június 11 at 3:21 PM CEST
Active
10 best things to do in Budapest in June
SUP yoga, Banksy exhibition, Night of Movement, Budapest Pride, and Coldplay concert(s) – see what's happening in Budapest in June.
June 3 at 5:19 PM CEST
Active
Budapest's open-air baths and spas are now open
While you can soak in Budapest's hot thermal pools and Turkish baths all year round, open-air spas are now ready to welcome swimmers, too.
July 7, 2022 at 9:48 AM CEST
Active
Pictures of Budapest – Baths, spas, pools and lidos
It's what summer in Budapest is all about, having a splashing time at one of the city's many pools, spas and lidos. Our photographers went out to snap the seasonal fun.
June 23, 2022 at 11:19 AM CEST
Budapest
20 best things to do in Budapest this summer
Splash in an outdoor pool, cycle along the Danube or catch a brilliant live band – it's all happening in Budapest this summer!
March 16, 2022 at 3:49 PM CET
Sights & culture
Centuries of healing waters – behind the peeling façade of the Király Baths
See behind the scenes of the Király Baths and discover the secrets of this historic Turkish spa dating back to 1566.
February 11, 2022 at 12:28 PM CET
Budapest
10 most romantic ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Budapest
Love is in the air – if you're spending Valentine's Day in romantic Budapest, here are ten tips on how to spend the day with the one you love, at a spa, a panoramic restaurant or on a riverside tram.
December 8, 2021 at 11:34 AM CET
Active
12 best things to do for Advent in Budapest
Explore Budapest this Advent and get in the Christmas spirit with an atmospheric skate, a panoramic soak or a beautiful classical concert in a historic church. Oh, and there are markets, too!
November 15, 2021 at 10:08 AM CET
Budapest
Guest experience: Danubius Hotel Gellért
We stay at the Gellért one last time before the shutters come down on 1 December, experiencing its faded grandeur and sampling the signature dishes now on offer.
October 15, 2021 at 5:51 PM CEST
Budapest
10 best places in Budapest for relaxing fun among girlfriends
Where to go in Budapest for a girl's night – or day – out? Here are ten suggestions, from elegant French breakfasts to rooftop cocktail bars, with spa relaxation and Italian cooking classes thrown in!
August 9, 2021 at 8:36 AM CEST
Active
Rác Baths may reopen in 2022
After more than a decade of bureaucratic wrangling, the Rác Baths should be ready to open by the end of 2022, according to the Deputy Mayor of Budapest. The Turkish-era spa was renovated in 2007-10.
July 30, 2021 at 9:36 AM CEST
Active
Budapest baths and lidos put on special events this Saturday for annual celebration
Make a splash this Saturday for the annual Strandok Éjszakája, when several baths and lidos in and around Budapest stay open late and put on special events for the occasion.
June 23, 2021 at 10:21 AM CEST
Active
Cheer from the Pool – watch the Euro action at the Széchenyi Baths!
Tonight sees the last group games of the Euro football tournament, with Hungary playing Germany at 9pm. See all the action from the watery comfort of the outdoor pool at the ornate Széchenyi Baths.
June 21, 2021 at 9:24 AM CEST
Budapest
20 best things to do in Budapest this summer
It's summer! Here's where to find the best ice cream, liveliest parties, splashiest spas and most stunning rooftop bars!
June 18, 2021 at 10:05 AM CEST
Active
Hello France, Portugal and Holland! New video introduces Budapest to fans visiting for the Euros
Coming to Budapest for the Euros? This new video shows you the best sights to see, the view from the Castle District and Danube embankment, and taking you to the Fan Zone and Puskás Aréna.
June 4, 2021 at 9:39 AM CEST
Active
Use your transport pass for discounts at the baths all June
Splish splash! Plunge into one of Budapest's great pools and relax at one of its historic spas for 20% of the price, just by using your BKK transport pass. Remember – Immunity Certificates only!
June 2, 2021 at 8:49 AM CEST
Active
Rác Baths saga soon over – City takes over ownership
The return of the Rác – Budapest's historic baths, closed for nearly two decades yet fully renovated, should soon be reopening after legal entanglements over ownership resolved.
March 16, 2021 at 2:32 PM CET
Budapest
Historic Rác Baths to be auctioned off
Going once, going twice... Budapest's historic Rác Baths are now being auctioned off after years of legal entanglement have prevented their reopening. Bidding starts at five billion forints.
February 23, 2021 at 8:55 AM CET
Active
Budapest’s baths and spas to begin opening from 16 March
From 16 March – Budapest’s baths and spas will start a gradual reopening, beginning with those requiring specific medical treatments there.
January 11, 2021 at 2:09 PM CET
Active Budapest
See how the abandoned Rác Baths look today
Still closed a decade after a major renovation, the Rác Baths take on a ghostly appearance through the lens of ace photographer Tamás Pataki, who gained access to the complex to take these images.
November 11, 2020 at 12:42 PM CET
Sights & culture Active Budapest
Take a virtual tour of Budapest’s most popular thermal spa, the Széchenyi
Dive in to the rich history of Budapest's most popular baths, the Széchenyi – and wander around its ornate pools in our video!
September 8, 2020 at 10:04 AM CEST
Active
Extended discount for Rudas and Széchenyi baths to continue
Half-priced tickets to the Rudas and Széchenyi Spas will continue until the end of October.
August 19, 2020 at 12:40 PM CEST
Active
Budapest spas cheaper all summer!
Now welcoming bathers, Budapest's spas are also offering significantly reduced admission all summer, including the Széchenyi, the Rudas and the Lukács, with the Gellért to open from 1 September.
August 6, 2020 at 2:21 PM CEST
Active Budapest
Sad news for the Király Baths as renovation efforts are shelved
Király Baths will not reopen and renovation efforts are postponed indefinitely.
July 20, 2020 at 1:47 PM CEST
Active
Széchenyi after the shutdown – come on in, the water’s lovely!
Budapest's most popular and ornate spa baths, the Széchenyi in the City Park, have not only reopened but are offering discounted admission for the rest of the month. We dipped our toes in the water.
