In the heart of Budapest, Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest offers a vibrant atmosphere with shopping on site, a convenient grocery store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax on the sunny terrace or unwind in the arcade/game room - you'll feel right at home with express check-in and luggage storage.
Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Oktogon Station - 2 min walk
Oktogon M Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Café Vian - 2 min walk
NégyesHatos Söröző - 1 min walk
KFC - 1 min walk
Antalya Kebab - 1 min walk
Pho ST - Vietnamese Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest
Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Hungarian State Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Public transportation is only a short walk: Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop is steps away and Oktogon Station is 2 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 9 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 11 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 11 days prior to 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
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 20 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (EUR 8 per day)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge)
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Local/corner shop
What to do
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Library
Arcade/games room
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 per cent will be charged
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 2 to 2.5 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 24 per vehicle
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 8 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
Friends Hostel Budapest
Friends Hostel
Friends Budapest
Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest Budapest
Frequently asked questions
Does Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 24 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Las Vegas Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest also has an arcade.
What's the area around Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest like?
Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest is in Budapest City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Király utca / Erzsébet körút Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Hungarian State Opera House.
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Reviews
Friends Hostel and Apartments Budapest Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Really nice place... met my expectations for sure...staff were good, good value for money, central location... I think I'll be back...
Fergal
Fergal, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Aug 2024
No frills property and great value - and they let me have early check in!
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2024
Amazing stay!
Lovely hostel in the perfect position. Incredible price and facilities. Possibly the best hostel I've ever stayed.
Really recommended
Luca
Luca, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2025
Nice accomodation near to city center!
Nice and friendly hostel in very beautiful bulding.
I had a single/double room with queen bed.
Basic, but with enough space.
Shared bathrooms were nice and clean.
Only flaw, a bit noisy cause of tram in the main road.
Very happy, strongly recommended!
Emanuele
Emanuele, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2025
In a very good location and clean, the downside was that the TV was not showing
Obinna
Obinna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Sept 2023
Convenient and comfortable.
I had a single room with private bathroom and it was great. It was a loft type room with the bed stop some steep steps...fine for me, but some people might find it difficult to climb up or down and the loft had a low ceiling so most people will have to duck. It's a great location with great service for a good price. I would stay here again.
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Apr 2024
Good Stay
We stayed here for 3 nights, the hostel was okay. We had our own room with a shared bathroom.
Checking in:
This was not an easy process as the directions were not clear. This hostel is split over multiple floors. After we figured out we needed to be on floor one we was able to enter the property.
There was no reception staff on at 3pm on a Sunday.
The room:
The room was good for the price, clean and simple. I found the mattress to be very thing and hard so if you struggle to sleep this isn't for you. We got a table with 2 chairs and a rail to hang clothes on.
Towels are not provided.
There was 2 bathrooms for 6 rooms, they were clean although the toilet seat was broken (cracked on the seat so it would pinch your legs when you got off)
There is a kitchenette within the hostel which had a kettle and microwave.
The con of the property was the windows are not very good if you are in room 6 you can hear the road a lot.
No Aircon or a fan - the rooms get warm quickly. I would hope in summer there is a option for a fan. (It states the rules on the wall in the rooms to ensure the Aircon is turned off when you leave)
Unfortunately we had a very noisy group within our stay which lead to me and other guests having to ask them to keep it down (2am).
Quiet hours are 10pm - 6am I hope future guests adhere to these rules for the respect of other guests.
Overall I would stay here again due to it being so cheap!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Excellent stay here, great location and friendly staff.
Jack
Jack, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2025
Great price value. Central, can get anywhere in 20 min. Large rooms, old style and a bit worn. Four rooms shared two bathsrooms. Maybe single appartment next time.
Eirik
Eirik, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Jul 2025
Nice hostel
Nice hostels with kitchen and washing machine (10€ fee to use it). Great overall with nice vibe and right in the city center
Verified traveller
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2025
The bed creaked even when we breathed. Other than that, there was no problem.
Bugra
Bugra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Feb 2025
Good
Drew
Drew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
This was a great hostel in an old building with lots of character. Very clean, too. It was just a few minutes walk to the Oktogon metro station and the trams that will take you straight to the parliament and castle district (change to bus 16 after crossing the river). 3 minutes away is a pizza place that stays open until 2am.
rebecca
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4/10 Fair
14 Sept 2025
More transparency please
The bill was higher than what I had booked on Hotels.com without an explanation; one of the single beds was noisy = squeeky. I made the mistake to place my food on the wrong shelf in the fridge, not noticing the labels on the side that each shelf was allocated to a room. My food dissapeared during the day when I was out
Camelia
Camelia, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Apr 2024
Good
John
John, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
3 Jun 2024
Don’t bother
Layer of dust on everything. Rude/unfriendly/unhelpful staff.
Very noisy from traffic and with the people in it as it’s so small - the communal area in in close proximity to all.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
15 Dec 2025
Aunque en las fotografías los apartamentos parecen modernos, el mantenimiento es muy mejorable. Falta menaje básico y el mobiliario es el mínimo.
Andres
Andres, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Nov 2025
Ohne Probleme und das was man sich erwartet hat!
Sait
Sait, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Oct 2025
Kodinomainen, rauhallinen paikka. Sijainti keskustassa, joten liikenteen melu oli tosi kova yötä päivää, mutta ikkunoissa oli hyvät äänieristeet. Keittiö oli kiva, huone hyvin vaatimaton, mutta siisti. Tosi mukava henkilökunta, joka pesi meidän pyykit 10 eurolla ja toi ne käärittynä, ihanan tuoksuisena huoneeseen. Hintansa arvoinen paikka. Pikkuvikoja, esim sänky natisi, naulakko heilui yms mutta silti hyvä paikka.
Marjo
Marjo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Ein schöner Aufenthalt
das Personal ist nett und das Ambiente ist schön! Es ist nur 15 Minuten zu Fuß zum Bahnhof Nyugati, weshalb ist es sehr verkehrsgünstig! Super sauber und familiär!
Yu
Yu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Bekvämt och enkelt boende. Väldigt prisvärt
Lovisa
Lovisa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Me pareció muy céntrica para ver los lugares turísticos. Súper accesible a todo
Vianka
Vianka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Budapest, un incanto di città.
Tranquillo, confortevole, un luogo sicuro dove rientrare la sera, dopo una giornata di novità e meraviglie.......... e un po' di stanchezza. L'accoglienza della struttura ineccepibile, comfort e pulizia ok, "tantissimo dipende da noi". Eccezionale la posizione strategica della struttura a ridosso di tutte le meraviglie della splendida Budapest. Grazie.
Pietro
Pietro, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
18 Jan 2025
Helt okej rum för priset (ca 30 euro/natt). Inga gardiner som kunde göra rummet mörkt. Ljudligt från vägen. Dock fantastiskt läge. Hade inte bokat igen! Värt att lägga lite mer på ett något bättre boende. Men värt för dig som i princip bara vill ha väskan någonstans!
Filip
Filip, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Calisan daniella cok ilgiliydi.ama mutfak alani cok yetersizdi..ayni anda bircok kisi kahvalti yapmayi bekliyor