Gellért Thermal Bath on Postcard

"Part of the under-renovation Art Nouveau Hotel Gellért, this bath features a monumental swimming pool with a glass roof and thermal pools surrounded by regal lion heads and Zsolnay porcelain tiles."

A Summer Wellness Getaway in Budapest's Storied Baths

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@afar

"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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@partsunknown

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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Vukašin Damjanović

Google

This is an absolutely amazing place to unwind and relax. The thermal hot pools contain calcium, sodium-magnesium carbonates, sulphates and chlorides. You can even enjoy the outside pool even though it’s 0 degrees, because the water is warm ☺️

Diogo Castro Silva

Google

Great thermal baths. They have multiple different types of baths available, and all of them were nice. We went during the week in the morning so there was no line at the time of our arrival. It got a little more crowded during lunch hours but still not too crowded. The outside area has two pools but the big one was closed. Still the one open was one of the best pools we tried. Again I recommend to go early so you can have it for yourself. It got crowded after a while. The indoor polls were also good, they vary in thempertures and design. I would recommend to stop at this thermal bath if you have time we had a blast. It was a very relaxing experience.

Gabriella Sneider

Google

This thermal bath is much cleaner and quieter than Széchenyi. We went on a Sunday morning without booking, bought tickets on the spot, and there was no queue at all. The atmosphere was relaxing, and we definitely preferred this place over the more crowded alternatives. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful experience!

Bree M

Google

No wait on Thursday at noon. Enjoyed the smaller outdoor pool that was still open, the steam room is really hot, and the indoor pools and jacuzzis. Bring a swimming cap and flip flops or shower cap and slippers from your hotel- they are required. It’s nice, they give you a locker bracelet and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I spent almost 5 hours here!! The massage prices are much cheaper at other places.

Audra Calvin

Google

Beautiful, but very crowded. Due to the size of the crowd, the water was not as clean as I could hope for. despite the crowds, I was always able to find a place to sit in the water. There is ample changing areas and they were quite nice. I could not find a good place to sit and blow dry out my hair, maybe I missed it. There were not many saunas, and there was not a large variety, there were several that were similar/same. I would rate the thermal baths much much higher than the saunas. The sauna were not a great experience, maybe two out of five stars. Boring and crowded. Even though people were not supposed to wear their shoes into the sauna most did despite signs in 2-3 languages telling them not to. The staff were wonderful and very welcoming. I think one of the biggest draws is the entry outer area/waiting area. It is absolutely beautiful. The food and Café offerings were very basic, I would struggle to spend an entire day here. This is the kind of spa you come to for just a few hours.

Gui Rgarza

Google

It was a very nice experience. Make sure you wear a cap if you go to the pool; otherwise, the extremely loud whistle person will let you know. It's worth it to pay a bit extra to have a little cabin to get change and secure your stuff. Facilities are very clean and massage is also available. Flip flops, towels, swimmingwear, and other accessories are available in the boutique at the hotel lobby. We highly recommend spending a few hours in this place and enjoying the benefits for your health. Be aware that there are stairs if you have any mobility limitations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Su Ni

Google

It feels like having bath in a museum or something, the architecture is spectacular, and the bath pools were big, there were a lot of room to move around and relax. The only issue was the locker room facilities, they were old and kinda dirty. Also remember to bring your own towel and flip flops!

NALİN Toprak

Google

Gellért Thermal Bath is a historic location with a reputation that doesn’t quite match the reality. Unfortunately, the experience is underwhelming. The entry price is quite expensive, and the facilities don’t justify the cost. The thermal rooms are limited in number, and the cleanliness of the space leaves much to be desired. The outdoor area is particularly disappointing—small, unkempt, and far below expectations for such a renowned destination. Additionally, there’s an unpleasant odor in parts of the bath, which detracts from the relaxation experience. While the architecture and history may appeal to some, the overall experience doesn’t live up to the hype. For the price, you might find better options elsewhere.

Vukašin Damjanović

Google

This is an absolutely amazing place to unwind and relax. The thermal hot pools contain calcium, sodium-magnesium carbonates, sulphates and chlorides. You can even enjoy the outside pool even though it’s 0 degrees, because the water is warm ☺️

Diogo Castro Silva

Google

Great thermal baths. They have multiple different types of baths available, and all of them were nice. We went during the week in the morning so there was no line at the time of our arrival. It got a little more crowded during lunch hours but still not too crowded. The outside area has two pools but the big one was closed. Still the one open was one of the best pools we tried. Again I recommend to go early so you can have it for yourself. It got crowded after a while. The indoor polls were also good, they vary in thempertures and design. I would recommend to stop at this thermal bath if you have time we had a blast. It was a very relaxing experience.

Gabriella Sneider

Google

This thermal bath is much cleaner and quieter than Széchenyi. We went on a Sunday morning without booking, bought tickets on the spot, and there was no queue at all. The atmosphere was relaxing, and we definitely preferred this place over the more crowded alternatives. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful experience!

Bree M

Google

No wait on Thursday at noon. Enjoyed the smaller outdoor pool that was still open, the steam room is really hot, and the indoor pools and jacuzzis. Bring a swimming cap and flip flops or shower cap and slippers from your hotel- they are required. It’s nice, they give you a locker bracelet and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I spent almost 5 hours here!! The massage prices are much cheaper at other places.

Audra Calvin

Google

Beautiful, but very crowded. Due to the size of the crowd, the water was not as clean as I could hope for. despite the crowds, I was always able to find a place to sit in the water. There is ample changing areas and they were quite nice. I could not find a good place to sit and blow dry out my hair, maybe I missed it. There were not many saunas, and there was not a large variety, there were several that were similar/same. I would rate the thermal baths much much higher than the saunas. The sauna were not a great experience, maybe two out of five stars. Boring and crowded. Even though people were not supposed to wear their shoes into the sauna most did despite signs in 2-3 languages telling them not to. The staff were wonderful and very welcoming. I think one of the biggest draws is the entry outer area/waiting area. It is absolutely beautiful. The food and Café offerings were very basic, I would struggle to spend an entire day here. This is the kind of spa you come to for just a few hours.

Gui Rgarza

Google

It was a very nice experience. Make sure you wear a cap if you go to the pool; otherwise, the extremely loud whistle person will let you know. It's worth it to pay a bit extra to have a little cabin to get change and secure your stuff. Facilities are very clean and massage is also available. Flip flops, towels, swimmingwear, and other accessories are available in the boutique at the hotel lobby. We highly recommend spending a few hours in this place and enjoying the benefits for your health. Be aware that there are stairs if you have any mobility limitations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Su Ni

Google

It feels like having bath in a museum or something, the architecture is spectacular, and the bath pools were big, there were a lot of room to move around and relax. The only issue was the locker room facilities, they were old and kinda dirty. Also remember to bring your own towel and flip flops!

NALİN Toprak

Google

Gellért Thermal Bath is a historic location with a reputation that doesn’t quite match the reality. Unfortunately, the experience is underwhelming. The entry price is quite expensive, and the facilities don’t justify the cost. The thermal rooms are limited in number, and the cleanliness of the space leaves much to be desired. The outdoor area is particularly disappointing—small, unkempt, and far below expectations for such a renowned destination. Additionally, there’s an unpleasant odor in parts of the bath, which detracts from the relaxation experience. While the architecture and history may appeal to some, the overall experience doesn’t live up to the hype. For the price, you might find better options elsewhere.

Gellért Thermal Bath

Gellért Thermal Bath

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