The Ruin Bar Effect: How Budapest's Nightlife Lost its Edge The ruin bars of Budapest have long been touted as a unique aspect of the city's nightlife scene.
These makeshift establishments, often nestled in abandoned buildings and courtyards, were meant to be cheap, bohemian art spaces that offered an alternative to more upscale bars and clubs.
However, a recent visit to several popular ruin bars revealed a more commercialized and touristy landscape.