Budapest · NIGHTLIFE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 nightlife experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet your English-speaking guide at Becketts Irish Bar, then visit four Budapest bars and clubs over five hours. Expect ruin-bar atmosphere, free shots, drinking games, cocktails, new friends, and no-queue entry to a major nightclub. Guides may include Lumi, Rocky, Mark, Lucas, or Nikki.
“Rocky is the best guide! Will definitely do it again! Thank you guys for a great night”
Meet guides such as Syrina, Ambaa, Ayush, or Anett in central Budapest for five hours of ruin bars, drinking games, six shots, photos, and VIP entry to Instant-Fogas. The €28 base price excludes an optional €20 open bar. Bring ID and arrive sober.
“Absolutely hands down an amazing tour with great guides and energy. Worth the time to book and explore the night life. 10/10 recommend.”
Spend about five hours moving through Budapest’s ruin-bar scene with an English-speaking guide such as Obi, Phillip, Lana, or Sagar. You’ll visit up to five venues, receive a shot at each, meet an international group, and finish at Instant-Fogas. Expect party energy more than a formal history tour.
“Such a fun experience! Obi is a wonderful guide. Since we had a smaller group, he took us to see a few other of his favorite spots. We learned some Hungarian basics, grabbed some delicious pizza, and had a dance party. Great way to spend an evening with new friends! As a solo female traveler, I felt safe and looked after!”
Meet your guide at Becketts Irish Bar around 9:30 p.m. for a four-hour Budapest night out. Expect free shots, drinking games, four bars or clubs, and VIP entry to a major club. Guides including Mark, Michael, Bálint, Nikki, Lucas, Burak, and Tom may lead the group.
“I had an amazing experience with Mark , the tour lead for the pub crawl . He is amazing , fun , interactive and connected with the scene in Budapest! The experience was phenomenal!!!”
Start at 9 pm on Erzsébet körút for a five-hour Budapest night out. Party Deck guides lead you through two or three ruin bars and two or three retro bars, with six shots, games, digital photos, and VIP entry to Instant-Fogas. The route changes each night.
“We all had an amazing time! Ayush was such a great guide. Definitely would do it again if in Budapest!!”
Start at the Dohány Street Synagogue at 6 pm for a three-hour walk through District 7. Your English-speaking guide, such as Bianka, Zoltán, or András, leads you to three distinctive ruin bars, explains their history, and orders local drinks and Hungarian snacks along the way.
“We had a great time with our guide Bianca visiting several ruin bars in the Jewish district of Budapest. Bianca was very knowledgeable and treated us to an enjoyable evening. Would highly recommend!”
Start on one bank of the Danube and work outwards.
