Budapest is home to the greatest selection of thermal baths you’ll find anywhere in the world. A trip to the Hungarian capital is incomplete without a visit to at least one of them, and here are a few you should consider checking out after a long day of sightseeing.
Széchenyi Thermal Baths
The largest establishment of its kind not only in Budapest but in entire Europe, Széchenyi Thermal Baths are one of the city’s must-see attractions. This complex is housed in a beautiful building inside Budapest’s City Park and it offers pools, steams, and saunas of varying temperatures.
Gellért Baths
Another amazing place where you can enjoy the natural healing powers of the thermal waters, Gellért Baths are a perfect place to sit back and relax. One of their most important features is the Art Nouveau style building that they’re housed in and it’s truly impressive, both inside and out.
Rudas Baths
Located at the foot of Gellért Hill, Rudas Baths have been around since the 16th century, and they reopened in 2006 after years of renovations. What makes them unique in comparison to other thermal baths in Budapest are their traditional Turkish baths, swimming pool, and sauna.