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WOW City Hostel

2.0 star property
City-center hostel within walking distance of Budapest Christmas Market

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WOW City Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. Also, Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Deak Ferenc ter Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Self parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Kitchen
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
The current price is $66
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Karoly Korut. 13-15, Budapest, 1075

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

  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 38 min drive
  • Budapest-Nyugati Station - 21 min walk
  • Eastern Railway Station - 28 min walk
  • Budapest (XXQ-Keleti Station) - 28 min walk
  • Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Deak Ferenc ter Station - 4 min walk
  • Astoria Station - 5 min walk

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

  • WOW City Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. Also, Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Deak Ferenc ter Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 8 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 8 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property Registration Number EG20000945

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

Does WOW City Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, WOW City Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at WOW City Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at WOW City Hostel?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 8 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at WOW City Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at WOW City Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Las Vegas Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at WOW City Hostel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include St. Stephen's Basilica (6-min walk) and Budapest Christmas Market (8-min walk), along with Hungarian State Opera House (10-min walk) and Vaci Street (12-min walk).

Does WOW City Hostel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, cookware, and a refrigerator.

What's the area around WOW City Hostel like?

WOW City Hostel is in Budapest City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from St. Stephen's Basilica.

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Reviews

WOW City Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle was conveniently located with the 100E bus stopping nearby, making it easy to travel to and from the airport. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect for those enjoy nightlife. The receptionist is very helpful and friendly
Ching Genevieve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

the location is excellent. walking distance to the attractions.
Song, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good, lovely staff
Samuel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Brandon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anna was great at orienting us to all the passcodes. Friendly and professional service.
David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Diego, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Krystal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything very good. It was a private big enough room so more hotel the hotel. Also bathroom was clean and bed comfortable The position Is perfect: 3 minutes walking from deak Ferenc station White are coming all 3 metro lines, plus the bus going Directly tò the airport
andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mira, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Katalin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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 !
Fabiana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

저렴한 숙소입니다. 욕실/주방/화장실 등이 공용인 호스텔입니다. 부다페스트 관광하기에 매우 좋은 위치입니다.
HYUNTAK, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

God beliggenhed. Venligt personale For meget larm fra baren under overnatningsstedet
René, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ingrid, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

인생 최악의 숙소

표지판이 없어서 숙소 찾기도 힘들었음. 호스텔이란 핑계로 청소도 안 해주고, 수건 교체도 추가 비용 요구.
2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Saskia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ruya, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

in the middle of the down town with a central transportation the building and the stairs are too old and need refurbushing
hanna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Mert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Evie, 2-night trip