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Nightlife in Budapest: A Beginner’s Guide

Meeting nice people and exploring the nightlife are easy things to do at Budapest! Whether or not you’re a ‘high-spirited’ soul or simply a thrill seeker who wants to have the time of his/her life, Budapest’s night life is a truly global one. As a basic overview in this article, let us present you with the most important points that can help you get around Budapest’s nightlife: the places, the tricks and the insights.

1. Ruin Bars: Uniquely Budapest

Today Budapest is world-renowned for its ruin bars that should not be missed by any active party-goer. There are mainly built in abandoned buildings and/or courtyards and possess a loveworn feeling to them. Most famous of them is Szimpla Kert with the wacky interior design, live acoustic performances, and very relaxed atmosphere.

Venues specific to ruin bars will serve a purpose of offering you an insight to the nightlife and the bohemian aspect of Budapest. Make sure to take some great pictures around various aesthetic walls and cool furniture pieces perfect for Instagram posts.

2. Budapest’s Pub Culture

Another common pastime which every local and tourists do is pub-hopping. Take a microbrewery beer, say Dreher or Soproni and feel the real Budapest in some of the best pubs in the city.

The first stop should be at the Jewish Quarter because most of the pubs are located at this place such as Ellátó Kert and Instant. Many of these venues have live bands or DJs hence if you feel like dancing through the night you will not be disappointed.

Tip: The traditional Hungarian drink ‘pálinka’ should not be missed while you are on pub hopping. It is a highly potent sherry derived fruit brandy, now in different types of brandy’s flavors.

3. Budapest’s Nightclubs

Techno lovers who would wish to taste the night life of Budapest, the party district is found in the district number seven. Here, there are some of the most popular night clubs like Akvárium Klub and Instant.

3.1 Dress Code and Entrance Fee

The dress code of most nightclubs in Budapest is smart casual therefore it is wise to look sharp. Also, please remember that some clubs may apply the entrance fee on working days, and even more, on weekends and during the events. Coming early enough may enable one secure a position inside especially if being outside is not an option, because of the long lines.

3.2 Party District Safety

The Budapest’s Party District area also turned out to be harmless most of the time; however, it is still recommended to be a little cautious. Always be in possession of your property and try as much as possible not to lose sight of your property. This also means that one should move in large groups, most especially at night when the chances of an encounter with a crocodile are pretty high.

4. Danube River Cruises

If you happen to be in Vienna or Prague you should opt for a Danube River cruise that takes place during the evening. These cruises provide incredible sights of Budapest impressive sightseeing like the Parliament Building and Buda Castle all bathed in lovely lights.

Nighttime when you are cruising is when the beauty of the city is even more magnificent, you get to be served with Live music, good food and drinks. This is perfect for those who are looking for a more laid back and casual kind-of romantic night.

5. Thermal Baths by Night

And after a vibrant night of dancing and having fun it is always great to replenish at any of the thermal baths in Budapest. Two of the baths are Széchenyi and Rudas, which are open in the evening so that you can take a bath in thermal water at night.

Take some time and relax in thermal pools, saunas, and steam rooms, and being prepared for a night out clubbing. But do not forget to look at the separate opening times of each bath.

Conclusion

Nightlife in Budapest also offers a great variety of prices from expensive to cheap targeting every type of client. From visiting ruin bars to having a drink in a pub, literally dancing through clubs, a river cruise, or a bath in thermal water – Budapest has everything.

Please, always wear your safety belt, do not offend locals and have good time visiting the best sites of Budapest night entertainment. Cheers!


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