About

Right on buzzing Király Street, Wombat’s City Hostel Budapest is the city’s biggest and most-loved hostel. Set in a beautifully restored 19th-century building (and a former four-star hotel!), it combines historic charm with modern comfort and a famously social vibe.

Choose between spacious private rooms or clean, comfy dorms (including female-only). Every room has an en-suite bathroom and air con. All dorm beds are equipped with personal curtains and individual fans for extra comfort and privacy. There’s 24/7 reception, smart-card access, laundry, lockers, and plenty of communal space to hang out with other travelers.

Kickstart your day with our “Tasty Brekkie” buffet (vegan options + unlimited coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), then chill in the cozy WomCAFÉ or head to the lively WomBAR for drinks and fun events.

And the location? Couldn’t be better. We’re steps away from the ruin pubs and the Jewish Quarter nightlife, and within walking distance of the State Opera, Heroes’ Square, and Old Town. Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest’s main transport hub with three metro lines, is just minutes away.

Wombat’s as a chain and the City Hostel Budapest are proud HOSCAR award winners — voted by Hostelworld guests for exceptional travel experiences.

Included Wombat’s Basics:
- En-suite bathrooms in all rooms
- Linen
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- 24/7 Reception
- Guest kitchen
- Coin operated laundry facilities (washing & drying)
- Free Events: from walking tours to concerts!
- Maximum security as access is via smart cards for the front door as well as for the rooms and lockers.

Wombat’s Food & Drinks:
- “Tasty Brekkie”: buffet style breakfast, vegan options, bottomless coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
- WomCAFÉ: perfect spot to relax with a cup of Wombat’s roast barista coffee.
- WomBAR: affordable drinks (craft beer!), cool people, and endless parties.

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Minimum age: 18 years.

We offer both refundable and non-refundable reservation types, for NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATIONS:
* Full payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.
* If you leave early, cancel or do not honour this booking, you will not be refunded.
* Any extension of this stay requires a new booking for the additional dates, subject to availability and current rates.
If there's any hiccup with your card details, our team will contact you. We kindly ask that you provide updated payment details within 48 hours of our notification to secure your reservation. Otherwise, we reserve the right to cancel the booking.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

9.0Superb(14802)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    8.9
  • Staff
    9.1
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    8.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Wombat's City Hostel Budapest is praised for its fantastic, central location, making it easy to explore the city. Guests appreciate the clean rooms, comfortable beds with privacy curtains and fans, and secure lockers. The staff are frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful. While some note it's not the most social hostel, it's a great base for travellers.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
9.4
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Silja
Female, 18-24, Switzerland
overall, the hostel is very nice. the only thing I might improve is to have more social activities or a more cozy common room. since the hostel is so big, you won't see the same people often and it's a little hard to meet people that way. otherwise, everything was perfect, the rooms are big, everything is clean and I felt really safe during my entire stay
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.4
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Nicola
Female, 18-24, Austria
very good, probably will return sometime
Stayed in Aug 2026
7.1
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Anonymous
Male, 31-40, USA
Surprised this is the top-rated hostel in Budapest. Pros: Great location near food, shops, and safe streets. Front desk staff (especially a cool local girl) were super nice and made exchanging a bad-smelling towel easy. Cons: Overpriced cafe and an old, musty, school-like vibe with tile floors. The 4-bed dorm felt empty with high ceilings, bunk beds, and only 1 rack—forcing bags onto the floor. Guests slept naked without sheets directly on vinyl mattresses, and there’s no hand soap by the sink.
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Location

Kiraly utca 20, Budapest, Hungary
0.4km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

We like the very central location of Wombats City Hostel Budapest, just a block from Andrassy utca and five minutes from a metro station serving three lines going to Buda, the airport stop and the three main train stations. This friendly, clean hostel opened in 2012 in a former hotel. It features spacious ensuite rooms with free air conditioning, and a budget-friendly all-you-can-eat breakfast with yoghurt, fruit and good bread.