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WOW City Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Budapest, 6-minute walk to St. Stephen's Basilica

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Close to Budapest Christmas Market and St. Stephen's Basilica, WOW City Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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
  • Hungarian State Opera House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Szechenyi Chain Bridge - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Parliament Building - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kakas Presszó - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Központ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Little Melbourne Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ördög Katlan Söröző - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eker Kebab & Gyros Étterem - ‬1 min walk

About this property

WOW City Hostel

Hostel near St. Stephen's Basilica
Close to Budapest Christmas Market and Hungarian State Opera House, WOW City Hostel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at WOW City Hostel boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchens with fridges, microwaves and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, premium channels and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

Is WOW City Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WOW City Hostel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

What time is check-in at WOW City Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at WOW City Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is WOW City Hostel located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Kiraly Street, St. Stephen's Basilica and Budapest Christmas Market. Hungarian State Opera House and Szechenyi Chain Bridge are also within 15 minutes. Deák Ferenc tér M Tram Stop and Deak Ferenc ter Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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WOW City Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 86 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

hanna, beirut

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Piero

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

Not what the doctor ordered

Probably stupid to stay in a shared dorm during the pandemic and one of my unmasked roommates in the 6 bed dorm was coughing up a storm all night. It doesn’t help that management doesn’t enforce mask mandates. But the location is prime, the rate is low, and it is kept clean. Receptionists here have the usual tendency to disappear so bring your own towel. But the place is clean, centrally located, and well priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kfir

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

Absolutely absolut

Good place to spend one night at
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
In overall it was good, But a little bit noisy..our room was at a noisy side of the pub under our building..so at night there were noises from there and hardly to sleep..especially that we stayed there on weekends nights..the room was also pretty dirty..
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021