Budapest Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Budapest cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Budapest, Hungary range from $7 to $261/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 57 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 10.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $9/night.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 25 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T12:54:50.544Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 2 (one night),November 9 (one night),November 10 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Budapest

Where to stay

Most hostels cluster in District VII around Kazinczy utca and Dob utca, which puts the ruin bar strip within walking distance and the M1 and M2 metro lines a short walk away. District VI along Király utca is a quieter alternative with the same easy reach of Andrássy út and the city center.

Getting around

Buy a 24-hour or weekly BKK transit pass on the BudapestGO app before you board anything. Single tickets add up fast and inspectors check every metro gate.
The ground floor of the Great Market Hall (Nagyvásárcsarnok) on Fővám tér is for tourists buying paprika. The first-floor food counters upstairs serve cheap goulash soup and lángos that cost a fraction of nearby restaurants.
Skip Széchenyi Baths if you want a lower price and a local crowd. Lukács Baths on Frankel Leó út or Veli Bej on Árpád fejedelem útja run cheaper entrance fees and rarely have queues.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from November through February. July fills up steadily, and Sziget Festival week in August can push dorm prices nearly double, so book that week well ahead or avoid it entirely.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Budapest cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $10. Dorm beds currently range from $7 to $261/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Budapest?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Budapest include November 2, November 9, November 10.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Budapest?

HostelHound currently tracks 57 hostels in Budapest, Hungary.

How much do hostels in Budapest cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $9/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Budapest?

Most hostels cluster in District VII around Kazinczy utca and Dob utca, which puts the ruin bar strip within walking distance and the M1 and M2 metro lines a short walk away. District VI along Király utca is a quieter alternative with the same easy reach of Andrássy út and the city center.

What is the best time of year to visit Budapest?

Hostels are cheapest from November through February. July fills up steadily, and Sziget Festival week in August can push dorm prices nearly double, so book that week well ahead or avoid it entirely.