What’s new in Budapest: 8 places worth visiting in January

Scroll down for the coolest newly-opened places in Budapest – collected by Funzine. 

Ne pazarolj!

1027 Budapest, Fő utca 79.

As we’re faced with more and more news about the terrible consequences of our throw-away society each day, like the floating trash island of the Pacific ocean, or the toxic substances produced during waste incineration, ethical consumerism is now more important than ever. At Ne pazarolj! (‘Don’t waste’), Buda’s first zero waste shop and café, you’re welcome to do your part in protecting the environment. Founded by two girlfriends with a background in scouting, Ne pazarolj! offers package-free Hungarian produces, such as seasonal vegetables and fruits, spices, pastas, sweets, cereals, dairy products, jams, bakery products, as well as natural plant-based detergents.

Story Budapest

1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 21.

After what was considered by many a dreadful year for the local club scene, things are finally looking up, thanks to the opening of a new set of dance halls. Located on the main street of the downtown Party District, Story Budapest is the latest newcomer to the electronic music scene of Budapest, aptly housed inside a former transformer building. Get ready for a state of the art sound system, the hottest R’n’B, hip-hop, trap, rap and dance anthems, the city’s most popular DJs, a first rate VIP service, and the hippest crowds every weekend night at Story Budapest!

Blue Agori

1075 Budapest, Madách Imre út 1.

Situated in the heart of downtown Budapest, Blue Agori offers a taste of the Mediterranean through authentic Greek dishes and an enchanting interior design inspired by the colours present in the flag of the Hellenic Republic. Right now, the eatery serves gyros (with either chicken, pork, or halloumi cheese), souvlaki (in pita, on plate, or on a spit), and a variety of healthy and fresh salads, with dips including homemade tzatziki and tirokafteri, a spicy feta cheese spread. The meats and basic vegetables are sourced locally, while the yogurt, the olive oil, and the spices come straight from Greece, as do the recipes.

Árpád Baths

1038 Budapest, Pusztakúti út 2-6.

Árpád Baths is the city’s newest wellness facility, easily reachable from the downtown by the H5 suburban train. Construction works had started on the 7.800 square meters large indoor bathing complex in January 2017, while the building (mixing the style of 1930s Bauhaus architecture with contemporary design) was officially opened at the end of Autumn. Boasting 15 pools, four different types of massage therapy, a water slide park, and a magical sauna world on the top floor, Árpád Baths gives you more bang for your buck than other similarly priced institutions.