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Lavender Circus Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Múzeum körút 37., Budapest, 1053
  • Place, Hungarian National Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vaci Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dohany Street Synagogue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Budapest (BUD-Ferenc Liszt Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Budapest

Budapest City Centre stay.A stay at this Budapest City Centre hostel places you steps from Hungarian National Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Szabo Ervin Central Library. Egyetem Tér and Vaci Street are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hungarian National Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vaci Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dohany Street Synagogue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Market Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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

  • ‪Bródy Italintézet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mélypont Presszó - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pasta. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flour Style Wok Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪nor/ma - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lavender Circus Hostel

Hostel near Margaret Island in Budapest
As a guest of Lavender Circus Hostel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Lavender Circus Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

This Budapest hostel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1870
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Lavender Circus Hostel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and portable fans. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Budapest hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 4.00 percent will be charged

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number EG19023626, EG19023796, EG19023621, MA19022267, EG19023673

Property is also known as

Lavender Circus Hostel Budapest
Lavender Circus Budapest
Lavender Circus
Lavender Circus Hotel Budapest
Lavender Circus Hostel Budapest
Lavender Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Lavender Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Budapest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lavender Circus Hostel to the airport?

Lavender Circus Hostel is 11.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Ferenc Liszt Intl. Airport (BUD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lavender Circus Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lavender Circus Hostel.

Does Lavender Circus Hostel offer free breakfast?

Lavender Circus Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lavender Circus Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Tropicana Casino (16-min walk) and Las Vegas Casino (19-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Lavender Circus Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Lavender Circus Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Lavender Circus Hostel have a pool?

Lavender Circus Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Lavender Circus Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Lavender Circus Hostel to downtown Budapest?

Lavender Circus Hostel is 0.3 mi away from Budapest.

Lavender Circus Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 219 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SunMi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hiroshi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Vrishti

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant Staff, Cash Only, Two Locations

Staff was very friendly, good value for accomodations. Wish I had known: (1) there are at least two different addresses pretty far apart, and they might divide your group between locations. They were nice about letting me cancel one of my rooms (booked another more expensive hotel closer to main location, so I could stay near my teenagers). (2) the website said I could pay by Visa, but then I found out after arrival, that they wanted full payment in CASH instead. My bank wont let me withdraw enough cash from an ATM to cover an extended stay, nor did I want my two teenage girls wandering around town carrying that much cash. I cannot understate what a hassle it was trying to work with bank transfers to their preferred parties (many hours on internet and phone). Eventually they agreed to accept Western Union, which was fast and easy. For me, the juice was not worth the squeeze. But the girls had a fantastic time, felt safe and welcome.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cibele

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor condition and not complying with the agreed

Furniture conditions are poor, very different from the photos provided. The floor It is not mentioned anywhere in the description that you should climb 3 floors by stairs, in a smelly and poorly maintained building. The floor trembles when walking in the room and common areas, and also when tram passes in front of the hostel. There was no headshower available for the room with shared bathroom. A guy from staff was lost and didn't know exactly what to do. I left for the day out and he called me in the afternoon telling me they would move me for a room with proper shower. I refused to return to the hotel as I was far making tourism and he informed the keys would be there when I returned at evening. When that happened, a girl from staff said I'd have to pay to move rooms (opposite of what was informed earlier). Finally, after leaving the hotel, I received a message requesting the payment, which I had already did one day before leaving - but for some reason the staff forgot to input into the system. I would have many more things to say, however I don't to annoy myself anymore with this kind of people and place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and quirky hotel.. We could have stayed in our room the whole weekend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Suraya, Cherry Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic apartment and fantastic staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

kaycee

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

MASAKATSU, Toyohashi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great - clean, comfortable, eclectic, and large.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
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