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Budapest Nightlife - Precautions

The vast majority of Budapest restaurants, cafés, clubs and bars offer good value and service. However the drawback of Budapest's colourful and rich nightlife scene, that some places come short of hospitality and fairness. Of course the responsible ministry knows about these problems and has taken measures

To avoid unpleasant experiences read our safety tips regarding nightlife entertainment in Budapest. Unfortunately some places target tourists to ripp them off and they even apply physical force to make their victim pay the extremely high bill. See the black list of places below that tourists frequently complained about .

In any case you fall victim to overcharging, pickpockets, physical intimidation or any other scam call this number: 438 8080 (set up by the Ministry of Economy)! You can report the affair to English speaking operators. You should also report your complaint to your embassy.

Avoid These Places:

Aphrodite Akropolis Club Address: Kecskeméti utca 17. V. district
Caligula Stripetase bar Address: Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 37-39., II. district
Captain Jack's
Club Mephisto in Váci utca
Flashdance in Váci utca
Fontana Club in Váci utca
Table Dance bar in Váci utca
Sweet Milk Bar Address: Hold utca 13., V. district
Piccolo Bar at Parisi udvar near Váci utca, V. district
Fortuna Nightclub, Address: Fortuna utca 4., in Castle District
Dolce Vita bar in Október 6. utca, V. district
Ecstacy Club
Mambo Club Address: Hegyalja út 2., I. district
Muskatli Espresso Address: Regõs utca 8. XI. district
Nirvana (Lola Club) on Szt. István körút 13. (Grand Boulevard)
Pigalle Club Address: Kiss József utca 1., VIII. district
Crazy Horse Address: Kiss József utca 4., VIII. district
Showgirls Nightclub
Tiamo Nightclub Address: Ferenc körút 19-21., IX. district
Torony Eatery
Zug-Love, Address: Bonyhádi út 141., XIV. district
Any nightclub in Váci utca.

Further Tips to Avoid Traps

1. Prices on the menu Always study the prices on the menu and make sure you know how much the dish costs before you order it. Get out off places that do not provide the prices on the menu (according to the law, prices must be clearly indicated).

2. Buying drinks to girls. In some bars and clubs girls might come to you to lure you into buying drinks for them . Politely turn them down, otherwise the staff might surprise you with an exorbitant bill.

3. Taxis- always travel with taxis of reliable companies and order it by phone to get a discount. See our list of reliable Budapest Taxis or ask the hotel staff to suggest you good taxi companies

4. Do not let seemingly helpful taxi drivers or local women lure you to an establishment they recommend. They may receive a commission for bringing victims to the place!
(Budapest Tourist Guide)