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Safe Hostels in Budapest in 2025

28 hostels in Budapest. Prices start from 1,822 Ft for a dorm bed.Sorted by quality, not payments.

Looking for safe hostels in Budapest? Discover all hostels with top safety ratings in Budapest, filtered by high safety scores and overall ratings of 8.5+.

We prioritize user reviews and reports to ensure secure options, from dorms to private rooms. Compare prices across major booking platforms and save while staying safe.

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1.5 km from city center (≈ 19 min walking)
Best for: Youth Hostel

"…There is also a separate kitchen area where smoking is permitted, which serves as the social focal point of the hostel. Summary The Loft Hostel is a good catalyst for enjoying Budapest to its ... more details

from 3,367 Ft
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1.8 km from city center (≈ 21 min walking)
Best for: Quiet Rest

"…One is a dining room that has a kitchen table, chairs, and couches, and the other is a long corridor that has a bench, a computer, and a television. Travelers usually hang out in these areas and ... more details

from 3,356 Ft
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2.8 km from city center (≈ 33 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…Very chill! I loved the hammocks, gazebo, and chill-out areas, all nicely scented with incense sticks -- very hippified, my kind of scene. The people who run the place are clearly well-traveled, ... more details

from 3,437 Ft
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1.5 km from city center (≈ 18 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…- OUR FACILITIES Sleep well, feel well & make friends. . Fully equipped kitchen 24/7 access. . Hostel bar . Common areas all designed for different moods. To relax, to work or to party. . ... more details

from 4,348 Ft
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 25 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

"…Travelers can choose between the wallet-friendly energy of shared dorms or the hotel-style privacy of cozy rooms—making it an ideal base for anyone ready to soak up the best of Budapest. JO&JOE ... more details

from 2,902 Ft
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Carpe Noctem Original

Free Breakfast
1.9 km from city center (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The staff of Carpe Noctem are all great people, they keep the place clean and they go way out of their way to make sure that you're having a fantastic time in Budapest. A nice place overall! - The ... more details

from 3,389 Ft
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 26 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…There are several different kinds of rooms, some with bunks and some with single beds. It has a good location and is close to some of the ruin bars. They have SO much information in the reception ... more details

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Maverick Central Market

Privacy Curtains
2.3 km from city center (≈ 28 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerCouples

"…In our vibrant lobby area, you can enjoy a drink at the bar, or join in on our social events where you can meet fellow travelers over drinks and games. There’s also plenty of fun to be had with a ... more details

from 2,586 Ft
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2.4 km from city center (≈ 29 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…Flexible Rate: Cancellations are free if made at least 24 hours before arrival (3 PM). If canceled later, the full amount of the reservation will be charged. Non-refundable Rate: Once booked, ... more details

from 2,885 Ft
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1 km from city center (≈ 12 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…As you step in to the building you can hardly miss the street-art kind of a wall painting; Szaffi Asbóth is responsible for each and every one of them. As you can see it in the pictures, there are ... more details

from 16,357 Ft
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Maverick Budapest Soho

Privacy Curtains
1.7 km from city center (≈ 21 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

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from 2,556 Ft
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 26 min walking)
Best for: CouplesDigital NomadsOlder travelers (+50)

"…We are a small, rustic, and homely hostel for 20 guests, with 6 bedrooms, 3 comfortable lounge areas, and a good-sized, well-equipped kitchen for any cooking activities. IMPORTANT: We currently ... more details

from 2,801 Ft
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2.6 km from city center (≈ 31 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…Budapest is known for its party scene and we will run nightly events; such as pub-crawls, bus parties, and even boat parties, if you want to feel the vibrant late night scene of the city. Payment ... more details

from 2,511 Ft
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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelCouples

"Welcome to MEININGER Hotel Budapest Great Market Hall! Located right next to the iconic Great Market Hall and just a short walk from the Danube River, MEININGER Hotel Budapest Great Market Hall ... more details

from 2,818 Ft
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1.8 km from city center (≈ 22 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…Although we are not a party hostel, we love to witness groups forming, smiles transforming into laughters, and plans popping out of the blue. You can lean on our staff to get the hottest spots where ... more details

from 2,832 Ft
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1.3 km from city center (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…Door man to the building. The rooms are spotless. The staff is very nice and helpful if you need anything at all. The location is in walking distance to all the main transportation hubs and walking ... more details

from 3,525 Ft
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Island Hostel

Free Breakfast
2.5 km from city center (≈ 30 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerDigital Nomads

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from 3,182 Ft
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Avenue Hostel

Free Breakfast
Privacy Curtains
1.9 km from city center (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerBoutique Hostel

"…However it is located in the centre and if you don't mind walking, most of the sights are accessible by foot (three minutes to the House of Terror, twelve minutes to the Parliament, fifteen minutes ... more details

from 2,715 Ft
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1.6 km from city center (≈ 19 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

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from 2,051 Ft
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Flow Hostel

Privacy Curtains
1.9 km from city center (≈ 23 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerBoutique HostelCouples

"…The Location Flow Hostel is convenient; it's less than a minute from the Great Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok), an impressive neo-Gothic market complete with local greengrocers and butchers as ... more details

from 2,365 Ft
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1.4 km from city center (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Female Solo TravellerSolo TravellerCouples

"…Overall, we love this hostel. The atmosphere is amazing and it is opulent (it used to be a four-star hotel), clean, fun, secure, and ideally located. It's everything you need in a hostel and more. ... more details

from 2,488 Ft
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1.2 km from city center (≈ 14 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerCouplesDigital Nomads

"…The metro in Budapest is very efficient and goes throughout the whole city. The hostel is only about a twenty-minute walk from the bridge to the Buda side of the city. The hostel is surrounded by ... more details

from 2,794 Ft
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WOW City Hostel

Privacy Curtains
1.3 km from city center (≈ 16 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…This means that there is also quite a bit of light that enters the rooms at all times. Rooms and Bathrooms What is really nice about Absolut City Hostel is that the dorm rooms have only four ... more details

from 1,284 Ft
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 25 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

Erzsébet körút 50, 3rd floor Reception ... more details

from 2,930 Ft
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3.2 km from city center (≈ 38 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…GoodMo Budapest Smart Rooms can be found in Corvin District, close to everything You wish to visit as a tourist thanks to the super close metro, bus and tram lines, which are well built in the whole ... more details

from 4,037 Ft
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1.6 km from city center (≈ 20 min walking)

"…Thieves! - The beds are ok, the showers are not working well, and ten pairs of jeans with wallets in them have been stolen during the night. So you have to remember to lock your door from inside ... more details

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GoodMo House

Free Breakfast
2.6 km from city center (≈ 31 min walking)
Best for: Solo Traveller

"…There are many restaurants around the hostel. The building is located just off a little square full of bars and more restaurants. The hostel is on the building's fifth floor -- but no worries, there ... more details

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2.8 km from city center (≈ 33 min walking)

"…Common Spaces Metropolis Hostel has a fully equipped, communal kitchen, which is great if you want to cook your own food, and each capsule/room has their own labeled area in the fridge. The only ... more details

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2.3 km from city center (≈ 28 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Accommodation units offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a uniquely designed bathroom with a hairdryer. The friendly staff of the reception is happy to provide you with ... more details

from 10,331 Ft
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3.5 km from city center (≈ 42 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…Rooftop City Residence Policy and Conditions: Cancellation Policy: 3 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay. Check ... more details

from 11,595 Ft
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Hotel Chesscom

Free Breakfast
9.2 km from city center (≈ 111 min walking)
Best for: Party Hostel

"…Just 80 metres from the main metro line next to a large shopping center, we are easy to approach by public transport day and night. Within a short time from the Airport (only 15 minutes by car) ... more details

from 10,097 Ft
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1.5 km from city center (≈ 18 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelDigital Nomads

"…The ceilings are high and the colors of the rooms are light giving our guests a feeling of space and calm which is always good after a long day of sightseeing or work. The windows and rooms are also ... more details

from 8,280 Ft
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Beatrix Hotel

Free Breakfast
4.7 km from city center (≈ 57 min walking)
Best for: Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…From "Keleti pu." railway station: 6 station by metro "M2" to "Moszkva tér" then 7 stops by tram nr. 56. From "Nyugati pu." railway station: 6 stops by tram nr. 6 to "Moszkva tér" then 7 stops by ... more details

from 14,358 Ft

Guest Houses in Budapest

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1.5 km from city center (≈ 18 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly HostelYouth Hostel

"…-Laundry service for extra charge -Free unlimited internet access - Arrangement of taxi pick-up (please contact for current price) - Arrangement of parking in a garage (please contact for current ... more details

from 8,557 Ft
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Connection Guesthouse

Free Breakfast
1.7 km from city center (≈ 20 min walking)
Best for: Solo TravellerFamily-Friendly Hostel

"…At the end of the Boulevard is Heroes' Square, City Park, Fine Arts Museum and Gallery and the well-known Szecheny Spa. Our friendly staff will be delighted to help you plan your sightseeing trips ... more details

from 11,600 Ft

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2.5 km from city center (≈ 30 min walking)

"…Bus 76, which stops right outside the house, takes you to MARGARET BRIDGE or to the MAIN RAILWAY STATION, called Keleti Pu.. The Underground is only four blocks away, and a major road with other ... more details

from 6,862 Ft
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1.8 km from city center (≈ 22 min walking)
Best for: Youth Hostel

"…And to top it all off, the staff is extremely friendly, helpful and seems genuinely interested in making your stay a memorable one. There's no forced politeness here, and they know a lot about the ... more details

from 10,508 Ft
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2.7 km from city center (≈ 32 min walking)
Best for: Family-Friendly Hostel

"Located in the heart of Budapest, just a short walk away from the Danube river, The Corvin Plaza, The Grand Market Hall and the amazing Gellért Thermal Baths. There are several restaurants on the ... more details

from 17,498 Ft
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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for: CouplesOlder travelers (+50)

"…The hostel actually is a big flat adapted for hostel purposes. As most of the time there's nobody at the reception, you feel quite at home. The location of the hostel is really great and the rooms ... more details

from 6,206 Ft
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2 km from city center (≈ 24 min walking)
Best for: Family-Friendly Hostel

"…Our central located apartments are a perfect choice to stay in Budapest for a Holiday or weekend getaway. All our apartments are fully furnished with a Hungarian Style Kitchen, 2 bedrooms (or studio ... more details

from 25,805 Ft
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1.2 km from city center (≈ 14 min walking)
Best for: Family-Friendly Hostel

"…*In the neighborhood you can find several quality, local Hungarian restaurants as well as other international cuisine, pubs, nightclubs on your own or with our recommendation. *Nearby there is a ... more details

from 7,826 Ft
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2.1 km from city center (≈ 26 min walking)

"…This area is maybe the best part of Budapest, you can get confirmation from the people who have already visited this city. The flat has an unique interior and if you would like to have a quiet ... more details

from 6,771 Ft

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Safe and Secure Hostels in Budapest: Your Guide to Secure Accommodation

Finding a safe place to stay in Budapest doesn't have to be a challenge. If you're a traveler prioritizing security and peace of mind, our selection of hostels in Budapest is the perfect solution. These hostels are carefully filtered based on safety scores of 8+ and overall ratings of 8.5+, ensuring you enjoy a secure and comfortable stay.

Whether you're staying for a few nights or planning a longer visit, you'll find safe hostels in Budapest with options to suit your needs. From dorms to private rooms, these hostels provide top-notch facilities, including secure lockers, key-card access, and round-the-clock security, making them ideal for solo travelers and groups alike.

For those who value both safety and convenience, many of these hostels are located in secure neighborhoods and close to public transport, helping you explore Budapest worry-free. Plus, user reviews and reports confirm the high standards of these properties.

Good to know: While most hostels in Budapest prioritize safety, it's always a good idea to double-check details like front desk hours and locker availability when booking. Some hostels may also offer additional safety features like female-only dorms or CCTV surveillance for added peace of mind.

Travel well, stay secure, and make the most of your time in Budapest.

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