The party capital of Hungary, a Budapest weekend is sure to be one you'll remember. Amongst the dozens of ruin bars and clubs to sip cocktails and shoot your shots, you will come across some hidden treasures that will make your birthday party weekend stand out amongst the rest. Our Budapest birthday weekend packages boast over 50 activities for you to choose from.
Said to have a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe by the infamous Lonely Planet, Budapest offers an unbeatable experience if you are looking for the perfect blend of what every city break needs. Distinctly unique bars and clubs, thrilling activities and a history that has moulded the culture of its people today!
The below guide will give you all you need to know about our top picks, along with the hot spots in the Hungarian capital, including which ruin pubs to hit first, rooftop bars and the cheapest destinations!
Divided into 7 Districts, each with an individual atmosphere and adding something individual to your Budapest birthday weekend, this city centre has something to suit everyone! Offering a whole range of classic activities, from Dance Lessons to Boat Parties, to the more unique in the city centre, not limited to Escape Rooms and the infamous Sparty, our guide will take you through all you need to know about this iconic party city, Budapest ideas, and how we can help you make the most of this one off experience!
'In Budapest, you'll find experiences like nothing else in Europe.' - Rick Steves
Did you know Budapest is home to 123 geothermal springs? Part of what makes this location so distinct is how they have managed to meld the cities nature and history into the everyday, to make an experience beyond the normal.
Unknown to many, Budapest was once two different cities that later merged to become the Hungarian capital, which is why you will often see the two sides of the city referred to as Buda and Pest.
Your Budapest party will have you covering its entirety as you take full of advantage of the natural thermal baths and treat your friends to a spa break like no other. The perfect way to relax and recoup between nights out, our Hangover Spa remains an ever popular activity for our groups. Follow up your experience in the springs with a visit to the ruin bars (more about those later!).
Whilst Budapest offers a great range of opportunities to catch up with the girls and see the sights, we know what you have really come to the city for. Cheap drinks, great food and amazing party vibes!
Filling your Budapest birthday trip with fun fuelled and thrilling activities is key to a successful girls or boys weekend away, and this party city offers an assortment of birthday activities to suit every group. Whether you fancy a Sightseeing Tour, a Boat Cruise, or a Wine Tasting experience, here is a selection of activities to choose from:
Take advantage of walking bar crawls and see the city from a whole new view! With your very own female guides with expert local knowledge, these are a great crowd pleaser and a bargain activity to add to your event.
A weekend in Budapest wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the shooting range. Each attendee will be given 4 incredibly powerful guns and 50 shots to experience the action you only usually see on the TV screen. With transfers included and an English speaking guide, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Make, shake and taste! Each girl will get 2 cocktails each in your private masterclass, where your expert mixologist will teach you the tricks of the trade in this classic party activity! A great afternoon add on, or way to get your party night started!
We've got the main event for your birthday weekend sorted! It's all the classics that all celebrations need, and taking place as you sail through the city. Exclusive to your group, take in the sights from your private boat while making the most of the on board open bar, where you can enjoy unlimited drinks.
A weekend in Budapest wouldn’t be complete without a visit to their world-famous Thermal Baths. The biggest in Europe, the hot spring thermal baths are dotted around the city centre and surrounded by incredible architecture, giving your group time to relax, take full advantage of the pools, steam rooms and saunas, and take in the view before heading on with your day!
Every birthday VIP needs three things – great food, incredible drinks and plenty of both! Before heading out for the night, treat the girls and boys to a 3 course meal with unlimited drinks for your 3 hour stay, including house wine, craft beer and soft drinks!
The count down is on and the cocktails are waiting… your group will have hour to escape the Budapest escape room you are locked in. Teamwork will be required if you want to solve the puzzles and challenges along the way!
If you're after a few things to do whilst you're visiting this top destination that doesn't involve paintballs or downing shots between activities, there is plenty to see and do in Budapest, to keep your group entertained for hours. Here are five of the top-rated attractions for any group size and interest.
A well-known historic monument to founding leaders of Hungary, Heroes' Square makes for a great place to meet up and snap a shot or two during your journey.
A bucket list adventure, Budapest's geothermal springs are well worth visiting. Located throughout the heart of the city, they promise an experience like nothing else. Relax during the day and take in the surrounding views, or attend one of the Sparties that transform them into a nightlife destination.
Architecture is one thing Budapest knows how to do. A great spot to take in another piece of architecture and to give your liver a break!
A fantastic spot to have a bite to eat between activities or to start your night right. Of all the districts in Budapest, Terézváros offer the best variety of bars and restaurants. Keep in mind this is a slightly more expensive area and not somewhere you would want to spend the whole night drinking.
This festival is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. Taking place in August, it's a great way to enjoy a weekend with a difference, especially if your birthday boy or girl is big in the music scene.
Depending on your budget, you may want to keep it basic and find a place where you'll simply get a bed to sleep on, or you might want something a little bit more luxurious. Here are some great suggestions for accommodation in the city.
Budget depending, the range of accommodation we have available in Budapest ranges from hostels and apartments to luxury hotels. For many, your accommodation will simply be somewhere to lay your head and rest before another day of activities, meaning the budget options will be perfect for you. However, if you want something with a little more of a wow factor than our luxury options are for you. Being city centre, you will be happy to know entertainment, nightlife and great food are all just a short distance from your bed.
If you would like more information on our accommodation options, speak to one of our Overseas Birthday Party Experts today.
At some point during your time out and about, you'll need to stop for some fuel and no, we don't mean more alcohol!
Groups of over 6 can often be difficult to get into venues in the height of the season, and so we always recommend pre booking at least one meal during your stay. Choose between a hearty 3 course meal, a Medieval Banquet or a brilliant Bottomless Dinner!
Despite having your meals planned out, we know sometimes the most spontaneous plans can be the best, and after a long morning battling it out in the Escape Room and before you head onto your Nude Life Drawing class, your girls are sure to be hungry! So, we have put together a list of eateries for you to check out.
Whether you are after a light bite or some good grub to soak up the beer, between Buda and Pest, you are sure to find a meal your mates won't forget anytime soon.
A standout, even amongst the weird and wonderful that makes up the iconic ruin bars Budapest is known for, Szimpla Kert is not only one of the best of its kind but the oldest! It is more than it's range of cocktails and craft beers that keep drawing crowds back to the vibrant venue, but the live music, film screening's, DJ sets, and even a flea market in Sundays! With street style food and delicious meals to keep you full, day or night, the Szimpla Kert beer gardens is a must visit for your weekend in Budapest.
For those that are looking for a picturesque place to dine, this beautiful evening dinner spot is a great option. With an Italian and Mediterranean menu, it attracts lots of large groups.
This spot is a preferred choice for those who want a more traditional but international range of food. Popular for burgers, it's a great place for sitting down quickly to line the stomach before painting the town red!
There are plenty of other options when it comes to restaurants and places to enjoy light bites. We suggest trying some traditional Hungarian food where possible!
Moving across from Buda to the nightlife in Pest side, whether it be for a bar crawl or cocktails, the options for your group are endless, and not limited to your traditional bars.
If you've not heard of them before, ruin bars are exactly as you imagine. Buildings that would have been otherwise abandoned (ruins), converted into ruin pubs, bars, and entertainment hubs. Keeping their slightly dilapidated look is all a part of their charm! Each uniquely different, they are a great reflection of this vibrant city.
Budapest nightlife is unlike any most of you would have experienced before!
Here are a couple of the best ruin bars to check out when planning your pub crawl.
For more of a mainstream crowd without losing the eclectic vibe that will make your birthday stand out amongst the rest, Romkert (or 'Reloaded') will have you partying at the foot of the mountain with the city lights beside you. An open air hub of chart toppers and and DJ sets that will have you out to see the sun rise.>/p>
This quirky drinking location looks like it could be straight out of a scene from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Following a significant refurbishment, it's now a collection of clubs that used to be located close to one another. The complex is made up of 7 dance floors and 15 bars, meaning plenty of opportunities to buy drinks for your Birthday party VIP. With longer opening hours, it's a great place to set up shop for an evening of drinking and dancing.
Translated as 'The Box', this party venue boasts a capacity of 1,500 in it's ancient courtyard, making it first choice for lots of birthday groups. It's got a pub and club, and amongst its other cultural spaces, this will make it feel like a never-ending venue.
After planning celebration weekends for over 25 years, we do like to call ourselves fully fledged experts at what we do. This means that we have got you covered for all the little things we know is added stress when booking any weekend away, let alone a birthday party oversea!
So, you have your flights booked and you have added Transfers to get your group from Budapest airport and into the heart of the city. With the help of our team, you have selected a handful of activities your birthday girl or boy is going to love. But what about getting your mates around the city?
Whilst many groups like to opt for Uber's or local taxis, this can often work out expensive and working out who paid for what can be added agg that no one needs.
In Budapest you can take full advantage of a 72-hour travel card offers unlimited use of the fantastic public transport which runs throughout the city. Not only is this great value for money, but with an underground, trams, boats and trolley's to get you around as well as buses, you won't have any problems getting from A to B.
For birthday’s, Budapest is a great place to visit, mostly thanks to its clubs and various events that take place throughout the year. It has plenty of bars and pubs to take advantage of when out with the mates, as well as a great selection of classic and unique activities, and shopping destinations. All set in a beautiful city with tonnes of history to explore!
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