Fun for the true escape artists – the 8 best escape rooms in Budapest

1. PÁNiQ-ROOM – 18 stories at 5 locations

With the widest service range among the best escape rooms and 5 locations (4 in Budapest and 1 in Győr), PÁNiQ-ROOM is the largest player of the industry. If this doesn’t sound impressive enough, you might be surprised to learn that they’ve also gone international and now have escape rooms in the USA, Australia, and Iran as well. Solve crimes with Sherlock Holmes, try to get out of the torture chambers of the Boltons or run away from the Predator – among their 15 different themed rooms, you can surely find a story that thrills you. The types of games vary as well: from regular puzzle-solving, through key finding adventures, to new generation, digital code generating tasks, you can try whichever suits your team the most. Every game is bilingual, available in English and Hungarian. You have 60 minutes! Ready?

Players: 2-7

Price: 3490 HUF / person

Booking: Through their website

Address: 5 different locations here

2. Neverland – More than an escape room

If we were to rate escape rooms as we do hotels, Neverland would get a 5-star superior classification without hesitation. The creators have brought the escape room experience to a whole new level creating a luxurious entertainment center. They only own 5 themed rooms, but all five of them are available in 3 languages: Hungarian, English, and French. If you’re seeking some 2^nd generation escape fun, you can visit the Wild West, or try to break out from the Prison or the Insane Asylum. In case you’re out to step up your game with a high-level challenge, the Spaceship and the Wizard world await. As we mentioned before, Neverland isn’t just an escape room, it’s an exclusive restaurant, bar, and event venue, where you can make any special occasion even more special.  

Players: 2-7

Price: 3700 HUF / person

Booking: Through their website

3. AROOM and Locked Room – Perfecting the escape room genre

We can say without a doubt that Budapest is the escape room capital of Europe. As our list goes on, the quality doesn’t decline a bit, so it’s almost impossible to choose one and name it the best. This two-location venue must be in the top 3, though. Not only because their 3^rd generation rooms are first-class, but because of the colorful theme palette as well. Jump in the intriguing world of the Zodiac killer, the meth-fueled Breaking Bad series, the powder-rich Escobar house, or a Metro terrorist attack.  The high-quality production design and the technical wow-factor will simply blow your mind – figuratively speaking of course. Every game is bilingual, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is unmatched. Also, they have constant monthly and other type of discounts, so it’s best to keep an eye on their website.

Players: 2-6

Price: 5630-2850 HUF / person – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website

Address: AROOM – 1061 Budapest, Király utca 14.

Locked Room – 1061 Budapest, Székely Mihály u. 4.

4. Mystique Room – It’s all about enchanting stories

The real escape room veterans know – it does matter how complex a game is. The backstory, the visuals, the quality of the equipment, and the difficulty all contribute to the overall experience. You want to go to a different room with kids, beginner friends, pro friends, and your significant other. Located at Jászai tér, Mystique Room covers all the categories, levels, and quality exceptions, so you simply cannot go wrong with it. Immerse yourself in a Shogun’s story, Alice’s wonderland, another Game of Thrones themed game, or save the city of the future by starting up a high-tech machine. All their 9 rooms are 3^rd generation and playable for English speakers as well.

Players: 2-8

Price: 6495-3872 HUF / person – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website

5. E-Exit Escape Room – Enter the world of George Orwell

After a while, it’s hard to differentiate between the best escape rooms of Budapest. Not because they’re boring or cut from the same cloth, but because they’re all top quality, and E-Exit Escape Room is another great example of this. Their rooms, like a few others before, can be found at 2 different locations. 5 themes in total, from beginner to professional level, from padlock games to 3^rd generation ones. Visit the land of Santa Muerte, the 19^th century Secret Subway, or experience the thrilling atmosphere of George Orwell’s 1984. Games are available in English and Hungarian as well, but don’t forget to bring cash with you as card payment isn’t an option.

Players: 2-6

Price: 3000-6000 HUF / person – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website

6. ILOCKEDYOU and Lockedmein – We need heroes!

Movie fanatics, attention! You don’t need to scroll further if you are looking for blockbuster themed escape rooms. ILOCKEDYOU and Lockedmein are another joint venture in Budapest that satisfies the needs of most delicate escape room players. The widely known topics of pop culture “classics” are making this place the perfect spot whether you’re visiting with friends, colleagues, or your loved one. Fight against Loki or Thanos in the Avengers themed rooms, outsmart Joker on the side of Batman, switch the generator back so you can escape from Jurassic Park, or defeat the Capitol and stop the Hunger Games. The games don’t require any language skills, although the staff speaks English. And again: bring cash!

Players: 2-6

Price: 4950-2750 HUF / person – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website

Address: ILOCKEDYOU: Budapest, 1066 Zichy Jenő utca 45.

LockedMeIn: 1093 Budapest, Lónyay utca 64.

 7. Mystery Games – The steampunk heaven

Among the best escape rooms in Budapest, this is the only one built in steampunk style. If you don’t know what steampunk is: it’s a sci-fi subculture that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. The uniqueness of Mystery Games is that they integrate steampunk elements in all their games. The Alchemysts gold, The Maya Empire, Night in the Egyptian museum, the Secret of the depth, the Alien vs Predator – from novice to expert level, all are equipped with the characteristics of steampunk. Visit this escape room if you think you’ve seen everything or you’re simply the lover of the genre. Attention: cash only!

Players: 2-7

Price: 10 990-14 990 HUF / room – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website

8. Gozsdu Mission – Last but not least

We have arrived at the last Budapest escape room of our list. Gozsdu Mission doesn’t fall behind a bit, as it provides endless (alright, alright… up to 90 min) fun with its well designed and varied challenges. As for themes, they don’t bring anything new to the table, but let’s admit, Budapest has so many escape rooms that according to the law of large numbers it’s inevitable to have similarities. They have a Mafia Mission, a Prison Mission, a Wizard Mission, and a White Mission, where you need to find clues in an “empty” room. It’s worth visiting them for some birthday fun as they offer a special birthday deal, along with a permanent student discount. They also do hen and stag parties, so if you’d like to have some quality fun before getting smashed, this might be just your venue. Language barriers are non-existent, and they do accept credit cards.

Players: 2-7

Price: 5000-3000 HUF / person – depends on the number of players

Booking: Through their website