Travelers unwind with live music at this Budapest hostel's bar while iconic landmarks like St. Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian State Opera House wait nearby
Located in Erzsebetvaros, a&o Budapest City - Hostel offers a vibrant atmosphere. Guests relax in the garden, enjoy live music at the bar, and connect with WiFi. Visitors praise its prime location, just steps from Budapest's architectural treasures.
Located in Erzsebetvaros, a neighborhood in Budapest, a&o Budapest City - Hostel is near a metro station. Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ferenc Puskas Stadium or Papp Laszlo Sports Arena. Visit our Budapest travel guide
Close to St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market, a&o Budapest City - Hostel provides a garden, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, bicycle parking, and 1 meeting room
ATM/banking services, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 114 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; HUF 4,132 for adults and HUF 2,066 for children
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator (94 inch wide door)
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100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Rooftop garden
Smoking not allowed
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
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Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
LED lighting
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: HUF 5100
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: HUF 5100
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of HUF 5100 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately HUF 4132 for adults and HUF 2066 for children
Covered self parking fee: HUF 7000 per day
Pet fee: HUF 5100 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: HUF 5100 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: HUF 5100 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of a&o Covid-19 Measures (a&o Hostels)
Property Registration Number KO20009164
Property is also known as
a o Budapest City
a o Budapest City Hostel
a&o Budapest City - Hostel Budapest
a&o Budapest City - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is a&o Budapest City - Hostel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of HUF 5100 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Budapest City - Hostel on Mar 22, 2026 start from ₩64,470, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for HUF 7000 per day.
What time is check-in at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of HUF 5100 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for HUF 5100 (subject to availability).
Where is a&o Budapest City - Hostel located?
Located in Erzsebetvaros, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kiraly Street and Hungarian State Opera House. St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is 5 minutes.
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Reviews
a&o Budapest City - Hostel Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 133 reviews
10 - Excellent
54
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 133 reviews
8 - Good
46
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 133 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 133 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 133 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jie
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 3 nights. Excellent location. Our room has private washroom. Room is not very big but has everything for travelers. Beds are clean and comfortable. A lot of school kids stayed this facility as well. A lot of restaurants or supermarkets are in the neighborhood.
Checking in was easy. Good English spoken. Lobby is very pleasant. Room was clean and above all quiet all night. Shower was lovely. Temperature perfect. Price we paid was really good value. After a reasonably late arrival on a Sunday we found plenty of eating options very nearby.
Room was good (we ordered a private twin, but got a 4-bed to ourselves, so bonus). Cooking facilities quite limited. The laundry was broken but staff were helpful in finding a local laundrette.
Alexander
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Holly
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Pros - Hotel was in a really handy location close to lots of bars and restaurants. Staff were friendly and we were able to add late checkout to the room for free.
The room was clean, however the holder for the shower head was broken so you had to hold the shower head while showering which wasn’t ideal - I assume staff were aware of this issue if the bathroom is cleaned so unsure why this wouldn’t have been fixed.
The rooms are very badly soundproofed so you’re woken up all through the night and morning by people getting home and letting doors slam, and the windows to the room face out to the outside walkway so you can hear people loudly talking as well. The aircon also didn’t work so the room was unbearably hot and you couldn’t have the windows open due to the noise. Overall, not a place I would recommend to stay if you are a light sleeper as you won’t get any sleep at all sadly!
Holly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Paul
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok hotel but room was small.
Staff were very helpful from Reception to Repair team. Hotel was in good location near shops and transport. The room was a small double with en-suite. Bathroom was great . Large and modern. There was little space around the beds which probably accounted for all the marks on the walls.The room was showing signs of wear and tear with patches on paint, holes where hooks and hangers were missing so needed a refresh. The rooms down the corridor were being refurbished so maybe this room is on the list. Would stay again but ask for a twin rather than double.
Checked in at 2:30 am with no issues. The man on the desk dealt with us quickly. Overall all the staff were so friendly and spoke good english. The room was clean and very nice. Towels were provided and a hairdryer. Body wash and hand soap is provided. The location was perfect, it was about a 30 min walk away from the famous spa, 10 min walk away from good bars and about 20 min walk away from st Stephens Basillica which from there is a walking distance to the famous bridges, parliament and other land marks. It was not noisy at night. Overall, the the price was amazing i would definitely stay here again and recommend this to others!
Convenient location close to public transport, heaps of eateries. The open-space in the mìddle of the property is cool and chill to rest. Breakfast is optional and there are several nice cafes nearby to explore.
Very positive vibe. Above average hostel experience. Breakfast buffet is a bit limited. There’s a lot of young people staying here so it’s sometimes noisy.
Nice place. Modern finishes. Kind staff. Fantastic price. Booked on Expedia and for a private room for less than I found in Hostelworld. The bed was comfortable and the en suite was luxurious/huge!