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WOW City Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest

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Exterior
Lobby
Interior
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Karoly Korut. 13-15, Budapest, 1075
  • Place, St. Stephen's Basilica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Budapest Christmas Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaci Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Budapest

Heart of Budapest.Within a 10-minute walk of this Budapest City Centre hostel, you'll find St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. Hungarian State Opera House and Vaci Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Basilica - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Budapest Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vaci Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Központ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Little Melbourne Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kakas Presszó - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bird Roastery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Me #7 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

WOW City Hostel

Hostel near St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest
As a guest of WOW City Hostel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This Budapest hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
WOW City Hostel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number EG20000945

Property is also known as

Absolut City Hostel
Absolut City Budapest
WOW City Hostel Budapest
Absolut City Hostel Budapest
WOW City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
WOW City Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Budapest

Frequently asked questions

How close is WOW City Hostel to the airport?

WOW City Hostel is 12.5 mi (38-min drive) away from the Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WOW City Hostel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WOW City Hostel on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $134, 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.

Does WOW City Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WOW City Hostel.

Does WOW City Hostel offer free breakfast?

WOW City Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WOW City Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Las Vegas Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at WOW City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WOW City Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel. Self parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

Does WOW City Hostel have a pool?

WOW City Hostel does not have a pool.

Does WOW City Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is WOW City Hostel to downtown Budapest?

WOW City Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Budapest.

WOW City Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 90 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ching Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The location is perfect for those enjoy nightlife. The receptionist is very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Song

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location is excellent. walking distance to the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless, staff was courteous . . . great experience. Room was very small (I had to put the luggage on the bed to close the door), but it was fine for sleeping. . . and there was a kitchen down the hall. Couldn't ask for a better location. Really great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and kind service, cozy place and room was clean. Everything is near. Weekend night was noisy, 'cause there is bar understairs, but we still slept well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a hostel, amenities were good. Shower and toilet are separate rooms, which I liked. I especially appreciated the bed curtains. A little privacy goes a long way in a hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Anna was great at orienting us to all the passcodes. Friendly and professional service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The IKEA wardrobe felt out of place. Would have found more use from a low shelf and an exposed hanging rail and or hooks. Bathroom fittings could do with a replacement or thorough cleaning being noticeably corroded. Do not think it was worth paying extra for a private bathroom given the layout and lack of hooks or rails... The square outside can be a bit noisy at night, but as a consolation, the location is convenient with nearby access to Deak Ferenc ter and the airport bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel has switched to fully code-based entry. This was awesome since I arrived when there was no staff onsite and could easily enter the building, the hostel and my room without interacting with anyone. The hostel is very conveniently located, meters away from the Airport Express bus stop. Facilities are clean. My first impression was that there were not enough washrooms or showers, but I didn’t encounter anyone else in the washroom or shower area during my stay, so it seems fine. All in all, this was a good stay and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katalin

Very basic, cheap accommodation at a great location. Very convenient to/from the airport. The 100E bus from the airport stops almost in front of the building. Phone or doorbell kept ringing early dawn with nobody at the reception desk and I could hear it in our room, even though it was far away. Then some construction or repair work started early morning when they were drilling the walls or something. Impossible to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Friendly, clean not comfortable

Great staff and clean environment. Unfortunately there was no after hours emergency contact information left. I experienced someone having sex in the room and I had no one to contact. Also the mattress was too thin and there was a permanent pit in the center of it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible experience

I’ve been this with the private bathroom option for a single person however there are a couple of disappointments. 1 - the front gate of the entrance is very scratchy, not recommend for young woman to choose. 2 - the actual room is not really match to the photos. Those photos online are highly saturated and it is not very clean. 3 - I would highly recommend to compare different reviews before booking this.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very central for travel to and from airport as downtown and on main road. Slot of food options a stone's throw away. Initial entry can be awkward as you aren't given a code and there's no bell to ring. I was lucky a group of friends were entering to go and apartment they'd rented when I arrived so they let me in and I was able to go upstairs to the hostel. Guy on duty was really friendly and very helpful. I stayed in the ensuite and whilst it was great , the ceiling possibly needed a lick of paint as there was a watermark and the bathroom showerhead needed cleaning as it had a limescale build up. This aside the room was great. I'd definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fabiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estivemos 3 noites e não trocaram as toalhas de banho! Para serem trocadas tínhamos de pagar 5€! Os quartos dizem que tem casa de banho privativa e a casa de banho é partilhada com outro quarto !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1人經濟出行之選

位置方便在市中心 機場巴士100E下車便到 櫃台人員有禮 熱心 床鋪乾淨有燈有電源可獨立充電有wifi 廁所浴室乾淨 洗澡水溫夠熱 性價比滿分
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

HYUNTAK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
저렴한 숙소입니다. 욕실/주방/화장실 등이 공용인 호스텔입니다. 부다페스트 관광하기에 매우 좋은 위치입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

René

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
God beliggenhed. Venligt personale For meget larm fra baren under overnatningsstedet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bästa läget om man inte har varit i Budapest förut! Personalen var trevliga och hjälpsamma. Sköna sängar dock lite oväsen från gatan på kvällen. Det var lite svårt att komma in i Hostalen, dåligt skyltat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

인생 최악의 숙소

표지판이 없어서 숙소 찾기도 힘들었음. 호스텔이란 핑계로 청소도 안 해주고, 수건 교체도 추가 비용 요구.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic but absolutely everything you need!

A- a great location, a 10 minute walk from the city centre; B- basic but met our needs for a 2 night stay S- small, furniture needed moving in order to get into bathroom; O- overall, reasonably clean (bathroom, communal spaces etc); L- loud to the early hours but to be expected with location; U- unclear signage to access the hostel; T- the location is great and makes the rest worthwhile
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing! Just in the middle of Pest and close to almost all landmarks. If you don’t want to walk it is also 1 min away from transportation options such as subway and bus includes airport bus. The staff was very friendly and was helpful to meet our needs. It was very nice to see smiling faces when coming in or going out in the lobby. In the hostel they have a kitchen with all suppliers if you want to cook and a separated room what has two coffee machines, two microwaves and few chairs with a table to have your food there. They also provide the coffee, sugar etc. If I visit Budapest in the future again, I will not search any other place to stay Absolut’ly ❤️ Thank you Absolut City for making our trip unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
in the middle of the down town with a central transportation the building and the stairs are too old and need refurbushing
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin saatinden Erken geleceğimizi bildirmiştik. Sabah Kapıyı çaldığımız halde açan olmadı. Ayrıca Apartmanın içerisinde Hostel’i bulmak biraz zor . Daha belirgin tabelalar koymaları gerekiyor. Onun haricinde temizlik ve odadan memnun kaldık.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!!

The day before I arrived I received a nice welcoming message which was very nice! I personally struggled to get into the building but there’s usually people going in and out so I didn’t wait for too long. The accommodation was in a perfect location! Very close to the shuttle bus stop and is a great place to start wondering around! Inside the hostel was very nice! They can provide you with a lock and key and towels if you require all free of charge! My bed was super comfortable however there was a slight stain on the bedding ( either pen or blood but I’m pretty sure the bedding was washed and it was just a stain so it didn’t bother me at all!) super friendly staff and lovely people looking to have fun! Would definitely come back! The receptionist helped me locate the bus stop and a few other bits, so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the money

Very nice bed and room. Love the curtains that you can pull in front of your bed. It provided sought after privacy in a hostel. Only negative was the constant noise from outside, such as traffic and sirens going off all the time. As well as the room being very hot. Also my linen had spots of blood that they clearly hadn’t been able to remove in washing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022