The weather in Budapest Hungary is one of many great advantages compared to other European cities. Hungary is situated in the temperate zone which results in a high annual average temprature: 11.2 °C in Budapest. This makes Budapest a great all year travel destination. Also the Budapest weather:
have long and warm summers (May - August),
more sunhours (between 1700-2200) and
less rain then most of the other countries.
Most popular seasons are spring (Mars-April), summer (May-August) and fall (September-November). The hotest months in Budapest are July and August with temperatures usually around 30-35 °C. December and January are the coldest months with temperatures around -5 - +5.
Budapest summertime is the best choice if you want to spend most of your time outdoors. During summertime Budapest have many great outdoor parties, (Buddha Beach, Zöld pardon)festivities and music performances etc. Also there are beautiful gardens (like Margret Island, St: Istvan Park, Népliget) and great outdoor baths in nice surroundings (Palatinus, Gellert, Szécseny, Dagaly).
Budapest spring and fall are great if you want to combine outdoor and indoor activities. The Budapest weather outdoors is still very nice (usually 15 - 20 °C) but it is easier to enjoy an indoor opera, theatre, musical or exhibition without the summer warmth.
Budapest winter is often quite mild and snow is not that usual in Budapest. This period most tourist come to visit one of Europe’s biggest Christmas Fairs on Vörösmarty square in the middle of Budapest. There is usually many musical performances and exhibitions at this time of the year to enjoy. During the winter (Budapest winter invasion) many hotels offers one night for free.
Without a doubt Budapest have one of the best party-scenes among both the central European and Western cities. So if your looking for a good party time with friends you´ve found the right city: Budapest! Budapestguide.net gives you 5 undeniable reasons why:
1. The diverse selection of Budapest entertainment & partys-cene
One of the things that make Budapest such a great party town is that no-mater what kind of entertainment you like chances are you’ll find it in Budapest! The nightscene in Budapest changes constantly with new party concepts, marketing parties from big companies, erotic parties from men’s magazines, international dj:s playing in the clubs, classic nightclub cabarets, not to mention all the pretty girls of Budapest. Budapest nightlife offer you:
Bars, Cafe´s, Lounges and laid back Music & Jazz Clubs.
The danger of hangover is high when partying in Budapest since alcohol are still (2007) really cheap in Hungary. Shopping at the local market or grocery store you can buy the local beer (Dreher is really good) for 250 Forints, (1 Euro). Supermarkets have descent selections and Wines start at 800 ft (less than 4 Euros) and 1 liter Royal Vodka for 2500 Forints (10 Euros).
At Budapest bars, discos and clubs beers cost around 500 Forints (4 Euros) and drinks from 1100 (Cuba Libre) to 1800 (4-7 Euros)
3. Getting around - just walk or take a cab!
The distances between the clubs, bars and music pubs are another of the great advantages of Budapest. The city isn’t small but many of the bars, clubs and cafes are close by at walking distances. The main hot spots in Budapest where many interesting party-places are closeby are:
Liszt Ferenc tér
Oktogon
Ráday utca and
Nyugati
When you need to take a longer ride, especially in the evening and nighttime when public transportation are limited, taxi is still cheap in Budapest. It is also quick and comfortable when you have a limited time in Budapest. A taxi ride within the central parts of Pest and nearby areas of Buda costs about 1500 - 2000 Forints (6-8 Euros). We think its worth saving the time and energy! Just make sure to use Budapest trusted taxi companies listed on our site. The alternative is to find a hotel in the central parts of Budapest.
4. The Weather in Budapest
The warm and comfortable weather makes Hungary a great destination for a Budapest city holiday or weekend vacation. Hungary has a continental climate with around 2000 sun hours in a year which is considerable more than many of the other European City’s. Budapest have long warm summers and even the springs and autumns are relatively warm around 10-15 °C. Budapest weather is simply ideal a large part of the year.
The warmest months are July and August with temperatures around 30 °C. Which means there are lots of great outdoor parties (Zöld Pardon, Simpla Kert, Buddha Beach) and entertainment in Budapest from spring to autumn .
5. The beautiful girls of Budapest
The beauty of Hungarian women is well known. Just walk down any major street in Budapest a hot summer-day and you’ll realize that the saying about the sexy girls of Budapest isn’t a myth. Just take a look at the dazzling Hungarian- American female stars like:
Believe it or not but Budapest nightlife and party scene is packed with hot Hungarian girls just as good looking as these stars. Try nightclubs and music clubs like: Old Mans Music Pub, Club 7 or Alcatraz, all of them within walking distance. Other great music clubs with dazzling Hungarian chicks are Morrisons Music Pub, and Fat Mo´s.
Just watch out for those undercover callgirls and escort babe´s flirting with tourists, not just at the erotic nightclubs and stripclubs. Since prostitution are legal in Budapest the sex and porn industry is huge in Budapest, which of course effects the nightscene of Budapest. Good girl hunting and party on duds!
In the center of Budapest at the Erszébet square you will find Gödör (the Pit), a very cool mix between underground music club, culture & exhibition-centre, and bar, where Hungarian and international bands and DJ:s (like Yonderboi) perform everything between etno-ambient-rap (you should have been there!) to jazz.
All the free concerts and activities draw crowds of very mixed style, young and old which creates a very friendly and open atmosphere. It is probably due to the different sections of the culture centre which makes it easy for almost everyone to feel comfortable. The different parts of Gödör Klub are:
the music scene with tables and chairs where you can sit and listen to the artists performing almost every night,
the bar and the dark cosy corner with games and other fun to “play” with your friends,
the exhibitions, mostly design, art, photography and architecture (often from university students). Just order a beer or drink in the bar and stroll around the exibition. Enjoy!
The nightlife and club-scene in Budapest is diverse and dynamic starting from traditional pubs and bars, secret courtyard parties and popular outdoor beer gardens to the coolest dance venues and the hottest stripclubs.
However the best (and safe) erotic nightclubs are not that easy to find. In Budapest, Hungary prostitution is legal and there are lots of bad porn and sexclubs owned by unscrupulous gangsters that systematically rip of tourists.
So if you do determine to take a bite of the forbidden fruit and visit a strip-club in Budapest be on the safe side and only visit erotic nightclubs that show the positive indications of a professional and safe nightclub (read the checklist below).
On this page we list the stripclubs in Budapest recommended by travel-guides and travel-agencies (2007). However, keep in mind that things can change very fast in this business so use your common sense and don’t take any chanceswhen visiting a stripclub in Budapest. The list below shows erotic stripclubs with a good reputation where they treat guests well.
Royal Palace Club At Royal Palace Club you can combine business with pleasure. This is a first-class club for businessmen’s needs. Located at Györi utca 16., XII. district. Close to MOM park. Web: http://royalpalaceclub.com/
E-Klubb An nightclub for the younger generation, with erotic dancers and shows. Very explicit and hedonistic! Plays mostly mainstream disco music. Located at Népligeti út 2. District X, (M3 Népliget station).
Web: http://www.e-klub.hu/
Kameleont club
A stylish erotic club with live music and colourful erotic programmes. Located at Lövöház utca 1-5, Mammut II. on the 4th floor. District II. Take metro 2 to Moszkva tér.
Web: http://www.kameleonmulato.hu/
Hello Bar
An elegant night club in the heart of the city. For businessmen and private groups. VII. Király u. 65., Budapest, Hungary.
Web: http://www.hallobar.hu/
4playlounge
A new nightclub with English and Canadian owners. 4Play Lounge offers all the luxurious trappings of a true Gentlemen’s Club, with a focus on first-class service.
Web: http://www.4playlounge.com/
How to avoid the bad stripclubs in Budapest
As in all major cities of the world there are bad places you should avoid. Budapest is no exception, there are erotic nightclubs in Budapest that systematically rip off tourists. These places take advantage of the fact that tourists seldom have time or means to do anything about it later on. Some tips on how to avoid bad erotic nightclubs:
do not visit any of the blacklisted erotic strip and nightclubs of Budapest (See list below)
do not take recommendation’s from taxi-drivers and people on the street
Always ask for the menu and prices before ordering anything at an erotic nightclub
don’t buy drinks for the girls (especially not knowing the price of their drinks)
make your own research on the net before visiting a stripclub, read what others think of it.
Blacklisted erotic nightclubs in Budapest
Strip-clubs in Budapest that got repeated complaints from tourists and blacklisted by the US government.
A38 is one of many dynamic cultural concepts in Budapest, an old Ukrainian cargo ship renovated and redesigned for € 3 million. Since 2003 when it opened in the 11th district it have become one of Budapest most interesting and dynamic scenes in Budapest nightlife attracting international artists and stars like:
Maceo Parker,
Courtney Pine,
Amon Tobin,
Vienna Art Orcestra,
DJ Krush,
Einstürzende Neubauten,
Laibach,
John Cale,
Tomasz Stanko,
Plastic People of The Universe,
A38 is often one of the main locations in many of Budapest festivalsand cultural programs and have had theatre plays, performances, exhibitions and many other cultural activities since it opening. A38 aims to:
“… become a modern, pleasant, dynamic cultural centre. Besides its international music programming it also provides home for various cultural activities such as professional meetings, film, literature, digital and even gastronomy events.”
The A38 ship is a party area with a capacity to take 600 persons and seating capacity for 250. There are two bars and one restaurant inside. During summer there is also an outdoor bar on the deck. A38 is acoustically designed and have high quality sound, light and video equipment. The music programs at A38 ranges from jazz, electronic, worldmusic to contemporary and rock bands.
The crowd is usually mixed in age and style and varies much depending on the programmes of course.
The stone carrier A38 is very easy to access by public transportation. Just take one of the trams 4 or 6 to the Petöfi bridge on the Budaside.
