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Gellért Thermal Bath

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Gellert thermal baths and spa in Budapest
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Time Out says

Budapest’s most iconic hotel carries over its Art Nouveau style to its adjoining spa, which remains in operation

What are the Gellért Baths?

Unveiled, like the adjoining hotel, just after World War I, the Gellért echoes Budapest’s Silver Age of the 1920s when its summer-only wave pool also opened. Interior tiling and decorative features remain faithful to this heritage, while men’s and women’s pools are still separate.

Are they worth visiting?

Another Budapest must-see, the Gellért is certainly worth visiting but much smaller than the equally grandiose Széchenyi, which would probably get the nod if you’re just going to enjoy one spa while you’re in town.

Tickets, accessibility and booking

Admission is £27 with a cabin to change in, £25 for just a locker, with no discounts for children. Online purchases are available. Visitors with limited mobility have access to the indoor thermal pools and saunas, but not the outside area.

Where’s good to eat near the Gellért?

While the hotel and its café are being rebuilt, you can easily find plenty of dining and drinking options nearby. Overlooking the adjoining main square and transport hub, the Palack borbár serves sought-after Hungarian wines and superior snacks while the Szeged Vendéglő opposite is an age-old traditional Hungarian restaurant known for its fish soups, goose liver and pancakes.

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Peterjon Cresswell
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Peterjon Cresswell

Details

Address:
4
Kelenhegyi út
Budapest
1118
Contact:
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Opening hours:
Mon-Sun, 6am-8pm
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