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Budapest Nightclubs

Do you want to have a terrific night out? Skim through our carefully selected list of Budapest Nighclubs!

Budapest abounds in clubs and bars, however to really enjoy nightlife in Budapest, you'd better gather some information to choose the right place or places that appeal to your musical or other preferences.

The spectrum of Budapest nighclubs runs from trendy clubs with star DJ-s, to jazz, rock and roll, latin music, striptease, gay and lesbian clubs.

Admission to most places is free, some ask 500-1500 HUF/2-6 € entrance fee, especially if famous star DJ-s or bands perform. You most be 18 to be served alcohol.

Rock clubs in Budapest
Latin Music Clubs
Jazz Clubs in Budapest
Music & Dance Clubs
Outdoor Bars in Budapest
Editor's Choice

budapest nightclubs

Budapest Nightclubs - Music & Dance Clubs

If you don't want to plan your night just go to Liszt Ferenc tér in the VI. district near the Opera House, Ráday utca in IX. district or in the V. district. These areas abounds in places of enetertainment, from dance clubs, pubs to cozy cafés. See more on downtown Budapest districts.

TIP: Please read our guide to nightlife in Budapest which includes safety tips and a list of places that you should avoid (bars and clubs aiming at ripping off tourists).

Knowing which places to avoid will save you money and trouble and ensures that you'll leave Budapest with pleasant memories. Read also travellers' night club stories, reviews and comments.

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Rock Clubs in Budapest

Rocktogon
Address: Mozsár utca 9., VI. district, trams 4-6, M1 metro Oktogon station
Tel:(+36) 30 459 0327 Reservation: (+36) 70 294 4136
Open: Wed-Sat 19.00-until dawn, Concerts: 20.00-22.30, afterwards disco

Wigwam Rock Club
The most prestigious rock club in the country. It's a bit far from the city center.
Address: Fehérvári út 202., XI. district tram 49.
Tel: (+36 1) 208 5569
Open: 20.00-05.00, rock party until dawn after concerts every weekend

Latin Music Clubs in Budapest

Trocadero Café

Latin dance lessons every Saturday before the party. A simple lovely club defnitely not for snobs.
Address: Szt. István krt. 15., V. district, M3 metro, trams 4-6 Nyugati tér station Tel: (+36 1) 311 4691
Open: Thu-Sat: 21.00-05.00

Portside de Cuba
Address: Dohány utca 7., VII. district M2 Astoria station
Tel: (+36 1) 351 8406
Open: Wed and Fri: 22.00-04-00

Palacio de la Salsa
Address: Aranytíz Ifjúági Központ, Arany János u. 10. V. district, M3 metro Arany János u. station
Tel: (+36 20) 324-0119
Open: Sat: 21.30-03.30 free salsa lesson from 21.31-22.30

Jazz Clubs in Budapest

Cotton Club
1920's of America atmosphere. Live music every night (except Sunday) from 19.00 by the famous Cotton Club Jazz Band. Restaurant serves Hungarian and seafood specialties.
Address: Jókai utca 26., VI. district, trams 4-6, M1 metro Oktogon station
Tel: (+36 1) 354 0886
Open: Mon-Sat: 12.00-24.00

Piaf
Stylish nightclub, piano music
Address: Nagymező utca 25., VI. district M1 metro Oktogon station
Tel: (+36 1) 312 3823 Open: 22.00-06.00 daily

Jazz Garden Club & Reastaurant
Restaurant with music, pub, quiet dining room, banquet room.
Address: Veres Pálné u. 44/a., VI. district, M3 metro Kálvin tér station
Tel: (+36 1) 266-7364
Open: Mon-Thu-Sun: 18.00-01.00, Fri-Sat: 18.00-02.00, Concerts every day: 21:00 - 24:00

Vera Jazz Café
Address: corner of Dohány utca Osvát utca in VII. district, M2 Blaha l. tér station
Tel: (+36 1) 322-3611
Concerts start at 21.00, admission free

Music & Dance Clubs in Budapest

Alcatraz Club & Restaurant
Address: Nyár utca 1., VII. district from Blaha L. tér towards Astoria the 3rd street on your right
Reservation: (+36 1) 478 6010
Open: Mon-Wed: 16.00-02-00, Thur-Sat: 16.00-04.00, Sun: Closed

Barokko Club & Lounge
Address: Liszt Ferenc tér 5., VI. district, trams 4-6, M1 metro Oktogon station
Tel: (+36 1) 322 0700, (+36) 20 921 0094
Open: Wed-Sat: 12.00-03.00, Sun-Tue: 12.00-02.00

Morrison's Music Pub Opera
Address: Révay utca 25., VI. district, M1 metro Opera station
Tel: (+36 1) 269 4060, 18.00-04-00, (+36) 70 505 9870
Open: Tue-Sat: 21.00-04.00, admission to the the 2 clubs is free between 17.00-21.00 every day

Morrison's 2 (former Süss Fel Nap)
Unpretentious, cheerful ambience, cheap drinks make this place very trendy.
Address: corner of Honvéd utca Szt. István körút, V. district, trams 4-6, M3 metro Nyugati tér station
Tel: (+36 1) 374 3329
Open: every day 17.00-until dawn: Disco & karaoke from 17.00, a mug of beer is 200 HUF, a cocktail costs 500 HUF

New Orleans Music Club & Restaurant
Taste South-American cuisine while listening to live music. Their Draught Budweiser is really tempting.
Address: Lovag utca 5. VI. district, M3 Nyugati tér station
Tel: (+36) 20 451 7525
Open: 18.00-02.00 every day

Fat Mo's Music Club
One of the best places to enjoy live music: jazz, soul, blues nights. Very popular with both locals and expats, so pepared that it's usually packed. Reserve a table if you want a good night there. Restaurant sreves hearty dishes.
Address: Nyári Pál utca 11., V. district, M3 metro Kálvin tér or Ferenciek tere station
Tel:(+36 1) 267 3199
Open:
Mon-Thue: 12.00 -02.00
Wed: 12.00- 03.00
Thur-Fri: 12.00-04.00
Sat: 18.00-04.00
Sun: 18.00-02.00

Old Man's Music Club
Live music, concerts (jazz, blues, latin rock) even on Monday. Very popular, prepare for crowd. If you want to eat reserve a table.
Address: Akácfa utca 13., near Blaha Lujza tér transportation hub (trams 4,6, M3 metro)
Tel: (+36 1) 322 7645
Concerts every day from 21.00 to 23.00
Admission is free.

Rézmál Café
Address: Marczibányi tér 5/a., II.district
Tel: (+36) 20 454 8404
Open: Mon-Sat: 14.00-24.00

Szóda Café & Club
Address: Wesselényi utca 18., near Blaha Lujza tér trams 4, 6, M3 metro
Tel: (+36 1) 461 0007
Open: 9.00-until dawn every day

Livingroom
3 rooms, 3 bars affordable, but high standard new club. Popular meeting place of university students.
Address: Kossuth Lajos utca 17. V.district, M2 metro Astoria, M3 Ferenciek tere station
Tel: (+36) 70 337-3434

Club Seven Café Cocktail Bar & Music Club Stylish basement club.
Address: Akácfa utca 7., VII. district, near Blaha Lujza tér public transport hub (trams 4,6, M3 metro)
Tel: (+36 1) 478 9030
Open: every day 12.00-05.00
Admission: free for women, 2000 HUF/8 € for men

Macskafogó Music Pub
Address: Nádor utca 29., V. district, M2 metro, tram 2 Kossuth Lajos tér,
Tel: (+36 1) 473 0123
Open: Thur: 19.00-03.00, Fri-Sat: 19.00-04.00

Inside 5 clubs at one place
Address: Közraktár utca 9-11., IX. district, next to the Buddha Beach at the Pest side of the Danube near Liberty Bridge
Tel: (+36 1) 210 4872, (+36) 20 361 3445

Outdoor Clubs in Budapest

Zöld Pardon

Cheap beer from plastic cups all kinds of music, concertsm cultural events. 2 dancefloors, 2 DJ-s 2 music styles every night. Entrance fee: 100 HUF/0.4 Euro
Address: Petőfi Bridge Buda end, trams 4-6, Petőfi híd stop
Open: 20th April-September.

Rio Café
Fancy place, lots of latin music, more expensive than Zöld Pardon on the other side of the Petőfi Bridge.
Address: Goldmann György tér IX. district, trams 4-6, Petőfi Bridge Buda end, opposite Zöld Pardon Tel: (+36) 30 297 2158
Open: April-September

Mokka Cukka great place in natural settings
Address: Hajógyári Sziget in Óbuda, K Bridge (venue of the Sziget Festival), take the suburban railway (HÉV) from Batthyány tér to Szentendre, get off at Filatorigát stop
Tel: (+36 1) 453 2120
Open: Mon-Sun: 12.00-05.00

Rézmál Café
Address: Marczibányi tér 5/a., II.district
Tel: (+36) 20 454 8404
Open: Mon-Sat: 14.00-24.00

Rom Kert
Summer beer garden with outdoor restaurant. Combine it with visiting the Rudas Bath next to it. Reserve a table if you want to eat: (+36 1) 344-3155
Address: Döbrentei tér 9., I. district, next to Rudas Baths at the Buda end of Elizabeth Bridge

There are a couple of great outdoor bars on Margaret Island (Margit sziget), too.

Editor's choice

A38 Ship One of the best venues to enjoy a warm summer night in Budapest. An Ukraine ship converted into for-storey cultural and concert center. Includes a first-class restaurant with excellent wine offer and two outdoor bars, roof terrace to enjoy in summer. Live concerts throghout the year ranging from jazz, rock, contemporary music.
Buda end of Petőfi Bridge, trams 4-6
Tel: (+36 1) 464 3940 Restarurant: (+36 1) 464 3946
Open: Mon-Sat: 11.00-04.00

Find out what other travellers say about A38 Ship at TripAdvisor

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