How can you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Budapest? Especially with lockdown and curfew in effect?
Valentine’s will look different this year. Perhaps some of us can breathe a sigh of relief that we no longer have the option to cling to the clichés of overbooked restaurants, heart shaped confetti, and singing telegrams. We are, afterall, home-bound. But we could sure use any excuse for a celebration! So if you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Budapest, here are some lockdown-friendly ideas!
Activities and Gifts
In the mood for some pampering? Or would you like to give a gift (or maybe a peace offering, depending on how your confinement is going)? Here are a few options:
Modern Intuition Massage: full body massages in a peaceful environment at an amazing price (like $25 for an hour long massage).
Heaven in Style Salon: mid-price point facials and a fantastic team of nail art technicians!
Beautypest Inc.: provides a wide range of facials and cosmetic treatments perfect for an indulgent day out..
Head to an escape room like MystiqueRoom or Neverland. Of course, being locked in a room with your significant other is kind of the norm nowadays, but it’s so much more fun when there are puzzles involved!
If you’re going for the classic gift of flowers, try Arioso. Or for something a bit more lasting, pick up a lil green friend at Plante Budapest.
Food and Drink
Sitting in an overbooked, overpriced restaurant isn’t possible this year, so maybe you’d like to stay in and cook something special instead? Of course, it’s the perfect opportunity to wow your love with your chef skills–maybe consider picking up a prime cut from the Steak Shop. Located in the basement of the Grand Central Market, this butchers has tender cuts you might not see at a typical butcher’s counter. And remember, it’s cash only!
Of course, it’s not difficult to find good wine in Budapest. But if you’re looking for a wine store with an expansive selection, consider checking out Bortársaság!
Or are you dying for a cocktail that’s more delicious than the vodka you found at the back of your pantry (we’ve all had at least one of those sad cocktails by now, right)? Boutiq bar is offering a way for you to bring some of the ambience home with its Cocktail Box! Choose from 5 of their signature cocktails–as well as a few Valentine’s specials (that Royal Bellini and Love Potion No. 2 are looking mighty fine)! What’s more, all of their Valentine’s specials come with a 3-piece box of macarons from Chez Dodo!
Sweet Treats
Sure sure, chocolates on Valentine’s are such a cliché…but I’m not going to pass up an excuse to snack on some sweets, are you?
If you do want to keep it classic and go for chocolates, consider Chococo Budapest. Or, if you want to pretend you’re on a weekend break in romantic Paris, opt for the handcrafted macarons of Chez Dodo.
Love is easy as pie? sPIEcy Pie Boutiqe has loads of American-style pies to choose from! Or perhaps you’d prefer a fluffy, frosted donut? Check out the Box Donut, or La Donuteria.
Our first lockdown Valentine’s Day in Budapest is bound to look different. So whether you’re celebrating with your love, or having a Galentine’s extravaganza, I hope these ideas can help make your Valentine’s Day a little more lovely!
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