Time for a Buda party! The best party hostels in Budapest for every wild traveller
What is a Budapest party hostel?
When you hear about the best party cities in the world, Budapest is at least on the list, if not at the top. Home to the famous ruin bars (abandoned spaces converted into trendy drinking spots), the epic Sziget Festival and thermal bath parties – no matter where you end up, you’re bound to have a great night out in Budapest, even if it’s an early morning pizzeria. Luckily for us backpackers, the best party hostels in Budapest are geared towards giving you the best nightlife while you’re staying there. Think bar crawls, drink deals, club nights, boat parties and even shot trains (but honestly the list is endless in Budapest)! So are you ready for Budapest’s legendary party hostels?
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- The best party hostels in Budapest
- Best cheap party hostels in Budapest
- Best party hostels in Budapest for solo travellers
- The best party hostels in Budapest
The best party hostels in Budapest overall
- Retox Party Hostel – overall best party hostel in Budapest
- The Hive Party Hostel Budapest – best party hostel in Budapest close to the nightlife
- Grandio Party Hostel – best party hostel in Budapest with a bar
Best cheap party hostels in Budapest
There seems to be a trend – the best party hostels in Budapest are often the cheapest. This goes to show that you don’t need luxury accommodation to have a great time! Check out the best cheap party hostels in Budapest below, but be warned, there’s no going back.
Grandio Party Hostel
When you think of the ultimate party hostel in Budapest, Grandio is at the top of the list. After all, their motto is “Sleeping is overrated”! There’s a different party every night; be prepared for all-you-can-drink party boats, fancy dress parties, pub crawls and open mic nights. The hostel has a huge courtyard with a very reasonably priced bar serving everything your heart desires. The atmosphere here can vary from a cosy afternoon drink to a full-blown party, so you’re always in for a surprise. Either the party starts here or you spend the whole night (and the next morning) here. Even better, a stay here is dirt cheap, so more money for drinks!
Hostel highlights:
- Night time activities
- Bar and restaurant
- 10-minute walk to the best bars and clubs
- Large inner courtyard
🏠 Address: Nagy Diofa Utca 8
🏘 Neighbourhood: District 7/Erzsébetváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Blaha Lujza ter
Book your stay at Grandio Party Hostel now!
The Hive Party Hostel Budapest
You’ve probably heard that The Hive is one of the best party hostels in Budapest! Equipped with its own ruin bar and a rooftop terrace bar, the party takes place right inside the walls. Join the other hard-working hostel bees for daily activities such as caving, thermal bath days, party boats and pub crawls. The hostel’s bunks are spacious and stylish, so you’ll find it especially hard to get up in the morning after dancing the night away at The Hive nightclub. The hostel is also surrounded by Budapest’s best bars, and the famous ruin bar Szimpla Kert is only a 5-minute walk away. Need a big meal to work off last night’s mistakes? The hostel’s restaurant can prepare a feast for you. Hurry up and buzz off to The Hive!
Hostel highlights:
- Café, bar and restaurant
- Nightclub
- Bar on the roof and ruin bar
- Lounge
- Airport transfers
- Night time activities
- Only a few minutes away from many famous bars and clubs
🏠 Address: Dob utca 19
🏘 Neighbourhood: District 7/Erzsébetváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Blaha Lujza ter
Book your stay at The Hive Party Hostel Budapest now!
Island Hostel Budapest
If you want to experience Budapest in a unique way, you should stay at this hostel on Margaret Island between Buda and Pest, which lies in the Danube. During the day, you can explore the island by bike or even on an electric scooter, which you can hire from the hostel. You can relax with a cocktail on the large terrace overlooking the Danube and the parkland on the island. In summer, you can enjoy a tasty burger from the restaurant and a puff of shisha to keep you going through the night. If a relaxed, no-pressure party is your idea of fun, then this ultra-cheap hostel is the winner!
Hostel highlights:
- Terrace with BBQ
- Bike hire
- Seasonal bar and restaurant
- Common room
- Airport transfers
🏠 Address: 1138 Budapest
🏘 Neighbourhood: 1138 Budapest Margitsziget Sirály Csónakház
Book your stay at Island Hostel Budapest now!
Retox Party Hostel
Two words: booze train. This hostel is home to Budapest’s famous Schnapszug, and if that alone doesn’t sound like a wild night out, we don’t know what does. Here you can get to know other partygoers during happy hour in the courtyard bar or just chill out with some video games. The hostel is ideally located just a 3-minute walk from Budapest’s Broadway, where you’ll find great bars and sights like the Hungarian State Opera. When the sun goes down, it gets really light here and you can take part in night-time activities such as pub crawls, open mic nights and the Alcohol Olympics (for the die-hards)! Luckily there are no curfews here, so you can live out your hungover self-loathing well into the afternoon.
Hostel highlights:
- Free towels
- Common room
- Bar
- Bike hire
- Airport transfers
- Nightly activities
- Happy Hour
🏠 Address: O utca 41
🏘 Neighbourhood: Terézváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Oktogon
Book your stay at Retox Party Hostel now!
The best party hostels in Budapest for solo travellers
Solo travellers will get their money’s worth at the best party hostels in Budapest. Surrounded by a brilliant social scene and nightlife for days on end, you’ll be making friends as soon as you step through the hostel door.
Hostel One Budapest
Hostel One may promise parties and pub crawls every night, but you’ll take comfort in the fact that you can have a sociable time without staying in a hardcore party hostel. And that’s a good thing, because you’re in desperate need of a good night’s sleep! The hostel is located in the7. District, so you can explore the city on foot, as the Fisherman’s Bastion is only a 30-minute walk away, and there are numerous bars in the immediate vicinity of the hostel. Hostel One offers free city tours every day, as well as free dinners so you can get to know your flatmates sober. And then it’s off into the night for their pub crawls or all-night parties – who knows where that will take you!
Hostel highlights:
- Free city tours
- Common room
- Bar
- Storage for rucksacks
- Night activities
🏠 Address: Rumbach Sebestyen utca 6
🏘 Neighbourhood: District 7/ Terézváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Astoria
Book your stay at Hostel One Budapest now!
Wombats City Hostel Budapest
Free and alcohol – two words that together make the perfect combination for boisterous backpackers and give Wombats a well-deserved place among the best party hostels in Budapest. At Wombats, you’ll be greeted with a free drink to get the party started before ringing in the night at WomBAR for happy hour and a little boogie and then hitting the best bars and clubs right on the hostel’s doorstep. If you need a break from Budapest’s nightlife, you can attend one of the movie nights with free pasta, where you can catch up with other solo travellers. When you’re ready to explore the cultural side of Budapest, walk just 5 minutes to the Opera metro stop, which will take you across the city to places like the Museum of Fine Arts.
Hostel highlights:
- Free pasta
- Common room
- Bar
- Storage for rucksacks
🏠 Address: Kiraly utca 20
🏘 Neighbourhood: District 7/Erzsébetváros
🚍 Nearest railway stations: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky ut & Opera
Book your stay at Wombats City Hostel Budapest now!
Vitae Hostel
Make yourself at home in this mix of party and social hostel, where your hostel mates are like family (that you’ll want to get drunk with). The hostel offers evening family dinners and pub crawls, a games room and a mini cinema. Make the most of the many activities, including open mic nights, wine classes and communal hostel parties. Cute! If you’ve been travelling for a while or are just looking for a smaller party environment, this could be the perfect place to stay. The hostel is very close to the House of Terror Museum and the famous ruin bar Szimpla Kert!
Hostel highlights:
- Roof terrace
- Games room
- Steam bath
- Airport transfers
- Nightly activities
- Only a few minutes away from famous bars
🏠 Address: Erzsebet korut 50
🏘 Neighbourhood: District 7/ Terézváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Oktogon
Book your stay at Vitae Hostel now!
The best of the remaining party hostels in Budapest
There are so many great party hostels in Budapest that we can’t resist mentioning a few more!
Meander Hostel
The Meander Hostel is more of a social hostel than a party hostel, but the atmosphere is definitely exuberant. If you want to have a wild time in Budapest and get a good night’s sleep at the same time, then Meander is the right choice. The staff will be happy to help you see and do as much of Budapest as possible and give you an overview of the must-see places. At night, the hostel comes to life – join the evening family dinners where you can socialise with other guests, and then take part in one of the many pub crawls, joint hostel parties or champagne parties. There are also karaoke evenings and €1 pints in the in-house bar. Good luck if you manage to outdo the staff on a night out!
Hostel highlights:
- Common room
- Terrace
- Airport transfers
- Café, bar and restaurant
- Games room
- Night-time activities
🏠 Address: Ó Utca 37
🏘 Neighbourhood: Terézváros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Oktogon
Book your stay at Meander Hostel now!
Avenue Hostel
Chic meets fun at this Budapest party hostel. The location is perfect, as the best bars and restaurants are just a few steps away. If you need some culture in between, the Hungarian National Museum is a 20-minute walk away. When the day is over, you can have a drink or two in the hostel bar before taking the city by storm. Hangovers are also catered for the next day, with spa trips, yoga classes and pub crawls – the best cure for a hangover is, after all, hair of the dog! And did we mention the free breakfast?
The highlights of the hostel:
- Free breakfast
- Café and bar
- Bicycle hire
- Airport transfers
- Daily/nightly activities
🏠 Address: Oktogon tér 4
🏘 Neighbourhood: Oktogon
🚍 Nearest railway station: Terézváros
Book your stay at Avenue Hostel now!
Meininger Budapest Great Market Hall
You’ll never go hungry at Meininger Budapest Hostel because it’s right next to the famous Great Market Hall! Here you can try every kind of Hungarian cuisine you can imagine (and have never heard of). This huge hostel is in a super convenient location, just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Pest. There are also plenty of common areas, a games room and a bar where you can socialise with other guests before heading to the ruin bars and strolling across the Danube at night.
The highlights of the hostel:
- Bar
- Games room
- Storage for rucksacks
- Terrace
🏠 Address: Csarnok ter 2
🏘 Neighbourhood: Belso Ferencvaros
🚍 Nearest railway station: Fovam ter
Book your stay at the Meininger Budapest Grossmarkthalle now!
Even writing this article we’re a little tipsy, so imagine actually going! This list of the best party hostels in Budapest will get you to unleash your wild side when you visit this incredibly fun city. In many cases, you won’t even have to leave the hostel for one hell of a night out.
Have you stayed in any of these party hostels? What did you think of them? Share your thoughts below.
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