Budapest Rooftop Bars: The 14 Best Picks for 2025

Overview:A unique, modern and beautiful rooftop bar found on the pinnacle of the Buda Castle District, inviting to memorable summer seasons.

View:With a top floor location on a building already elevated, White Raven offers some truly amazing and captivating panoramic views over Budapest.

Menu:Creative and expertly crafted cocktails are complemented with special, exclusive and elevated bar bites.

Price:Cocktails: €17 | Beers: €8.5

Why visit:For sophisticated, relaxing and memorable summer evenings above Budapest.

Our insider tip

• Starting 2024, the rooftop was also open during December to celebrate the festive season.

Overview:Perched on top of the luxurious Kimpton BEM Budapest, the elegant rooftop cocktail bar feNNen is dressed as a beautiful rooftop garden, complemented with a striking 'greenhouse' bar.

View:Sweeping views over the Danube and the historic skyline.

Menu:An expertly crafted cocktail menu, featuring all-time classics, innovative signature blends, tropical creations and hot drinks.

Price:Cocktails: €15

Why visit:For magical sunset sips and intimate evenings with perfect vibes.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop glass dome turns into a cozy winter igloo during the colder months.
• Reservations are mandatory.

Overview:The modern and creative Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar is found on top of the Budapest Marriott Hotel, mixing a stylish interior lounge with a beautiful and natural outdoor terrace.

View:270° panoramics stretching over Danube, Buda Castle and Chain Bridge.

Menu:The sustainable menu features creative and thoughtfully curated signature cocktails and summerish Lillet drinks, complemented with elevated bites.

Price:Cocktails: €15.5

Why visit:For chill sunset sips and special Budapest evenings.

Our insider tip

• Also a sky-high event venue, so make reservations to avoid any inconvenience.

Overview:Truly a garden oasis above the city, The Sky Garden Rooftop Terrace offers a charming and chic setting, with a great mix of modern lounge furniture and lots of greenery.

View:Fantastic views over the Budapest skyline and many of the most famous landmarks.

Menu:A nice selection of special cocktails, along with tasty food, ranging from traditional Hungarian dishes to classic bar food.

Price:Cocktails: €14 | Beers: €6

Why visit:To sit back in one of the lounge chairs and enjoy drinks and views with a loved one.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is in full swing during the summer months.
• Available for lunch.

Overview:Found at the world-renownedAria Hotel Budapest, High Note is an impressive and bi-level rooftop, made for both special days and special nights.

View:Sweeping 360° views of Budapest and cool close ups of St. Stephen's Basilica.

Menu:Crafted, unique and beautifully created signature cocktails, and eats that ranges from snacks and filling main courses to mouthwatering desserts.

Price:Cocktails: €15.5 | Beers: €8.5

Why visit:To enjoy the sophisticated vibe, and prime drinks and food, with a view.

Our insider tip

• The ever-changing menu is inspired by everything from artists to movies.
• A stay at the musical-inspired Aria Hotel is highly recommended.

Overview:Located in the central part of Pest, the vibrant and urban 360 Bar is a prime spot for sunny and open air drinks in summer, and cosy rooftop igloo sessions during the colder months.

View:As the name hints, the rooftop comes with a magical 360° view of Budapest.

Menu:Seasonal cocktails at decent prices, a solid wine list and a food menu with classic bar food.

Price:Cocktails: €11 | Beers: €5

Why visit:For fun, eventful and buzzing days and nights with a view.

Our insider tip

• We love both the sunny summer vibe and the comfy winter igloos at 360 Bar, so if possible: visit during both seasons.

Overview:Set on top of the fantastic Hotel Clark Budapest, right where the Chain Bridge touch Buda ground, Leo is a trendy and cosmopolitan rooftop bar and restaurant.

View:Panoramics over the Buda Castle, the Gresham Palace, the Donau and the Chain Bridge.

Menu:A creative array of food and drinks, from crafted and unique signature cocktails, champagne and premium spirits, to Angus Beef mini Burgers and Korean BBQ pork bao.

Price:Cocktails: €16

Why visit:For fine drinks and bites with a view, highlighted by live DJs from Thursday to Sunday.

Our insider tip

• Reservations are recommended, and ask for a table on the outside terrace.

Overview:Perched on top of the beautiful Matild Palace, The Duchess is a rooftop cocktail bar wrapped in luxury both inside and out.

View:Amazing views over Elisabeth Bridge, the Danube River, the Gellért Hill and what feels like all of Budapest.

Menu:An extensive collection the finest liquors and exceptional wines, but even more so, some fantastic and unique cocktails.

Price:Cocktails: €17.5

Why visit:For some very fine and elevated pre-dinner drinks, or later when chill DJ tunes raises the atmosphere.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is sister venue to Spago by Wolfgang Puck Budapest inside the hotel, so you should not only expect prime drinks, but also prime bites.

Overview:Covering the top floor of the wonderful Hotel Memories OldTown, Memorise Skybar is a charming rooftop hot-spot for elevated Budapest summer evenings.

View:Prime views of Citadella and the diverse Budapest rooftops.

Menu:Classic and signature cocktails, as well as seasonal and locally sourced dishes, including selections from the open grill kitchen.

Price:Cocktails: €10 | Beers: €4.5

Why visit:For charming summer evenings above Budapest.

Our insider tip

• Weekly programs and live music helps pick up the sunset vibes.

Overview:Found on top of one of the most attractive buildings at the Vörösmarty square, St. Andrea is a stylish and posh rooftop, with two open terraces and a special glassed walled bar.

View:Fantastic skyline views over Budapest.

Menu:Well-crafted signature cocktails and special bar food dishes, and given the name, of course a large selection of fine wines.

Price:Cocktails: €13 | Beers: €6.5

Why visit:For stylish vibes and views above the central buzz of Budapest.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is a four-season venue.
• The different spaces, or the entire bar, can be reserved for events.

Overview:The rooftop at the Hotel President is a relaxing, spacious and breezy spot to enjoy the city from above.

View:Amazing 360° views over Budapest, with the close-up views of the beautiful Hungarian National Treasury building as the real treat.

Menu:A nice selection of cocktails and wines, along with light snacks and grill dishes.

Price:Cocktails: €12.5

Why visit:For relaxed sips, perfect to match with a beautiful sunset.

Our insider tip

• During winter, the rooftop features igloos, a heated bubble bar & hot drinks.

Overview:Auch more modern than the historical building its perched on top of, Solid comes with a retractable roof and panoramic glass wall keeping everyone warm during winter, and opening for alfresco fun under the open sky during summer.

View:Great views over the most historical parts of the city.

Menu:This designated rooftop brunch restaurant offers a wide selection of special brunch dishes.

Price:Brunch with bubbles (for two): €120

Why visit:To get the perfect start to any day in Budapest.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is closely linked with the Michelin starred fine dining restaurant SALT on the ground floor of the hotel.

Overview:A38 is definitely not your ordinary rooftop, located on top of an old Soviet rock carrier ship, right at the Petőfi Bridge on the Buda side. And not only a rooftop bar, but also a restaurant, concert venue and exhibition space.

View:Panoramic views of the Southern Pest.

Menu:A nice selection of assorted beverages, and at the restaurant very good local and European food.

Price:Cocktails: €10 | Beers: €3.5

Why visit:For sunny drinks, or vibrant nights with live DJs and many well-known bands and artists.

Overview:The Fisherman's Bastion is probably more known as an historic Budapest tourist attraction, but also features a rooftop bar and a fine restaurant.

View:Amazing panoramic views over Donau and all of Pest.

Menu:The Halászbástya Restaurant serves classic local food in a beautiful castle setting, while the bar offers refreshing cocktails, beers and wine.

Price:Glass of wine: ~€15

Why visit:For historic vibes and breathtaking views.

Our insider tip

• The rooftop is usually heated during the colder months, offering more warming beverages.