Szechenyi Bath & Spa, Budapest.

Szechenyi Baths Állatkerti körút 11. 1146 Budapest Hungary Tel: +36 (1) 363-3210 http://www.spa.hu/angol/szechenyispaen.h​tml Budapest has a number of thermal steam baths (gyogyfurdo) and this has been a tradition since Roman times. It is an idea to give some thought as to which you bath you may wish to visit and consult your guide book or hotel reception for the latest suggestions. Some baths are all same sex or have separate men's and women's days which may not suit mixed groups; some same sex baths don't allow bathing costumes and some have a predominantly homosexual clientele. For example ... more

With an average winter temperature that spends plenty of time shivering in the minuses, Budapestians and visitors need somewhere to warm up, and Hungary’s capital boasts half a dozen popular thermal baths, of which the Széchenyi baths (three years off their hundredth birthday) are perhaps the most appealing. Housed in an elegant baroque building within Budapest’s World-Heritage City Park, and situated at the northern end of the city’s likewise-accoladed yellow Metro line*, the baths are both visually impressive and more convenient, in some aspects, than other options, allowing male and female ... more

suggest you use the front entrance as it is less confusing this was basically an establishment for local or residence and has only recently been populated by many tourist, Many improvements have been made to cater for foreigners but this takes time. Szechenyi is a winter experience that must not be missed. Staff are now speaking a little English which is amazing really as Hungarian neighbors are not English speaking so in the last 4 years things have changed considerably. I really prefer the locker rooms rather than the cubicles which become a hassle if you need to go back and forward for any ... more