Budapest rooftop scene is concentrated around the 5th and 6th districts. The 10 below cover the city's hotel rooftops with views of the Basilica, Parliament and the Buda hills.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Budapest
01 · Budapest
Aria Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Basilica view
On top of the Aria Hotel. Direct view of St. Stephen's Basilica from the terrace.
Order: A Hungarian-spirit signature with the Basilica view
02 · Budapest
6th
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Rooftop · Andrássy view
On top of a building on Andrássy. Direct view down the historic boulevard.
Order: An Aperol Spritz at sunset
03 · Budapest
7th
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Rooftop · DJ programming
Rooftop bar in a Soviet-era department store building. Mid-week DJ programming, sweeping panoramic view.
Order: A simple drink + the panorama
04 · Budapest
Inner City
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Wine + cocktails rooftop
Hungarian wine and cocktail rooftop with sweeping Budapest views.
Order: A glass of Tokaji + a stirred cocktail
05 · Budapest
Belváros
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At the InterContinental Budapest. Polished rooftop with Danube and Buda Castle views.
Order: A martini with the castle view
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06 · Budapest
Buda
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Hotel rooftop · Bridge view
At Hotel Clark Budapest. Direct view of the Chain Bridge and Pest skyline.
Order: A signature with the bridge view
07 · Budapest
5th
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Casual rooftop · Modern
Casual rooftop with sweeping views of the Parliament.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
08 · Budapest
Aria Hotel
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
Sister rooftop at the Aria Hotel. Casual atmosphere with central Budapest views.
Order: A casual cocktail at the rooftop
09 · Budapest
5th
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
Modern hotel rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
10 · Budapest
7th
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
At the Continental Hotel Budapest. Pool deck with sweeping views.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
More Budapest rooftopsThe full Budapest rooftop-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Budapest does rooftops
High Note SkyBar and 360 Bar are essential. Most peak between 8 and 11 PM.
