Budapest hen weekends

Fancy trying some traditional Hungarian Goulash? Or maybe you'd rather stick to more familiar dishes at a popular chain? Whatever the hens are craving, you're bound to find something that satisfies all your stomachs in Budapest.

If you can't resist a food market, you'll be in your element at Budapest's Downtown Market Hall. The huge market sits in an impressive 19th century building on Hold Street and it's bursting with stalls and pop up restaurants serving up delicious local treats. Visiting around Christmas? Check out the festive food stalls outside St. Stephen's Basilica - we dare you to resist a piece of cinnamon and sugar coated chimney cake.

Budapest is additionally packed with charming cafes where you can grab a quick bite, from cosy eateries like Anna on Vaci Street for coffee and croissants to lush brunch spots with Insta-perfect pastel interiors like Vintage Garden in the Jewish Quarter. The district is also home to Mazel Tov, a popular Jewish-Hungarian restaurant with magical decor - think shimmering fairy lights, hanging plants and a menu of heart-warming dishes.

Budapest has a reputation for incredible nightlife. Shot local palinka in a ruin pub, get woozy on wine at a rooftop bar with river views or treat the bride to a sexy male stripper show - the sky's the limit!

If you're after cheap booze in a cosy setting, make a beeline for the shabby-chic ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter. Szimpla Kert is the largest and most visited of the ruin bars whose eclectic interiors (graffitied walls, neon lighting and a Trabant car turned into a seating area) is reason enough to visit.

For something a little more sophisticated, consider a champagne boat cruise along the Danube or a bar crawl in sophisticated District V. Check out the city's jazz music scene at cool bars like Opus or dance the night away at slick Corvin Club and urban Ötkert, both of which have amazing rooftop dancefloors.

The ultimate Budapest hen night out, though, has to be the sparty. It's essentially a party hosted at a thermal spa like the massive outdoor Széchenyi Baths. Picture people dancing, drinking and splashing around in their swimwear...

No hen do in Budapest is complete without having a soak in one of its world-famous thermal baths. The ideal place to nurse a hangover or indulge in an aroma massage for a bargain price, there’s nearly a dozen to choose from spread across the city.

The biggest and most popular is outdoor Széchenyi Baths in City Park, although smaller Gellért Bath - housed in a cool Art Deco building - and historic Rudas Baths - has traditional Turkish baths - are great, too.