Make your transition from 2008 to 2009 fun with a crawl through Budapest popular drinking spots. You may start your celebrations on Váci utca, the heart of Budapest capital and busy pedestrian area crowded on New Year’s Eve with revelers.
Then head for Kafana, the homely Serbian cafe that attracts locals, tourists and expats with great grilled meat, bar buzz and parties that may involve dancing on the tables.
Another place worth dropping in is Csiga (VIII. Vásár utca, 2), an arty bar that plans for the New Year’s night the buffet, DJs, dancing and fireworks.
Just a few minutes away from Csiga is Jelen that will have a concert by Finnish duet La Sega Del Canto with the singer playing the saw, buffet dinner, and surely drinking and dancing. The tickets are 3000 Ft (12 Euros).
You also may want to check out Castro with its crowd of lively and friendly arty types.
And good news in case you are suffering from severe hangover of the 1st of January: the healing Széchenyi Thermal Bath will be open from 10.00 to 20.00, and Gellért will be open from 10.00 to 18:00.