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Wombat’s City Hostel Budapest
A large hostel in an 1840 building on Király utca, with en-suite dorms and private rooms, a bar and 24-hour reception near Deák Ferenc tér.
At a glance
- Type
- Hostel
- Area
- Terézváros (Király utca), Budapest, Hungary
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- wombats-hostels.com
Good to know
- Private rooms and dorms
- Female-only rooms
- En-suite bathrooms
- Bar
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
Why we recommend it
Wombat's City Hostel Budapest is a large hostel on Király utca, one of the main streets running out of the city centre into District VI and VII. It occupies a residential building dating from 1840 and describes itself as the biggest hostel in town. Wombat's is a hostel group with several properties in European cities, and its Budapest branch follows the same formula: clean, practical rooms, a social bar and a very central location.
Accommodation ranges from dormitories, including female-only rooms, to private rooms for couples, friends or solo travellers who want their own space. Every room has its own bathroom with a hairdryer, and air conditioning, which is a real advantage during hot Budapest summers. Bed linen is included in the price.
The social side is a key part of the experience. The WomBAR and WomCAFÉ serve food and drinks, and the hostel runs free in-house events and WomBEATS concerts, which make it easy to meet other travellers. Breakfast is available as an option. The reception is open around the clock, check-in starts at 14:00, and secure luggage storage is available if you arrive early or leave late.
The hostel suits budget travellers, backpackers, students and groups of friends, as well as solo travellers who want a sociable base. Light sleepers should note that Király utca and the surrounding streets are at the edge of the city's busiest nightlife district, which is convenient for going out but can be lively late at night, especially at weekends. Earplugs are a sensible thing to pack, and private rooms are worth the extra cost if you want a quieter night. Booking directly on the official website lets you compare dorm sizes and room types side by side.
The location is hard to beat for the price. Deák Ferenc tér, where all three central metro lines meet and the airport bus link runs, is just a few minutes away, and the Gozsdu Courtyard, the ruin bars of the Jewish Quarter and St Stephen's Basilica are all within easy walking distance. Andrássy út and the Opera House are also close, so most of Pest's main sights can be reached on foot.
Wombat’s City Hostel Budapest FAQs
Where is Wombat's Budapest?
At Király utca 20, a few minutes from Deák Ferenc tér.
What types of rooms are there?
Dormitories, female-only rooms and private rooms, all with their own bathroom.
Is bed linen included?
Yes.
Is there a bar?
Yes, the WomBAR, with food and drinks and in-house events.
Is reception open 24 hours?
Yes, and check-in starts at 14:00.
Is there luggage storage?
Yes, secure luggage storage is available.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, as an optional extra.
How do you contact the hostel?
By phone on +36 1 883 5005 or by email at [email protected].