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 Swimming pool and thermal baths |
Nepfurdo utca, 36 District XIII Budapest 1138 Hungary +36 1 452 4500 |
This is one of the city's larger swimming and bath complexes which has just opened four new pools. In 1948 the site was opened as a swimming pool complex, but in the early seventies, hot water began to be piped in from the nearby Szechenyi thermal baths. Today, there are three thermal pools, ranging from 33 degrees centigrade to 38 degrees centigrade, as well as a range of swimming pools (including children's ones). To add to the fun there is a playground, slides, sports ground, restaurant and free table tennis tables. In short, it's a great place to spend a sunny day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous baths and swimming pools |
Kelenhegyi ut, 4-6 District XI Budapest 1118 Hungary +36 1 466 6616 |
These famous baths are adjacent to the equally famous Hotel Gellert. The interior is an Art Deco masterpiece, and just about every type of bath - hot, cold, therapeutic, etc. - that you can think of is on available. Believe it or not, the wave pool opened in 1927, followed seven years later by the bubble pool. Bathing here has been compared to going swimming in a museum or a church. The newest and most exciting activities at the Gellert baths are the summer music parties, which are on Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful, historic Turkish baths |
Fo utca, 82-84 District II Budapest 1027 Hungary +36 1 201 4392 |
This is one of the few remaining Turkish baths in Budapest. Built in 1565 by the Pasha of Buda, it remains popular to this day. The Turks were so concerned that they might not be able to use the hot baths if the city was besieged, they had this one constructed within the castle walls. They piped the water in over a considerable distance, and today the building stands as a magnificent testament to their ingenuity. The four baths range in temperature from a pleasing 26 degrees centigrade right up to an endurance-testing 40 degrees centigrade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sports complex |
Simonyi Zsigmond utca, 31 Budapest 1191 Hungary +36 1 280 1685 |
This large and breezy outdoor sports complex caters for a variety of interests. It consists of three pools, as well as a very large garden area. Besides swimming and sunbathing, you can also have a sauna or play beach volleyball, tennis, ping pong etc. Swimming lessons for babies are also available. A definite added attraction for families is the mini-golf course, and once you're tired and hungry from all that activity, why not visit the small restaurant? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous curative centre |
Frankel Leo utca, 25-29 District II Budapest 1027 Hungary +36 1 322 4098 / +36 1 488 0475(Tourism Ministry) |
The Lukacs baths have become famous as a curative centre. The walls are covered with testimonial plaques from grateful visitors. Just about every type of water therapy is available here, including a drinking cure, Finnish sauna, dry room, steam room and much more besides. The site also has two swimming pools (20m and 25m), as well as a special weight bath for physiotherapy. If all of this sounds too strenuous, there is a sun deck on the roof. The outdoor pools are only open from May until October. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming and sunbathing |
Margitsziget Budapest 1138 Hungary +36 1 312 3069 |
This huge swimming pool complex also features hot baths and lots of open space. It is rare in that it offers nude sunbathing in the heart of the city - there is both a women-only and a mixed area. There is also an exhilarating wave pool as well as lots of other facilities such as a children's playground and restaurant. This is a great place to stop off for a break after a walk around the island. Originally opened in the early 1920's, it has since expanded to what it is today 30 000 square meters of park and pool area. The large outdoor pool is approximately 100m long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Curative baths and swimming pools |
Vizisport ut, 2 Budapest 1203 Hungary |
This pool and curative bath complex is unique for several reasons. It is the only thermal bath complex in Budapest that contains bromide-rich water, with iodine content. There is also a 50m wave pool as well as a tiny pool for children. The park in which it is located is large enough for sports activities as well as for soaking up the sun. There are three thermal pools with water ranging in temperature from 28 to 39 degrees centigrade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Turkish-style baths |
Hadnagy utca, 8-10 Budapest 1013 Hungary +36 1 356 1010 |
These traditional baths attract many curious visitors. As custom has it, there are separate bathing days for men (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and women (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays). Built by the Ottoman Turks, the famous cupola bath is still visible and in use. This bath is hot and very steamy, attracting a large crowd of old-timer regulars. There are four pools in total, with heat going from a bearable 28 degrees centigrade up to a tenderising 38 degrees centigrade. These baths are one of Budapest's treasures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful Turkish baths |
Dobrentei ter, 9 Budapest 1013 Hungary +36 1 356 1322 http://www.rudasfurdo.hu/ |
These stunning Turkish baths partially date back to the 1500's (the pool was added in the 19th century). While the building is architecturally magnificent, the waters themselves are also curative, providing relief to a range of symptoms and disorders. In addition to this, all types of massage are available and there is also a physiotherapy department on-site. The baths were remodelled by the Turkish Pasha Sokoli Mustapha in 1566 and among other fine architectural features to be seen is the splendid cupola. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive pool and bath complex |
Allatkerti korut, 11 Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 321 0310 |
Perhaps the most popular swimming and bathing area in the city, this complex offers five mixed curative baths, four women's pools and three men's pools. The water comes from almost a kilometre underground. The open-air swimming pool is huge, and there is a wide range of activities on offer, e.g. underwater gymnastics. The roof is for sun-seekers and offers men's, women's and mixed nude sunbathing. A complete medical team is also on hand for advice and therapy. Some services are seasonal, so do phone ahead to check. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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