About

Welcome to Vitae Hostel – Your Home in Budapest!
At Vitae Hostel, we strike the perfect balance between offering the wide range of amenities you'd expect from a large hostel and providing the sociable, relaxed, and family-style atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, you’ll be welcomed with open arms—and probably end up staying longer than planned!

We offer party options every night of the week, but the vibe inside the hostel is both chilled and chaotic. Our clean, spacious, non-smoking, and secure dorm rooms are ready for travelers in need of rest—whether you’re coming in sober or not. Staffed entirely by experienced travelers, our team has all the insider tips to make your Budapest stay an unforgettable highlight of your journey!

More Than Just a Place to Sleep
Travel is all about connection. That’s why over 60% of our floor space is dedicated to common areas where you can meet and mingle with other guests—whether you're playing cards, sharing drinks, or enjoying our low-cost family-style dinners (you just chip in for ingredients!). Our fully equipped modern kitchen is always open, and for those cozy movie nights, we’ve got a Chromecast TV and a snug lounge area open 24/7.

The Best of Budapest – Day & Night
Sightseeing and nightlife don’t have to be separate—our team will help you blend both into your stay with local knowledge of the best historical spots and the wildest parties. Whether you’re after a romantic Danube dinner cruise or a 6am trip to a 24-hour bar, we’ve been there—and we know the way.

Location Perks
You’ll find everything you need just steps from our door: ATMs, currency exchange, tram and bus stops, convenience stores, tobacco shops, 24/7 eateries, and the cheapest bars in Budapest—all on our block!

Weekly Highlights Include:
Party boats on the Danube, Ruin bar crawls, Spa parties, Open mic nights, and many backpacker events

Important Information
Check-In Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM only. Arrivals more than 3 hours late may be canceled. If you're running late, just email, message us on Instagram, or call—we’ll make sure someone’s there for you.
Noise Policy: We are located in a residential building with strict noise curfews. Disrespecting them is grounds for removal.
Payment: Remaining balance is due in cash only, in Hungarian Forint. We do not accept cards or electronic payments.
Zero Tolerance for Drugs: This is a drug-free hostel. Possession, use, or even asking for drugs will result in immediate eviction without refund.
Age Limit: 18–35 only. We reserve the right to decline guests outside this range.
Inclusive Environment: We proudly reserve the right to refuse service to homophobes, racists, and sexists.

House Rules

Check In

8:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

9.1Superb(10219)
  • Value for Money
    9.2
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.4
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    8.5
Stayed in May 2026
4.0
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Herman
All Male Group, 18-24, Netherlands
Facilities were very gross, especially the beds and showers. The locks you had to put on the locker didn’t work. Also, no curtains on the beds, which would’ve been okay if there were curtains for the windows. There wasn’t. One of our beds hadn’t been made yet. The matrassen had some kinds of stains; I don’t even want to know what it is. They also split up our group, eventhough we booked the same room. The guests themself were nice! Wouldn’t recommend
Stayed in May 2026
9.7
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Emilie
Female, 18-24, France
Everyone here was super kind, both staff and guests. I loved the layout of the hostel, kitchen was stocked with coffee, tea, + anything you need for cooking. Pretty clean, nice common area with couches and TV for chilling, overall very homey and a lovely stay!
Stayed in May 2026
10
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Ceren
Female, 18-24, USA
I made lots of friends. Everyone was so kind. Staff was caring
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Location

Erzsebet korut 50, Budapest, Hungary
1.1km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

"Vitae hostel awarded the most popular hostel in Budapest 2019 with the Hoscars. This sociable, party-oriented hostel offers a welcoming atmosphere with staff who are?super helpful and friendly and are on hand to include you in the activities, according to users of Hostelworld. They host various different nightly events and dinners and one traveller told us that guests looking for a quiet night can ?hang back at the hostel and play PlayStation, use the Wi-Fi or relax on the balcony?."