5 rooftop bars worth the night across Hungary, editor-ranked. All Hungary guides.
High Note Skybar ★ 4.7 · Budapest
Lipótváros (District V) · Hercegprímás utca 5, 1051 Budapest
High Note Skybar on top of the Aria Hotel in Budapest looks straight at the dome of St Stephen's Basilica, with a lush garden terrace, glass-walled indoor bar and a cocktail list by Sándor Németh.
Tip: Tables at the basilica-facing rail go fastest at sunset; reserve at least 48 hours ahead in summer. The Sunday morning yoga is a quiet way to see the terrace without the crowd.
The Duchess ★ 4.6 · Budapest
Lipótváros (District V) · Váci utca 36, 1056 Budapest
The Duchess on top of Matild Palace in Budapest is a Wolfgang Puck rooftop, with a hidden private-lift entry, a secret liqueur library and a Habsburg-themed cocktail menu inspired by Archduchess Maria Klotild.
Tip: The hidden lift to the bar departs from inside the Matild lobby, ask the doorman. Closed Sundays. Sunset bookings on the terrace need a week's notice in summer.
Leo Rooftop ★ 4.5 · Budapest
Várkerület / Castle District (District I) · Clark Ádám tér 1, 1013 Budapest
Leo Rooftop on top of Hotel Clark in Budapest looks straight down the Chain Bridge from the Buda landing, with a creative cocktail list and bistro-style plates served on a wraparound terrace facing the Castle.
Tip: The Pest-facing rail is the postcard view; the Castle-facing rail is the calmer drink. Closes at midnight on the dot, last call 23:30.
360 Bar ★ 4.4 · Budapest
Terézváros (District VI) · Andrássy út 39, 1061 Budapest
360 Bar in Budapest sits on top of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy út, with a Mediterranean kitchen, summer DJs and a winter run of heated igloos with fondue and champagne service.
Tip: Winter igloos book out a month in advance; in summer aim for the rail looking towards the Opera, not the inland courtyard side. Cocktails average 3,000 to 4,500 HUF.
St. Andrea Wine & Skybar ★ 4.4 · Budapest
Lipótváros (District V) · Deák Ferenc utca 5, 1052 Budapest
St. Andrea Wine & Skybar in Budapest tops the UNESCO-listed Váci1 office block on Vörösmarty tér, pouring the Eger winery's full range across two open terraces and a glass-walled bar all year round.
Tip: The sommelier flights of St Andrea reds are the reason to come; pair the Áldás cuvée with the bar plates. Last entry 23:00.