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Hostels in Budapest
Just 50 metres away from Keleti Railway Station, The Aquarium Youth Hostel has been listed as one of the best hostels in Budapest by prestigious guide books...
Nestled at the top of a historical building named 'The Golden Eagle Yard' (constructed in 1907 by Count Lajos Karoly as a wedding present for his wife Countess Katalin Andrassy...
A hostel in the city centre for couples and single travellers in private rooms.
Keleti Hostel is well in the centre of Budapest! Right next to Keleti railway station where also many public transport lines run.
East Side Hostel is located only a few hundred metres from a breath-taking Hungarian parliament, Margaret island and the Danube River...
This youth hostel is located in the heart of Budapest, surrounded by many pubs, restaurants, cafés and nightclubs...
Our Youth Centre is a cultural establishment. We offer a chance for young people to be accommodated in a very cute, central area of Budapest - cheaply
Our brand new hostel is located in the most famous walking and shopping street of the center of Budapest. The small and medium dormitory rooms are clean and comfy...
This small, friendly and open minded hostel was designed with the view to serve the needs of the budget conscious traveller.
In the downtown of Budapest! Right next to Nyugati Station, within walking distance to the Parlament, St.Stephan Basilica and all the bars and restaurants you want to visit. 4, 6, or 10 bed dorm stay with breakfast, free Internet....
We are situated in the centre of Budapest, close to all major attractions like the baths, museums, the Royal Place etc
The 11th hour is located deep in the historical center in a complete classical building. With friendly staff and an easy going atmosphere with a huge open common area and courtyard. We provide FREE: internet, fresh coffee, movies, linen, snacks...
The Marco Polo Hostel is a state-of-the-art hostel designed to the highest standards. The hostel is a mem...
To stay in MyPlace is not just the way of accommodation but also an oppurtunity to connect with contemporary art & underground culture of Budapest.
Mellow Mood Hostel is a brand new hostel and a real backpacker's place right in the centre of Budapest...
Our small, cosy and clean hostel can be found in a nice typical Pest downtown building in Budapest city center at the very trendy Liszt Ferenc square (Budapest's most fashionable square), in Akacfa street, which is full of music pubs and clubs.
Caterina Hostel is a small friendly family hostel with privacy and a welcoming atmosphere...
The Riverside Hostel proudly offers budget travelers the ultimate hosteling experience...
In the downtown of Budapest! Right next to Oktogon Square, within walking distance to Budapest's important sightseeings...
We are located in the middle of Budapest nearby everything that you need. You can reach clubs, bars within 5 minutes.
Imperio Max Hostel is the most friendly hostel in Budapest. We offer free Internet, tea and coffee 24/7 at affordable prices!. We are located in the center of Budapest, close to every type of public transportation; bus, tram, and metro.
Stay in the middle of it all! That`s what our location is all about. Bars, pubs, underground clubs, cheap eateries, supermarkets on our doorstep.
What an Amazing Hostel? Amazing Hostel provides friendly accommodation in the centre of Budapest. What we can offer to our visitors is a great atmosphere in a clean, cheap and comfortable hostel.
Absolute Hostel is very central. We are located in the heart of the Pest side with easy access from all train, bus stations and the airport
We are on Pest side near by many pubs, restaurants, cafés and nightclubs.
Quiet & small hostel located in the cult street Ráday, full of cool bars and cafés in the very heart of Budapest. Homely feeling, we provide free of charge: breakfast, internet and WiFi, landline calls, tea & coffee, and a big smile.
Mandragora Hostel is a small unique place with taste and style in downtown Budapest.
The newly renovated Grand Hostel is very well located, has a colourful and unique design, large common areas, a big garden, café bar, rentabike and more...
We are just one block from the Danube River in the heart of the old walled city of Pest...
Colors Hostel opened at the end of 2005. It is situated right in the heart of the city in the 5th district,
BudaBase has an unbeatable location at the right side of the Danube river right in the city centre.
Come and stay at the newest, coolest hostel in town! You want to stay at a clean place? Well, what can be cleaner than a brand new place!
1st Hostel Budapest has a good location near the Danube river. It is a high quality hostel and the price not the cheapest. We are within a few minutes walk from Astoria...
Our location is unbeatable, exactly on the famous pedestrian shopping street near the Danube river. We offer you 2, 4 and 8 rooms. We have bunk bed rooms...
Our hostel is located in the most famous walking and shopping street of the center of Budapest, close to the Danube river.
Central hostel is very centrally locatedin the second house from the famouse walking street Vaci utca. Our hostel in the centre of downtown Budapest, close to all sights...
The Yellow Submarine is a private family-owned Hostel situated in the central area of Budapest
We are centrally located in the heart of Budapest Downtown, in the middle of the nightlife party area.
The Capital Hostel is located in the city centre of Budapest, in the middle of historical, cultural and entertaining life.
We are at the coolest entertainment spot downtown Budapest, private rooms plus a dorm, all with own bathrooms & wc very low prices, welcoming Hungarian palinka drink for each our guests.
Interflat Hostel, located in the streem of Budapest, it was rebuilt and equipped July, 2007. The hostel can be found in the city centre, next to the Western Railway Station (Nyugati), near river Danube.
Come to our cosy hostel in central Budapest, just a short walking distance from most of the sights...
Yep! Hostel is situated in the heart of Budapest, in the magical old Jewish district, just stone throw distance from the Grand Synagogue, the pedestrian area and Deak Square.
Welcome to Budapest! The Goat Hostel is in the very heart of Budapest, just a few steps to the Danube river and close to everything what is important to see.
Click here to book for an extraordinary, romantic downtown pedestrian location by the famous Hungarian Opera House, elegant and intimate atmosphere, private rooms with own separate bathroom and low prices! Hungarian palinka welcome drink!
'HBC Hostel - Putting Hospitality First' The location is very reliable - all important sights in Budapest are max. 20 mins from us...
The owners of The Loft Hostel are trying something new. Firstly instead of trying to give you the least we can for the most you will pay, we give more than necessary for a smaller price than usual.
Moha Hostel is waiting for you on the Buda side of Budapest, in the green belt, so after or instead of a busy day in the city
The Hostel is located in the downtown area, near to the International Train Station called Keleti Pu.
Winter time, warm and homey atmosphere - Home Made Hostel is your place to stay through cold days of winter. Sip away your hot coffe and tea while reading papers and books in our large and cosy common room, watch our DVD movies...
We offer you a clean, quiet, non-smoking and safe budget hostel right in the middle of the downtown area.
We are one of the most central hostels in downtown Budapest. Offering you one of the best starting points during your stay, and services you won't get elsewhere.
Backpack Guesthouse is a small cozy family house in the residential area on the Buda side.
Astoria City Hostel is situated in the heart of Budapest, a 'must see' for everyone who is travelling around in Europe...
Our hostel is well located on the walking street in a very nice historic house on the 4th floor.
Basilica Hostel is a new hostel in the most central place of Budapest. We have dormitory style and private rooms.
Home+ Hostel is a hostel plus a lot more: being in the heart of Budapest, on the banks of the Danube, brand new, safe, cosy, quiet, well-equipped, with knowledgeable staff who can give you sightseeing/nite life tips...
There is no other hostel like the Broadway Hostel See the real Broadway.....
We are in the heart of the city: just 2 minutes walk from Nyugati pu. Railway Station. It is a great location for visiting the main attractions of Budapest.
The Apicolone hostel is located just 1 metro stop away from the main train station in Budapest, Keleti Train Station
A quiet place to stay. I know, that everyone says the same, but we really are in the city downtown, not 5 minutes from a sight but AT a sight.
The Adagio Hostel is a new and modern hostel in the centre of Budapest. The Hostel opened its gates at the end of 2007. It is located in the heart of the city, in the 7th district.
Budapest Bubble is a cozy, unique hostel in the heart of the city. Our location is hardly beatable, easy to reach from every train and bus station and from the airport as we are between the two main underground lines (M2 Astoria, M3 Kálvin tér)...
The Red Bus Hostel is a clean,quiet and safe hostel in the very centre of downtown Budapest, close to all...
Our hostel offers cheap and also comfortable accomodation for everybody who wants to discover Budapest, this charming and interesting city.
The newly renovated August Hostel is ideally located in the heart of Budapest's centre. A three minute stroll will take you to Budapest's busiest night life district
Our Hostel offers clean and quiet accommodation for Sziget visitors close to the festival. You can rest here after the hard festival night with other Sziget visitors.
Our Hostel offers cheap but comfortable accomodation for everybody who wants to discover Budapest, this charming and interesting city...
This is a very bright and cosy hostel. It is on the third floor of a beautiful neorenaissance building. Its windows look at the dome of Saint Stephan Basilica...
We ensure that inexpensive accommodation no longer means staying in large cramped impersonal dormitories.
Our hostel is the perfect location for your stay in Budapest. In the heart of a young, international area full of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars, this hostel buzzes with action.
This hostel has the best location in town in the heart of Budapest's historical center, amazingly located at only a few meters walk to A Great Budget Choice!
Corner hostel is a small non-smoking-Hostel, it has kitchen facilities and is in the city centre with lots of sights in walking distance.
New place, new style at Octogon, in a hundred-year old building in the UNESCO World Heritage area of Budapest; just walking distance from most of the main sights and cultural venues.
Our budget accommodation is located 60 metres from the metro station and 100 meters from the river in Budapest, Hungary.
Stay in our ho(s)tel which was completely refurbished last year and offers high standard, economic accommodation
Excellently located in downtown district 6, just 1 minute from Nagymező street the "Broadway of Pest" with many theaters, bars and restaurants.
No Bunk Beds! Keyless Number Code Doors! In Absolute Center!
Located in the real downtown just three houses from the Danube river, just across the Szabadsag bridge to the Gellert bathes and the Citadel. We provide free internet and real cafe in a clean, spacious and light hostel.
Holiday Youth Hostel is exclusively open during the holiday season. Located only 5 minutes away from the Keleti Train Station
Hostel Universitas is a newly renovated hostel!!! The hostel has 2-bedded (twin) rooms featuring a sink and refrigerator. Common toilets and shower are provided on each floor.
Our property is only a 5 minutes walk from the famous City Park in the greenbelt of beautiful Budapest.
Welcome to Budapest! Reef Hostel is a new hostel. Located near one of the most important avenues in Budapest.
Season Hostel is located 200 meters from the Castel Area. We offer our guests 4, 6 and 8 bedded Rooms during Easter, Summer and the New Years Period.
Season II. Hostel is located 200 meters from the Castel Area. In total we have 80 beds. We offer to our guests 4, 6 bedded rooms during Easter, Summer and the New Years Period.
This friendly summer university is situated in lively Pest and has different types of accommodation
This is the airiest, quietest summer hostel in Budapest and offers doubles and triples...
Hostel Kinizsi has a great location on the Pest side and is easy to reach by metro...
Our hostel, situated in one of the nicest parts of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, awaits its guests from the beginning of July until the end of August
regional info

The city is often referred to as the Paris of the east, and deserves this name. It bears some resemblance to Prague, but is larger and friendlier. The picturesque setting on two sides of the Danube, the nine connecting bridges, and the villas and public buildings from the fin-de-siècle era really make Budapest one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.
Budapest is composed of three cities: Buda, and Obuda on the west side of the river looking over the much larger Pest on the opposite side. To simplify it for tourists, Obuda and Buda are often just refered to as Buda, the bourgeois section with its palaces and spas, and the more commercial area is known as Pest. At first, the hills of Buda were the safe core of the twin cities, but as Buda and Pest were united with Óbuda (Ancient Buda) the plains of Pest became the centre of the growing metropolis.
Today, the most famous landmark of Budapest is the Parliament building on the banks of the Danube. From a distance it looks a lot like the English Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben conspicuously absent. The best view of the Parliament can be had from Castle Hill, a Budapest highlight itself. This collection of palaces, churches and monuments has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is a must see for every tourist. Budapest has some very good museums as well, including the National Museum (Nemzeti Muzeum), the Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti Muzeum), National Gallery (Nemzeti Galeria) and the Historical Museum of Budapest.
Budapest has become a very lively city, with many good restaurants and a nightlife scene you need to check out to believe. By day, you can roam the city, explore a museum, visit some churches, or take your pick of a dozen or so types of coffee in one of the cafés. By night you can have dinner at either a cheap or a fancy restaurant, go to the opera, and afterwards dance the night away.
Getting around Budapest is very simple due to BKV (Budapest Kozlekedesi Vallalat-Budapest transportation system). This system has busses, subways, trams, trolley's, urban trains running throughout the city and outer-skirts. If you would like to have more information on BKV, this public orginization hosts a site: www.bkv.hu .
Crime is not a big issue. Pickpocketing is the most common type of crime. To prevent this from happening to you, put all your valuable possesions in a belt bag, or on a neck bag. One more type of crime is taxi drivers ripping you off. Ways of avoiding this is to call the taxi before hand, making sure the taxi has his pay clock on, and asking for a receipt. One more way of avoiding this is using BKV.
If you use caution in Budapest, you will find that this wonderful city is like none other. Budapest is the heart of a wonderful nation, a nation that is just now catching up with western Europe. People do not want to be compared with Paris; they want to be known as Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
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