Eat goulash and drink in the ruin bars

Budapest is brilliant for cheap, hearty eating and legendary nightlife. Try goulash, lángos (fried dough piled with toppings), and chimney cake, ideally from a market hall or a local spot rather than a tourist trap. Then dive into the ruin bars, the city's signature nightlife: eccentric bars built inside abandoned buildings and courtyards, packed with mismatched furniture and cheap drinks. A guided food or ruin-bar tour is a fun way in, or follow our pointers and explore on your own. The Central Market Hall is the place to graze by day.