Friends Hostel

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2025

Bugra

The bed creaked even when we breathed. Other than that, there was no problem.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2025

Camelia

More transparency please

The bill was higher than what I had booked on Hotels.com without an explanation; one of the single beds was noisy = squeeky. I made the mistake to place my food on the wrong shelf in the fridge, not noticing the labels on the side that each shelf was allocated to a room. My food dissapeared during the day when I was out

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Jack

Excellent stay here, great location and friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Fergal

Really nice place... met my expectations for sure...staff were good, good value for money, central location... I think I'll be back...

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Obinna

In a very good location and clean, the downside was that the TV was not showing

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2025

Drew

Good

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

rebecca

This was a great hostel in an old building with lots of character. Very clean, too. It was just a few minutes walk to the Oktogon metro station and the trams that will take you straight to the parliament and castle district (change to bus 16 after crossing the river). 3 minutes away is a pizza place that stays open until 2am.

Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

Colin

No frills property and great value - and they let me have early check in!

2/10

Poor

03 Jun 2024

Verified traveler

Don’t bother

Layer of dust on everything. Rude/unfriendly/unhelpful staff.
Very noisy from traffic and with the people in it as it’s so small - the communal area in in close proximity to all.

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2024

John

Good

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

Good Stay

We stayed here for 3 nights, the hostel was okay. We had our own room with a shared bathroom.

Checking in:
This was not an easy process as the directions were not clear. This hostel is split over multiple floors. After we figured out we needed to be on floor one we was able to enter the property.

There was no reception staff on at 3pm on a Sunday.

The room:
The room was good for the price, clean and simple. I found the mattress to be very thing and hard so if you struggle to sleep this isn't for you. We got a table with 2 chairs and a rail to hang clothes on.

Towels are not provided.

There was 2 bathrooms for 6 rooms, they were clean although the toilet seat was broken (cracked on the seat so it would pinch your legs when you got off)

There is a kitchenette within the hostel which had a kettle and microwave.

The con of the property was the windows are not very good if you are in room 6 you can hear the road a lot.

No Aircon or a fan - the rooms get warm quickly. I would hope in summer there is a option for a fan. (It states the rules on the wall in the rooms to ensure the Aircon is turned off when you leave)

Unfortunately we had a very noisy group within our stay which lead to me and other guests having to ask them to keep it down (2am).

Quiet hours are 10pm - 6am I hope future guests adhere to these rules for the respect of other guests.

Overall I would stay here again due to it being so cheap!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2024

Luca

Amazing stay!

Lovely hostel in the perfect position. Incredible price and facilities. Possibly the best hostel I've ever stayed.
Really recommended

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2023

Brian

Convenient and comfortable.

I had a single room with private bathroom and it was great. It was a loft type room with the bed stop some steep steps...fine for me, but some people might find it difficult to climb up or down and the loft had a low ceiling so most people will have to duck. It's a great location with great service for a good price. I would stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Good value for money - calm stay in good location

Overall we had a good stay here - the apartment was bigger than I'd imagined and had everything we needed (including a kettle, fridge etc.). It was a good value for the price, was refreshingly calm (not at all a party hostel, of which there seem to be many in Budapest), and had more space than expected. This said, a few things were less than ideal: the bed pillows were very small and thin, the two doors you had to lock from within (and unlock with the key to get out) were very difficult to deal with, and a few days before our stay we received an email saying the reception would close at 4 pm and if we arrived later they would have to send us self check-in information - we ended up taking an earlier train and arriving before 4, which was good since I think the self check-in would have been very confusing. So be careful to check what the reception hours are before planning your arrival. But other than that we had no problems.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Helpful on checking in provided plenty of information on property and Budapest. Everything new . Property in good location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Dorm is so spacious and nice! Accessibility to kitchen to cook, 2 bathrooms per appartment, really great hostel

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2019

Lewis

Very good value for money.

The staff at the hostel were very friendly and always tried to be helpful. The room was very spacious and very clean. It appeared to be renovated quite recently. In terms of negatives, the place was slightly difficult to find and once found there were many flights of stairs which made it difficult. While the facilities were modern and the rooms were comfortable it was a particularly hot time of year and the air conditioning wasnt very effective which made sleeping a bit difficult. Otherwise it was certainly good value for money for the room.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2019

Peter

Great location & Value

A lot better than we were expecting. Very central and excellent value for money

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2018

Apa

The hostel is located very close to public transport, supermarkets and restaurants. The staff was helpful and friendly. We stayed in the room on the first floor which had no reception and only a very small kitchen area, this made it really hard to meet people. Also, they do not offer free luggage storage, so if you need to leave your bags before checkin or after checkout be prepared to pay for it. The room was a bit on the smaller side which is something I expect from staying in the city centre. The shower and toilets were very good and clean all the time.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2018

Kristine

Lovely hostel in center

This is a great hostel for those who want to stay central but not with all the big partiers. It was clean and quiet. Beds are comfortable. The only complaint is that there was no fan at all in the room. The windows can open to the street but it can be very noisy.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2018

Davis

The reception is in one building and we were located to another building, maybe that was annoying after been traveling around and you must be prepare (in case you will be moved to another building) to climb up 2 floors (no lift). After that, the main room looks (And it is) clean and organized. The bedroom was either nice with all the commodities and nice bed. The bathrooms are clean and, depends on the guests, are always clean. I will definitely recommend and, for sure, I will be at the hotel next time I am in Budapest

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2018

Tricia

Lovely self catering apt, really friendly staff

The apartment was spacious, clean and tidy. Staff were super friendly and helpful - even got me some tea bags at 2am in the morning! Absolutely loved it

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2018

Julia

As good as a hotel, as relaxed as a hostel

The cleanest hostel I have seen. Incredibly homely and unbelievable prices for the services offered. Modern and spotless facilities, very fast wifi internet in all rooms, and incredibly helpful staff (special thanks to Betty for all the vegan tips!). Will definitely stay again next time I visit Budapest and would recommend for anyone.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2018

Megan

Central Hostel with Friendly Staff

This hostel is centrally located to everything you would want to see in Budapest. I was able to walk to the castle and Parliament, and also the other way to Heroes square and Széchenyi Baths. There is also a tram that runs nearby. There are many restaurants around as well as grocery stores. The girl working the front desk was so helpful and cheerful. Thank you!

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Great location and clean

A clean and easy to access place, ideal for a short stay. Had problems to access the reception, though, as the door bell was not working (it's a residential building) and they close around midnight, so was facing left on the street the first night. Also, they only accept cash payments and in Euros so beware. The rest was more than fine, I recommend the place.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2017

Alison

Nice rooms, good staff but shower drain smells

We were in apartment. Good amenities with fully fitted kitchen.

It was cleanish. There were some issues like there was weird marks on one of the pillows, and the cups etc had not been cleaned and if they had, they weren't done very well as there was obvious marks and dirt on them.

The elevator to the room didn't seem very safe. The floor lifted up. So we were left doing 2 flights of stairs as we couldn't trust it was safe enough for us to use.

There was a washing machine, but it didn't work. When we asked if it could be sorted out, we were told we had to pay for laundry and it wasn't cheap. Don't put a washer in the room if it isn't there for us to use.

The worse part though was the smell from the shower. It really really stunk. Not just a slight whiff but a really really bad smell. It smelt like rotten eggs so there must have been hydrogen sulfide coming out of the drain. The problem got better when you ran the water. But the one time we left the shower room door open by mistake and when we came back the entire apartment stunk of rotten eggs. This meant we had to leave the windows open which isn't great when its 0c outside.

The other issue we had that despite not being a party hostel, and a 10pm noise cut off time we had people partying to 5am in the room next to us keeping us awake. Reception closes at 9pm so couldn't report it.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2015

Ghada

VERY NICE

Very good location. Wifi is not good. Strange reception guy. BEST price. Nice rooms. comfortable beds. a bit cold. nice for couple. It has a kitchen with salon. Good enough

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2011

Jingbo

Friends hostel

The hostel is situated in a tradional apartment on 2nd floor. So it takes a little time to find it. The hostel staff is very nice and room is clean. Central location close to many fastfood restaurants and sightseeing spots.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Andres

Aunque en las fotografías los apartamentos parecen modernos, el mantenimiento es muy mejorable. Falta menaje básico y el mobiliario es el mínimo.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Eirik

Great price value. Central, can get anywhere in 20 min. Large rooms, old style and a bit worn. Four rooms shared two bathsrooms. Maybe single appartment next time.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Sait

Ohne Probleme und das was man sich erwartet hat!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Marjo

Kodinomainen, rauhallinen paikka. Sijainti keskustassa, joten liikenteen melu oli tosi kova yötä päivää, mutta ikkunoissa oli hyvät äänieristeet. Keittiö oli kiva, huone hyvin vaatimaton, mutta siisti. Tosi mukava henkilökunta, joka pesi meidän pyykit 10 eurolla ja toi ne käärittynä, ihanan tuoksuisena huoneeseen. Hintansa arvoinen paikka. Pikkuvikoja, esim sänky natisi, naulakko heilui yms mutta silti hyvä paikka.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Yu

Ein schöner Aufenthalt

das Personal ist nett und das Ambiente ist schön! Es ist nur 15 Minuten zu Fuß zum Bahnhof Nyugati, weshalb ist es sehr verkehrsgünstig! Super sauber und familiär!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Lovisa

Bekvämt och enkelt boende. Väldigt prisvärt

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Nice hostel

Nice hostels with kitchen and washing machine (10€ fee to use it). Great overall with nice vibe and right in the city center

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Vianka

Me pareció muy céntrica para ver los lugares turísticos. Súper accesible a todo

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Emanuele

Nice accomodation near to city center!

Nice and friendly hostel in very beautiful bulding.
I had a single/double room with queen bed.
Basic, but with enough space.
Shared bathrooms were nice and clean.
Only flaw, a bit noisy cause of tram in the main road.
Very happy, strongly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Pietro

Budapest, un incanto di città.

Tranquillo, confortevole, un luogo sicuro dove rientrare la sera, dopo una giornata di novità e meraviglie.......... e un po' di stanchezza. L'accoglienza della struttura ineccepibile, comfort e pulizia ok, \"tantissimo dipende da noi\". Eccezionale la posizione strategica della struttura a ridosso di tutte le meraviglie della splendida Budapest. Grazie.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2025

Filip

Helt okej rum för priset (ca 30 euro/natt). Inga gardiner som kunde göra rummet mörkt. Ljudligt från vägen. Dock fantastiskt läge. Hade inte bokat igen! Värt att lägga lite mer på ett något bättre boende. Men värt för dig som i princip bara vill ha väskan någonstans!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2024

davut

Calisan daniella cok ilgiliydi.ama mutfak alani cok yetersizdi..ayni anda bircok kisi kahvalti yapmayi bekliyor

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2024

Alvaro

No sé muy bien cómo describir mi experiencia pero, allá vamos!

El tema de comunicación con el personal, a la hora de realizar el auto check in, perfecto, no hubo problema.

El pago se realizaba en el hostal, así que lo hicimos al día siguiente.

Ahora bien, la habitación...

Estuvimos en la Zona 2, en habitación \"privada\" y lo pongo entre comillas por una sencilla razón. Al ver la llave, con una forma peculiar, sin mueca alguna, se me hizo extraño... Y viendo que, las otras 3 habitaciones no había ningún huésped, me dio por probar y, ¿Que pasó? Pues que mi llave, abría las otras habitaciones. Por ende, la llave de las otras habitaciones también abría mi habitación. Eso me creo mucha inseguridad a la hora de dejar alguna cosa de valor en la habitación.

Esta, contaba con un pequeño mueble TV, un armario y una mesa con una silla, para el apaño perfecto.

Por otro lado, está el \"colchón\", si se le puede llamar así. Puesto que, ese colchón tenía menos grosos que una hoja de papel.

También cabría decir qué, tenían manchas, quemaduras, etc etc... El higiene se perdió por el camino.

Luego, si es cierto que no hemos pasado frío por las mantas y edredón que ofrecía, la calefacción no funcionaba.

Los baños y la cocina, si estaban limpios al menos.

Conclusión, para pasar un par de noches y conocer Budapest, está muy bien ya que está muy bien comunicada y pilla cerca de todo.

Ahora bien, pido encarecidamente que miren el tema de las cerraduras...

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2024

Francisco Javier

Muy buena opción para el alojamiento

Muy buena relación calidad precio, bien ubicado con diferentes comercios cerca y la famosa cafetería New York también cerca. Buenas conexiones con el transporte público.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Luciana

Muito bom!!

Muito bom! Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro privativo, espaçoso, limpo e agradável! O chuveiro é excelente. Não tem café da manhã, mas tem uma cozinha disponível com geladeira, fogão, microondas e utensílios, tudo para que vc utilize. Perto do metrô e de restaurantes e lojinhas. Super recomendo!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

KAZUSHI

清潔感ある便利な宿

泊まった部屋はロフト形式でしたが、天井が高く快適でした。階段の踏み面がやや狭く、降りるときに注意を要しましたが。共同キッチンの掃除も行き届いており、清潔感がありました。立地はリスト音楽院と同じブロックでどこへ行くにも便利でした。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2019

Gloria

Weekend a Budapest

Posizione comoda per visitare la città. Staff cordiale.
Camera piccola ma ben organizzata.

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Bedbugs, lot of bites, nightmare. And the owner knew it but didn't tell us

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

They have different locations, just double check

We got direction by staff and walked for 14 mins to another location. It was a big apartment away Main Street. The original booking is cheaper from this one. If you require to pay Euro you need to follow hotel’s rate. Furniture were ok. no need to check out.

Friends

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Really bad experience

The experience was bad starting in the fact that there was a late check-in fee and nobody told us in advance. The room was not properly cleaned as it had hairs and dust on the bed, it smelled. The room was hot and we asked the AC remote at the reception and it was provided to us without mentioning any additional cost. In the description of the room, it said that there was a ceiling fan which was not the case, so we had to ask for it. In the next morning, someone knocked on our door asking if we had the AC remote because it had an extra cost. We said that we would sort it out at the reception since the person was not even identified and saying that the rules were clearly stated on the walls which was not the case either. We had to agree on paying an additional charge because the house was very hot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2018

Jessica

Como en casa!

Ubicación excelente. Lugar amplio y cómodo. Cocina equipada. Súper tranquilo. Me sentí como en casa

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2018

Julia

Die Unterkunft liegt zentral.
Die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig. Das Publikum jung, was u.a. zu einem enormen Geräuschpegel führen kann. Zum Beispiel wurde morgens um 5 von einigen Gästen eine Party inszeniert.
Heizung ist zentral geregelt, schaltet sich um 22 Uhr ab und um 5 Uhr an. Beide Uhrzeiten sind zu früh. Abends wird es schnell kalt im Zimmer, morgens um 6 Uhr ist es sehr heiß. Die Bettdecken sind etwas dünner als die Sommerbettdecken, welche mir bekannt sind. Es wird sehr kalt in der Nacht. Tagsüber läuft die Heizug auch nicht immer.
Handtücher, obwohl auf den Fotos des Hostels auf den Betten abgebildet, sind im Preisnicht enthalten. Kosten einen Euro extra. Gepäck kann nach dem Check-Out im Hostel verbleiben, kostet €2 extra.