Often called the ‘Paris of the East,’ Budapest lives up to its reputation with elegant boulevards, beautiful architecture, dramatic history, a vibrant culture, and unrivaled nightlife. Walk the streets admiring the baroque, neoclassical, eclectic, and art nouveau buildings. Stroll along the Danube at night when everything is lit up.
End your day partying at the unique Ruin Bars (chic drinking joints in dilapidated pre-war buildings). Refresh yourself by taking a healing soak in one of the many hot spring bathhouses in the city. Budapest offers you all the good things in life: delicious cuisine, romance, nature, breathtaking architecture, and lots of fun. So, don’t wait anymore. Book one of these cheap Airbnb accommodations in Budapest and experience the finest city in eastern Europe.
1. Well-equipped flat overlooking a quiet courtyard (from USD 57)
If you are keen to explore the ‘Ruin Bar’ district of Budapest, this stylish and cozy apartment in the Jewish district is just right for you. The flat has a kitchen cum dining space, a toilet, and a bath. There is also the main living space with a large bed and a pull-out couch. You’ll love the peaceful and sunny atmosphere here. Since the flat is managed by a 'Superhost’, you can rely on great service and experience here.
DOB Design City Center A/CBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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the building/courtyard was quite old but completely fine and the actual apartment was very modern and tidygreat place in a central location of the capital beautifully furnished with wifi and great space to relaxsusanne and her apartment have be truly wonderfulCleanliness:
it was very clean and well equippedvery clean and easy to get tovery nice and clean spacethe apartment was very clean cozy and stylishthe apartment was clean bright and tidyHost:
susanne was a great hostsusanne was a great hostshe was very responsive and helpfulvery nice place lovely hostsusanne was such a great host for usRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and super stylish flatit is walking distance from several attractionsgreat place in a great locationgreat location and convenient public transportationsthe location is great it’s about a 20 minute walk to the chain bridge
2. Comfortable apartment in Budapest's city center (from USD 49)
This is a centrally-located, two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor that hosts up to four guests. The Basilica, Chain Bridge, Vorosmarty Square, and the bus stop are all within 500 meters (1,640.4 feet). The apartment is split into two levels: the living space, kitchen, and bath are on the ground floor and two connecting bedrooms are on the first floor. You can cook your meals in the well-equipped kitchen or buy something from the excellent bakery next door. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby.
N14 60m2 Budapest City Center 2 Bedroom, + LivingRBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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we had a lovely stay in gabor's apartmentgabor is an excellent host and the apt is in the best locationthe place is very nice with comfortable couchesCleanliness:
very clean welcoming and prettyit was also all neat and cleanthe apartment is very new clean and perfect just like in the picturesthe apartment was spotlessly clean & equiped with all you need for a few days or a week2) the place was very clean and has everything one would needHost:
also host is very kind and nicegábor is a great hostgreat host and lovely citygábor was such a nice host filled with hospitalitygabor was the perfect hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is perfect - close to everythinglocation is great with all attractions within walking distancethe apartments location was very goodvery central and comfortablethe location is perfect and right near everything
3. Spacious duplex apartment in a historic building (from USD 96)
Adrienne’s apartment is spacious with three bedrooms, six beds, one bath, and a sprawling living room. It can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests. You’ll get to live in a historic, centrally-located building with most ‘must-see’ tourist spots within a five to 10-minutes walk. You have all the amenities here, including a well-equipped kitchen, an indoor fireplace, free Wi-Fi, linen, and luggage dropoff facilities. This elegant, exclusive home is the perfect choice for a group of friends or a large family.
Adriene's SuperCentral Apt,Smokers are not welcomeBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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great apartment with a lovely inner courtyardcoffee machine and smart tv are a bonusshe has teas in the kitchen and a great coffee house just down the streetwe liked that there was a smart tvthe apartment is full of space and decorated with lot of personality love and good tasteCleanliness:
apartment was clean & comfortableexcellent stay clean and comfythe apartment was clean and with some communication we checked inaparment was nice and very cleanthe place was clean safe and comfortableHost:
friendly host with lovely apartmentthe host is hospitable and always is ready to help youshe’s very helpful friendly and responses instantly to our messageadrienne is a great host and easy to communicateadrienne is a wonderful host helpful & all her instructions were very clearRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatgreat location and nice apartmentcentrally located & very close to all tourist attractionsgreat location in older city centre close to bakeries and cafesideal location for exploring this beautiful city
4. Lovely, private room - Ideal for solo travellers (from USD 17)
This spacious, newly-refurbished, one-bedroom apartment is just right for a solo traveler or a couple on a budget trip. The cozy apartment comes with a comfortable bed, free Wi-Fi, an iron, a laptop-friendly workspace, cable TV, and central heating. Though your room is private, the kitchen, bathrooms, and living room are shared spaces. The owner provides bed and bath essentials, so you don’t have to carry these. Lilla, the owner, is a Superhost and these rooms are usually booked. This is true “value for money” accommodation.
Private room near Corvin PlazaBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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all the amenities were wonderful with the bed being especially comfortableamazingly clean room and amenities in a backpacker-style home motellilla's place was highly spic and span well equipped with all amenities in kitchen as well as bedroomfeels a bit like a small hostel with private roomsvery comfortable place almost like a small hotel-apartment with everything newCleanliness:
clean and full of privacyspacious clean and quietmy room was big clean and refreshedreally nice place so clean and moderngreat place very clean good communication and i will recommend to anyoneHost:
she is very friendly and communicative hostlilla was an amazing hostone of the best host in budapestthe host is very nice punctual and communicativelilla is a welcoming host and very quick to respond to any questions you might haveRead more reviewsLocation:
close to a great shopping centrelocation is pretty good close to the public transportationsthe location is really good toovery central quiet and nice placenear a big shopping center that was open long hours so really helpful to shop
5. Inexpensive private room in a safe apartment (from USD 17)
This centrally-located guest room in Belvaros is within walking distance of the famous Váci Utca Street of central Budapest. The River Danube and Ráday Street, the ‘gastro street’ of the city, are just a few steps away. Public transport is easily available here. You’ll find the room to be clean, well maintained, and comfortable. There’s Wi-Fi if you need to stay updated on your work and social media. You also have the comforts of air conditioning, central heating, a TV, linen, Netflix, and access to a shared kitchen.
Be my guest, if you want the best!Budapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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nice large room with comfy sofa and mini fridgemihaly is a thoughtful host offering a good place with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable staythe room was very nice big bed and some additional offers like juice coffee and cerealsthe room is very nicely decorated great view and easy to get to from the airportvery thoughtful touches all around the room for our comfortCleanliness:
very clean and warmmihaly's place is very clean and stylishthe room was very big clean and well organisedthe place was spotless clean and he had breakfast for usmihaly offers a modest but clean and ample placeHost:
lovely welcoming hoststhe host was very friendly and helpful and made us feel at homehe was the best host in airbnbmihaly is a great hostmihaly is a great host and personRead more reviewsLocation:
good location with convenient public transportationamazing location and placeperfect location in the citygood location and comfortable roomgreat location and a very beautiful room
6. Comfortable apartment in a 1000-year-old building (from USD 19)
Ever thought of living in a beautiful 1000-year-old apartment? Now you can experience it in this centrally-located and comfortable holiday apartment. The house is clean, well maintained, and with modern comforts, like excellent central heating. Though it has only one bedroom, it’s a spacious one bedroom with a queen bed and a sofa bed. The common room also has a pull-out sofa and there’s a kitchen, where you can cook your meals. A large group of up to six people can be easily accommodated here.
Muzicum - Spacious flat for 2+4 MUSIC LOVERS!!!Budapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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even welcoming flowers on the tablegreat apartment efficient dropbox checkin processthe shower was strong and the hot water never ran out for the three of usamazing apartment looks even better in personthe apartment was huge and has characterCleanliness:
clean and extra spacious apartmentit was a really clean placethe flat was very clean when i arrivedvery good apartment cleanthe apartment was clean and hugeHost:
csilla is a very friendly hostcsilla was a great host and very responsivevery quick and helpful answers to all our questionscsilla is nice and attentivecsilla is a great host who is very helpful and communicativeRead more reviewsLocation:
not far from the main city attractions and waking distance from the main train stationperfect location close to public transportvery nice flat good location near metro and bus stopnice apartment close to the city centervery nice place in a good location only 20 minutes walking from the city centre
7. Modern guest room with exceptional service (from USD 753)
It is the small touches here that win the heart of travelers - like bottled water in the room, some complimentary fruit, and helpful tips on local sightseeing. Of course, the apartment boasts a great location with everything close by, from the metro and bus stop to the Basilica, the Andrassy, and Kiraly Street. Ideal for a couple or solo traveler, this one-bedroom apartment comes with two shared baths, a kitchen, and other basic amenities.
Elephant Island Room | Ozone cleaning | ACBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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wifi could be better thoughcomfortable room and great amenitiescute common kitchen area and coffee etc are simple but appreciated extrasthe room was really big and it was so great to have some fruit and coffee (nespresso ) providedthere are 2 full shared bathrooms and never had an issue of waitingCleanliness:
very clean comfortable and welcomingthe apartment itself was very clean and comfortableeverything is clean and the bed is large and comfortablethe room was very clean and good-sizedthe place was cleanHost:
super service by the hostgreat host highly recommendedvery quick response from the host highly recommendedi really appreciated the help of the hosts and they make sure that everybody is enjoying their timesthe host is very friendly replies to every message very quickly with useful answersRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic restaurants close by and everything is within walking distancethe location is greatthe location is greatgreat location in the heart of budapestlocation: this is the perfect location to explore budapest
8. Romantic apartment amidst greenery
With easy access to all of Budapest’s main attractions, as well as public transport, this funky flat is a steal. The compact apartment has one bedroom, a bath, a living room with a pull-out sofa, and a small kitchen ideal for preparing quick meals. The space is well used to fit in all the comforts needed for a vacation. When at home, relax on the charming terrace done up with a cozy sofa, colorful lamps, and a tiny garden. You also have a dining table here for dining under the stars!
Independent, central cozy flatBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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thankfully the supplied a fan and having the window open helpedi opted for the couch instead which was comfortable enough to catch some sleepthe loft was fun to sleep in the wifi didn’t work well for me 90% of the timethe place was cozy and could fit 4i didn't get to meet ivett but i had a really lovely stay at in her apartmentCleanliness:
house is very clean well decoratedthe flat is small but very clean and tidyit was very clean and had some friendly cats to play withthe apartment is really cleanreally recommend it super clean and comfy for 1-2 personsHost:
the hosts were very friendlyivett was a lovely host and very kindshe was the most considerate hostingivett is also very helpful and nice hostlovely and nice host fast and quick response room was nice and cozy look niceRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is greatlocated nicely close to trams and shopsivett’s place is very well located in the center of budapest and walking distance to all the sightseeing placesthe location is close to everything and is exciting and vibrantthis is a prime location every nice if you plan to walk the city because it's so central
9. Cozy guest room with a private balcony
This cozy apartment with cheerful interiors is located in the very center of Budapest with the shores of the Danube, Central Market Hall, Deak Ferenc Ter, and many other attractions nearby. The cute bedroom gives you a view of a green courtyard, there’s a living room with entertainment facilities, and a charming balcony overlooking the Vaci Utca. There’s also a kitchen if you don’t want to eat out. This tiny, beautiful apartment is perfect for a romantic trip or a tranquil solo sojourn.
Central Room with Private Bathroom and BalconyBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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stylish and cozy apartment with a good view from the windowa nice room to crush stefano is very friendlyi had no problems with noise and the bed was a little creaky but otherwise comfortablethe house is comfortable to stay in and the the room is nice and cozyit was a quiet and comfortable placeCleanliness:
everything was very clean and orderlyeverything was clean and accommodatingalso a super clean private bathroomthe room is clean and comfortablethe room was very cozy and cleanHost:
he is a great host and very helpful toostefano is a superb hostvery nice apartment and a great host stefandetailed instructions getting to the apartment and the guide provided by the host is very usefulfriendly and hospitable host stefano) everything was great thank you so much )Read more reviewsLocation:
perfect location in the centerthe location is perfectvery close to many attractionsthe location is really goodthe location is great though
10. Cozy apartment near the Keleti Palyaudvar metro stop
Located right in front of the Keleti Palyaudvar metro stop, this two-bedroom apartment is good for a couple, a small group of friends, or families. You can easily cook your meals in the modern kitchen with a microwave, fridge, hob, oven, and pans. The apartment is centrally heated, so winters are quite comfortable here. You have Wi-Fi, a workspace, laundry facilities, an iron, and other essentials. You’ll get maps of the city and there is a large map of tourist attractions in the kitchen - making it easy for you to plan your days.
Cozy, joyful home near the centerBudapest, HungaryTop guest reviews
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the double bed was really comfortable the two single bed a bit lessthe space was very unique and comfortablehis apartment was very spacious clean and had much more amenities than we expectedthe place is very warm heaters worked greatall in all would definitely still recommend this apartment due to the location and space and localized feeling:)thanks danielCleanliness:
sheet linens and towels smells fresh and cleanwas perfectly clean and tidythe building it's old but the apartment is well equipped clean doesn't smell and very well keptinside was clean and tidy with plenty of spacethe apartment was clean and tidy and had everything we needed during our stayHost:
daniel was a really nice hostdaniel was a great hostdaniel is a great hostdaniel was a great hostdaniel is the best host i’ve ever metRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location with everything within the walking distancegreat location close to metro and bus stopsexcellent apartment located next to the keleti train stationthe location is very good with easy access to public transportationthe location is also perfect next to the train and metro station
Enjoy Budapest on a shoestring budget
With these extremely affordable accommodation options, you don’t have to save up and wait for months to go a dreamy European vacation. Simply book one of these vacation rentals under 19 USD and immerse yourself in the charms of Budapest - the city that offers the best of the East and the West.
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