Szechenyi Spa Baths
This is one of the largest thermal bath complexes in Europe. Széchenyi Baths, located in City Park, are hands down Budapest’s most famous thermal spas. You’ve undoubtedly seen photos or these gorgeous baths on Instagram. Featuring 13 indoor and three outdoor pools along with a stunning yellow building, Szechenyi is a great spa to visit for a relaxing day spa or for a raucous night out. On Saturday nights in summer, pop-up bars line the exterior pools for Széchenyi’s notorious ‘sparties’.
Gellért Baths
Gellért Baths is one of Budapest’s grandest spas. The venue includes an open-air pool (which turns into a wave pool), an effervescent swimming pool, a Finnish sauna, and a range of other saunas and plunge pools.
Massages and other spa treatments are also available at an extra fee. The complex features the Art Nouveau Style that was popular during its construction in 1912.
Rudas Baths
Rudas Baths is known for their Ottoman-style steam bath, but also features a swimming pool and a wellness center where you can get massages. The famous octagonal Turkish bath dates back to the 16th century and maintains the rules that have governed it at that time during weekdays. Therefore beware, bathing is single-sex during the week but mixed on the weekend. The Roman-style swimming pool and wellness center are always mixed throughout the week. For a unique experience, check out their roof top jacuzzi.
Király Baths
For Budapest’s oldest Turkish baths, you need to walk just a few minutes from Batthyány Square. These are known as the no-frills, common man’s baths as they are well loved and one of the cheapest baths in town.