Budapest – The City of Baths
Feeling tired after a whole day of sightseeing? Do you want to relax a bit or find a program the whole family can enjoy? Find out more about the thermal baths in Budapest!
Hungary is extremely rich in natural hot spring water sources, so if you are visiting Budapest you probably want to try one of the many Turkish thermal baths. Most of them have outdoor and indoor pools with different temperatures and activities as well as saunas and steam rooms, yet they all provide a different experience.
Which thermal bath to visit in Budapest?
We believe there is no general answer to that question, but this article should help you decide which one is the most suitable for your needs.
The biggest – Széchenyi Baths
The gigantic Széchenyi Baths is one of the biggest thermal baths in Europe with its 21 pools ranging in temperature from 18 to 40 °C. Play chess with old Hungarians, go for a swim or massage, relax in one of the outdoor pools or try the sauna if it gets too cold. If you feel like staying for the night, check out the Spa Party schedule.
The most beautiful – Gellért Baths
The Art Nouveau Gellért Baths probably has the most beautiful indoor swimming pools in Budapest. Besides the outdoor and indoor pools, they offer private bathing as well as lavender massage and other wellness services.
The best view – Rudas Baths
Just a few bus stops from our apartments you can find the recently renovated Rudas Baths with an open-air rooftop pool providing an amazing view of the city, especially at night. Besides the numerous pools and saunas, the complex has its own restaurant where you can try Turkish and Hungarian fusion dishes.
For more information visit bathsbudapest.com.
