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7.9

2,406 reviews

WOW City Hostel

WOW City Hostel

Karoly Korut. 13-15, Budapest, 1075, Hungary , Budapest, 1075, Hungary

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Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

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WOW City Hostel

Welcome to WOW City Hostel, your lively home away from home in the enchanting city of Budapest! Perfectly located just 0.8mi from the bustling city center, this inviting hostel is equipped with all the essentials for an unforgettable stay. From the moment you step into our colorful halls on Károly körút 13, you'll feel the vibrant energy of the city wash over you.

Experience seamless convenience at WOW City Hostel with features like free WiFi to share all your travel snaps, air conditioning to keep you cool during those sunny days, and streaming services to unwind after exploring the city's wonders. For those arriving from far and wide, we offer airport shuttle services and private entrances for that extra touch of privacy. Plus, with our on-site parking (for an extra charge) and non-smoking rooms, your comfort is our top priority.

Join the ranks of our 2,164 delighted guests who have rated us as a fun and friendly spot to recharge before heading back out into the heart of Budapest. Book your adventure today beginning at an unbeatable price, and get ready to explore the magic of Hungary's capital while having a blast with fellow travelers!

At WOW City Hostel, our vibrant community is just as exciting as the city around you! Gather in our lively common areas, where travelers from all corners of the globe share stories over snacks and laughter. Dive into spontaneous game nights or chill with a book while sipping on a hot drink from our cozy café area. Plus, don’t miss out on our themed social events designed to help you mingle and make new connections—from movie marathons to international potlucks that offer a taste of home for everyone!

When you're ready to hit the town, our staff is eager to share their insider tips on the best local hangouts, must-see attractions, and hidden gems that make Budapest so special. Whether you're craving authentic Hungarian cuisine or looking for the trendiest bars to dance the night away, we’ve got the lowdown to help you make the most of your city adventure. A short stroll or a quick ride on public transport can easily lead you to everything from the famous thermal baths to the iconic Danube River.

Returning to WOW City Hostel after a day filled with exploration is always a pleasure. Kick back and relax in our vibrant lounge, where the colorful ambiance will set the perfect mood to unwind. You can mingle with new friends in our cozy seating areas, or simply enjoy the well-curated playlists as you reflect on the day’s adventures. So grab your backpack, and come make some unforgettable memories with us at WOW City Hostel—where the fun never stops and every guest is part of our story!

Closest airports

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

10.2mi

Most popular amenities

Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

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Rooms

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Bunk Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Superior Double Room in WOW City Hostel

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Double Room with Private Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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Single Room with Bathroom - single occupancy in WOW City Hostel

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in WOW City Hostel

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

215 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Room - 2 Twin, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Room - 2 Twin, Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Twin Room with Private External Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Room - 2 Twin, External Private Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Double Room with Private External Bathroom in WOW City Hostel

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Double Room, External Private Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

City view

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Dormitory, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room

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Basic, Twin

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

7.9

2,406 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Rieley

9.1

May 2025

Loved the size of lockers for each bed, the rooms were spacious and had privacy for each bed. The location was unbeatable with public transit stations right there and other main attractions 15-20min walk away with lots to see and due while on route. The staff were the sweetest and so kind. Held our bags for us when we got in early and offered for when we left if needed. The rooms had ac which was nice since it was so hot.

Sometimes the bathroom lights were confusing and often out of paper. As well, the shower always overflowed and didn’t have the best drainage. This isn’t really the property but someone else in our room consistently turned off the ac when it was unbearably hot (26 degrees Celsius) in the bunk beds, and it felt even worse since we had been sick.

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Judee

9.1

June 2025

Incredible location - bus 100E drops you from the airport right by the hostel's doorstep. And you also just need to cross the same street to get back to the airport on the same bus (bus price is cheap). Near the hostel are multiple restaurants. We recommend Mir Restaurant just behind the hostel for value-for-price meals. The bed in itself was comfortable, not new but good enough to sleep in. An Aircon machine is available in the room which we used in June as the city was warm at this time. We got the exclusive bedroom for 2 with a private external bathroom which was more than good enough Best part too is the hostel has a common kitchen to enjoy free coffee and tea and heat or cook food on those days you don't feel like eating out. Souvenir shops also available on the same street. So many buses pass by the hostel's stop so perfect for tours and visiting attractions by bus etc.

No shampoo in the bathroom but I'm sure it could be requested.

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Noman

9.1

August 2024

Amazing Location just next to all Budapest has to offer. You will find everything at a 5 minute walk. Rooms are big and have small room air conditioners too. Toilet and showers are Super clean and the guy at reception was super friendly. I am sorry i forgot his name 😔. Best for value. 5 Euros for a towel if you need one. And they do accept Contactless payments. They also have a very nice clean Kitchen where you can cook and eat too. There are big lockers next to each bed. You will have to bring your own padlock or else you can buy from the hostel for 5 euros. My room had sofas as well which is rare in Hostels. Would definitely be coming again 🙂.

Everything was perfect

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Daniela-maria

9.1

October 2024

was near underground/bus/airport bus station/. Near tourist office. near the Budapest wheel, and easily you could go everywhere. Reps were nice and helpful.

the fact that was top bed. I do understand was occupied when I did arrived. (even if I did request down bed in my 1rst message). But would b nice if would be possible to switch it when is possible. Some people ask with a reason to be down and not up( could be medical reason,just saying. The rep from reception try to do it but she said the system does not let her. So she did try her best).In the bathroom the shower cabin floor should be replaced .

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Martyna

8.2

December 2024

We had a friendly welcome from the female receptionist and the room turned out to be available a little before check-in time. Stayed in spacious,clean private room with big smart TV(so I can't comment on typical shared rooms/bathrooms). Despite I only used the kettle(stock in tea&coffee)and fridge which was very convenient, shared kitchen seemed pretty equipped for cooking. Perfect location in general,but especially for airport as the bus stop 100E is across the street. It was warm in the room and in the hall, an electric heater was working overnight.

-No shower gel -A bit noisy till late from outside (Friday night)

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John

10

November 2024

Location was perfect to our needs. First, it was only a couple hundred yards from where the 100E airport bus drops you off and on the same street. The tram is also located next to the bus stop so you have access to the tram, city buses and the 100E airport bus. After you get off of the 100E bus, make a right and backtrack until you spot the hostel sign. An easier sign to spot is the angel/devil sign from a eatery and the Thai restaurant. When you see there you are right next to the hostel. Use the code you were emailed to get in the front door and then take the elevator on the right to 1/2 (yes, half) floor stop. As you step out of the elevator the front door is on the right. Check in was super easy and fast. Te women staffing the front desk kind and helpful. The hostel is staffed only from 9AM until 9PM so I am unsure what happens if you arrive late. Short walk to the river and to the pedestrian shopping street. It wasn't the Ritz Carleton but you can see the Ritz from your room if you get the right room. So if you don't need the RItz for your Budapest stay, the WOW is a location that is hard to beat.

We had some difficulty with our reservation in that I opted to pay upon arrival. A few days later I received an email saying my reservation would be canceled if I did not pay at least 5 days ahead of arrival time. After much screwing around trying to pay for the reservation to include calling Hotel.com for assistance, I ended going to Booking.com and making a separate reservation (paid for at the time of the reservation) and then canceling the reservation on Hotels.com. I definitely was not flying 15 hours to arrive at a hotel that may or may not have a reservation for me. So I recommend just paying for your reservation when you make it to avoid a possible repeat of my issue.

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Carlos

8.2

February 2023

great location and insanely cheap for a stay. it was clean and tidy and other guests were very respectful but obviously this can change. bed was comfortable and had curtains to offer extra privacy. clean toilets and sinks and good staff

the outside and inside (the 15 seconds you’re walking through it) of the building looks sketchy as hell but once you get into the actual hostel area it’s nice. not dangerous or anything just a little eerie. the outlets are super slow and can be an inconvenience if you need to charge phones quickly. charged iPhone for 2 hours and it charged 35%

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Joshua

8.2

August 2024

The Kitchen area is well organized and meets many needs for what you could need when preparing a meal. The bathrooms are adequate. The staff is ready to help. I greatly enjoyed the hospitality I received here. The mix of this along with the common area/living room and kitchen area gives this hostel a nice home like feel to it. I’m appreciative that I had the opportunity to have a visit here.

The wifi within the room can be a bit spotty. It’s inconvenient having it go in and out…thankfully this was mostly within the room and not entirely throughout the rest of the floor at the hostel. Within one of the showers I wonder when was the last time the shower head was addressed. It could use a clean or changed entirely due to the spray of water being a bit out of place from how it should function.

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Ivan

8.2

October 2024

Very central location. Truly spacious dorm room, with enough "room" even for the stuff you don't plan to put in the locker. There is even a long couch. Kitchen area with basic utensils, and possibility to make yourself a tea or coffee, or heat / bake your dinner.

Extremely low-energy lightbulb in the kitchen (the only space where you could possibly sit by a table and work on your laptop). The hostel could use a bit of facelifting - electronic key touchpad on the door looks broken (even if it works). The buzzer on the main entrance was not heard when I first arrived, had to wait for the next person to enter the building, which luckily didn't take long. I slightly dislike when receptionists talk long and slow to communicate simple and straightforward things. Everything (even a simple "airport bus stops accross the street", or "you can use everything in the kitchen, just clean after yourself" felt here too extended). It might be just my personal taste, and that did not have an effect on my rating.

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Alev

8.2

September 2024

We stayed for one night, and for a short stay of one or two nights, this hostel was very successful and comfortable. We stayed in a room with a shared bathroom and toilet, and the room exceeded my expectations. It was quite spacious and very comfortable, suitable even for a longer stay. Since we only stayed one night, I didn’t get a chance to try the shower, but the toilet was clean every time I used it. The reception area had a large and comfortable seating area, and the kitchen was great too, with free coffee and tea. Overall, I was very satisfied. The location was also good.

While having just two toilets and two showers for the whole floor might be insufficient for sharing, it didn’t impact my stay as I didn’t experience any issues, as mentioned before.

Points of Interest Around WOW City Hostel

Attractions

Rumbach Street Synagogue (Rumbach Zsinagóga)

0.1mi

Gozsdu Courtyard (Gozsdu Udvar)

0.2mi

Váci Street (Váci Utca)

0.2mi

Kazinczy Street Synagogue

0.3mi

Vörösmarty Square (Vörösmarty Tér)

0.3mi

Danube Promenade

0.5mi

Hungarian Academy of Sciences

0.6mi

Budapest Liberty Square (Szabadság Tér)

0.6mi

Sándor Palace (Sándor Palota)

0.9mi

Budapest Pinball Museum

1.2mi

Museum of Military History (Hadtörténeti Múzeum)

1.5mi

Zwack Museum and Visitors' Centre

1.6mi

Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Szépmuvészeti Múzeum)

1.6mi

Palvolgyi Caves (Pálvölgyi Barlang)

3.1mi

Zugfozde Palinka Museum (Zugfozde Pálinkamúzeum)

20.4mi

Amenities of WOW City Hostel

Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Stay rules - WOW City Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property