Everybody knows at least two things about Budapest: the city is famous for its thermal baths and that its inhabitants love to party. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that some of the most unique parties in the capital take place in these hot thermal waters. Haven't heard of them yet? Believe us, the people dancing in the steaming hot pools, the girls in their bikinis, the well-known DJs pumping out the music, and the special visuals make these parties an incredibly memorable experience. Get ready to dive into Budapest's nightlife!

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Clubbing in Budapest while soaking in the natural warm spring waters in one of the most famous baths in Hungary? Yes! And while you might think winter isn't ideal for pool parties, the warm thermal water (with a temperature usually around 33°C) envelops you and keeps you warm. It also creates a thick warm steam cloud over the outdoor pools, which get trapped inside because of the walls of the building, so it's like your partying body is covered in a warm steam coat. There are also some pools located inside the heated building, but let's be honest, it's much better to party in a heated outdoor pool, while it's snowing and the DJ is playing your favourite tunes. So don't worry these parties are on, even if the weather is unfriendly. Of course if it gets really unfriendly, they call it off, but that has only happened once or twice.

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Széchenyi Bath

1146 Budapest, Állatkerti körút 11.
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Although the 'sparty' season lasts all year, the party venue changes. Have the time of your life at Széchenyi Bath during the following months: April, May, June, July, August and September. These are the so-callled Szecska parties and they take place on Saturdays. The spa party music is mostly trip-hop, funk, psychedelic music. So if you like this sort of music and like the idea of a pool party while the walls of this famous building are re-painted with colorful laser beams then this is your chance to try something unique. The party itself starts only after the official closing hours (10.30pm) and lasts until 3am. Unluckily, there is one upcoming pool party here: the New Years' Eve Sparty on 30 December. If you are wondering, how to get here: the place is just a shot away from Heroes' Square and there is a metro station here on the yellow line M1 (the Széchenyi fürdő stop).

Tickets for the parties at Széchenyi Bath cost 25€. There are some other ticket options if you'd like some added extras: for speedy entry without the queues go for xpress tickets, which guarantees fast check-in and costs 45€. The xpress ticket with extra goodies like a bag, flip-flops and two drink coupons it's 80€. The xpress single premium ticket includes a cabin, a robe, flip-flops, bag, towel and two drink coupons and costs 150€. You can buy tickets here.

Just some words about the tickets for the New Year's Eve party. It costs 40€ and if you're coming with someone go for the 150€ version, which includes two tickets, four cocktails, two towels, one private cabin, two tote bags and also grants you priority access so you can skip the line!

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Lukács Bath

1023 Budapest, Frankel Leó utca 25-29.
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The party season at Lukács Bath lasts from October to early April: during this time, you can go to the so-called Magic Bath parties. If you've already been to a pool party at Széchenyi Bath (aka the Szecska party), you know what to expect, but if not, here is the deal: psychidelic visuals, laser beams, steaming hot thermal waters (which are also rich in minerals), trip-hop, trance, electro, beautiful girls and boys, and a night you won't forget. Since the pools are open for everybody until 9pm, the parties usually start around 9.30pm. They take place most Saturdays. The following Magic Bath dates are confirmed: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 January; 7, 14, 21 and 28 February; 7, 14, 21 and 28 March.Tickets for the parties at Lukács Bath cost 35€, but if you don't like waiting, you can go for xpress tickets, which guarantees fast check-in for you and costs 45€. The xpress ticket also includes a bag, flip-flops and two drink coupons and costs 80€. The xpress single premium includes a cabin, a robe, flip-flops, bag, towel and two drink coupons and costs 150€.

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Aquaworld Resort Budapest

1044 Budapest, Íves utca 16.

If you don't like these two baths, try the Splash parties at the Aquaworld. They await you with a star DJ, cocktails and special programs. During these parties all the adventure pools, starting with the Wave Pool through to the Jacuzzi up to the Sweeping Corridor and naturally the eleven huge chutes are available! The parties usually start around 10pm and last until 3am. A free party bus takes you from the Nyugati BKV bus stop to Aquaworld and when the party's over, it takes you straight back! The shuttle leaves at these times 9pm, 10pm, 11pm and 12am and returns 1.30am, 2.30am and 3.30am. The next Splash party will be a New Years' Eve party, which you can buy tickets for here.

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Essential tips

There is no such thing as a dress code: as long as your swimwear covers your genitals (ladies - your breasts too), and you are at least 18 years old you can enter. You should bring a towel and flip-flops too: the nights are getting colder and if you are getting out of the hot thermal water, you might want something warm to wrap yourself in. There are generally lockers available for your possessions. All the venues have bars with plenty of options like cocktails, beer, wine, champagne, juices and all kinds of snacks. Just like at any other club, you can't bring your own food or drinks.Just like at some music festivals at the Szecska and Magic Bath parties you must pay for everything with a special plastic card you've filled up with money at the given points. Of course, if you didn't spend all of your money during the night, you can get your money back off the card. At Aquaworld you can buy things using cash.If you want to be up-to-date about the forthcoming sparties, check back at our upcoming events section regularly. For more information, check Budapest Baths.