Beat the Heat

In this episode of Budacast our expert Áron Mozes from Mellow Mood hotels and hostels gives us the scoop on how Hungarians beat the heat during the summer. Áron tells us about 'strand' culture - the Hungarian beach - as well as filling us in on Budapest's hot nightlife.

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Beat the Heat (in Budapest)

Here's a roundup of some of the stuff we talked about with Áron:

Sziget Festival, 12- 18 August

Hungarian 'strand' (beach)

To visit: the Palatinus Strand or the Csillaghegyi Strand (go naked!!)
To bring: bathing suit, flip flops, a towel and suntan lotion
Costs: around 5,000 forints, including food and drink
To eat: lángos
To drink: fröccs (wine spritzer)
Other stuff to do on Margaret Island: visit the monastery ruins, Japanese garden, or rent a 'bringóhintó' bicycle-thingy

Budapest Thermal baths

On Hajogyári Island (cluster of clubs w. beautiful ladies):
Eventshall
Dokk Club

More club recommendations from Áron:
RIO
Zöld Pardon