--- title: "Barcelo Budapest vs Wombat's City Hostel Budapest: which hotel is better?" description: "Barcelo Budapest or Wombat's City Hostel Budapest in Budapest? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/barcelo-budapest-budapest-vs-wombat-s-city-hostel-budapest-budapest/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-26 --- # Barcelo Budapest vs Wombat's City Hostel Budapest Both are in Budapest, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · 5th district ## [Barcelo Budapest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-budapest-budapest/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.5 - **Score by category:** 5 of 15 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1186988/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · 5th district ## [Wombat's City Hostel Budapest](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wombat-s-city-hostel-budapest-budapest/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.5 - **Score by category:** 2 of 15 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2322957/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Barcelo Budapest It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. 40 m apart. ### Choose Barcelo Budapest if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.7) ### Why is Barcelo Budapest better than Wombat's City Hostel Budapest? 1. Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7) (+0.5) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h) ### Why is Wombat's City Hostel Budapest better than Barcelo Budapest? 1. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Barcelo Budapest | Wombat's City Hostel Budapest | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.5) | 8.7 | | Location | 9.5 | 9.5 | | Facilities | 8.3 | – | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.1 (+0.4) | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+0.5) | 8.7 | | Number of reviews | 203 | 399 (+196) | | Rank in Budapest | top 9% (+35%) | top 44% | | Location | | Location score | 9.5 | 9.5 | | Distance to 5th district centre | 540 m | 580 m | | To the airport | 17 km | 17 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 190 m | 240 m | | Shops within 500 m | 16 | 15 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | 179 | 112 | | Floors | 8 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – | | Listed amenities | 22 (+12) | 10 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+2h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Meeting rooms | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Barcelo BudapestWombat's City Hostel Budapest - Wombat's City Hostel Budapest is cheaper in 9 of 9 months - Barcelo Budapest: €160 a night on average · Wombat's City Hostel Budapest: €68 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Budapest by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Barcelo Budapest prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barcelo-budapest-budapest/prices/)[Wombat's City Hostel Budapest prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/wombat-s-city-hostel-budapest-budapest/prices/) ## Location 40 m apart Barcelo Budapest: city centre: 340 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Wombat's City Hostel Budapest: city centre: 310 m, Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 61 hotels in Belváros](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/area/belvaros/)[Top-rated of 66 hotels in Jewish Quarter](https://stayversus.com/en/hungary/budapest/area/jewish-quarter/) ## Weather in Budapest [Budapest weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/hungary/budapest/budapest/weather) ## Barcelo Budapest or Wombat's City Hostel Budapest: common questions ### Which is better, Barcelo Budapest or Wombat's City Hostel Budapest? Barcelo Budapest leads in 5 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Budapest. Wombat's City Hostel Budapest is stronger in number of reviews, check-in from. ### Which is cheaper, Barcelo Budapest or Wombat's City Hostel Budapest? Over the year Wombat's City Hostel Budapest costs about €68 a night on average against €160 at Barcelo Budapest, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Barcelo Budapest and Wombat's City Hostel Budapest? 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