New Year’s Eve Dinner Budapest – Dec 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner parties – on land or on the river Danube – in Budapest are the most sought after events in our calendar, as they provide a one-and-only chance to welcome the New Year in the magic lights of the city, the cruises over the magnificent river Danube, the clubs and restaurants in historical settings. Book your place for the NYE Dinner Party and enjoy a memorable Dec 31 night. Hurry up, tickets are selling out like hot cakes!
While early bird NYE Party tickets and most of the NYE Dinner Party cruises are already sold out, some are just accepting a few additional guests, like the New Year Dinner Party Cruise on Budapest Event Ship. The 6 hour cruise party with a generous Buffet Dinner and Unlimited drink package is on the pricier side (and it will still get sold out). Watch the iconic skyline of Budapest and the scattered fireworks displays from the event ship called ‘Budapest’.
Limited tickets for the 2025 / 2026 NYE Dinner Cruise Party tickets start from approx. €351 per person.
Scenic top deck booking from approx. €390 per person (Limited seats: first come first served!).
Festive Gourmet Dinner and December Party Cruise on River Diva Ship
This Festive Gourmet Dinner and Party Cruise in Budapest, take your celebrations to the next level with a 3-hour sumptuous Budapest dinner cruise aboard the luxurious River Diva. The evening offers unparalleled views of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Hungarian Parliament, the beautiful bridges, the Buda Castle with the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Book now with free 24-hour cancellation!
Join us for a magical evening of music and fine dining on December 30th at the pre-New Year Gala Concert featuring the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra.
Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner paired with exquisite Hungarian wines.
Kindly note that tickets are only available for December 30th. For a Dec 31 Concert you may wish to check out the Opera, MUPA or other big concert venues in Budapest.
Raise a Glass to the Year on a Danube River Cruise. Celebrate the year’s finale in style with a festive New Year’s afternoon cruise on the Danube! Watch Budapest sparkle as the city comes alive, sip unlimited Prosecco, and enjoy live music creating the perfect party atmosphere. Make this New Year’s Eve unforgettable—an elegant toast to the year gone by and the one ahead!
Ring in the New Year of 2025 on the NYE Dinner Wine Party featuring live Operetta Music and Disco Party with some of the greatest hits in the city central contemporary Gastro Wine Cellar. Have fun and enjoy the evening of Dec 31 in the City Centre, in the happening area.
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Enjoy the 4 course Dinner served to you, the joyous premium wine selection, the live operetta music and the ensuing Disco party in Budapest on New Years Eve. Limited tickets left!
Chill Between Christmas and New Year with a Bottomless Brunch in Budapes
Take a festive break between Christmas and New Year at a tropical-inspired brunch in the heart of Buda. Enjoy a 5-course menu with vegan and traditional options, paired with unlimited drinks—from prosecco and mimosas to specialty coffee. Reserved tables and a vibrant Bali-meets-Australia atmosphere make this the perfect post-holiday treat.
Book a Table in a Unique Palace – Parisian Passage in Budapest
The splendour of Budapest’s architecture is amazing resembling Paris. This building, Parisian Passage, used to be a ‘shopping mall’, stylishly Fin de Siècle. Now, a place where booking a dinner / lunch for New Year’s is undoubtedly worth it. Other amazing lavish restaurants where splurging on a festive dinner could be memorable include New York Cafe / Gresham Palace or the Fisherman’s Bastion – restaurant (unless closed for a private party).
Bathe and Dine in Rudas Bath Budapest Dec 31st
No Budapest Winter Holiday can be complete without a nice thermal bath experience in the festive season. Now the thermal bath experience comes complete with a lovely Dinner on Dec 31, 2025!
Rudas Baths Spa and Dining package is a great choice during the winter months. Enjoy the various pools, saunas, thermal waters, along with the 3-Course Lunch / Dinner and a beautiful view over the river Danube in Budapest and its marvellous sights.
NYE Dinner with Private Taxi & Scenic Photo Stop on Castle Hill
Celebrate the New Year’s Eve with a three-course dinner at a fascinating city central Budapest restaurant, where Hungarian hospitality, cuisine, and wine take center stage.
Pick up and drop off included as well as a photo stop visit to the Buda Castle District, Fishermen’s Bastion, Parliament, and Heroes’ Square. The evening includes convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off for a seamless experience.
There is not much privacy at Fishermans Bastion at New Year, but it is definitely worth a photo stop. The dinner at Urban Betyar will be faultless, trust us.
Before diving into the New Year’s Eve Party, savour a sumptuous A La Carte Lunch while cruising under Budapest’s enchanting winter sky, as daylight fades into a sparkling evening.
This top-rated dinner cruise now brings you the 2 pm – 4.30 pm with sunset & night lights from 4 – 4.30pm Budapest Sunset Lunch Cruise edition—a 2.5-hour relaxing journey with stunning views and a festive December vibe. Indulge in a 4-course gourmet experience on one of Budapest’s best river cruises.
5-course Gala Dinner (plus a midnight dinner with a traditional Hungarian dish), unlimited drinks, live gypsy music, folk dance show with fun and party all night long and much more.
There will be traditional and folk music and live DJ after midnight till dawn. You can now reserve your place for the New Year’s Eve dinner & party cruise while tickets last.
SOLD out for 2026 – 2026 More NYE Cruises are available here
Budapest New Year’s Eve Party Cruise & Folk Show
NYE Danube Cruise in Budapest with Dinner and Live Music
Live Music Candlelit Dinner Cruise Legenda Ship Budapest
Enjoy an a la carte dinner cruise in Budapest on the river Danube from 7 pm on 31 December, on the beautiful Legenda ship.
Live music, candle lit dinner and delicious meals will make this cruise even more memorable.
SOLD out for the evening of Dec 31 2025 – 2026. Available for Dec 31 and Jan 1 Festive Sunset Dinner – Lunch Cruise from 2 pm – 4.30 pm.
Join a picturesque Danube sunset in Budapest with lunch. The A La Carte cruise is available every day from 2 pm in the festive season. Note: Hugely popular programme
Budapest Candlelit Dinner Cruise on Legenda
New Year Day’s Dinner in Budapest – January 1
New Year’s Day Dinner Cruise & Piano
2 hour River Cruise on the river Danube in Budapest with live bar Piano music, with an a la carte seated 4 course dinner could be your festive celebration with amazing views.
Have a happy and relaxed start for a cheerful New Year, especially if you upgrade your ticket with the unlimited drink package option. Does it cure hangover? We are not sure.
With city central boarding & arrival, this option is ideal for those who partied until dawn and wish to relax while taking in the views along the river in Budapest without and effort
Prices for Tickets with Dinner start from €77.
The festive Piano NYE Dinner Cruise is already sold out. Tickets for Jan 1 are still available.
Booking in advance is a great idea before tickets get sold out.
SOLD out for 2025 – 2026 More NYE Cruises are available here
Budapest New Year Piano Dinner Cruise Dec 31 & Jan 1
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Budapest Evening Cruise with Gypsy Band & Folk Dance – SOLD OUT
New Year’s Day 2 hour cruise programme on the river Danube includes either a served 5 Course Wine Dinner & 5 Wines Cruise or you can opt for the all inclusive Buffet Dinner Cruise.
The festive music is played by the award winning Hungarian Rajko Gypsy Trio accompanying the lovely Folk Dancers.
There are plenty of drinks to choose from at the Ship Bar on this historical Paddle Boat accommodating over 300 guests (yet, it will sell out, along with half a dozen of other large cruise ships!)
Booking in advance is a great idea before tickets get sold out.
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