Written along the way by @ruinbar_rita. Costs are what they paid on the day.
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Stop 1 · stay ~1h
Szimpla Kert
The original ruin bar. Bathtub seats, a Trabant and rooms that never end.
Backpacker pro-tip · Go before 9pm to actually see it. After 10 it is shoulder-to-shoulder.
Local cost: 1,200 Ft beer - 2
Stop 2 · stay ~40m
Kőleves Kert
Hammocks, fairy lights and the best lángos on the crawl.
Backpacker pro-tip · Garlic and sour cream lángos is the move. Share — it is huge.
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Stop 3 · stay ~45m
Gozsdu Udvar
A passage of linked courtyards stuffed with bars and street food.
Backpacker pro-tip · Friday flea market here in the day — come back sober for vintage finds.
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Stop 4 · stay ~45m
Mazel Tov
Leafy, glass-roofed courtyard. A softer landing for the night.
Backpacker pro-tip · Book a table on weekends or eat at the bar.
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Stop 5 · stay ~1h 30m
Instant-Fogas
Seven bars, multiple dance floors. Finish whenever your legs give out.
Backpacker pro-tip · Night bus 6 runs 24/7 along the Grand Boulevard right outside.
Card-only bars after midnight. Keep a little forint just in case.