Exclusive activities to do in Budapest

RUIN PUBS

In Budapest, you don’t really understand the word “RUIN PUBS” until you visit them. This all started after the World War II aftermath. The Jewish quarters of City were destroyed and left abandoned. So, this was perfect place adapt an Underground Pub. They are normal and silent pubs from outside, but there’s a whole lot of party happening inside. The walls are half broken, small steps lead to a new dance floor and feel like you are in a
bunker. These places are not fixed and still hold the vibe of demolition and battle.
Bars have entry price of 500HUF == $1.7 USD

Some of the best bars are:

1. Instant and Fogasház
2. Szimpla Kert.
3. Mazel Tov

Szimpla Kert is one of the original and oldest ruin bar in the city.
They have rooftop bars and open dance floors. This is an abandoned factory turned into electric and funky dance floors.

Instant and Fogasház are two different bars. but when i visited they have same entrance. Instant is a huge apartment with almost 20 rooms to hang out with 4 dance floors. Fogasház is a low-key bar with Minecraft art hanged with a statue above the DJ. Fogasház feels more artistic than other bars.Each dance floor playing different music like EDM, Pop/Hip-hop , Metal/Rock and Electric.

Mazel Tov by the name itself is Jewish quarter serving traditional Jewish Cuisine by day and dance the floor at night with live performances.
Table have to be booked in advance for trendy Dinner.

SPAS

Thermal baths and Spas are most popular attraction activity in Budapest.
Dating back to almost two millennia ago, Romans colonized and adapted the Thermal Waters of
Danube River.
These thermal baths are suggested both for medical benefits and
Some of Best Spas

1. RUDAS Bath
2. Gellért Baths
3. Széchenyi Baths

Rudas bath is one of old Turkish baths coming from 16th Century with Octogonal pool and domed cupola. This one takes you back in history with architectural design and ambience. This includes Thermal Baths,Steam baths, night baths and Tub baths.
The pricing vary from 1700HUF== $6USD to 5000HUF==$17.5USD.

Gellért Baths is another old baths which feels like a cathedral.
They also have baths for medical illenss with theraupatic advantages.
The prices start from 5600HUF==$19.8USD.

Széchenyi Baths has the hottest water in the city with temperature of 76C.
This is helpful for joint pains, disorder of nervous system and blood circulation. Most of the hostel provide free passes to skip the queue for the Baths.
The pricing starts from 6500HUF==$23 USD

CAVEWALKS

Budapest is the only city with natural caves in the middle of city. These hydrothermal caves were created by city own thermal springs. There are 9 protected caves around but only 3 are public accessible to visit.

1. Várbarlang (Castle Cave)
   There is a whole Alice in the Wonderland experience under the Buda Castle to discover. Where part of it was naturally made but other was adapted as labyrinths to protect during wars.
   Entrance: Országház u. 16, District I.
2. Pálvölgyi Cave
   The most beautiful and longest cave in Budapest streching upto 29km.
   The dripstone formations like “BeeHive” keep you going but only 500m can be explored by guide. Temparature goes around 8-10C
3. Szemlőhegyi Cave
   This cave is currently explored 2200m and one of most valuable natural treasures of Budapest. You are allowed to hike up to 250m on sidewalks and stairs. The cold and damp air in the caves helps with respiratory diseases. The temperature is around 12C around the year. The guided tour lasts up to 40min.
   Entrance: Pusztaszeri út 35., district II.