What is the cost of a hostel in Budapest?

€37/night is an average price for a hostel in Budapest throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in March is the most expensive month to book, and in October is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Budapest hostels for as low as €7/night. In general, Budapest hostels for €19 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Budapest?

Based on our data, Maverick Budapest Soho is the best Budapest hostel, with a rating of 9.0/10 from 6,865 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

Bebudgetrooms is the nearest hostel in Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport, at a distance of 14.5 km.

What area of Budapest is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is District VII - Erzsébetváros, with 14% of our users looking to stay in Budapest searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Maverick Budapest Soho is a popular hostel in District VII - Erzsébetváros that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Budapest closest to Obuda Island?

The most popular hostel in Budapest that’s close to Obuda Island is Baroque Hostel & Coworking. Just 4.8 km separate Baroque Hostel & Coworking from Obuda Island, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,393 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Baroque Hostel & Coworking a score of 7.8/10.

Should I stay in a Budapest hostel?

Staying in a Budapest hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Budapest tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Budapest?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Budapest is January (€19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Budapest is December (€55).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Budapest?

The cheapest day to stay in Budapest is Sunday (€17). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €46.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Budapest?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 60 days before your trip to Budapest. The lowest price found when booking 60 days ahead was €10 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Budapest, Hungary

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Budapest. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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Avenue Hostel

Oktogon Ter 4., Budapest, Hungary

1.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

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Discover well-known properties in Budapest, Hungary that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,771 hotels in Budapest, Hungary and price data was last updated on 9 december 2025. The average price for a hotel in Budapest, Hungary is €36/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Budapest

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Budapest including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Budapest?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Budapest is January (€19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Budapest is December (€55).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Budapest?

The cheapest day to stay in Budapest is Sunday (€17). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €46.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Budapest?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 60 days before your trip to Budapest. The lowest price found when booking 60 days ahead was €10 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Budapest, Hungary

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Budapest. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.

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