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
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 5 of 15
Hostel5th district
Wombat's City Hostel Budapest
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 15
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.7)+0.5
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
Why is Wombat's City Hostel Budapest better than Barcelo Budapest?
- 1Earlier 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 vs Wombat's City Hostel Budapest: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Budapest by month
All months
| Month | Barcelo Budapest | Wombat's City Hostel Budapest |
|---|---|---|
| November | €127 | €42 |
| December | €216 | €60 |
| January | €113 | €52 |
| February | €110 | €57 |
| March | €144 | €61 |
| April | €158 | €76 |
| May | €190 | €91 |
| June | €161 | €87 |
| July | €217 | €85 |
| August | €163 | – |
| September | – | €93 |
| October | – | €79 |
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 monthWombat's City Hostel Budapest prices by month
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 40 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score