. In Carpe Noctem, you’ll feel like being in a mate’s house, chilling on bean bags and having an awesome party.
More info and booking: http://www.carpenoctemoriginal.com/
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Wombat’s City Hostel
The establishment of Wombat’s Budapest is also located in the city centre, a block away from the iconic Andrássy Street, from where all the important sights are easily accessible. With its welcoming atmosphere and elegant design, this hostel is one of the trendiest in Budapest. Wombat’s has very well-equipped, air-conditioned rooms with separate bathrooms and it offers a tasty, all-you-can-eat breakfast for hungry travellers.
More info and booking: http://www.wombats-hostels.com/budapest/
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