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Top 15 Things to Do on a

From ruin bars and the iconic thermal baths to toboggan runs and mud wrestling our stag do experts have rounded up the top 15 things to do on a stag in Budapest.

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Szechenyi Thermal Baths

One of the most iconic sights in Budapest, the Szechenyi Thermal Baths are a must do for stags. These world-famous thermal baths have the main outdoor pools that you will no doubt be familiar with, but they also have an indoor medical pool and indoor plunge pools that are designed to relax your muscles. Not only that but you will also find a brilliant range of saunas and steam rooms dotted about the place. When night falls you can grab Sparty Tickets, which is as it sounds, a party in the spa! The parties have different fun themes. We highly recommend you get this one on your list.

A Polaroid of the Szechenyi thermal baths in the day with the caption Bath TimeA Polaroid of a woman in the thermal baths at a SpartyA Polaroid of
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The Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter (also known as District Seven) is the no.1 nightlife area in Budapest. This historic nightlife hub is bursting with ruin bars, which are bars that are found in former dilapidated buildings with upcycled furniture and an unbeatable vibe. Szimpla Kert is one of the most famous ruin bars that you gotta check out. As well as ruin bars you will find amazing restaurants and stunning architecture. It’s also home to probably the poshest coffee shop ever New York Café, if you fancy somewhere extraordinary to blow off the cobwebs.

A Polaroid of a historic building in the Jewish Quarter with the caption See The SightsA Polaroid the inside of a church in the Jewish Quarter
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Shooting

Shooting is a very popular stag do activity in Budapest. Our bestselling shooting activity is M-16 Shooting & Transfers which will see you shooting a 9MM pistol, Glock, Taurus magnum and an M-16. You will get 40 shots per person and private return transfers to the shooting range, so you don’t have to faff on with public transport. This is the perfect activity for starting your stag do with a bang….

A Polaroid of someone aiming a gun with the caption Shoot Your ShotA Polaroid of someone loading a gunA Polaroid of a target that has been shot at
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Bottomless Boat Party

Get to enjoy some spectacular views of Buda and Pest with a . This public boat party includes bottomless beer, wine, spirits and mixers. There will be a DJ onboard to get the party pumping. When you reach dry land, you’ll hop on a party bus and head to a nightclub which you’ll have entry to. This is a great way of making new pals for the night, seeing the sights and getting your night all sorted out.

A Polaroid of three people stood on a boat with drinks with the caption Boat PartyA Polaroid of a mixed gender group raising a toast on a boat
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Visit Some Ruin Bars

Whilst in Budapest you’ve gotta visit some ruin bars. These quirky bars (housed within former dilapidated buildings) are really like nowhere else. Szimpla Kert is one of the most well-known ones, boasting an off-beat garden area that’s complete with mismatched furniture, a bike hanging in the rafters and a table made out of a Trabant car. This unusual hangout is a brill place for trying Hungarian beer and it even hosts several concerts a week free of charge. The Instant-Fogas Complex is also a ruin bar hot spot, with a whopping 6 floors of music, 18 bars and 1200m dance floor. You could say they are the perfect places to get ruined. Our Guided Afternoon Ruin Bar Crawl is perfect for making sure you visit all the best ones.

A Polaroid of a group of people partying with the caption Feeling RuinedA Polaroid of people inside a ruin barA Polaroid of a garden area of a ruin bar with quirky mismatched furniture
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Beer Bus

Basically, a beer garden that moves, a Beer Bus is an open top bus that has a bar on board. You will be able to help yourself to unlimited beer using the onboard beer taps for the hour-long ride. This way you will get to see the sights without missing out on valuable drinking time. There will be an English-speaking guide onboard too so there will be no trouble with language barriers. This will be the most fun you’ve ever had on a bus!

A Polaroid of a group of men on the beer bus with the caption Plenty of BeerA Polaroid of a man helping himself from a self serve tap on the beer busA Polaroid of the beer bus driving by some people relaxing on some grass
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Toboggan Run

And now for something completely different… If you’re looking for something unusual, look no further than doing a . This activity includes 10 goes each on the toboggan run, return transfers and a beer and a snack each. Each ride will take you 700m downhill taking approx 5-6 minutes. On the way you will encounter 10 – 12 thrilling bends. There will be the option of purchasing a photo of your ride so you can capture the moment forever.

A Polaroid of a woman doing a toboggan run with the caption weeeeeA Polaroid of a toboggan runA Polaroid of a wide shot of a toboggan run
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Guided Bar Crawl

With so many nightlife spots in Budapest a Guided Bar Crawl is highly recommended. This way you get to enjoy the knowledge of a local guide who will take you to 3-4 bars, a strip club (if you want) and a nightclub at the end of the crawl. Even better, you will get a round of beers included in the first bar to get the party started. If you’ve got a big group, it’s particularly helpful to follow a set route so there are no disagreements about which bars to visit.

A Polaroid of a group of lads on a bar crawl with the caption Fancy A Pint?A Polaroid of a line of drinks that have a shot in themA Polaroid of a group of men clinking glasses
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River Cruise

One of the most unique things about Budapest is its stunning river and the fact you’ve got the city of Buda one side and the city of Pest on the other. You can make the most of this with a Private Boat Hire - 1 Hour. This private cruise is sure to have you feeling like VIPS as you enjoy spectacular views with a drink in hand from the onboard bar. You can upgrade to include a buffet, open bar or wine tasting session for a supplement. This is a great activity if you fancy partying on a boat but want something a bit more exclusive than a public boat party.

A Polaroid of a boat on a river with the caption River CruiseA Polaroid of some seating on a boat
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Mud Wrestling

Uh oh… your trip is about to get messy. Mud Wrestling consists of two beautiful topless women wrestling each other in a pool of mud, giving a whole new meaning to the word dirty. But it’s the second round where things get interesting. The stag will be dragged into the ring to get involved in the action. The funny thing is these girls are stronger than they look! There will be a bottle of spirit and mixers included because you’ve gotta have a drink in your hand whilst watching your mate get tackled by two muddy women. You’re gonna have dirt on the stag for years…

A Polaroid of a man on a stag do between two strippers with the caption Mud WrestlingA Polaroid of a little inflatable pool where mud wrestling would take place
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Beer Spa

A consists of immersing yourself in wooden tubs that are filled with 36-degree thermal water combined with beer ingredients (it might sound unusual, but it’s good for your skin). You can fit two people in a tub at once. There will be a beer tap right next to your bath, so you can make sure your beer is topped up whilst you relax. You’ll get some Hungarian snacks. If you’re looking to take Budapest at a slower pace, doing a beer spa is ideal.

A Polaroid of a straw bed in a spa with the caption Relax with a PintA Polaroid of a beer spaA Polaroid of three wooden barrels that you can relax in
12

Axe Throwing

Axe Throwing is one of the most popular stag do activities worldwide and in Budapest it’s no different. Axe throwing is basically like darts, except instead of darts you’ve got axes to hurl at the target. Your English-speaking expert (or ‘axe-pert’ if you will) will talk you through the different throws you can do and give you hints and tips on how to hit the target. Which of your group will come out on chop?! You’ll enjoy a round of beers (after the activity for obvious reasons!).

A Polaroid of an axe stuck in the group with the caption Watch Your AimA Polaroid of three axes sticking out of a target
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Medieval Banquet

Taking place in a glorious Medieval-themed restaurant complete with stained glass windows, atmospheric candles and high-backed chairs that wouldn’t look amiss at Arthur’s roundtable, doing a is one of the most unusual stag do activities you can do in Budapest. You will enjoy a three-course meal (choosing from a variety of menus) with a beer included. The food is hearty - imagine the kind of thing Henry VIII might eat. This truly is a banquet fit for kings!

A Polaroid of a medieval looking restaurant with the caption Medieval BanquetA Polaroid of a medieval themed restaurant with stained glass windowsA Polaroid of the bar of a medieval themed restaurant
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Paintballing

is a great way to let off some steam during your trip. You will get 200 paintballs each that you will fire from your super powerful, semi-automatic inferno paintball guns. You will take part in a variety of games that may include capture the flag and last man standing. There are more than 10,000 square meters of the paintballing arena to explore. There are different areas including ones that have car wrecks and tractor tires to hide behind.

A Polaroid of a man paintballing with the caption Watch OutA Polaroid of two men working together on a paintballing team
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Day at the Races

Described as ‘the most beautiful racecourse in Eastern Europe’, a will see you visiting the brilliant Kincsem Park. With a grandstand that can seat 3,500 visitors, the atmosphere here is second to none. You’ll get admission to the main stand, a beer each and private transfers there and back. We ‘bet’ you’ll have a fantastic time soaking up the electric vibes here, and you never know you might win some money for the drinks kitty!

A Polaroid of a jockey horse racing with the caption Giddy UpA Polaroid of a horse race taking place
 

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Have we convinced you that Budapest is the Buda best? Take a look at our extensive range of Budapest stag activities, and for even more inspiration have a gander at our Ultimate Budapest Stag Do Guide.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 21/04/2026

Hannah Sowerby

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