Introduction

If you are planning to visit Hungary’s Budapest and want to experience the urban night life there, you will be satisfied. Nightlife is something you’ll enjoy plenty of in Budapest, whether you prefer trendy bars and clubs or ruin pubs with their own flair. In this guide, I’m going to share the best neighborhoods with the buzziest nightlife scenes. In fact there’s a piece of music to suit everyone’s taste from jazz to electronic, or if you just want a drink in a lively atmosphere, Budapest’s got you covered.

1. Kazinczy Street Jewish Quarter

Budapest’s most popular and lively nightlife district is District VII’s Jewish quarter. Partcularly, Kazinczy Street is full and there are lots of bars and clubs. The features the one of the biggest being Szimpla Kert, a famous ruin pub to it’s eclectic history and live music. In here you can have a beer or serve a cocktail and lose yourself into this special atmosphere.

Nightlife Highlights:

• A ruined pub must see is Szimpla Kert, it has a lively atmosphere and live music.
• Multi level club hosting different music genres and parties as instant.
• An outdoor garden bar – It’s an ellátó kert — A relaxed vibe and a great spot to spend a summer night.

2. Gozsdu Udvar

Throughout the latter part of the 19th century and through the early 20th century, Gozsdu Udvar had been a vibrant pedestrian passage through the heart of District VII, connecting several streets. It is lined with bars, restaurants and clubs and a popular nightlife spot. It’s a hodgepodge of tourists with locals partying in the heart of this buzzing and vibrant energy. The Budapest Jazz Club is also home to the popular jazz club in the passage; they play live jazz every day.

Nightlife Highlights:

• A lively bar, BaldoBar – its drink selection is great and the live music is loud.
• Spacious club, Doboz, which host Dj’s of different genres of music.
• Kraft Bistro & Bar, A modern complex with many drinks and a beautiful lively outdoor area.

3. Belváros-Lipótváros aka District V

Budapest’s downtown area is home to districts V (Belváros-Lipótváros) and is full of a sophisticated nightlife scene. Elegant bars and high end clubs dot the neighborhood. District V has you covered whether you want to enjoy a fancy cocktail, or dance the night away.

Nightlife Highlights:

• Tétris Bar – A retro bar with a very popular bar in Stockholm, serving a wide variety of cocktails.
• Hedon Club – A place, or, rather a club, that’s famous for electronic music, and themed parties.
• Akvárium Klub – Concerts, exhibitions, club nights in a popular cultural space.

4. District VI – Nagymező Street

Nagymező Street, in District VI, is known by some as Budapest’s Broadway. Many theaters reside in this area and it is a great place for culture enthusiasts as a result for nightlife. Then, if you’ve caught a performance, you can carry on the evening to a bar in the area.

Nightlife Highlights:

• Kisüzem – A bohemian bar with live music and DJ set, cozy atmosphere.
• Liget Club & Bar – Offers live music performances and club nights to take their place in their stock of pubs and clubs.
• MICRO – A great bar with its craft beers and fun cocktails.

Conclusion

Budapest has lots of neighborhoods to fill a night with a vibrant diverse nightlife scene. There’s something for everyone whether you’re looking for a busy ruin pub, a cool bar, or a whirling dancing club. If you love Budapest’s lively nightlife, you need to make sure to explore Jewish Quarter, Gozsdu Udvar, District V, and Nagymező Street, as well. Don’t forget respect local customs and have fun at this amazing city!