Szechenyi Baths
“No trip to Budapest would be complete without taking a dip in the city’s famous natural pools that utilise the 130 thermal springs that run underneath Budapest. There are a few places to indulge in the waters in the city, including the very famous Gellert Baths located in the equally posh Gellert Baths in Budapest 300x225 5 Cultural Things To Do In BudapestHotel.
Although these may be the best-known for foreigners, all locals know the place to go is the Szechenyi Baths near Hősök ter (Heroes Square). The over-the-top Neo-classical building seems to house an endless number of pools. Some are outdoors for swimming and others indoors are heated in a range of temperatures from near freezing to scalding hot.
The local population of chess-playing, Speedo wearing, grandpas can be found lounging here day in and day out. And at €11 to get in, it’s a real steal for an entire day of people watching and relaxation.”
Although these may be the best-known for foreigners, all locals know the place to go is the Szechenyi Baths near Hősök ter (Heroes Square). The over-the-top Neo-classical building seems to house an endless number of pools. Some are outdoors for swimming and others indoors are heated in a range of temperatures from near freezing to scalding hot.
The local population of chess-playing, Speedo wearing, grandpas can be found lounging here day in and day out. And at €11 to get in, it’s a real steal for an entire day of people watching and relaxation.”