The Best Hostels in Bucharest
Bucharest is home to dozens of hostels, which serve up everything from rooftop views and dreamy dorms to free popcorn and cooking lessons. Whether you crave some Old Town magic, a base for a trip to the Palace of the Parliament, a chill-out zone before you head out on a Dracula tour or a night of pub crawling, you’ll find a price-friendly spot in the Romanian capital with relative ease. Save some lei in Bucharest and make new travel buddies – here’s our pick of the best hostels in town.
1. Mil Pasos Penthouse Hostel
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If you want to save some cash during your stay in Bucharest, Mil Pasos Penthouse Hostel is the ideal place to start. Located in the heart of the city, they offer a free map, a free portion of pasta, a free breakfast – and even free Netflix. The enormous communal living room serves up a unique panoramic view of the surrounding buildings. Along with the generous service, the location is a real winner here – there are dozens of bars, cafes, restaurants and stores right on the doorstep.
2. Little Bucharest Old Town Hostel
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You won’t get bored here at the Little Bucharest Old Town Hostel. The popular themed nights are sociable – film nights, cooking evenings and storytelling events are all part of the vibe. Book into a dorm room, grab a cold beer and chill in the kitchen or common room. The whole place has a fresh feel, with a cheerful use of colour. If you fancy a change of scenery, some of the city’s best cafes, bars and sights are just outside your door, in the pumping heart of Old Town Bucharest.
3. Taxi Hostel
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The main quirk here at Taxi Hostel is that they’ll arrange to pick you up, by taxi of course. On arrival, you’ll also receive a personalised self-check-in service for your introduction. It’s a family-run hostel where strangers and roomies turn into your new-found family as you lounge on the terrace over a movie or while munching gogoși (doughnut-like pastries) There’s a fridge in every room so you can keep your supplies chilled.
5. Popcorn Hostel
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Popcorn Hostel has hit a niche and is popular amongst long-term globetrotters – the owner is a keen backpacker and has many tales to tell. While chatting travel, take advantage of the hostel’s quirks, like free popcorn and coffee on the side. As a huge bonus, you’ll be kipping right next to Bucharest’s Gara du Nord train station – so connecting to Moldova, Bulgaria or Hungary is easy from here. You can have a game of table football while you sip a bere (beer) and admire the sublime views from the balcony.
6. Podstel Bucharest
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7. Globe Hostel
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8. The Cozyness Hostel
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Georgeta Gheorghe contributed additional reporting to this article.
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