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Budapest - Europe's Biggest Stag Do Destination

If you’re Hungary for crazy stag do antics, you’ve come to the right place. Brimming with quirky ruin bars, super cheap booze and heaps of beautiful, semi-naked women - when it comes to rowdy, loud and proud stag dos, Budapest is the Buda best.

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer

Article Updated: 06/12/2024

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Best Budapest Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

If you’re considering a stag do in Budapest, you obviously love a cheap night on the drink and a right laugh with your mates (you’re our kind of guy). The Hungarian capital is constantly creeping higher and higher up our top stag do destinations, seriously popular with stag groups from all over Europe. You're going to want to head down to the iconic Jewish Quarter that boasts huge, open-air ruin bars, stunning Eastern European women and filthy cheap booze (pints costing the equivalent of just over a quid).

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The Jewish Quarter

Budapest’s District Seven, also known as the Jewish Quarter, is where you’ll get a true flavour of the city’s nightlife – and experience the new wave of ‘ruin bars’. Occupying formerly dilapidated buildings, squares and courtyards, these quirky bars are now a massive draw on the Budapest nightlife scene. Filled to capacity with upcycled furniture, eccentric bric-a-brac and even sawn off Trabant cars as seats – there’s nothing quite like getting ruined in a ruin bar.
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Top 10 Stag Friendly Budapest Pubs & Clubs 2025

With open-air nightclubs, party boat cruises and pints for less than a quid, Budapest is the jewel in the crown of the Hungarian nightlife scene. Here's to getting ruined in the ruin bars...

1
Szimpla Kert

Kazinczy u. 14th, 1075
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If you haven’t already heard of them, ruin bars are taking over Budapest’s nightlife scene, not that we’re complaining. They’re basically quirky old spots like buildings and courtyards that have been done up in a hipster-before-hipster-was-a-thing way. The biggest and best of all the ruin bars has to be Szimpla Kert. It has to be said, it’s szimply exquisite (and not only because we can make that joke every time we talk about it), it really is the ‘Mecca’ of all ruin bars. The massive, former factory has bric-a-brac lining the walls and ceilings and is not just a bar, but a live music venue, a theatre events space and even an open-air cinema. You’ll even be sitting in sawn-off Trabant cars in the huge courtyard.
- Opening Times: Mon - Fri: 15:00 - 04:00
  Sat: 12:00 - 04:00
  Sun: 09:00 - 04:00
- No. of Bars:Two
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Fogas Haz Complex

Akácfa u. 49-51
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As far as quirky drinking haunts go, Fogas Has is truly on another level. The psychedelic, multi-coloured Wonderland has recently undergone a huge refurbishment and is now an amalgamation of many different clubs which used to rub shoulders in the city – making it Budapest’s largest ruin bar complex and one of the largest party spaces in Europe. The complex has a total of four bars, meaning you won’t be queuing long for drinks (beers are less than a pound, just FYI) and there’s even a beer garden terrace that you can spill out onto and enjoy a bit of drinking in the bracing open-air. The merge has done wonders for the city’s nightlife scene, with longer opening hours offered and brand new musical projects popping up on different nights of the week.
- Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 18:00 - 06:00
- No. of Bars:Eighteen(!!)
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Liebling

Akácfa utca 49-51
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Kicking off the bouncing block of party venues on Akacfa Street, Liebling is a great place to begin any Budapest bar crawl. With fairy lighting, sculptures, quirky wooden panelled staircases, shabby-chic walls, indoor plants, live music and craft beer, Liebling encapsulates the very essence of hipster haunt. This neat rooftop ruin bar is widely known as the ‘warm up act’ before party animals head to its larger sister bar, Fogas Haz. Whether you’re a lover of a fine wine, or just want to get tanked up on vodka, rum or whiskey, Liebling (literally translating as ‘my darling’), is sure to please all palates.
- Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: Closed
  Fri - Sat: 18:00 - 04:00
  Sun: Closed
- No. of Bars:One
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Mazel Tov

Akacfa Utca 47, 1073
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Fill up my cup… Mazel Tov. This awesome Aladdin’s cave of a bar is slap bang in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, surrounded by other like-minded bars, ideal for any stag do celebrations. The intimate Mazel Tov has a roof made entirely of glass and a floor of white pebbles – making it the brightest bar in the entire district. Deceptively small from the exterior, stumbling across this bar is like stepping through the wardrobe into the enchanted, mystical maze of Narnia, and trust us, you won’t want to leave. Not only is it a great spot to sink a speciality beer and grab a bite to eat, but it’s also the home of the annual Jewish Summer Festival – which is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the city during May.
- Opening Times: Mon – Sun: 12:00 - 00:00
- No. of Bars:Two
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Doboz

Budapest, Klauzál u. 10, 1072
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Literally translating as ‘The Box’, you’ll be surprised at how intimate of a venue this is, despite its size. Doboz is probably the most tourist (and stag) friendly bar in the whole area, which says a lot. The pub, club and cultural hub is so huge, we wouldn’t be surprised if you got lost within its labyrinth – but you’ll be in no hurry to find its exit. With over 3,000 visitors through its doors per day, this huge space is not only a popular ruin bar, but a tourist attraction in itself. Boasting eight rooms, all playing different styles of music and even laying claim to housing the oldest tree in the district (at a staggering 300 years old), it’s a Budapest must see. There’s even a huge metal gorilla climbing the tree's branches – first to spot him gets a drink bought for him from each member of the group; at least, that’s our rule.
- Opening Times: Mon – Thurs: Closed
  Fri - Sat: 19.00 – 06.00
  Sun: Closed
- No. of Bars:Four
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Peaches 'n' Cream

Nagymezo u. 46-48, 1065 Hungary
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Only open Fridays and Saturdays, Peaches ‘n’ Cream lives for the weekend, and can you blame them? Located in the heart of Budapest’s self-acclaimed ‘downtown’, Peaches ‘n’ Cream is popular with R’n’B loving locals just as much as it is with tourists. Unlike the edgy, grungy and hipster ruin bars, this haunt has a seriously VIP vibe and is more like the clubs you’ll be used to from back in the UK, with exclusive lounges, high-end drinks (with none less than sparkler canons in them) and an elite crowd of thrill-seekers to match. This nightclub is so much of an institution, it even has its own ‘I like peaches, I like cream!’ merch on sale – which certainly beats your average fridge magnet or keyring.
- Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: Closed
  Fri: 22.00 – 06.00
  Sat: 22:00 - 05:00
  Sun: Closed
- No. of Bars:Two
- Beer GardenNo
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Amigo Bar

Hársfa u. 1, 1072
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You may have chosen to celebrate your stag do in Budapest but you’re about to take a pit stop in Spain – hola amigos. Not just a poor man’s Hard Rock Cafe, this multi-level bar has foosball, billiards, live music, rock and roll artefacts on the wall and unbelievably cheap beer (or should we say, cervezas?). It’s a great place to get tanked up - and practice your GCSE Spanish - before heading out into the majestic ruin bar scene.
- Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 15.00 – 03.00
  Sat: 18.00 – 03.00
  Sun: Closed
- No. of Bars:One
- Beer GardenNo
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Legenda Sorfozde Pub

Kövirózsa utca 8/c, 1068
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If you haven’t already heard of them, ruin bars are taking over Budapest’s nightlife scene, not that we’re complaining. They’re basically quirky old spots like buildings and courtyards that have been done up in a hipster-before-hipster-was-a-thing way. The biggest and best of all the ruin bars has to be Szimpla Kert. It has to be said, it’s szimply exquisite (and not only because we can make that joke every time we talk about it), it really is the ‘Mecca’ of all ruin bars. The massive, former factory has bric-a-brac lining the walls and ceilings and is not just a bar, but a live music venue, a theatre events space and even an open air cinema. You’ll even be sitting in sawn-off Trabant cars in the huge courtyard.
- Opening Times: Mon – Thurs: 17:00 - 23:00
  Fri: 17:00 - 01:00
  Sat: 17:30 - 00:00
  Sun: Closed
- No. of Bars:One
- Beer GardenNo
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:Yes, but tasteful
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Füge Udvar

Budapest Klauzál utca 19 1072
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This massive venue is truly a stag’s playground. With four separate rooms and four dance floors all with different music vibes, you’ll be spoilt for choice of where to show off your best moves. Not only that but this vibrant venue is packed with games to play such as billiards, table tennis, air hockey, foosball, darts, a boxing machine, a dance mat and more! Fuge Udvar isn’t all about partying though, there are loads of seating areas where you can chill out with a pint and enjoy some live music. It’s also a great place to grab something to eat with a range of delicious street food available.
- Opening Times: Mon - Sunday: 16:00 - 04:00
- No. of Bars:Four
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:No
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360 Bar

Andrássy út 39, 1061
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360 Bar offers the unique chance to hang out in an igloo on a rooftop bar! This fab roof terrace has nine heated igloos for you have a drink in no matter what the weather. Each of the igloos provides amazing panorama view of Budapest, so it's really worth swinging by. There's also an ace drinks menu where you can get all matter of bottles. They do food too, meaning you can settle down to a yummy swiss cheese fondue, whilst taking in incredible city views. What could be cooler than that?!
- Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 14:00 - 00:00
  Thurs - Sat: 14:00 - 02:00
  Sun: 14:00 - 02:00
- No. of Bars:One
- Beer GardenYes
- Live Music:Yes
- Fancy Dress:No
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Pubs, Clubs and Bar Crawls in Budapest

If you’re after cheap pints and quirky, late-night bars – Budapest is the city to deliver. Filled to capacity with open air ruin bars, as well as huge, three storey superclubs and premium lap clubs – it’s a stag do paradise. So, if you’re Hungary for a party – here’s exactly where to head…

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Top 10 Budapest Stag Do Activities

With over 80 (seriously mental) stag do activities, there’ll be no rest on your Budapest weekend. Boasting some of the craziest shooting activities in the whole of Europe, seriously humiliating stag do pranks and epic strip cruise packages, as well as bar crawls among some of the most beautiful women in the country – Budapest’s stag do activities are a cut above the rest. You can even eat your dinner off a naked lady… each to their own.

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  M-16 Shooting & Transfers
- Get your hands on some of the most powerful hand-held weapons known to man, including a 9MM pistol, Glock, Taurus magnum and an M-16. You will get to shoot a whopping 40 bullets each.
- 2
  Guided Bar Crawl
- Get to grips with Budapest’s buzzing nightlife scene (and avoid getting ripped off in dodgy areas), accompanied by your very own friendly, English-speaking guide. And even better, the first round’s on us.
- 3
  Mud Wrestling
- The stag will get down and dirty for this activity where he gets to mud wrestle with 2 gorgeous girls. But before that the whole group gets to watch two strippers perform in the strip club. Everyone will receive a beer to get the party started. Sit at a private table for the show before the stag humiliation ensues.
- 4
  Indoor Karting Experience & Transfers
- Take to the tracks for this ultimate Budapest activity. This white-knuckle ride will separate the boys from the men as you traverse the hairpin bends and stomach churning corners. This track also has an outdoor circuit as well as indoor, so you can truly feel the F1 experience.
- 5
  Strip Lesbian Show Dinner
- Nothing beats dinner with the stags, sharing stories and feasting like the kings you are - well, apart from this experience, where you get two gorgeous girls to put on a show which beats a cheese course when it comes to rounding off your meal, This is both a feast for your eyes, and your stomach!
- 6
  Party Boat Cruise
- This huge party boat will see you meeting people from all over the world, whilst getting to sightsee as you cruise down the beautiful Danube river. After your cruise you will get queue jump nightclub entry, with a transfer from the boat to the club included. Unlimited drinks can be added for an additional charge.
- 7
  Beer Bike
- 20 litres of beer, a communal bike and your stag group – what could possibly go wrong? This is sight-seeing with a difference. The difference being the booze. And lots of it.
- 8
  Strip Party Bus Airport Transfer
- After an airport transfer that’s functional AND sexy? Stop right there, you’re going to want a strip party bus transfer! You will get a meet and greet at the arrivals lounge, then it’s all aboard the party bus for the best airport transfer you’ll ever go on. You get a bottle of bubbly to share, a round of beers and enjoy a hot striptease show on the bus making for one hot ride…
- 9
  Night Club Entry & Beer
- Take the stress out of choosing which nightclub to hit up by getting a local nightlife expert to pick for you. Your friendly and informative English speaking guide will be there to help you get the most out of your night. You will get entry to a top club and a beer each thrown in too.
- 10
  Strip Boat
- Take a trip along the stunning Danube with the stags, admiring all of the city's natural beauty and breathtaking architecture. Oh, and there's also a stripper there to give you all a dance. What a life this is.

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Best Stag Do Hotels in Budapest

Budapest may be the merry land of stunning strippers and budget booze, but you and the lads need somewhere to rest your heads between partying. With lots of apartments and hotels throughout the city, there’s plenty of space to disco nap before the next night out.

- 1
  Meininger Budapest Great Market Hall
  3 STAR Hotel
- Great value hotel, with bar and great transport links
  The rooms of the Meininger Budapest Great Market Hall are well equipped and great value. All rooms have an en-suite shower/WC & hair dryer, bedding and towels, air conditioning, toiletries, free Wi-Fi, a flat screen-TV and soundproof windows. There is also a bar and terrace making it a great place for the first drink of the night.
- 2
  Budapest Premium Apartments
  Apartment
- Plush well-equipped apartments
  Found in a quiet green area close to the city centre, these tastefully decorated apartments, that benefit from weekly or daily cleaning, either sleep up to four guests or up to six guests. Most apartments have balconies overlooking a park, a quiet street, or the courtyard. The complex offers a buffet breakfast in their bistro restaurant.
- 3
  Mercure Budapest Korona
  4 STAR Hotel
- Well worth the extra
  Treat your stag to a super-stylish stag do in Budapest with the Mercure Budapest Korona hotel. This upmarket hotelier boasts 400 rooms which is perfect for the larger stag do looking to stay in one place. It’s also right in the heart of the city with all the cool bars and restaurants right on your doorstep.
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  a&o Budapest City
  Hostel
- Central hostel within walking distance of main nightlife areas
  Situated in the middle of Budapest, this modern hostel has 114 rooms spread over 3 floors. The rooms are bright with modern furnishings. All rooms come with a flat screen TV and have their own private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. There's a bar onsite for drinks and snacks.
- 5
  Ibis Styles Hotel
  3 STAR Hotel
- Fun and modern interior
  Stay in the centre of Budapest in a modern design hotel. Each room houses 2 people with comfy facilities, TV, Wi-Fi and a minibar. This hotel is surrounded by bars and clubs, so you’ll know where to go on your nights out. The hotel has a bar itself if you want to stay close to your room. Some rooms even face lush gardens, a gorgeous view to wake up to.
- 6
  Silver Crown Hotel and Residence
  4 STAR Aparthotel
- The comfort of home and the class of an upmarket hotel
  Offering accommodation in one of Budapest’s most sought-after locations, The Palace Quarter, this stylish aparthotel provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. Each apartment has a living room area with a 50″ Smart TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer.
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  Ibis Styles Budapest City
  3 STAR Hotel
- For stags with style
  The Ibis Styles is in the perfect location, right by the river looking into the city. This hotel may be friendly on your wallet but it certainly lives up to its namesake with sleek and stylish rooms offering safe and comfortable surroundings where you can sleep easy after a night on the tiles.
- 8
  Prince Apartments
  3 STAR Apartment
- Bright, stylish apartments, many with balconies
  Situated in the bustling Corvin Quartier, these stylish, yet homely set of twenty-five apartments boast a helpful reception, a garden and free wi-fi in all areas. There are a range of different apartment layouts, from studios sleeping two guests, to two bedroomed apartments sleeping up to six guests.
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  Adagio 2.0
  Hostel
- Central location near bars
  Surrounded by some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, Adagio 2.0 hostel is the perfect spot for stags looking to get straight into the action. The rooms come with the choice of having your own private space or dorm style where you can all pile in together like a sleepover. There’s options to suit all budgets, which means more money for pints.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Budapest Stag Do

The Hungarian party capital may be renowned for its cheap booze, beautiful women and wealth of world-renowned ruin bars, but it's easy to tick the 'culture' box here, too. From natural jacuzzis to eye-catching memorials and iconic bridges, here's a little bit of what Budapest has to offer.

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City Park
Budapest, Kós Károly stny., 1146 Hungary
The largest park in Budapest has its main entrance at Heroes’ Square (named after you guys, obviously), one of Hungary’s World Heritage sites. Boasting the Municipal Grand Circus, an ice rink, Szechenyi Baths, Vajdahunyad Castle and the Palace of Art in its grounds, it’s a fantastic place to take a breather from an action packed stag do.
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Margaret Island
Margaret Island, Budapest
In the Danube River between the cities of Buda and Pest, you will find the totally awesome Margaret Island. This must-see attraction has a rose garden, a Japanese garden and it even has its very own thermal baths, including water slides. It might not scream ‘lads weekend’ but it’s a gentle thing to do when you’re hungover, plus it doesn’t cost anything to explore the Island.
3
Szechenyi Thermal Baths
Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146 Hungary
You can’t visit the ‘City of Baths’ without a trip to the world famous Szechenyi Thermal Baths, the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Thousands of litres of healing hot water bubbles from deep underground, supplied by two natural thermal springs – reaching temperatures of over 75°C. This is where every savvy stag heads after a heavy one the night before.
4
Hungarian Parliament Building
Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
On the banks of the Danube, the Hungarian Parliament Building is the tallest and most magnificent building in the whole city – you’ll probably recognise it as the backdrop for the Hungarian votes on Eurovision (you’re cultured like that). It’s an iconic landmark in the city and a seriously popular tourist attraction – where the country’s crown jewels are housed.
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Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
Allatkerti krt. 6-12, 1146 Hungary
Unusually for a zoo, Budapest’s Zoo is located in the city centre – and is one of the oldest in the world. The nature reserve opened its doors in 1866 and has over a thousand species of animal living within its grounds – including the Komodo dragon and the wombat. Looks like you’re not the only animals hitting Budapest this year.
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St. Stephen’s Basilica
Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary
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Named after the first King of Hungary, the spectacular, Neo-Classical St. Stephen’s Basilica is the third largest church building in the whole of Hungary. Completed after 56 years of construction, it’s pretty special – and attracts visitors to climb the 364 stairs for a 360° panoramic view of Budapest. Not recommended on a hangover. It’s also slap bang in the heart of District Five, meaning you can tick the cultural box while staggering between bars. It’s a win-win.
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Fisherman's Bastion
Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary
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Bright white, contrasting against the blue Budapest skies – you can’t miss Fisherman’s Bastion. Situated on the Buda bank of the Danube, on Budapest’s Castle Hill, the castle-like, Neo-Gothic, Neo-Romanesque terrace with fairy tale towers, offers tourists panoramic views of the Danube, Margaret Island and surrounding areas. And, the best part is – entry is completely free, leaving more money for those less-than-a-pound pints later on.
8
Chain Bridge
Széchenyi Lánchíd, 1051 Hungary
The glorious suspension bridge connecting Buda and Pest is one of the city’s finest landmarks. Measuring 375 metres in length, with two iconic towers supporting it – it’s widely known as one of the modern world’s engineering wonders. You’ll probably pass over it on your transfer from the airport to your accommodation.
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Hungarian National Museum
Múzeum krt. 14-16, 1088 Hungary
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Founded in 1802, this impressive museum based in District Eight and showcases history, art and archaeology of Hungary – dating back through Roman times, WWII, Soviet State and freedom. If you’re into your Hungarian history (what do you mean it’s already your Mastermind specialist subject?) it’s a must. There are a few bars and pubs dotted around the museum too, and nothing says embracing local culture like a few beers, right?
10
Shoes on the Danube
Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp., 1054 Hungary
When walking along the banks of the Danube, you’ll spot several pairs of shoes. These are a memorial sculpted by Gyula Pauer, to honour the people (mainly Budapest Jews) who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen during WWII. They were ordered to take off their shoes, and were shot at the edge of the river – as this haunting tribute depicts. They’re located on the Pest side of the city, which is where you’ll be spending most of your stag do anyway, so we’d recommend taking a look.

Staying Safe in Budapest

Staying safe in Budapest might not be the first thing on your mind when it comes to your stag do, but it's important to make sure the trip runs smoothly for your group. Here are our top six safety tips:

Stick with your mates so no one is left on their own in an unfamiliar city

Make sure every member of your group chat has your address accommodation

With the alcohol flowing freely make sure to keep yourselves to yourselves to avoid any conflict and be respectful of the locals

Keep to the main areas of Budapest rather than straying into unfamiliar neighbourhoods

Whilst not common, take care to make sure you are vigilant of pickpockets and don't put your valuables anywhere easily accessible

Set up a group chat so you can contact each other easily

By following these basic safety tips we're sure you'll have a brill Budapest trip.

Getting to Budapest

Planes

Budapest’s award winning airport is located just under 10 miles out of the buzzing city centre and is one of the busiest in Europe - seeing over 11 million passengers arrive and depart in 2016 alone. Jet2, Ryanair, Wizz Air, British Airways and Norwegian Air Shuffle airlines all run services into Budapest from major locations in the UK – taking less than three hours even from Dublin and Edinburgh. It’s relatively cheap to fly to Budapest (admittedly, not as cheap as the budget prices you’re going to encounter once you’re out there), with flights costing as little as £150. Getting from Budapest Airport to the centre of town couldn’t be easier, as there are taxis, buses (route 200E) and Metros departing every few minutes. We recommend pre booking taxi transfers, for your safety and peace of mind – which will typically cost around €30.

Airport	Airline
Birmingham Airport BHX → BUD	Wizz Air
Dublin Airport DUB → BUD	AerLingus
Dublin Airport DUB → BUD	Ryanair
Edinburgh Airport EDI → BUD	Jet2
Leeds - Leeds Bradford Airport LBA → BUD	Jet2
London - Gatwick Airport LGW → BUD	EasyJet
London - Gatwick Airport LGW → BUD	Norwegian Air Shuttle
London - Heathrow Airport LHR → BUD	British Airways
London - Luton Airport LTN → BUD	Wizz Air
London - Stansted Airport STN → BUD	Ryanair
Manchester Airport MAN → BUD	Jet2
Manchester Airport MAN → BUD	Ryanair

Plane

Airport	Duration	Airline
Birmingham Airport BHX	2h 30m	Wizz Air
Dublin Airport DUB	2h 55m	Aer Lingus Ryanair
Edinburgh Airport EDI	3h 0m	Jet2
Leeds Bradford Airport LBA	2h 45m	Jet2
London Gatwick Airport LGW	2h 25m	easyJet Norwegian Air Shuttle
London Heathrow Airport LHR	2h 30m	British Airways
London Stansted Airport STN	2h 25m	Ryan Air
Luton Airport LTN	2h 20m	Wizz Air
Manchester Airport MAN	2h 40m	Jet2 Ryan Air

Getting Around Budapest

Totally walkable (luckily for you), getting from bar to bar in Budapest will be a piece of cake. However, if you’re finding it hard to put one foot in front of the other after too many 70p pints, there are Metros, buses and taxis to the rescue.

Walk
Notoriously easy to get around on foot, Budapest’s main cultural hotspots (read: bars) are well within walking distance of each other. The main nightlife area (where you’ll spend the majority of your stag do) is in Pest, on the eastern side of the River Danube. The nightlife hub of the Jewish Quarter is a concentrated collection of the very best bars, pubs and nightclubs – meaning you can stumble from bar to bar pretty easily.
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Metro
The oldest electrified underground railway system on the European continent began its operation in 1896, and now has four Metro lines spanning across the city and its outskirts, with 52 stations throughout Budapest. The most central stops include Oktogon, Daek Forenc ter and Kalvin ter, which all lead into the heart of the city. A single Metro ticket in Budapest will set you back as little as 450 HUF (£0.99) and a 24-hour travel card costing 2500 HUF (£5.65) per person.
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Bus
Budapest is also served by numerous bus lines, departing from several stops across the city. All buses are blue, numbered 5-289 with express buses marked with an E at the end, and shorter lines marked with an A. Most tourists will use the 7, 7A and 107 buses, which connect the busy Keleti railway station to the centre of the city. There are also many trolley buses which are much like regular buses but they’re powered by electricity – with numbers 70 – 83 particularly useful for tourists. All regular buses stop serving around midnight, which is where the night bus (blue with black marked in the schedule) comes in pretty handy on your stag do – replacing Metros, trams and buses frequently in inner areas every 10-15 minutes.
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Taxi
Not to beat about the bush, taxis in Budapest have a little bit of a dodgy reputation preceding them. And for good reason (Google it), which is why we always recommend arranging transfers or using safer forms of public transport. All of our stag do activities come with transfers and guides who will collect you from your accommodation – taking the risk element out of getting around.
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Average Prices in Budapest

Budapest is one of Europe's cheapest stag do destinations - getting ruined in those ruin bars never felt so good...

Average Price of a Beer
350 Ft (>£1)
Average Price of a Nightclub Entry
3500 Ft (£10)
Average Price of a Kebab
890 FT (£2.50)
Average Price of a Lap Dance
5350 Ft (£15)

Budapest Weather

We’ll be honest, Budapest’s weather is a little bit hit and miss (you’re not really here for the weather, are you?) Still considerably hotter than the UK, average temperatures under the Hungarian summer sun reach a daily 26-30°C and in the depth of winter, average temperatures reach a brisk 6°C.

April 2025

15°C

Temperatures soaring to 15°C, you and your group can whack on your designer sunnies and get amongst those ruin bars.

JAN

1°C

FEB

4°C

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Severed Hand
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Hot Springs
Budapest has more thermal springs than any other city in the world - with 70 million litres of thermal water rising to the surface daily
Harry Houdini
The legendary stunt performer and escape artist, Harry Houdini, was born in Budapest in 1874. His exact birth place escapes us…

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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: 06/12/2024

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Party Boat Cruise

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Beer Bike

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Strip Party Bus Airport Transfer

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Night Club Entry & Beer

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Strip Boat

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Meininger Budapest Great Market Hall

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Budapest Premium Apartments

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Mercure Budapest Korona

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a&o Budapest City

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Ibis Styles Hotel

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Silver Crown Hotel and Residence

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Ibis Styles Budapest City

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Prince Apartments

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Adagio 2.0

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City Park

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Margaret Island

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Szechenyi Thermal Baths

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Hungarian Parliament Building

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Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

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St. Stephen’s Basilica

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Fisherman's Bastion

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Chain Bridge

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Hungarian National Museum

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