7.8
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29 USD
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Locomotive Hostel in Budapest

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Hungary, Budapest, Vreditel, Vengriya
● Center: 2.3 km
🌞 Beach - 4 km
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Bed in Dorm
Bed in Dorm
Shared bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
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Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room
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Shared bathroom
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Description

In this hostel 12 rooms.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
  • Check in time: 12:00. Check out time: 11:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family room
Services and amenities
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Common kitchen
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
  • English
Parking
  • No parking
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4240 m. It takes 64 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

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03.09.2025 Ariel
I wish the hoster was more friendly and welcoming, he made me feel akward
19.06.2024 Muhammad
It was a great experience there.. We enjoyed a lot with the students belonging to different countries living there. The main thing is that Location was perfect in city center..
20.08.2023 Lena
i really didn’t like it there. the owner was weird and gave me really uncomfortable feelings. he also gave us another room than we booked, but on the second day, when we weren’t there, he took all our stuff and put it in another room, without us knowing! the location is good, but personally, i would really not go back there, just a weird atmosphere in general.
22.07.2023 Aaron
Had a great experience at this hostel! Close to Keleti station, very well priced and room was clean. Not a super social hostel, but if you’re looking for something quiet this is perfect. Only reasons I’m giving it a 4/5 is because they only accept cash, it’s a little hidden away and hard to find and the bathrooms were a little weird. But for the price you pay it’s perfect.
03.11.2022 Gonzalo
I liked this hostel for three reasons:

1) It's close to everywhere. I could easily reach any part of the city as the metro station was a few meters away.

2) It's quite cheap. I stayed there for 2 whole weeks and I only payed about 50 euros. Thanks to this is that I could enjoy more the city attractions.

3) I could share with different people from all over the world. In my case I could see people from Italy, Peru, Japan, Germany, Portugal and others.

The only things I didn't like much were that some of my roommies were quite unclean and that the hostel doesn't have lockers for your properties. However, the first factor is not something that the accomodation can fix.

Overall, I'd definitely go to this hostel again.
29.08.2022 Remo
Would not recommend at all.
1. It is loud, the room is directly at a bigger junction.
2. The hostel itself is a mess, not tidy at all (including the bathroom).
3. The host did not behave professional. E.g. he just accepted cash, although in Hungary it is a must per law for shops, hotels etc. to accept card.
10.07.2022 Richard
An authentic Budapest experience. Helpful host. Big bag of laundry only cost 1000 HUF.
29.06.2022 Farhana
The location is nice the owner is friendly and the place is clean. Since it is by the main road its a bit noisy and dusty.
19.06.2022 Juan
Pretty good hostel if you're on a budget. I was comfortable.
21.10.2021 Jo
I'd say this hostel is an ideal place to spend time in Budapest. It is located in the very centre of Budapest, near the international train station, Keleti Pu, as far as 10 minutes to walk to the Danube, to Budapest bridges and the historical part of Budapest. Every important must-see is virtually at your hand's reach!
Apart from having a friendly and great, a bit intimate atmosphere (since it can fit only up to 15 people), you can mingle in private and shared rooms, and their service offers your so much free stuff : this including free internet facility (both WiFi and PC connection), laundry service, self-catering kitchen, bed linen and towels, including of course free Budapest maps and broshures. The best thing I would emphasize is an easy 0-24 hrs check in, which is really good for you if you happen to be coming in late evening hours. I' ve been there for several times so far, and all I can say is one thing - this place is definitely worth both your time and, not to mention, money! Welcome to Locomotive Light Hostel! :D
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Reviews
02.11.2025 Bonnie
One of if not the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. Location is in one of rougher areas of Budapest. My partner nearly got mugged sitting outside the hotel having a cigarette. Pictures of the hotel must have been taken years ago as it is in terrible disrepair now. How they can claim to be a 3 star hotel is shocking I wouldn't even give them 1star. Our room was filthy. Stains on the walls carpets and blood and other suspect stains on the bedlinen mattress and pillow cases. Walls are wafer thin we could here the people in the room next door being amorous all night. Bed was rock hard and on the second night felt multiple springs coming through the mattress. My partner got electrocuted by the faulty hairdryer in the room which then started smoking and u could actually see a flame inside the heating coil... incredibley dangerous. The toilet paper holder fell off the wall exposing a very sharp edge. Staff didn't seem to care about any of the issues we raised. The only positive was nice shower with good water pressure. But other than that I'm sure prisoners get better conditions. What makes this all the more shocking the price they are charging per night for a room. We moved to a other hotel a 5 min walk away. For a four Star hotel and room that is night and day better we ended up paying 30 euro night less then we were paying here. Don't do it do yourself there a nicer and cheaper places some very close by. Finally to people who have given positive reviews on this platform and booking.com have you been living in a cave prior to coming to this hotel...
31.10.2025 Lisa
After reading all the reviews I was dreading what I might walk into. On arrival the foyer was clean and staff was pleasant. Room was average, more like a UK travel lodge. It was clean but I can honestly say it is in need of updating! No signal in t.v, blinds were visibly old, and bed was very basic.
Breakfast was ok, a wide range of English and continental (not much different from an English travel lodge).
Location was ideal for using public transport, which we found very easy to use.
All in all, pleasant enough to use as a base for sleep.
18.10.2025 Giota
The girls from the breakfast were polite and the receptionist Daniel was really helpful and kind. The other receptionists were so rude and seemed so lost, like they don't know how to communicate and react in these position. A training probably gonna help them. The first room that they gave us was dirty and full of flies, the second one was better.
16.09.2025 Antonin
We stayed in room 411 and unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. There was no hot water at all and the hair dryer was in such poor condition that it seemed dangerous to use. We only discovered these problems in the morning before breakfast, so we didn’t report them to reception. Sadly, breakfast was also a disappointment – the sausages and eggs were served cold. From a hotel in this price range and location, we expected at least basic comfort, safety, and a decent breakfast, but we didn’t get that.
13.09.2025 Kindred
AVOID THIS PLACE! This hotels pictures do not show the hotel as how it really is! Stay here at your own precaution! The only good thing about this place is that it’s very close to the train/public transport and that it’s dirt cheap. The hotel is dirty, smells of stale cigarettes (even in a non-smoking room), the walls are thin (you can hear other people from your room), and everything looks and feels old and nasty. If you just want to lay your head down for 1 night on a cot like bed, then it might be okay, but I wouldn’t recommend this place for more than that. The bathrooms had rust, mold and limestone along the piping, as it looks like it hasn’t been maintained or cleaned. The room has stains all around which again doesn’t look like it’s ever been clean. We didn’t have a hairdryer, our AC was barely working, and our fridge also wasn’t working. The breakfast is very okay, and not worth staying here for the included breakfast. You’re better off going to the kfc down the street. We booked for 3 nights because it was cheap, but left after the first night because it was so horrible.

Frequently asked questions about Locomotive Hostel

How much does it cost to stay at Locomotive Hostel?

The cost of staying in Locomotive Hostel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 29 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Locomotive Hostel to the nearest beach?

It takes 64 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which sights are located near Locomotive Hostel?

The nearest sights are: St. Stephen's Basilica (1.9 km), Hungarian Parliament Building (2.7 km) and Museum of Budapest History (2.9 km)

Which room categories are available in the Locomotive Hostel?

You can book Bed in Dorm, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Double room, Studio in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at Locomotive Hostel?

Check-in at Locomotive Hostel is possible from 12:00, check-out is until 11:00.

Are pets allowed at Locomotive Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed at Locomotive Hostel.

How to get to Locomotive Hostel from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, located about 26 mins from hotel by car (17.8 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Locomotive Hostel?

The cancellation policy at Locomotive Hostel depends on your room type and booking terms.

Does Locomotive Hostel offer airport transfers?

No, Locomotive Hostel does not provide airport transfers for guests.

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