Nightlife in Budapest

Nightlife in Budapest

1. DrinkSouth Buda

   A38

   A38 étterem és bár

   'Artemovsk 38' Boat. Turned into a music club from an old Ukrainian stone-carrier ship, A38 is floating on Danube river and considered as one of Budapest's best quality party places (and one of Europe's coolest clubs). Hosts various music performances. 3 minutes walk southwards from Petőfi bridge, Buda side.

   Daily 11:00-23:00·soups €3-4

2. BuyÓbuda

   Buda Entertainment and Gastro

   Shopping center. Services: bed cinema, Middle Eastern restaurant, pizzeria, confectionery, indoor playground, bookstore, drugstore. Csopa is Hungary's first unique interactive scientific exhibition, where scientific phenomena become entertaining and physics becomes understandable.

   Mon–Fri 07:00–22:30, Sat Sun 08:00–22:30; Buda Bed Cinema: 11:30–22:00; Center of Scientific Wonders (Csodák Palotája): 09:00–19:00; D'Al Michele Pizzeria: Mon–Sat 11:00–20:00; Hummus Bar Restaurant: Mon–Fri 11:00–22:00; Sat Sun 12:00–22:00; I Love Kex Confectionery: Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–20:00, Sun 11:00–18:00·Ticket to the cinema: HUF 4500; entrance fee to the nightclub: HUF 2000–HUF 5000; entrance fee to Csopa: HUF 3600; average meal in the restaurant: HUF 1990

3. DrinkFerencváros

   Budapest Park Club

   Europe's largest, open throughout the summer, open-air club. Concerts.

   Mon Tue Sat Sun: Program-Specific, Thu Fri Sat: 17:00-05:00, Ticket office: Mon-Sat 17:00-20:00·Tickets from Ft1000

4. DoBelváros

   Cruising and eating

   If you would like see the attraction of Danube and eat something you can book tickets for lunch & cruise, dinner & cruise with live music. These cruising includes 3 drinks, warm buffet meals.

   Daily 09:00-19:00·Ft10,800

5. BuySouth Buda

   FONÓ Music House

   Fonó Budai Zeneház

   Fonó provides a high quality selection of Hungarian folk, etno and world music. They offer concerts, folk dance performances as well dance houses called táncház in Hungarian. Every Wednesday evening they have Hungarian dance club, which is an excellent place to see how young Hungarians revitalize traditional culture.

   Cash desk for events: Mon-Fri 12:00-24:00, Sat 18:00-24:00

6. DrinkBelváros

   For Sale Pub

   A country-style pub located at the bridgehead on Szabadság Bridge. Though small, it has two floors. They serve good food and many kinds of beers and have live music. Shelled peanuts come free with the beer and you can have fun throwing them around; as litering the place is officially allowed. This, over 10 year old pub, has bills, currencies, business cards, etc., of their visitors ornamenting their walls; and don't miss to stick yours while you are there! Staff is unfriendly.

7. SeeAngyalföld

   Former Arena synagogue

   Aréna úti zsinagóga

   Former Dózsa György road was called Aréna road, for this reason the name Arena. Built in 1909. Today here is the fencing hall of the Budapest Honved Sport Club.

8. SeeFerencváros

   Groupama Arena

   Florian Albert Stadium, Albert Flórián Stadion, Üllői úti stadion

   This is a multipurpose stadium. Here was the former Florian Albert Stadium which is built in 1910-11, renovated in 1971-1974, and demolished in 2013. Since 2014 operating the new stadium. Also here is the FTC Visitor Centre, with Museum Fradi and Ferencvaros Torna Club (FTC) official fan shop open Monday to Friday: 10:00-18:00. There is a 3-m-tall statue of Ferencváros legend Ballon d'Or winner Flórián Albert in front of the main entrance. Sándor Kligl, sculptor and artist, was asked to make the bronze statue.

   Mon closed, Tue-Thu 10:00-18:00 (by appointment), Fri 10:00-19:00 and Sat Sun 10:00-16:00 (tours starts every hour 15 minutes, 50 minutes.)·Museum ticket (full price/student, retired) Ft1500/1300. Combined tickets: Museum and Stadium Tour (full price/student, retired) Ft1900/1599

9. DrinkTerézváros

   Instant Bar/Club

   An alternative backyard bar spanning across multiple houses. Good for drinks and music in the cellar but no food served besides hot dogs. 23 rooms, 6 bar, two open-air garden, three disco

   Mon-Fri 18:00-02:00

10. DrinkTerézváros

    Kuplung

    An underground bar located in an old garage, hence the name Kuplung, which means "clutch" in English. Has dancing, frequent live music, friendly bartenders, and decent drink prices. The walls are decorated with graffiti. Usually busy, especially later in the evening. Also, as with most Hungarian bars, has a few foosball (cso-cso) tables which are almost always occupied.

11. EatTerézváros

    Leroy Cafe

    The jewel piece of the chain. Often plays live music. Mid to high-priced restaurant chain that offers Hungarian classics with other Italian and European cuisine. Very fashionable interiors and popular with the well-paid white collar crowd. Reservations are recommended during traditional peak times. When eating here, always make sure that you won't be slapped on an extra 100% service charge. Read the menu before entering the restaurant carefully and insist on talking to someone who speaks English. More unit: Kerepesi út (Aréna Plaza) +phone=+36 70 3332074.

    Daily 11:00-24:00·Soups €3-5, mains €7-18, desserts €4, salads €3, coffees €2-3

12. SeeJózsefváros

    Main theater faculty teaching building, Urania house

    Színházi Főtanszak oktatási épülete, URÁNIA ház

    built based on the plans of Henrik Schmahl, 1895. Protected Monument. Previously operated as a nightclub, later became a theater and the beginning of the 1920s as a cinema. The upper levels (II-VI floor) from the beginning of theatrical education served

13. DoFerencváros

    Palace of Arts

    Művészetek Palotája

    This modern, power plant-looking building hides an excellent modern art museum (Ludwig Múzeum), a festival theatre (Fesztivál Színház) and the marvellous Béla Bartók National Concert Hall (Bartók Béla Nemzeti Hangversenyterem), which offer great concerts from classical, jazz and world music to Hungarian and international pop, special children programmes and the best opera performances in Central Europe. The annual Wagner festival in June is a must. Spectacles are held all around the year. Book your tickets at the Palace of the Arts home page without additional booking fee.

    Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow·Ft700-9,800 for students are available for Ft200 one hour before every show

14. DoAngyalföld

    Ram Colosseum, Újlipótvárosi Community House

    Ram Colosseum, Újlipótvárosi Közösségi Ház Radnóti Miklós Művelődési Központ

    A multi-cultural and leisure center in Újlipótváros quarter. The community center consists of four wings, which are connected by a central plaza. The institution's five main unit includes: a 600-seat auditorium. The oval hall Coliseum contents a 27-m² stage. The 'ExperiDance' production use most of the year the room. In another wing of the building is a branch library of the Szabó Ervin Library. In the same wing is the club for the elderly. A recreation center is part of a community house. This includes three large rooms and a couple outdoor sports courts. There is a restaurant at Bessenyei street and Kárpát street corner.

15. BuyNorth Buda

    Rozsadomb Center

    Rózsadomb Center

    - Spar supermarket. Fashion shops, squash club, milk bar, cafes, Club Korona Fitness, Klub Korona Aerobic.

16. DrinkErzsébetváros

    Szimpla Kert/Mozi

    Apart from the huge ruin-like bar/club/cinema that is frequented by Hungarians and foreigners, "Szimpla" is also the name of a project to support alternative culture on a profit oriented basis. The place is definitely worth visiting: good atmosphere, good music, great people and a very interesting location.

    Hungarian pizzas from the oven: Ft600, snacks Ft780, salad Ft880, warm sandwiches Ft850, vegetarian warm sandwiches Ft800, hamburger (giant) Ft1200. Hotdog Ft600, fried onion rings Ft600, French fries Ft650. Ratatouille with sausage Ft850, Chicken liver Ft850, sausage Ft850

17. SeeAngyalföld

    Water Tower

    Margit-szigeti víztorony, Kilátó Galéria

    An industrial monument building, octagonal Water Tower of 57 m (built in Art Nouveau style in 1911. It was the first reinforced concrete building in the country. Today functioning as a lookout tower with amazing view and an exhibition hall (called Kilátó Galéria, Outlook Gallery, the country’s first visual exhibition hall). A protected UNESCO site. 360-degree panorama dome hall, unmatched Art Nouveau curved staircase, exhibitions of contemporary artists seven days a week. Saturday nights concerts: folk, jazz, swing, soul.

    The exhibition hall open only from May to Oct

18. DrinkJózsefváros

    Zsír

    Fővárosi Kulipintyó

    A bit off the beaten path, Zsír is a bar that was established by an American street musician. The bar itself is reminiscent of old "cellar bars" of the socialist times. There is often live music by random local bands.

    Mon-Sat 16:00-00:00, Sun 16:00-23:00

19. SeeAngyalföld

    Újlipótvárosi Club Gallery

    Újlipótvárosi Klub-Galéria

    Periodically changing fine art and applied art exhibitions. Also literary, musical events will be held here.

    Mon-Fri 14:00-20:00

20. DoNorth Buda

    City Squash Club

    Fallabda Club

    Squash and fitness.

    Squash: Mon-Fri 7:00-23:00, Sat Sun 08:00-22:00; Fitness Mon-Fri 7:00-22:00, Sat Sun 08:00-20:00

21. DoÓbuda

    Continental Citygolf Club

    Golf course.

    09:00–17:00

22. DoAquincum

    Dunakavics Bowling Club

    Bowling club and restaurant.

    Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00, Sat Sun 10:00–00:00·Bowling: HUF 3900–HUF 5900 per hour, average meal: HUF 1790, pizza: HUF 1390, hamburger: HUF 1490

23. DrinkBelváros

    Fat Mo's Music Pub

    Apparently has live music most nights of the week.

24. DoÓbuda

    Glob Royal Billiard Club

    Billiard club and rock club with live concerts.

    Open now · closes midnight tomorrow·Billiard table HUF 1080 per hour; darts: HUF 1080 per hour

25. SeeHegyvidék

    Jokai Club

    Jókai Klub

    Built in 1883.

26. DrinkÓbuda

    Pódium Bistro and Club

    Bar.

    Mon–Thu Sun 11:30–00:00, Fri Sat 11:30–04:00

27. DoÓbuda

    Rozmaring Tennis Club

    Tennis courts.

    Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat Sun 08:00–21:00·HUF 1900–HUF 2900 per hour

28. DoÓbuda

    Spider Club

    Climbing hall.

    Mon–Fri 13:00–23:00, Sat Sun 10:00–22:00·Adult: HUF 1800, children: HUF 1200

29. DrinkÓbuda

    Supersonic

    Blue Hell and KVLT

    Nightclub.

    Fri–Sat 19:00–03:00·Entrance fee: HUF 1000–HUF 3500

30. DrinkÓbuda

    Symbol

    Nightclub.

    Oct–Apr: Sat 22:00-05:00·Entrance fee: HUF 2000–HUF 4000

31. DrinkVíziváros

    Toscana Club Caffe

    Cafe, breakfast and deli shop.

    09:00–18:00

32. DoÓbuda

    Óbuda Tennis Club

    Tennis courts.

    HUF 2700–HUF 3000 per hour

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Budapest (CC BY-SA 4.0).