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Lavender Circus Hostel

2.0 star property
Welcoming Budapest hostel with multilingual staff, sunny terrace, and easy access to Margaret Island and city highlights.

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Lavender Circus Hostel in central Budapest offers a vibrant, homey atmosphere. Guests can relax with free tea or coffee in the lobby, use on-site laundry, and connect to in-room WiFi. The cozy terrace is perfect for unwinding after exploring Vaci Street and Margaret Island.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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Very good
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  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Budapest City Centre, a neighborhood in Budapest, Lavender Circus Hostel is near a metro station. Buda Castle and Gellért Thermal Bath are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Budapest Christmas Market and Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Ferris Wheel of Budapest and Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Budapest travel guide
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Múzeum körút 37., Budapest, 1053

What's nearby

  • Hungarian National Museum
    Hungarian National Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • V√å√éÃÅci utca. Budapest. Hungary
    Vaci Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Great Market Hall in Budapest an old market place and a tourist attraction
    Great Market Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Budapest_DohanyStreetSynagogue_6062397_06
    Dohany Street Synagogue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gellért Thermal Bath
    Gellért Thermal Bath
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kalvin ter Station
    2 min walk
  • Budapest Boraros Square Station
    18 min walk
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mélypont Presszó
    3 min walk
  • Kálvin Kebab
    2 min walk
  • Bródy Italintézet
    2 min walk
  • Flour Style Wok Bar
    1 min walk
  • nor/ma
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1870
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 percent will be charged

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number EG19023626, EG19023796, EG19023621, MA19022267, EG19023673

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Lavender Circus Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Lavender Circus Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lavender Circus Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lavender Circus Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lavender Circus Hostel located?

Located in Budapest City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hungarian National Museum and Vaci Street. Budapest Christmas Market and Gellért Thermal Bath are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kalvin ter Station is only a 2-minute walk and Astoria M Tram Stop is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lavender Circus Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Riya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel has a unique charm and an excellent location for exploring Budapest. The apartment we stayed in was very spacious, and the reception staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. While the building is a bit older and the shower was quite small, the overall experience was great considering the price and unbeatable location. I would definitely recommend it to travellers looking for affordable accommodation in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a few nights during January 2026. This is such a cute place! We loved the spacious living area. It was nice to have a kitchen and a refrigerator too. Very safe place to stay. There are several places to eat and nice grocery stores near by.
Entrance
Loft in our room
Kitchen
Bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vladyslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is great! We appreciated that there were a lot of kitchen inventory, it was really helpful. The room was clean and neat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gergana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was very central and convenient. The room wasn't as seen in the pictures but worked out. Staff was accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was lovely and welcoming of me and my dog. The location was central to all activities and very close to the Christmas market. Walking to the Buda Castle was also fun across the bridge. I loved the art on the walls!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suraya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic apartment and fantastic staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff! Cute room with plenty of space. Loved the unique design!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

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

Quirky accommodation in central Pest

Quirky accommodation, well equipped for a short break. Great location and amazing value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Very good price and very good location. It's a basic studio apartment. Easy self-check-in. Only suggestions would be to have separate listings for the two locations, and to accept credit cards rather than cash only.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

Lovely quirky accommodation in Central Budapest

Great quirky hostel in the heart of Budapest. Easy to find with great transport links, whilst walking distance to many of the sites. The decor was amazing and made it a unique place to stay. Not an issue for us, but there are quite a lot of steps with no lift so be prepared! Also it's on the main street so quite a bit of traffic noise - but location and quality of accommodation completely offset this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Shona

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

Great location

This was a unique accommodation in a great location. Bedding was clean and comfy but the apartment itself needs a deep clean and dusting
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Macauley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at their offsite apartments. The building is dated and not wholly owned by lavander and at first it put my partner off upon entry, but when we got to our apartment, we were both so impressed by it, absolutely incredible and definitely worth every penny. We even had a piano in our room lol. Right around the corner from one of the harry potter bars, the forsale pub and the best shooting range I've been to. I cannot express how happy I am with the accommodation and location. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and special, feels like home, lively and vibrant yet quiet and serene
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Vandita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Based on a very unique theme. Very joyful and lively vibes. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A four night break at an apartment here and it was an ideal location for us. A warm welcome from the team after a late flight and close to the centre of the city. Highly reccomend and we'll hopefully be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and comfy. The staff was sweet and helpful. The front entry is marked with a small sign that's easy to miss on first glance and there are lots of stairs to climb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service

Apartment close to centre

Nice apartment on walking distance from central station. There was no showerhead holder and the ventilation in the bathroom was completely stucked with dust so not working properly. Needs some renewing, the pictures are better then in real.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Åse Kathrine

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

Wonderful and magical!

What a unique and magical treasure of an hostel! We were thrilled from the first moment! Even more kozy than at the photos, and also clean and good service. What an amazing place 😍 we will recommend it to everyone. Thanks Lavender 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Åse Kathrine

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

Wonderful and magical!

What a unique and magical treasure of an hostel! We were thrilled from the first moment! Even more kozy than at the photos, and also clean and good service. What an amazing place 😍 we will recommend it to everyone, would rather live here than at any luxurious hotel!Thank you Lavender 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sally

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

Lavender Circus loveliest hostel

Fabulous Hostel in a great location. The decor is very unique and the staff were all so friendly and helpful. Being an older couple newish to hostels, it's always a little worrying what you arrive to..... But Lavender Circus 🎪❤️ you were fantastic in every way. Absolutely adored our stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

alffy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love this hostel. I ended up having the room by myself. I like the way how they designed the hostel. The receptionist that helped me check in is Anita. Very nice lady Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

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

Great if you don’t mind the climb up the stairs

Although a great place, it doesn’t offer any facility to get up 3 long flight of stairs. With luggage, it was no fun. Also makes it difficult to keep going out on demand because of the climb up the stairs. But location is fantastic and staff is really good. Note that there is no staff onsite or reception at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ho Bun

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

Good stay in Budapest

The hostel was Ok in general, location was great and theres usually someone in the reception. The room was slightly hot for a summer stay (although fans provided) and the property was relatively quiet for undisturbed sleep. If you have large or number of suitcases, this is not for you as the property is on the top floor and no elevators. However for usual backpackers this should be fine. There is an organised storage box system for each room in the fridge which is nice. The hostel is walkable from Astoria or Kalvin Ter metro stop so you can reach any main sights easily. This is a very characterful hostel which feels cosy. The showers are hot enough and toilets are clean in general. The room I had requires climbing up stairs to the bed as it is placed on the mezzanine floor. It is a nice place with lots of character but if you have lots of luggage or struggle to walk up stairs may be you should consider somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is decorated imaginatively, the staff is extremely helpful, providing anything you request if it is available. Only 2 downsides: 1. It is a very old building with no elevator. If you can't walk 4 flights of stairs, this isn’t the place for you. 2. They do NOT take credit cards, even though all the booking websites say they do.They only accept cash or wire transfer and they only let you know this on the day of check-in. They also list the price in euros instead of the local currency. That being said, they are very relaxed about the payment, giving us ample time to get to a bank and withdrawing the money. All things considered I would stay there again. One last thing: the building entrance can be hard to find. Just look for the Museum of Failure; it's just to the left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ehsan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026