Introduction

Welcome to Budapest, one of Europe’s most colourful and active urban centres famous for its wonderful night clubs. All said and done, no matter if you are an active late owl or provided the day you spent on site visits around the city, you would want to go out and party, Budapest has it all. Here we provide you with the basic information on Budapest at night, bars and clubs, and useful tips.

1. Ruin Bars – Special Night Entertainment

Ruin bars are some of the greatest attractions for the local Hungarians and tourists that visit the city as Budapest has standardized the culture to an art form. Ruin bar is an old building which has been renovated and has random furniture,knick knack decorations and a great vibe. These bars are an interesting combination of history, graphic and perform art, as well as fun. Some popular ruin bars to check out are:

Szimpla Kert

Instant

Mazel Tov

Every ruin bar is unique in terms of its atmosphere and musical selection – so it is definitely worth getting to know all of them!

2. Thermal Baths – Swimming and Sea Night Parties

If there’s anything more satisfying to do after a night of play and mingling, it’s to go to Budapest’s scarce thermo spas. Some of these thermal baths operate during the day, and others have night events referred to as sparties. In sparties, you are allowed to bathe in the warm thermal pools; dance to music, animations, lasering and electric lighting, and food and drink freely. Some popular thermal baths in Budapest are:

Szechenyi Thermal Bath

Gellert Thermal Bath

Rudas Thermal Bath

Note: Always look at the timetables and purchase your tickets beforehand because the sparties may be filled with people.

3. The seventh district – Budapest as a Nightlife Capital

District VII or the Jewish district of Budapest is the pulsating nightlife district of the city. There are countless trendy bars, clubs and live music venues in the area at the moment. There is a great choice here for both the indulgent foodie and on a shoestring budget, and everything in between. Some noteworthy venues in District VII include:

Instant-Fogas

Ellato Kert

Doboz

If you rather go lenient after a long day or you want to dance through the night at a club, district VII has it all.

4. River Danube – Party Boats and Cruises

Budapest is peculiar because the city is split by the magnificent River Danube. If you want to find the best places to have fun and have a great view of the city, then launching a party boat or taking a night tour is the right choice. These River trips include live bands, disc jockeys and picture/videos in the middle of the river journey. Some popular options for river cruises are:

Legenda Cruises

Duna Bella

A38 Ship

Tip: Do not leave your camera at home if you intend to shoot the awesome and beautiful scenery of Budapest at night.

5. Safety Tips

While Budapest is generally a safe city, it’s always prudent to take some precautions:

Don’t sit in any less well-lit and deserted areas particularly in the evening.

Beware of your personal possessions and do not carry a lot of cash with you.

If you are going to be contained with alcohol then make sure that you don’t overdo it.

Travel in groups or hire certificated taxis or other licensed transportation means.

Conclusion

This Budapest’s nightlife gives out different feelings to everybody and is made up of different types of feelings. From the peculiar ruin bars, to having thermal bath Sparty, walking around in District VII with its vibrant nightlife, to taking a cruise on the river, Budapest is not one to miss at night. Please make sure you consider the safety measures featured below to avoid any inconvenience. Therefore, it is time to plunge into the evening of this beautiful city and make great impressions!.