Tag Archives: Hungary
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (VII)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Rudas Bath House – Turkish-style thermal bathing Of Budapest’s Turkish baths, the 16th century Rudas is arguably the most beautiful. Its ten-meter-high domed ceiling has small pieces of colored glass allowing … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (VI)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Király Bath House – Bathing Ottoman-style The Király fürdő was built in 1565 by the Ottomans. One of the smaller bath houses, it is notable for its location inside the former … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (V)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Szechenyi Bath House – In hot water in City Park The Széchenyi, located in City Park, is Budapest’s most popular bath house, and rightly so. Completed in 1878, it was the … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (IV)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Lukács Fürdö – Where the intellectuals once held court Despite the soulless modern tile work, the Lukács bath house shows a faded elegance. Pools are surrounded by thick columns and the … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (III)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Hajós Alfréd Pool – Where the Olympians train Despite being land-locked, Hungary is a land of water lover's, and champion swimmers and water polo players. This large swimming complex on Margaret … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (II)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest Hungary: Gellérth Bath House – Elegant Art Nouveau Bathing The Secessionist-style Gellért, built in 1918, offers more pretty architectural details than the other bath houses, you can still expect the same gruff … Continue reading
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary (I)
Best Bath Houses & Pools in Budapest, Hungary: Császaár-Komjádi Pool – Where the serious swimmers swim Though the vibe here isn't as pleasant as at the Hajós Alfréd Uszoda, the city's other main lap-pool complex across the river on Margaret … Continue reading
Nightlife in Budapest, Hungary
For those wanting to burn the midnight oil in the Danube metropolis, Budapest will not disappoint. Hungarians know how to celebrate and are very social, hospitable and openhearted. Numerous bars, clubs, wine bars and quaint beer cellars cater to … Continue reading