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Budapest’s Bath-Bonanza: 6 Places for a Quick Dip

György Mária — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:48:48 +0000

From grand historic establishments to hidden gems tucked away in the city’s nooks, we’ve curated a list of Budapest’s most captivating baths, each with its own distinct charm and therapeutic allure.

Dagály Bath

Dagály has been attracting bathers looking for fun and relaxation since 1948. Fed by the same medicinal springs that supply Széchenyi Thermal Bath, sun-soaked Dagály offers a slew of pools, including a wave and an adventure pool, park-like surroundings, and a beautiful riverside scenery.

1138 Budapest, Népfürdő utca 36. | Website

Photo: mnsk.hu

Lupa Beach

Dubbed as the “seaside of Budapest”, Lupa Beach is a pit lake-turned-tropical paradise, complete with crystal clear water, silky soft sand, and slender palm trees. Situated north of the city, you can reach Lupa Beach by the H5 suburban train, car, or via the Eurovelo 6 bike trail.

2011 Budakalász, Tó utca | Website

Photo: Lupa Tó Official Facebook

Gellért Bath

Built in the art nouveau style between 1912 and 1918, Gellért Bath is the single most decorative spa in Hungary. Overlooking Liberty Bridge, the lavish bathing palace features, among other things, the world’s oldest wave pool, a glass-roofed indoor pool, and a state-of-the-art sauna department.

1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 4. | Website

Photo: Szent Gellért Gyógyfürdő Facebook

Palatinus Bath

Located on leafy Margaret Island, Palatinus Bath is one of the most popular open-air swimming complexes in the city. Opened in 1919, it awaits visitors with a wealth of aquatic amenities, including outdoor leisure pools, towering water slides, the iconic wave pool, and lots of greenery.

1138 Budapest, Margitsziget, Soó Rezső sétány 1. | Website

Photo: Palatinus Gyógy-, és Strand- és Hullámfürdő Hivatalos Facebook

Rudas Bath

Rudas (whose octagonal core dates back to Ottoman times) is endowed with all the necessary ingredients for a full-scale charge-up of your battered down batteries, including massage therapy, various saunas, pools filled with healing waters, imperial splendour, and a panoramic jacuzzi.

1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9. | Website

Photo: Rudas Gyógyfürdő Facebook

Lukács Bath

While the history of Lukács Baths goes all the way back to Roman Pannonia, with the first real bath being built by the Knights Templar in the Middle Ages, the present-day pool complex has all the modern comforts that you could ask for, from outdoor thermal water pools to an amazing wellness section.

1023 Budapest, Frankel Leó utca 25-29. | Website

Photo: Lukács Gyógyfürdő és Uszoda Facebook

The Best Places to Make a Splash in the City of Budapest this Summer

Szerencsi Évi — Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:03:39 +0000

Hot summer days shouldn’t stop you from stepping out of the air-conditioned house. Budapest has a lot to offer, let’s take a look at some lovely beaches and pools worth visiting in the Hungarian capital city.

Lupa Beach

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than chilling on the beach with a glass of refreshing drink in hand. Our go-to location is Lupa Beach, the capital city’s own version of a riviera. Visitors can expect a white sandy beach, crystal clear water, a chill atmosphere, and different water sports.

Palatinus Bath

Located in the heart of Budapest, Palatinus is a beloved spot at Margaret Island. The facility has 14 indoor and outdoor pools including a renowned wave pool, a children’s pool, and thermal pools. Family-friendly Palatinus has four awesome slides, and we guarantee that they deliver on the fun factor.

Széchenyi Bath

Probably the most famous in Budapest, Széchenyi Bath is a tourist-favorite thanks to its central location and Instagram-worthy outdoor pool area, among other things. Organized on Friday nights, ColorBath parties are an extraordinary way to experience the ancient bath culture of the capital city.

Sho Beach

Nearby south Buda’s Kopaszi-gát, one can find the peaceful oasis of a bikini-clad crowd. If you enter the sandy beach, you will immediately spot comfortable sunbeds and beach umbrellas that provide shade from the sun. When you get hungry or thirsty, look no further than the incredible MÁK terrace.

Csillaghegyi Bath

Embraced by greenery, Csillaghegyi Bath is situated in Buda. It was built on the hillside which makes the panorama from the saunas and the pools extremely beautiful. Whether you would like to swim a few laps, try the water slides or enjoy what the wellness zone can offer, you’ll be pleased.

Dagály Baths

Népfürdő Street’s legendary Dagály Bath was originally opened in 1948. Complete with a wellness facility, outdoor pool area overlooking river Danube and the Buda Hills, and competitive swimming pools, the recently renovated bath complex is a popular choice for beach-goers in the hottest summer days.

Danubius Hotel Helia

eszterdory — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:02:53 +0000

A place where you can mix business with relaxation! Conference hotel with spa and wellness complex on the bank of the Danube, opposite Margaret Island. 15 minutes from the historical city centre. Relax and recharge! Swim in the large pool and enjoy the breathtaking panorama from the two-storey fitness club. Everything to keep you fit! Jogging path, tennis, rowing, cycling and lidos on the nearby Margaret Island. Steer clear of the traffic jams! Spacious car and bus park just outside the hotel. 26km from Liszt Ferenc Airport, 9km from the Eastern Railway Station.

Hotel Ventura

eszterdory — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:43:08 +0000

The Hotel Venture located only 3 km away from the city center and 20 km far from the airport, offers 145 room and a restaurant.

Rubin Hotel

eszterdory — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:25:24 +0000

Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel offers excellent accommodation in the green- belt area at the Buda side of Budapest for leisure and business travellers. We also welcome those who would like to stay in a quiet and peaceful environment still near the city centre. The hotel is easily accessible from M1 and M7 motorways.

The hotel harmoniously combines the comfort of nature and the various wellness services.

The property has 85 spacious, stylish, air-conditioned hotel rooms, which are available in single, double/ twin, triple and quadruple use in the categories of Standard, Superior, Business and Junior Suite. All hotel rooms are equipped with LCD TV, radio, telephone, bath-robe, hairdryer and a safe. Most of the rooms have garden view terrace and balcony.

Boscolo Budapest

eszterdory — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:30:57 +0000

The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, the pearl of the Danube, Budapest is a crossways between civilisation and culture, a muse for generations of artists.
Boscolo Budapest perfectly incarnates the soul of the city, considered a must-see destination for those in search of excellence. At the New York Café, the air is still thick with the artistic atmosphere and splendour earning it the title of the “most beautiful café in the world”, a masterwork restored to its original grace. Maximum comfort alongside elegant and refined interior architecture, with no shortage of marble, bronze, brocades and ancient frescoes, all harmoniously combined with crystal and steel, materials typical of modern design, in the search for originality and perfection.

Cotton House Budapest

eszterdory — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:45:59 +0000

The hotel is situated close to Chain Bridge (Szechenyi lanchid), Buda Castle and Danube, within walking distance to Oktogon Square subway station. The property is set within 2 km distance from the city center.

Cotton House Budapest Hotel offers rooms with an unique interior, free Wi-Fi, a laptop safe, a sofa, individual climate control and a writing desk. All rooms have parquet floor and period furniture.

Kempinski Hotel

eszterdory — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:45:04 +0000

Located in Downtown Budapest, the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is just a short walk away from the Danube River and all of the city’s main attractions. The hotel comprises 349 elegant rooms, including 33 chic suites with spacious bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest offers remarkable culinary attractions in its Gastronomic Quarter Downtown Budapest – featuring two restaurants, two bars and coffee house and a deli: ÉS Bisztró, Nobu, Blue Fox The Bar, The Living Room and ÉS Deli.

On your business trip or on a city break, our services and facilities are on call for you 24/7. This includes our Kempinski The Spa, laundry and dry-cleaning services, 24-hour in-room dining, the Kempinski Gallery, an underground garage and more.

Kempinski Hotel Corvinus is also the right choice for your Budapest event. Ten salons and meeting rooms are suitable for conferences, meetings, lunches, dinners, weddings, exhibitions and fashion shows for up to 450 delegates.

Aquaworld Resort Budapest

eszterdory — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:51:43 +0000

Both the apartments and the hotel rooms are comfortable, practical and elegant with warm tones and minimalist, modern design comply with the Aquaworld Resort brand specification.

The main hotel building has 261 rooms, including 28 junior suites, 8 suites and 2 presidential suites with additional luxury, and special rooms for disabled guests. The hotel’s main building and an Apartment House of 48 apartments with 2 or 3 rooms are joined with an underground connection and ensure a pleasant stay for families or friends.

Aquincum Hotel

eszterdory — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:42:04 +0000

The Aquincum Hotel Budapest is located in a prime area alongside the river Danube, on the Buda side of this magnificent city and across the river from the serene Margaret Island, with its famous thermal waters. The Hotel is surrounded by medieval streets, wine bars, restaurants and its own green park. The main feature of this business and leisure property is its well renowned natural spa, which derives its therapeutic water directly from Margaret Island. With its panoramic views of the Buda Hills, 310 guestrooms, restaurant and bars, 14 versatile meeting rooms and 1,660 square metre Spa, the hotel provides a relaxed atmosphere for leisure visitors and a comfortable business environment for corporate guests.