The capital of Hungary, Budapest, has become one of the most popular Eastern European hen weekend destinations in recent times. This is due to many factors – one being the great value you can get while you are there, another being the incredible party atmosphere of the city, and a third being the accessibility.
In fact, a Budapest hen party is one of our fastest-growing options, with enquiries increasing exponentially from year to year. Personally, I think that’s due to the factors already listed, plus a sense of intrigue. After all, stags have been going to Eastern Europe as a standard destination for years, and it has become clear that hen parties are becoming more curious about what they are missing out on.
With the city being so beautiful and full of culture, you can easily enjoy yourselves by taking in all the sights – and a great way to do that would be by taking a River Cruise down the famous Danube. With your ladies by your side and a glass of prosecco in your hand, you can absorb all the history and beauty with your best friends.
To make planning your weekend easier, we have curated exclusive packages that combine the best activities with accommodation.
The "Party Pest" Package
This is our best-selling option for a reason. It includes 2 nights in central accommodation, return airport transfers, a guided
Ruin Bar Crawl, and tickets to the world-famous Thermal Spa Party (Sparty). It covers all the essentials for a legendary weekend.
View the Party Pest Package.
Budapest offers a fantastic range of places to stay, from budget-friendly hostels to luxury hotels. However, for a hen do, we often recommend Central Apartments. These provide a great "home away from home" vibe, giving you a communal living space where you can play games and have a pre-drink before heading out.
If you prefer to be pampered, the city’s hotels are excellent value compared to Western Europe. You can often stay in 4-star luxury here for the price of a budget hotel in London.
That’s the popular rumour, but it’s just not true when it comes to Hungary. In fact, your money will go further than you’d imagine on a Budapest hen do, making it one of the perfect options for all groups.
It’s not just the cost of the packages that are cheap; the flights are often bargains, and the food and drink costs are significantly lower than in the UK. Large glasses of wine can come in at €2 or less, and meals can often be as cheap as €10. You won’t run any risk of bankrupting yourself here.
Budapest isn’t just about culture or history – there are loads of other activities that you can take part in to enrich your hen weekend experience.
We must start with the activity that is the most popular by a mile – the Thermal Bath Spa. Yes, that’s right – it’s a spa that can offer you the kind of relaxation you’d normally only dream of as you sink into the water of hot natural springs. It doesn’t matter when you go, you’ll find yourself completely chilled out within five minutes of getting in. It comes highly recommended as the perfect hangover cure!
But of course, that’s not the only thing to do. If you enjoy making cocktails, then a Cocktail Making Class is a great choice. Want to try an Escape Room? Experience chocolate making? Go for a day at the races? All of these and so much more can be part of your itinerary.
If you fancy really pushing the boat out and exploring activities you might never do at home, then trying out the Firearms Package is an adrenaline-pumping thrill ride that you and the girls won’t stop talking about. Or, if you prefer your adrenaline water-based, try Wakeboarding on the outskirts of the city.
We discussed the Thermal Bath Spa earlier, and I’m bringing it up again now to highlight one of the unique evening activities in Budapest – the Thermal Spa Party (or "Sparty").
At night, the Szechenyi Baths come to life in a completely different way. They have music pumping, laser shows, drinks flowing, and a party atmosphere of everyone in swimsuits having the time of their lives! It is an absolutely essential addition to any Budapest hen weekend.
Beyond the Sparty, you must visit the famous Ruin Bars. These are bars set up in abandoned buildings in the Jewish Quarter, filled with mismatched furniture and quirky art. We highly recommend an organised Ruin Bar Tour to guide you around the best spots—it’s often a good idea to do this on your first night so you can get your bearings.
Want to know what a real weekend looks like? Read a genuine account in My Budapest Hen Do Review to get tips on the Ruin Bar tour and what to expect at a Sparty.
If you are looking to save some money for extra cocktails, check out our guide to 5 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Budapest.
Budapest is easier to get to from the UK than you might think. At the time of writing, there are twelve airports spread across the country that offer direct flights.
With the airport at Budapest only about half an hour’s drive away from the city centre, getting to your hotel is simple. We can arrange Private Airport Transfers with your package, or you can take advantage of the efficient public transport options.
In short, a Budapest Hen Do is an absolutely perfect option for any hen party. Why not get us to tailor a perfect quote and go from there?
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