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Budapest has always been up for a party: it’s one reason why so many visit. The hub of the city’s nightlife centres on the Jewish Quarter, most notably its ruin bars around Kazinczy utca, Akácfa utca and Klauzál utca. But there’s more to a night out in Budapest – you just need to know where to look.
The best places to go out in Budapest
Budapest is best seen from its rooftop bars, where inventive cocktails and panoramic views await, all year round. For a more local feel, head to Madách tér, the square between tourist-swamped Gozsdu udvar and focal Deák Ferenc tér, where lively bars run late. The city also makes best use of its setting on the Danube, ideal for floating party boats such as the A38 and summer-only Pontoon.
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Words by Peterjon Cresswell, original photos by Gábor Szabó, both based in Budapest. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.