The Famous Baths of Budapest
Bathe in luxuryRecently named one of the top tourist destinations in Hungary, the famous baths of Budapest have been drawing travellers from all over the world for longer than most can remember. With the introduction of a direct flight to Budapest from London Heathrow this means that this magnificent attraction is now closer and easier to access than ever before.
Featuring some of the world's finest Turkish baths, they not only incorporate original Ottoman architecture (which is a blend of cupolas, coloured glass windows and octagonal pools) but they also offer an almost hedonistic experience. With entry prices ranging from extremely affordable to very extravagant, they also provide something for all tastes as well as budgets.
Budapest sits atop a thin layer of earth which is positioned above thermal springs and this is what powers the famous bath houses. Bathe in the more tourist-centred houses such as the one located at the Gellért Baths which is inside a luxurious hotel, or join the locals in the Szchényi Baths complex and it is not hard to see why travellers and locals alike spend so much time relaxing in the calming surroundings of these natural spring baths. Built in 1913, the Szchényi Spa in the largest thermal bath in Budapest. Incorporating a neo-baroque style, the springs which power these baths were first discovered in 1879 and are the warmest and deepest in the city. With a vast complex of both outdoor and indoor pools, there is something here for all tastes.
