Relax at the Turkish baths of Budapest
The bathing culture of Budapest is ancient. It started with the Romans who built the first baths over the hot springs on the harsh lands of Pannonia. After the Roman occupation the Turks invaded Hungary in the early middleages and brought with them their bathing traditions and knowledge that are still present in the ever popular Turkish baths of Budapest.
All of the Turkish baths are located on the Budaside of the city and are fairly easy to reach. However a Budapest taxi (use one of the listed taxis) will take you there from the center of Budapest for approx 8-9 Euros. Even tough all of the baths have original architecture left from the Turkish occupation (from 16th and 17th century) not all are that well preserved. The Lukách bath for example have not so much left of the original architecture. However the outdoor pools are very nice in green surroundings.
The best Turkish baths in Budapest for tourists looking for interesting sights and experiances are probably the Kiraly and Rudas Thermal Baths with their inspiring and exciting buildings. Beside the beautiful architecture these baths have managed to keep a historic touch and atmosphere, an experience you will carry with you a long time for sure!
Király Bath
Location: fö u. 84 (Budaside)
Tram: 4,6 to Budapside of Margret bridge. Metro: Batthany tér. Buss: 60, 86
Open for Ladies: Mon, Wed, Fri 07.00 a.m. – 06.00 p.m.
Open for Gentlemen: Tue, Thu, Sat 09.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.
Entrance fees: with cabin 1300 for 2 hours.
Observe: Popular place on the gay scene in Budapest!!
Rudas Bath
Location: Döbrentei tér 9. (Budapeside) at the foot of the Buda bridgehead of the Elizabeth bridge.Trams: 18, 19. Buses 5, 7, 8 and 86.
Open for Ladies: Tue 06.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m. Sat – Sun 09.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.
Open for Gentlemen: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, 06.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m. Sat 09.00 a.m. – 05.00 p.m.
Entrance fees: with cabin 2200 refund if shorter than 2 hours.
Observe: Popular place on the gay scene in Budapest!!
Rác Bath (closed due to reconstruction 2007)
Location: Hadnagy utca 8-10 (Budaside)
Tram: 18. Buss: 5, 8, 78
Open for Ladies:
Open for Gentlemen:
Entrance fees:
Lukács Bath (under construction to q1 2008)
Location: Frankl Leo ut 25-29 (Budaside)
Tram: 4,6 to Budapside of Margret bridge. Metro: Batthany tér. Buss: 60, 86
Open: Mon-Fri 06.00 a.m. – 07.00 p.m. Sat-Sun 06.00 – 05.00
Entrance fees: Cabin 1900, refund 400ft if less than 2 hours visit.
This is probbably the least interesting of the baths since it have very litte remainings left from the original architecture.
Observe: Under construction until first quarter of 2008!
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