Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Budapest (31 Dec 2025)

Here are some ideas on how to welcome 2026 in Budapest — each with a different feel, from rooftop glamour to riverside romance and party energy.

Elysian Budapest

📍Location: Akácfa utca 38, 1072 Budapest

🌐 Booking / Website: elysianbudapest.com 

Cuisine / Style: Contemporary cocktail bar with seasonal, zero-waste cocktails and bar food from local ingredients (collaboration with ZenEatery).

They’re a modern craft cocktail bar rooted in sustainability and local flavours, with a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Their drinks are unique, seasonal, and crafted with carefully sourced ingredients, and they also offer bar-style food alongside their creative cocktails.

NYE Info: Elysian offers a New Year’s Eve “Unlimited Drink Package” experience on 31 December 2025 (6 hrs, from 18:00, approx. 45,000 HUF per guest), perfect if you want a festive bar night with creative drinks and a lively crowd.

Why Go: Ideal for cocktail lovers and small groups who want to celebrate NYE in a stylish, sustainable environment — lighter than a formal sit-down dinner but with more flavour and creativity than a typical bar.

KIOSK – “Disco Society: Stayin’ Alive” NYE Party

📍 Location: Március 15. tér 4, Budapest

🌐 Website / Booking: https://www.kiosk-budapest.hu/kapcsolat

Event Details:

• Arrival: from 19:00

• Dinner (buffet): 19:30 – 22:00 — includes Hungarian, French, and Japanese cuisine

• Party: from 23:00 – 04:00, disco inferno style

• Ticket: 69,900 HUF + 15% service — includes dinner + unlimited basic drinks until 03:00 + party entry

• After 03:00, pay for drinks on the spot

• Dress code: Crazy chic

Why Go:If you want to party, dance, and celebrate in a wild, stylish way — KIOSK is your spot. It’s high-energy, glamorous, and very “NYE party” in all the best ways.

VIBE Budapest

📍 Location: Széchenyi tér 7–8, 1051 Budapest

🌐 Website / Booking: vibebudapest.com

What’s It Like: Upscale dining + lounge + nightlife. Think robata grill, sushi, Mediterranean + Asian + Latin-inspired food. Paired with live DJs, dancers, and a show-like atmosphere.

NYE Info:They don’t currently list a dedicated 2025 NYE party, but in the past they’ve done late-night event / show + dinner combos. You can book a table and ask about what they plan for NYE when you reserve.

Why Go:Ideal for a stylish, refined evening out — a place that feels like a restaurant + club hybrid, but with very good food.

Paprika Revue House – New Year’s Eve Show & Dinner

📍Location: 1074 Budapest Síp street 27

🌐 Booking / Website: paprikarevuehouse.com/en/show

Type: Dinner + live revue show (musical/variety performance with entertainment)

They offer a New Year’s Eve show & dinner experience featuring a festive live performance paired with a multi-course meal — a fun blend of Hungarian culinary tradition and live entertainment to welcome 2026.

Expect a vibrant revue atmosphere with music, dance, and lively performances alongside a celebratory dinner, making this a great choice if you want entertainment + dining in one place rather than just a party or a sit-down meal alone.

Be Massive – New Year’s Eve Party

📍Location: Várkert Bazár (Budapest Castle Garden Bazaar) – Ybl Miklós tér 2, 1013 Budapest

🌐Booking / Website: jegy.hu/event/be-massive-szilveszter-new-years-eve-party-183053

Type: Big-room electronic dance party with top DJs and high-energy crowd

Event Details: A major NYE party in one of Budapest’s most iconic event spaces, known for its expansive dance floor, light shows, and DJ sets that keep the energy going into the early morning. Great choice if you want to dance through midnight with a lively, international-style crowd.

Why Go:Ideal for people who want a club-level New Year’s Eve experience — festival vibes, big sound system, and a party atmosphere that lasts until the early hours.

HAVERVAGY – Szilveszter 2025 Party

📍 Location: Mixát + Buena World Kitchen, Budapest

🌐 Website / Tickets: havervagy.hu or https://cooltix.hu/b/havervagy-esemenyek

Event Details:

Arrival: from 19:00

Dinner option:🍽️ Available until 22:00 (optional, limited spots)

Party:🎶 From 22:30 – 04:00

• DJs

• Karaoke

• Dancing

• Laid-back but lively party atmosphere

Special perk:🎟️ One ticket = access to BOTH venues after midnight

Ticket:💰 Ticketed event (price depends on option — party only or dinner + party)

Dress code:✨ Smart casual — come comfortable, come ready to move

Why Go:

If you want a social, friendly, no-ego NYE, this is it. Not stiff, not pretentious — just good people, music, laughs, and a smooth transition into the new year. Perfect if you want to actually enjoy yourself, not just pose for Instagram.

CLUB HEAVEN BUDAPEST – New Year’s Eve 2026 Party

📍 Location: Deák Ferenc utca 5, Budapest

🌐 Website / Tickets: clubheavenbudapest.com

Event Details:

Arrival: from late evening (early arrival strongly recommended)

Party: 🪩 From night until early morning

• Commercial, international & party hits

• Resident DJs

• Midnight countdown + champagne moment

• Confetti, lights, full-scale NYE club production

Ticket: 🎟️ Ticketed event

• Entry valid until a set time (check your ticket type) •

VIP tables & bottle service available

Dress code: ✨ Elegant, sexy, club-ready — this is not a sneaker-and-hoodie night

Why Go:

If you want a big, glamorous, classic New Year’s Eve nightclub experience, Heaven is one of the safest bets in Budapest. Loud music, packed dancefloor, dramatic midnight moment and dancing until morning. This is for people who want maximum party energy and zero boredom.

Selva Skybar – New Year’s Eve Show Dinner

📍 Location: Lechner Ödön fasor 4, Budapest

🌐 Website / Booking: https://selvaskybar.hu/en/new-year-en/

What’s Included:

• High‑end “show dinner” + afterparty with entertainment

• Reserved table for the night, welcome champagne, gourmet dinner, and live performances.

• Dress code: Smart elegant.

• Price: 100,000 HUF / person, with a 50,000 HUF deposit required.

Why Go: If you want a spectacular NYE — think rooftop views, glamour, and a classy dinner-show combo — Selva Skybar is one of the most luxurious options in Budapest.

Meshuga – Tel‑Aviv Inspired NYE

📍 Location: 12 Holló u., Budapest 1075

🌐 Website / Booking: https://www.meshugabp.com/new-years-eve-meshuga?utm_source=chatgpt.com

What’s Included:

• Special NYE menu + regular dishes.

• Free sparkling wine at midnight for guests.

• Minimum spend: 35,000 HUF per person from 21:00 onwards.

Cuisine & Atmosphere:Modern Israeli / Middle Eastern — shareable plates, bold flavors, relaxed but festive. Perfect for a more laid-back, communal NYE dinner that’s still very special.

ShowRum Cocktail Club – New Year’s Eve Party

📍Location: Budapest, Hajós u. 23, 1065

🌐Website: https://showrum.hu

Booking through email: showrumbar@gmail.com

Type: Festive bar party with signature cocktails and music

NYE Info:According to their recent Instagram post, ShowRum is planning a

Szilveszter (New Year’s Eve) celebration with great cocktails and lively bar vibes.

Why Go: Perfect for a more casual, social, cocktail-focused night rather than a formal dinner. Expect good drinks, upbeat music, and a party atmosphere that lasts past midnight.

Roth Bar & Kitchen – New Year’s Eve Dinner

📍Location: 1054 Budapest, Akadémia utca 3 (inside the Ritz-Carlton Budapest)

🌐 Booking / Website: sevenrooms.com/experiences/rothbarkitchen/new-years-eve-dinner-at-roth-bar-kitchen-5687103623479296

Cuisine: Contemporary Hungarian & international fine dining with seasonal ingredients

NYE Event Details:A refined New Year’s Eve dinner experience with a seasonal multi-course menu curated by the chef — perfect for a high-end celebration with delicious food and elegant ambience.

Why Go: Ideal if you want a sophisticated sit-down dinner to see out the year in style, with great wine pairings and polished service in one of Budapest’s most acclaimed hotel restaurants.

Budapest River Cruise – NYE Dinner, Party & Show

📍 Location: Danube River, boarding from Pest side (near Chain Bridge / Vigadó Square)

🌐 Website / Booking: budapestrivercruise.com 

What’s Included:

• €259 / ticket for the “NYE Cruise & Show” option

• 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM on board

• 5‑course gala dinner + a midnight dinner

• Unlimited drink package

• Live entertainment: Gypsy band, folk dance show, and a DJ after midnight

• The boat is heated — so it’s comfortable even in winter.

Why Go:This is a magical, romantic way to ring in the New Year — cruising along the Danube, watching the city lights (Parliament, Buda Castle, bridges), enjoying a classy dinner, and then dancing past midnight.

✅ Final Tips for NYE in Budapest

• Book early. These NYE experiences are very popular—especially river cruises and rooftop dinners.

• Know your package. Make sure what your ticket includes (drinks, dinner, show, entry).

• Dress for the occasion. Different venues have different vibes — Selva = elegant, KIOSK = disco chic, Meshuga = cool & relaxed, Cruise = smart casual.

• Transport: Consider using taxis / rideshares — streets can be very crowded around midnight.

• Safety: Keep your belongings close, especially on boats where things may be more crowded.