BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular massage & relaxation tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Full-day ticket to Széchenyi Bath in Budapest: 3 outdoor and 15 indoor thermal pools, with optional locker or private cabin upgrades.
Most Popular“Everything we wanted , a great way to spend a few relaxing hours .”
Full-day ticket to Budapest’s Gellért Thermal Baths with Art Nouveau pools, sauna access, and Danube-side relaxation for $48 per person.
“Loved the indoor thermal pools and number of different facilities. The massage was really relaxing as well.”
Budapest spa time with four pools, steam and sauna, jacuzzi, and optional upgrades like champagne and zero-gravity massage chairs.
“Went here as a date idea & it was the most romantic & relaxing experience. Staff were lovely, the full place was beautiful. Can also get food & soft drinks along with cocktails. Changing rooms were good with free lockers to use. Would highly recommend”
Skip-the-line entry to Széchenyi Thermal Baths with private cabin, warm pools, saunas, and optional Pálinka Museum add-on.
“Really enjoyed this! Lovely walk through Budapest to get here. Situated in a lovely park with a castle nearby. The baths themselves were lovely and the different steam rooms and sauna were great. Spent a couple of hours here enjoying the experience.”
Sparty at Széchenyi Thermal Bath: hot pools, music and shows from 9:30 PM to 2 AM. Cash-only SpartyPay drink system.
“Absolutely awesome experience! It is a drunken pool party, but it’s so fun to do if you like partying!”
Rudas Thermal Bath day pass plus a 3-course Bistro meal with Danube views. Soak in thermal pools, saunas, and the panorama pool.
“Very nice and professional environment! The bath term is huge and even if crowded is really pleasant!”
Skip the line at Gellért Thermal Bath with a full-day ticket, private cabin or locker, 13 thermal pools, steam rooms, sauna.
“A great place to unwind and relax after a busy day walking around Budapest. They have 4 heated pool ranging from 34C, 36C, 38C and 40C and several outdoor pools with colder water. Unfortunately the day I visited the spa and sauna were closed for restoration works”
Relax on Budapest’s Margaret Island at Thermal Margaret Island: indoor pools, saunas, towels included, and seasonal outdoor pool access.
“We booked this because we couldn't get into the more famous baths. I thought there was an outside baths but couldn't see one. Spa is quite large, but mainly inside. Swimming pool, 3 hot pools and smallish steam/ sauna. Friendly and helpful staff. Also worth noting - its a long way from the city centre…”
Full-day entry to Palatinus Strand on Margaret Island: thermal pools, wave action, waterslides, and saunas for a low-key day.
“Good, not crowded for a Saturday, but closing was informed wrong, they closed at 16h!”
Budapest Card delivers free transit, Lukács thermal bath entry, top museum visits, two walking tours, plus dining and spa discounts.
“I assumed so many attractions are included in the pass but I was wrong. I will recommend buying it in Budapest and there are so many stalls everywhere in the city. Public transportation was included which is a good thing but other than that I do not see much use of having this.”
Full-day entry to Lukács Thermal Bath in Budapest with mineral thermal pools, outdoor jets, and saunas in a historic spa setting.
Skip the stress and enjoy Széchenyi Baths in Budapest, Europe’s biggest public spa. Full-day access to 21 pools, saunas, and more.
“Lovley and warm but very expensive for basically going into a pool. Surfaces at changing are quite slippy so be careful. Lockers are good .”
Széchenyi Thermal Baths ticket plus a 90-minute Danube cruise with live music and optional dinner. Great value for first-time Budapest.
“Both the baths and the cruise were an amazing experience. We started the day with our spa experience with massage included and all the pools and saunas. We had a little snack with a drink just before heading outside to have lunch in the park right next to the thermal baths. Later in the day,…”
Budapest beer spa at Lukács Baths: 45-minute thermal tub infused with beer ingredients plus unlimited draft Czech beer served right at you.
“Esperienza da non perdere .. divertente e rilassante .. lo staff gentile .. unica pecca non si capisce bene come muoversi all’interno delle terme .”
Relax at Ensana Thermal Margitsziget on Margaret Island with 5 pools, saunas, and a quiet wellness break from Budapest’s rush.
“Excellent spaces, very polite stuff, friendly prices.”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
