Learn about 7 of the best thermal springs - the real pride of Budapest. What diseases are treated with hot mineral water? How much does it cost to visit the pools and other services. Reviews of tourists.
Exchange rate: 100 forints (HUF) ≈ 25 RUB.
Prices in the baths of Budapest on weekdays:
| in forints | In Euro | |
| Széchenyi | 6000 | 18 |
| Gellert | 5900 | 18 |
| Lukach | 3900 | 12 |
| Kirai | 2900 | 9 |
| Rudash | 3700 | 11 |
| Veli Bey | 2260 | 7 |
Baths map of Budapest
Széchenyi
Address: Állatkerti krt. 9-11.
Official site: szechenyifurdo.hu
The city's largest thermal spot is located next to the metro station Széchenyi fürdőtherefore it is easy to get here from any part of Budapest. A beautiful Renaissance building has been preserved on the territory, which was built for the first balneological resort in Pest at the beginning of the last century.
Today the largest bathing complex in Europe Szechenyi consists of 18 swimming pools and 14 saunas. It is especially pleasant to be in the Széchenyi Baths in Budapest in winter, when thick white steam rises from the water.
Water temperature and treatment... Water is pumped from a depth of more than 1200 m, where it is heated to + 76 ° C. In the pools, the water is twice as cold as + 38 ° С. People come to the baths to cure diseases of the spine, diseases of the joints and rheumatism, to relax and relieve stress.
Prices... A ticket with a locker on weekdays costs 16.5 €, on weekends - 17 €, an entrance ticket with a booth - 18-18.5 €, aroma massage lasting 20 minutes - 21 €.
Tatiana: "We were not in the high season and in the morning, when the pools are not yet filled to capacity. It's scary even to imagine what is going on there at another time. However, we were happy to get acquainted with this attraction."
Gellert
Address: Kelenhegyi út 4.
Official site: gellertfurdo.hu
The Gellert Baths in Budapest are located near the metro station Szent Gellért tér... They appeared in 1918. The baths got their name in honor of Saint Gellert, a Benedictine Catholic priest and enlightener of Hungary, who lived in the late 10th - early 11th centuries. Modern baths, steam chambers and a Finnish sauna are loved by pensioners from Germany and England. The rare wave generator, which has been operating since 1927, attracts young people here.
Water temperature and treatment... In each of the 8 pools, the water temperature is different - from hot to cold. Bathing helps relieve pain from arthritis, gout and recover from severe injuries.
Prices... Gellert is the most expensive thermal spa in the city. A ticket with a locker costs € 17.63 on weekdays and € 18.23 on weekends. Thermal massage lasting 20 minutes will cost 22.5 €.
Lady Ice: "The central pool is a visiting card, the highlight of the Gellert baths. The size of the pools is much larger than in Szechenyi. There were a lot of people, but there was enough space for everyone."
Lukach
Address: Frankel Leó út 25-29.
Official site: lukacsfurdo.hu
The oldest bath in Budapest - Lukacs - was built by the Romans and was actively used during the time of the Crusaders. The modern complex consists of 6 therapeutic, swimming and entertainment pools. Visitors are delighted with the jacuzzi, salt room, warm stone room - tepidarium, infrared sauna and Turkish hammam.
Water temperature and treatment... The water in the pools is heated up to +22 ... + 40 ° С. Bathing helps with spinal deformity, joint inflammation, neuralgia, lack of lime in the bones and post-traumatic conditions.
Prices... Pools Lukacs are cheaper than Szechenyi and Gellert. Hungarians themselves like to relax here, and English is rarely heard. A full day ticket with a locker costs € 11.66 on weekdays and € 12.25 on weekends. An aroma massage session lasting 20 minutes costs 18 €.
Nina Y: "The cheapest and the most modest in appearance. No architectural and landscape luxury. As they say, neat, but poor."
Rudash
Address: Döbrentei tér 9.
Official site: rudasfurdo.hu
The history of the Rudas Baths in Budapest began during the Ottoman rule. In the 16th century, the Turkish conquerors built stone pools on the thermal springs. The highlight of this place is the original rooftop Jacuzzi, which offers breathtaking views of the city.
Please note: Tuesday is women's day, on other days men swim. On Saturday and Sunday, men and women can visit the baths together.
Water temperature and treatment... The water in the pool is very comfortable + 29 ° С. Thermal baths normalize blood pressure, smoothen the skin, treat rheumatism and joints.
Prices... Rudas is the only spa in Budapest in which the use of the pool and the thermal bath is paid separately. A day ticket to the baths with a booth costs 11.06 € on weekdays, 12.85 € on weekends. A ticket to the pool on weekdays costs € 10.46 and on weekends € 14.35. Water massage 20 minutes - 11.95 €.
galbel: "If anyone is cold, you can sit and warm up in the Finnish sauna and take a nap on the sun loungers right at the side between swims."
Kirai
Address: Fő utca 84 (Fe street, 84).
Official site: kiralyfurdo.hu
The construction of the Kiraly pools began in the middle of the 16th century, when the Turkish Pasha Arsalan ruled the city. During the Second World War, the buildings were damaged by bombs, but were later rebuilt. Tourists love the ancient bathhouse for its coziness, intimacy, original roofs in the form of fungi, a jacuzzi and a wooden hot tub.
Water temperature and treatment... The water in the thermal baths is warmed up to +32 ... + 40 ° С, in the indoor pool - up to + 26 ° С. Here they treat diseases of the joints and spine, and ankylosing spondylitis. Hot water helps to restore the body after injuries.
Prices... The Kiray Bath in Budapest pleases with budget prices, so pensioners and students rest here. A day ticket to the thermal pool costs 8.67 €, 20 minutes of aromatic relaxing massage - 11.06 €.
_X8898TX: "There are a lot of retirees since the morning. Only 3 swimming pools. Very good wet sauna with essential oils."
Veli Bey
Address: Árpád Fejedelem útja 7.
Official site: irgalmasrend.hu
The Veli Bay Bath is one of the oldest in Budapest. It was built under the Ottomans, and the baths have preserved the picturesque medieval architecture. There are 5 thermal pools, a Finnish and infrared sauna, a hammam and a jacuzzi. There is even a bathroom for tired feet called the "Kneipp bath".
Water temperature and treatment... The water is warmed up to +36 ... + 38 ° С. Warm baths help treat neuralgia, degenerative diseases of the spine, joints and relieve pain in chronic arthritis.
Prices... Veli Bey is a favorite among zealous Hungarians and thrifty tourists. From Monday to Thursday from 19:00 to 21:00 entrance costs 7.47 €, on other days - 9.26 €. A massage session will cost 4.8 €.
Andrey M: “I liked everything very much, there were few people, and only locals. For a long time we were alone in the main bath. Unforgettable relaxation.”
Baths panorama
Palatinus
Address: Margaret Island.
Official site: palatinusstrand.hu
It is a large outdoor recreation and recreation complex. In addition to thermal baths with healing water, the Palatinus Baths in Budapest have a water park, a beach, cafes, restaurants, saunas and a fitness room. In 2013, The Guardian named this corner of the Hungarian capital the best outdoor swimming pool in the world.
Water temperature and treatment... In the thermal baths, the water is warmed up to +32 ... + 36 ° С, and in the pool - up to + 42 ° С. People come here to relieve accumulated fatigue, cure diseases of the spine and joints, stop pain in arthritis and neuralgia.
Prices... The entrance ticket costs 7.77 € on weekdays, and 8.97 € on weekends. Aroma massage lasting 20 minutes will cost € 9.26.
Iri 62: "The territory of Palatinus is simply huge - about 75 thousand square meters. There are sun loungers everywhere. They are free for everyone. But, alas, during the period of the influx of visitors, there is not enough for everyone."
Baths panorama
