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Budapest New Years Eve 2024

Guide to the top Budapest NYE fireworks, parties, hotels & restaurants for new years eve 2023-2024

Budapest on new years eve really does have something for everyone, with spectacular public fireworks displays, parties in some of the best hotels in Europe and of course the river Danube flowing right through the heart of the city, making river cruises a hugely popular new year option.

We have visited Budapest during the festive season, and found the atmosphere in the city to be really welcoming, with the Christmas markets and the local speciality mulled wine representing particular highlights.

I can also heartily recommend a hike to the top of Gellert Hill - it is quite a strenuous undertaking, but you will be rewarded with spectacular views across the city, certainly a spot worth condering if you're looking for a more panoramic view of the fireworks when midnight arrives.

Whatever you decide to do, then getting home will be a lot easier this year as it how now been announced that the red, blue and green metro lines will run all through the night on new years eve, as well as tram line 4 and metro lines 2,3 and 4. There are also the regular night bus services too, so you've no excuse for not staying out late!

NYE Fireworks

There will be large scale outdoor celebrations at Vorosmarty Square, Nyugati Square and on the Oktogon at the junction of the Grand Boulevard and the famous Andrassy Avenue, where people gather to greet the new year together - all of these venues will also have fireworks displays.

To find a great vantage point to watch the midnight fireworks then the hills surrounding the city offer some great vantage points if you would prefer to avoid the crowds - we've already been to the top of Gellert Hill for a spectacular panoramic view (you can also drive up there if the late night hike seems a little daunting!) or maybe try the Elisabeth Lookout on Janos Hill or maybe head up to the Fishermen's Bastion on Castle Hill.

Vajdahunyad New Year Party

(Yet to be confirmed for this year - please check locally) Many people choose to head out to the spectacular gothic style Vajdahunyad Castle at the City Park where there is usually a free, 3 day celebration running from 29th-31st December. There will be plenty of food and drink on offer then on new years eve itself a family masquerade ball will be taking place.

Szechenyi New Year Bath Party

For something a little different, the city's iconic Szechenyi Baths hosting their annual New Year Bath Party, a truly unique party taking place to music in the hot thermal baths.

This is a very popular event and sells out quickly so be sure to book well in advance if you wish to attend - tickets will be available, once released, from the venue.

Danube River Cruise

With it's location astride the mighty Danube a river cruise is a very popular new year party option, combining dinner and entertainment with some of the best fireworks views.

There are options from fine dining with live piano music to lively dance music cruises, you can see a range of some of the best new years eve cruise options here.

Christmas Markets

If you're in town over the holiday period, then it's a very good idea to also take the time to check out the many Budapest Christmas Markets, located across the city with a wide range of traditional festive food and drink.

One of the most popular is located on Vorosmarty ter, starts at the end of November and runs right through until December 31st and includes live shows, local produce and a great selection of gifts and arts and crafts.

New Years Concerts

If you're planning on being up and about on New Years Day then Budapest has a long held tradition of New Years Concerts, with several taking place across the city.

One of the most prestigious is the New Years Eve Gala Celebration in Duna Palota, with the concert preceded by a wonderful 5 course dinner in a lovely historic setting. Tickets for this event are available online here.

Restaurants

For dining options on new years eve and new years day then Budapest has pretty much all bases covered, with a range of eateries catering to all tastes and most budgets - top recommended venues include Trofea Grill Etterem, Onyx Restaurant, Kozmosz vegan restaurant and Borkonyha Wine Kitchen.

This is a city where vegans are superbly catered for too, with Napfenyes Etterem very highly recommended - see the full range of Budapest restaurants here.

New Years Eve Hotels

There is a wide range of top level hotels in Budapest, with some absolutely fabulous 5 star locations in particular, many with prime locations along the banks of the Danube.

Top recommended places to stay include the InterContinental Budapest, Aria Hotel Budapest, The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Corinthia Hotel and supremely decadent Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest.

If you're looking for a spectacular hotel setting with a private new year party then one venue that hosts a very popular event is the Four Seasons, where an excellent meal is accompanied by plentiful champagne and live music.

The hotel apartment blocks in particular offer excellent value, and with many of them being newly built the facilities are truly top class.

You can reserve your place for new years eve at any of the above venues, as well as the full range of all of the most popular Budapest new years eve hotels here.

NYE Live Streaming, Webcams

There isn't much in the way of live coverage of the new year celebrations in Budapest, so the best option if you would like to see the fireworks in particular is to check out some of the local webcams.

This live streaming camera has a great view across the city skyline, a great shot for catching the fireworks displays when midnight arrives:

Budapest webcam

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