In the heart of Erzsebetvaros, a&o Budapest City - Hostel offers a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Take in the sights from the garden, enjoy live music at the bar or catch up with friends over WiFi. Guests have praised previous stays for its great location near Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica.
Hungarian State Opera House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
St. Stephen's Basilica - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) - 39 min drive
Budapest-Nyugati Station - 17 min walk
Budapest (XXQ-Keleti Station) - 18 min walk
Eastern Railway Station - 18 min walk
Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Vorosmarty Street Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Trap Cafe - 3 min walk
SCORE! Sport Bar & Billiard - 3 min walk
Bibimbap - 3 min walk
Csengery Reggelizō és Kávézó - 2 min walk
Caviar & Bull Budapest - 4 min walk
About this property
a&o Budapest City - Hostel
When you stay at a&o Budapest City - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Margaret Island and Hungarian State Opera House. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is 5 minutes and Wesselényi utca - Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
114 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Covered onsite self parking (HUF 7000 per day)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop garden
Garden
Bicycle parking
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 94
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
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.
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
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately HUF 4132 for adults and HUF 2066 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of HUF 5100 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of HUF 5100 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of HUF 5100 per pet, per day
Parking
Covered self parking costs HUF 7000 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of a&o Covid-19 Measures (a&o Hostels).
Property Registration Number KO20009164
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
Does a&o Budapest City - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, a&o Budapest 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 a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of HUF 5100 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs HUF 7000 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge of HUF 5100 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of HUF 5100 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at a&o Budapest City - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Las Vegas Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at a&o Budapest City - Hostel and nearby?
A&o Budapest City - Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around a&o Budapest City - Hostel like?
A&o Budapest City - Hostel is in Erzsebetvaros, a short 5-minute walk from Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop and 14 minutes' walk from Hungarian State Opera House.
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Reviews
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8.0
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
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.
Jie
Jie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Friendly staff, perfect position, clean room
Alessandro
Alessandro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
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
Kayleigh
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2024
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.
Marina
Marina, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
Weekend bed
It is what it is. Small but adequate rooms, cleaned daily with helpful staff.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
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.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2024
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
Alexander, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 24, 2025
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.
Paul
Paul, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 9, 2025
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
Holly, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
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!
Samuel
Samuel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2026
It was great location, the room was quite nice and clean.
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2025
Good location
Pawel
Pawel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2025
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.
Le Quan
Le Quan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2025
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.
Kirby
Kirby, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2025
Good service!
Coral
Coral, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2024
great hostel with prívate bathroom for 4
near down town great price easy parking
pablo
pablo, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
Sehr gut
Great hostel for a weekend stay.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2023
Cool place!
Friendly and efficient front desk, great experience:)
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
Hotel was average
The Hotel was a average
Ayman
Ayman, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2025
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Ana Victoria
Ana Victoria, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
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Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2022
reliable good like the other a and o s
ALLAN
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2022
The room was way overpriced.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2022
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!