Gellért Thermal Bath on Postcard

"Also in Buda, the Gellért Bath is part of the under-renovation Art Nouveau Hotel Gellért from 1918, poised to become a Mandarin Oriental in 2027. Visitors flit between the monumental swimming pool crowned with a glass roof, the thermal pools surrounded by regal lion heads spurting water and walls of Zsolnay porcelain tiles, and the pummeling outdoor wave pool that opens at the end of May every year."

A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths

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"Throughout Budapest are a whopping 123 therapeutic hot springs, but these, in the stately, slightly dusty Hotel Gellért (built in 1918) might be the most famous. The communal bath in the center of the hotel spa is for everyone, but the most interesting traditional spa experience is in the back thermal pools, which have been coed since 2013. Here, join Hungarian locals in pools of varied temperatures, steam baths, and saunas, and jumping into ice-cold baths in between. Everyone takes their time to not only bask in the baths but also gaze at the Art Nouveau tiling on the walls and vaulted ceilings."

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A huge and beautiful thermal bathhouse Tony went to with Vilmos Zsigmond, a cinematographer who worked on movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind. (He died in 2016.)

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@cntraveler

"Several baths vie for the top spot: Gellért, with its orientalist décor and outdoor wave machine; Széchenyi, for its belle époque grandeur; and Rudas, which feels like the Turks never left."

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Deborah Sage

Google

10500ft on a Thursday. Got there around 11am and didn't need to queue to pay. Lots of availability of loungers and seemed there were locals there too rather than huge numbers of tourists. Def take own towel and flip flops. Wristband given locks and unlocks lockers, just remember your locker number! Lovely variety of baths. Steam room wasn't too hot and sauna was nice but not the easiest to find. Def recommend as v close to the main city.

Giulia Lunardi

Google

Been there twice, would recommend going on a week day as less busy so you can have the best experience. Yes a bit run down and you need to pay extra for flip flops etc unless you bring them with you, but the entrance is relatively cheap. Had a massage and was great. saunas and steam rooms were also good!

Giuliana Pirozzi

Google

My favorite place in Budapest! We visited the Gellert Thermal Bath on a sunny Sunday morning and despite the many people attending the baths, everything went very smoothly, it never felt too packed. The facilities are clean and spacious, it’s a huge space but everything can be found very easily. I wish there was a cold plunge closer to the 80^C sauna but we could cool down with the showers. The outdoor space is beautiful, unfortunately the big outdoor pool was undergoing maintenance so instead we used the small one at 36^C. There’s a cafe for snacks and drinks and water fountains everywhere. I loved the little supply shop in the entrance. You can get towels, slippers and even swimsuit if you need! :)

Alex Ogilvie-Forbes

Google

This is a very special place, and probably my favourite thermal bath in Budapest. The baths feature a pleasant outside area with cafes, as well as a cocktail and wine truck, adding to the overall charm and relaxation. These baths are more suited to a mature clientele and may not be the best choice for young families. However, for those looking to soak in the old glory days of Budapest, this location offers a nostalgic and delightful experience. The serene atmosphere and amenities make it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the historic ambiance.

Simon Knight

Google

Had a great time trying all the thermal pools, sauna and steam rooms. Then lounged outside around the swimming pool. Good food available too. Got busier as the day went on. Got a private changing room which was lockable to store your valuables, well worth it.

Iris en Budapest

Google

The building is SO beautiful! Unfortunately I found some pools dirty and with need of maintenance, the price of the ticket is kind of high and would expect decent facilities. The food variety can also improve. Indoor pools are beautiful. Outdoor pool could improve, is been a long time that the waves are not working. Hopefully you take more serious the maintenance, it’s a shame such a beautiful building but lacking care.

Andreas Schwyn

Google

One of the best places in Budapest for an authentic Hungarian thermal bath experience. The outdoor pool and terrace are really nice and well designed with direct access to the bar & restaurant. However the place can get very busy. Saunas were generally less crowded than the baths and pools. Easily accessible via public transport

Jamie Gibbon

Google

Think "Hotel Resort Pool - Day Pass" There is a mix of pools (swimming style) and baths (pools for sitting/relaxing). Nobody was actually swimming. The temperature of the baths was 38-39'C (comfortable but not hot). The locker room is not separated but there are private changing boxes similar to a clothing store.

Deborah Sage

Google

10500ft on a Thursday. Got there around 11am and didn't need to queue to pay. Lots of availability of loungers and seemed there were locals there too rather than huge numbers of tourists. Def take own towel and flip flops. Wristband given locks and unlocks lockers, just remember your locker number! Lovely variety of baths. Steam room wasn't too hot and sauna was nice but not the easiest to find. Def recommend as v close to the main city.

Giulia Lunardi

Google

Been there twice, would recommend going on a week day as less busy so you can have the best experience. Yes a bit run down and you need to pay extra for flip flops etc unless you bring them with you, but the entrance is relatively cheap. Had a massage and was great. saunas and steam rooms were also good!

Giuliana Pirozzi

Google

My favorite place in Budapest! We visited the Gellert Thermal Bath on a sunny Sunday morning and despite the many people attending the baths, everything went very smoothly, it never felt too packed. The facilities are clean and spacious, it’s a huge space but everything can be found very easily. I wish there was a cold plunge closer to the 80^C sauna but we could cool down with the showers. The outdoor space is beautiful, unfortunately the big outdoor pool was undergoing maintenance so instead we used the small one at 36^C. There’s a cafe for snacks and drinks and water fountains everywhere. I loved the little supply shop in the entrance. You can get towels, slippers and even swimsuit if you need! :)

Alex Ogilvie-Forbes

Google

This is a very special place, and probably my favourite thermal bath in Budapest. The baths feature a pleasant outside area with cafes, as well as a cocktail and wine truck, adding to the overall charm and relaxation. These baths are more suited to a mature clientele and may not be the best choice for young families. However, for those looking to soak in the old glory days of Budapest, this location offers a nostalgic and delightful experience. The serene atmosphere and amenities make it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the historic ambiance.

Simon Knight

Google

Had a great time trying all the thermal pools, sauna and steam rooms. Then lounged outside around the swimming pool. Good food available too. Got busier as the day went on. Got a private changing room which was lockable to store your valuables, well worth it.

Iris en Budapest

Google

The building is SO beautiful! Unfortunately I found some pools dirty and with need of maintenance, the price of the ticket is kind of high and would expect decent facilities. The food variety can also improve. Indoor pools are beautiful. Outdoor pool could improve, is been a long time that the waves are not working. Hopefully you take more serious the maintenance, it’s a shame such a beautiful building but lacking care.

Andreas Schwyn

Google

One of the best places in Budapest for an authentic Hungarian thermal bath experience. The outdoor pool and terrace are really nice and well designed with direct access to the bar & restaurant. However the place can get very busy. Saunas were generally less crowded than the baths and pools. Easily accessible via public transport

Jamie Gibbon

Google

Think "Hotel Resort Pool - Day Pass" There is a mix of pools (swimming style) and baths (pools for sitting/relaxing). Nobody was actually swimming. The temperature of the baths was 38-39'C (comfortable but not hot). The locker room is not separated but there are private changing boxes similar to a clothing store.

Gellért Thermal Bath

Gellért Thermal Bath

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