Budapest is the City of Spas that never sleeps – so it’s not surprising that several thermal baths keep their naturally heated pools open long after sunset so that night owls can enjoy nocturnal plunges. Although some spa complexes only welcome after-hours guests while hosting special events, one city-center thermal bath stays open until 4am every Friday and Saturday night. Read on to learn where you can submerge under steamy starlight this weekend!

Lukács Baths

For hundreds of years now, people have come from near and far to soak in the healing hot waters bubbling up from beneath this beloved Buda spa center. This winter, the thermal bath expanded its 21st-century appeal by launching Szent Lukács Nights – a series of after-hours events for health-conscious hedonism as visitors dip into heated indoor and outdoor pools while snacking on fruit and sipping hot tea, lemonade, or mineral water. A steam room and salt chamber are open to everyone during these therapeutic get-togethers, while VIP guests can also indulge in a sizzling sauna session; check out this article for additional information.

When: March 9th and 23rd, 8pm-2am

Cost: 4,000 forints (6,000 for VIP tickets) More details (in Hungarian)

Rudas Baths

Built during the Ottoman occupation, this genuine Turkish bath at the base of Gellért Hill is a landmark location for medicinal submersion. A recent renovation modernized many Rudas facilities, but one thing that didn’t change here is the bath’s longtime policy of offering late-night opening hours every Friday and Saturday. Weekend nighttime passes entitle visitors to soak from 10pm all the way until 4am, making this a popular spot among Budapest’s hardiest nightlife aficionados who head here after barhopping to hang loose in the historic 42°C octagonal pool or the refreshing 29°C swimming pool.

When: Every Friday and Saturday night, 10pm-4am

Cost: 5,100 forints More details

Széchenyi Baths

One of Europe’s biggest spa complexes transforms into Budapest’s splashiest bash during regular Sparty nights here at these postcard-superstar thermal baths in City Park. Széchenyi’s usually tranquil courtyard – where the open-air 38°C pool stays open year-round – resounds with thumping beats as DJs blast groovy tunes and light shows illuminate the steam swirling throughout the scene. The next Sparty is happening on Saturday, March 10th, followed by other events on March 17th, 24th, and 31st. Meanwhile, for anyone who wants to enjoy a nighttime soak without staying up too late, Széchenyi Bath now stays open until 10pm daily.

When: Saturday, March 10th, 10:30pm-3am; for complete schedule, click here

Cost: 45-75 euros More details