10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Budapest

The best things to do after dinner in Budapest showcase the cool nightlife scenes of one of Europe’s liveliest cities. The captivating Hungarian capital seems to come alive once the sun sets. Its now-legendary ruin bars were an experiment that created a phenomenon from cast-offs, holding their own against the elegant rooftop bars of the city’s top hotels.

Throw in a historic opera house, the charmingly creepy Castle district, and Danube cruises that showcase the city’s magnificent architecture, and it’s not hard to see why people rave about staying up late in Hungary’s most exciting city. Read on for tips on where to go and the best things to see and do in Budapest at night.

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1. Gellért Hill

Watch the sunset from Budapest’s most famous hill

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 照片, 夜生活

Gellért Hill is one of Budapest’s most prominent landmarks. This 235-metre-high hill, which rises from the riverbank of the Danube, offers those who climb it some of the most wonderful views of the Hungarian capital.

It’s beautiful at any time of day, but most breathtaking when the setting sun casts a warm glow over the buildings that form Budapest’s iconic skyline. Allow at least 20 minutes to make your way up from either Liberty Bridge or Elisabeth Bridge to one of Gellért Hill’s many overlooks.

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2. Budapest river cruise

Meander down the Danube at a leisurely pace

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 照片, 夜生活

Budapest river cruises are among several tour options in the city, with boats travelling up and down the Danube every evening. Most operators have boats that are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter, resulting in pleasurable sightseeing in any season.

Choose between cocktail cruises, jaunts with live folk music, and trips timed to coincide with sunset. Wine and craft beer tastings are arranged for selected departures. If you’re visiting Budapest in summer, you can enjoy a spectacular fireworks display from the water as part of the State Foundation Day of Hungary celebrations in August.

3. Mysterium Tours’ Kings, Vampires and Killers walk

Learn about vampires in the shadow of Buda Castle

适合： 夜生活, 与众不同, 团体

Mysterium Tours unlocks the dark world of vampires with an evening walking tour in the vicinity of Buda Castle. Beginning from the Zero Kilometre Stone, a guide will lead you around this historic hilltop district.

You’ll be transported to a time when Vlad the Impaler and Elizabeth Báthory terrorised residents between the 15th and 17th centuries. The lines blur between myth and reality as you learn about vampires, bloody battles, and legends associated with these notorious figures. English-speaking tours depart at 8.15 pm.

地址： Budapest, Clark Ádám tér 1, 1013 Hungary

4. Budapest Rooftop Cinema

Movies under the summer sky

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 夜生活

The Budapest Rooftop Cinema is a seasonal movie theatre that shows films from the top of the Mammut shopping centre. Launched in 2013, this seasonal initiative returns each summer to provide avid film fans with the chance to watch movies in a unique setting.

A programme of cult and classic movies delights an audience of locals and visitors alike. You can purchase snacks and drinks at the bar. They even supply you with a blanket if you get chilly during the screening. Shows usually run between 8.30 pm and 9.15 pm, depending on sunset times.

地址： Budapest, Lövőház u. 2-4, 1024, 1024 Hungary

5. Hungarian State Opera House

Indulge in some culture in Budapest

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The Hungarian State Opera House first opened its doors to an excited public in 1884. Built in neo-Renaissance style by Miklós Ybl, it is valued for its architecture as much as its status as a cultural venue.

Visitors can engross themselves in world-class performances of Hungarian opera and ballet in Budapest in sumptuous surroundings. You can return during the day for a guided tour of this regal landmark. The Hungarian State Opera House is in central Budapest, within a 5-minute walk of notable attractions like St. Stephen’s Basilica and the St. Teresa of Avila Parish Church.

地址： Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary

开放时间 Showtimes vary

电话： +36 (06)1 332 6150

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6. 360 Bar

Views from one of the city’s top rooftop bars

适合： 照片, 餐饮, 夜生活, 团体

360 Bar is a rooftop bar overlooking central Budapest. Located on the Pest side of the Danube, it’s an easy walk from the Hungarian Parliament Building. In summer, you can sip a cocktail in the fresh air while pointing out iconic landmarks such as the Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.

In winter, igloo-style pods help keep the cold out but still allow you to enjoy the fabulous view. If you’re still peckish after dinner, 360 Bar serves decadent dishes like mac and cheese, burgers, salads and nachos.

地址： Budapest, Andrássy út 39, 1061 Hungary

开放时间 Thursday–Saturday from 2 pm to 2 am, Sunday–Wednesday from 2 pm to midnight

7. A38

Live music aboard a restored Ukrainian boat

适合： 夜生活, 与众不同, 团体

A38 is one of Budapest’s most unusual live music venues. This decommissioned ship from Ukraine is now permanently anchored on Petőfi Bridge, which crosses the Danube to the south of the city centre.

Music lovers will relish the opportunity to attend a concert in the hold, relax in the chillout space, or dance on deck. A38 acts as a cultural hub for the local community, hosting regular events. There’s also a bistro onboard for those feeling snacky during their visit.

地址： Budapest, Petőfi híd, 1117 Hungary

开放时间 Monday–Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm, Sunday from 8 am to 10 pm

电话： +36 (06)1 464 3940

8. Rudas Thermal Baths

Bathe until the early hours

适合： 情侣/夫妇, 历史, 夜生活

The Rudas Thermal Baths complex is just one of over 100 thermal baths scattered across Budapest. Opened in the 16th century when Budapest was under Ottoman rule, it features a hammam and a thermal spring. You can relax beneath the dome of its historic octagonal pool or bathe beneath the stars in the jaw-dropping indulgence of its rooftop hot tub.

Night owls will often want to skip the fancier Gellért Baths or the Neo-Baroque Szechenyi complex to take advantage of the Rudas Thermal Baths’ late-night weekend sessions. It has an additional late-night opening (10 pm to 3 am) on Fridays and Saturdays.

地址： Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9, 1013 Hungary

开放时间 Friday–Saturday from 6 am to 8 pm and from 10 pm to 3 am, Sunday–Thursday from 6 am to 8 pm

电话： +36 (06)2 321 4568

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9. Csendes Létterem

One of Budapest’s legendary ruin bars

适合： 历史, 夜生活

Csendes Létterem is one of the most famous ruin bars in Budapest. Ruin bars began to spring up just after the millennium in semi-derelict, abandoned buildings, breathing new life into neglected spaces. Today, they’re one of the top attractions in the Hungarian capital.

Szimpla Kert might be the city’s first ruin bar, but Csendes Létterem is the one to choose if you’re keen on chilling out with like-minded locals. At first, its laidback vibe might seem at odds with the busy vintage decor, but you’ll soon find your groove further into the evening.

地址： Budapest, Ferenczy István u. 5, 1053 Hungary

开放时间 Monday–Friday from 10 am to midnight, Saturday–Sunday from noon to midnight

电话： +36 (06)3 727 2100

10. Instant-Fogas

A sprawling entertainment complex in Budapest

适合： 夜生活, 团体

Instant-Fogas is an expansive party complex that offers a fun night out in Budapest. It was formed by the amalgamation of popular nightspots Fogasház and Instant. Now, it consists of 18 bars, 7 dancefloors, and 2 outdoor gardens, making it one of the largest ruin pubs in Europe.

Despite its size, the atmosphere is lively and, with a variety of music styles, you can dance the night away without getting bored. It’s free to enter, though charges are applied in some rooms whenever concerts take place at Instant-Fogas.

地址： Budapest, Akácfa u. 51, 1073 Hungary

开放时间 Daily from 6 am to 6 pm

电话： +36 (06)7 638 5040

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