Close to Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica, a&o Hostel Budapest City provides a garden, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Erzsebetvaros, a neighborhood in Budapest, a&o Hostel Budapest City 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 Hungarian State Opera House and Budapest Christmas Market, a&o Hostel Budapest City provides a garden, a bar, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Secured bicycle storage, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
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 showers and hair dryers
Heating and daily housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
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 Hostel Budapest City?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at a&o Hostel Budapest City on 8 November 2026 start from AED 193, 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?
This hostel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at a&o Hostel Budapest City?
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 Hostel Budapest City?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for HUF 5100 (subject to availability).
Where is a&o Hostel Budapest City 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.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
a&o Hostel Budapest City Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This was my first time staying at a hostel and it was a great experience. It was clean and well maintained, and the staff were always friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout my stay. One thing I really appreciated was the luggage storage option after checkout, which made it so much easier to enjoy my last day before a later flight. The location was also excellent — close to everything I needed and only about a 5–10 minute walk to multiple transit options, making it easy to get around the city. I would definitely stay here again
Booked a private room. It was super quiet, very clean and perfect for a few nights stay. Good location to be able to explore the city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jie
16 November 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marina
7 January 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great location - easy to get everywhere a close to tram/metro/bus. The building is nice and the rooms are average a you would expect in a hostel.
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay
Paul
24 January 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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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4/10 Poor
Holly
9 October 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!
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.