Budapest is the only capital city that is a balneological resort: nature has generously endowed this land with medicinal waters. Back in the 1st century BC, the Romans discovered mineral springs here and founded the city of Aquincum, building many public baths. Today, the most popular city baths are Szechenyi, Lukacs, Gellert, Veli Bey and Rudas - all of them are unique in terms of architecture and atmosphere. However, do not forget that in Budapest you will find not only a wellness program, but also a rich excursion and gastronomic program. Numerous architectural masterpieces, interesting museums and colorful restaurants with delicious goulash, Gundel pancakes and Tokaj wine will tell about the glorious past of the “pearl of the Danube”. Budapest hotels with thermal pools provide an opportunity to combine spa treatments with an exploration of local traditions and attractions.
The Aquincum Hotel Budapest 5 *
Opened in 2001 on the picturesque Danube bank, near the Arpad bridge in Buda, it has won the attention of vacationers for its excellent location, the presence of a thermal complex (2 swimming pools) and other attractive features. Rooms of 5 categories, decorated in a classic style, although they do not shine with novelty, are clean and comfortable, equipped with all the household attributes to create a comfortable stay. All guests love the well-equipped thermal pools, the spa services, the efficient work of the staff, the lounge bar, and the ability to accommodate pets.
Many people note as a virtue the proximity of tram and bus stops, ground train, from where you can get to any point of interest. There are good restaurants in the neighborhood with national cuisine serving delicious Hungarian dishes. There are no negative reviews for the breakfast buffet, which has a large selection of food. The Aquincum Hotel Budapest 5 * has a wonderful gym, an open terrace, a cozy garden, for an additional charge - a fitness center, solarium, sauna. In general, the level of service is estimated at 7.5 points out of 10.
New York Palace, The Dedica Anthology, Autograph Collection 5 *
Occupies a historic building of the 19th century, built in an eclectic style that has absorbed the ancient classics, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau. In addition to the palace architecture, it impresses with a luxurious atrium with a glass ceiling, classic interiors and first-class service. The famous New York cafe deserves special mention, where, surrounded by gilding, frescoes, stucco moldings, brocade and marble, chic breakfasts with champagne and live piano music are held.
The hotel offers 185 rooms and suites, decorated in a comfortable modern style with bright neoclassical accents. Before booking a table outside the hotel, we recommend that you explore the menu of the atmospheric Salon Fine Dining restaurant, which attracts with professional service, excellent Hungarian cuisine and exquisite presentation of dishes.
Convenient location, 2 minutes walk from the metro and 15 minutes from the center, provides walking distance to the main attractions and tourist attractions. The award-winning spa invites you to wash away the fatigue of a busy day in an ingeniously designed relaxing pool or take advantage of an extensive collection of therapeutic and beauty treatments.
Queen's Court Hotel & Residence 5 *
Located in the center of Budapest. Invites you to experience the highest level of comfort and quality of service. The luxurious number of rooms consists of luxury apartments, individually decorated in a retro style, differing in area (from 28 to 80 sq. M.) And layout. There are 1-2 bedrooms, a bathroom, an equipped kitchen, a furnished living room, one or two balconies. Nearby shops offer groceries and homemade meals, or take advantage of the restaurant menu.
The elegant Chess Restaurant offers excellent continental breakfasts and selected dishes of French, Italian and Hungarian cuisine. Local pride is the spa with fitness room, sauna, jacuzzi and heated pool.
The glass wall opens onto a courtyard with a summer garden and a cozy veranda where you can order light snacks and cocktails. One of the best restaurants, Caviar & Bull Budapest, is just a few steps away - an excellent institution in every respect that will not leave you indifferent. Fans of escape quests will appreciate the proximity of the popular E-Exit Escape Game.
Corinthia Budapest 5 *
Restorers and designers have managed to preserve the historic façade and original interiors. The various types of elegant rooms, suites and apartments are decorated in coffee shades, tastefully furnished with classic furniture, exquisite textiles, paintings and flowers. The windows overlook Erzsebet Boulevard or the atrium.
There are 3 restaurants serving Hungarian, Far Eastern and international cuisine. Breakfasts in a luxurious room are like visiting a museum and pleasantly surprise with the assortment presented: from scrambled eggs to champagne. The cozy café serves homemade cakes with excellent coffee, while the lobby bar offers a relaxing drink with piano music.
The thermal spa complex has relaxation areas, pools with medicinal water, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, treatment rooms, and a gym. A 5-minute walk is the metro station and Budapest Broadway - Andrássy Avenue, a World Heritage Site. From here you can quickly walk to Heroes' Square, the State Opera House, the Széchenyi Bath, the Buda Fortress - the residence of the kings and the cultural and historical heart of the capital.
Danubius Hotel Gellert 4 *
The Gellrt of the famous Danubius hotel chain is named after the mountain next to which it is located. This is one of the oldest hotels in Budapest, opened in 1918 in a beautiful luxury building in the Art Nouveau style, next to the exquisite thermal baths at the foot of the mountain. The external atmosphere conditionally transfers those present in that era, setting them up for positive emotions that intensify from the moment of settling. Against the backdrop of expressive mountain landscapes and captivating corners of the Danube, dinners are held at a local restaurant with national dishes and famous Hungarian wine brands.
Guests spend wonderful evenings at Gellrt to the accompaniment of the romantic music of the famous Hungarian composer Bela Berka, performed by a virtuoso gypsy orchestra. With delight, the holidaymakers share their impressions of the local cafe "Espresso", where they are offered wonderful coffee or tea with delicious dough products, cakes and ice cream with pieces of fruit. With live piano music, you can simply sit and relax on the terrace after a bite to eat. Swimming in thermal baths and pools, steam baths, saunas and Thai massage procedures are a great pleasure for everyone. Here everyone feels like a VIP, at whose service all the benefits.
Aquaworld Resort Budapest 4 *
Even tourists, experienced by numerous travels, recognize this complex as one of the best among similar ones. It is located outside the city, not far from the ring motorway, in a large, well-green area. The main attractive factor here is a huge water park and pools with thermal water, but comfortable living in clean, cozy rooms of 9 categories also plays a significant role in the extraordinary popularity.
Guests celebrate the excellent organization of recreation for both adults and children.Everyone here feels at home, happy with good quality food, and a separate buffet for children.
It is possible to cook by yourself, living in an apartment with a kitchen. Fresh food can be bought in a supermarket located 7 min. walk. No problem with a trip to the center of Budapest: there is a bus 4 times a day. Most of the rave reviews are for the water park and outdoor thermal pool with water slide. Vacationers are satisfied with a fitness center, spa services, and a sauna. In the children's club, hobby classes and an entertainment program are organized. Children are not bored here: there is a games room and a playground, bicycles for rent. The overall service score is 8.4 points.
Ensana Thermal Margaret Island 4 *
Located on the island of Margit, in the green area of a picturesque park, firstly, it is popular among the resort guests for its many pools: open, closed and thermal (4). Secondly, tourists are attracted by affordable prices for accommodation in magnificent rooms with beautiful interiors, the opportunity to walk in the park, and clean air. Bathing in thermal pools gives strength, restores energy, improves overall well-being (from reviews). Swimming in the outdoor pool and relaxing on the cozy terrace with comfortable sun loungers is a great pleasure. Many rent bicycles, ride the paths in the park, work out in a well-equipped gymnasium, and play table tennis.
Guests like quality spa treatments, solarium, massage sessions (for an additional charge), the friendly attitude of the staff. Good reviews testify to the maintenance of the rooms in perfect cleanliness and excellent furnishings. The rooms have the opportunity to use b / n internet, concierge services, make coffee and tea, order breakfasts. trips to the city center: bus N26, metro or by boat on the boat.
Ensana Grand Margaret Island 4 *
The luxurious building is located on the Margaret Island and has been in constant demand among holidaymakers for many years. A corner of peace and quiet, surrounded by beautiful park vegetation, with excellently equipped rooms, pleases guests with coziness, comfort, hot baths and the opportunity to improve their health here. A warm underground corridor leads from the residential building to one of the best spas in Europe, which has established itself as an effective health center. 2 thermal pools, baths and saunas, a hot tub, a diagnostics department with modern equipment, a complex of therapeutic procedures at the guests' service.
What a pleasure the guests experience while walking through the botanical garden, where age-old oaks and spruces alternate with the beauty of a Japanese garden and a rose garden, green lawns and colorful ornamental shrubs. Guests love lunches and dinners at a local restaurant, where live music, songs and dances of a professional gypsy ensemble are heard. It is good for everyone here - young and old, adults and children, you can spend the whole day without boredom without leaving the Grand Hotel.
Danubius Health Spa Resort Helia 4 *
Located near the Margaret Island, on the very bank of the Danube, in a romantic place, from where you can see the mirror-like river waters with motor ships and yachts gliding along them. The surrounding area, with green lawns and many trees, perfectly complements the surrounding landscapes. Here everyone feels their unity with nature, living in beautifully decorated rooms with all amenities. 3 pools with thermal waters (from 7 am to 10 pm) and swimming in them delight guests, a visit to spa treatments and an indoor swimming pool gives a lot of positive emotions. You can, if you wish, walk to the city center, admiring the beauty of Budapest, you can take the metro or bus.
Most holiday-makers are satisfied with delicious healthy breakfasts (organic products, 6 types of juices, sprouted cereals, natural yoghurts, etc.). The neighboring restaurants with Hungarian cuisine also speak well. There are pleasant impressions from the high-quality work of the staff, friendly and attentive, among which there are Russian-speaking ones. You can order any excursion on the spot - there are representatives of the excursion bureau in the lobby. Evening walks along the embankment are a pleasure. According to vacationers, the level of service at Danubius Helia is even 5 stars (from reviews).
Rubin Wellness & Conference Hotel 4 *
Located in the western part of the city, in a quiet suburban area at the foot of the picturesque Mount Sashegy. Built in the shape of a half-ring, it is surrounded by the greenery of its own park. The hotel interiors are decorated in a modern style with bright décor elements. The spacious rooms and apartments offer a homely feel and a private balcony or patio.
A hot European breakfast buffet is served every morning at Amaretto Restaurant. The cozy bar offers grilled food, snacks, pastries, alcoholic and refreshing drinks. The wellness center with a rich infrastructure and a wide range of spa treatments deserves special praise. To keep fit, horseback riding, golf, bowling, fitness and aqua aerobics are available. The city center can be reached in 15-20 minutes by bus and metro.
An excellent coffee shop Erdos es fia Cukraszda with an incredible assortment of ice creams and cakes is open a 10-minute walk near the bus station building. Gellert Hill with its Citadel is 2.5 km away and offers fantastic city views. The most beautiful in Budapest thermal bath Gellert is located at the foot.
Hotel President 4 *
Placed in an old mansion in the center, next to Freedom Square. The interiors are designed in a modern style, flowing lines and cream shades create a home atmosphere, while contrasting fabrics and bright wallpaper enliven the rooms. A varied buffet awaits guests in the breakfast room, including aromatic pastries, bacon, smoked salmon slices, diet meals, muesli, seasonal fruits and vegetables, natural juices, and refreshing champagne.
The chef at the Intermezzo restaurant specializes in national and international dishes. A local highlight is the outdoor rooftop terrace with an observation deck and bar. In winter, you can skate here, enjoy hearty dumplings, hot mulled wine and cityscapes. The wellness center has a 15-meter hydromassage pool, sauna, massage rooms, a yoga studio, and a gym.
The main cathedral - the Basilica of St. Stephen (Stephen), where divine concerts of organ music are held, rises within a 5-minute walk. Along with the majestic building of the Hungarian Parliament, located nearby on the waterfront, it is the tallest historical building in the city.
Holiday Beach Budapest Wellness Hotel with Sauna Park 4 *
Stylized as a ship. Built in a coastal park area on the northern outskirts of the capital. There are bright rooms and apartments with pleasant interiors and a large balcony where you can enjoy a cup of morning tea at the table. The windows overlook the tip of Szentendre Island and the forested opposite bank of the Danube.
Meals are organized in 2 Hungarian restaurants, a pool bar and a grill terrace. Guests like to visit the free-standing spa complex with various saunas, a steam bath, a salt cave, and in sunny weather, sunbathe in the outdoor aquazone with several pools, lawns and sun loungers. Fans of outdoor activities have access to a gym, canoeing, volleyball, cycling along a scenic route along the river.
The center can be reached by bus or waterbus. We recommend including Margaret Island in the excursion program - an old city park with an interesting history, thermal baths, the ruins of a Dominican monastery, a Japanese garden, a water park, playgrounds, a variety of sports infrastructure, food outlets - here everyone will find something to their liking.
Budapest Csaszar Hotel 3 *
Housed in a 19th century building, just a 3-minute walk from Margit Hid - one of the oldest bridges that crosses the island of the same name and connects Buda and Pest. The rooms are attractively decorated in a modern style, offering a cozy atmosphere for a home-like experience. A significant advantage is the proximity to the sports swimming center, which provides outdoor pools, including 50 and 25 meters, for clients.
A European breakfast with a good selection of food and drinks is served daily. There are shops and excellent establishments nearby, where you will always be served a delicious lunch. The ancient baths of Saint Lukács (Saint Luke), a spa complex with medicinal water, offering a wide range of therapeutic services, is 150 meters away. There is a tram stop nearby, but you will hardly want to use it.
The surrounding streets and bridges are so beautiful that it makes you want to walk on foot. The way to the main attractions takes 20-30 minutes. We recommend visiting the Buda Castle, where the Royal Palace, the National Gallery, the Museum of History, the Fisherman's Bastion, the underground labyrinth, the funicular, the House of Hungarian Wines and the favorite temple of the townspeople - the Church of St. Matthias are located.
Petnehazy Club Hotel Superior 3 *
A great option for a family holiday alone with nature. The suburban complex is located in a protected green area, a 15-20 minute drive from the lively center. Guests are offered various options for comfortable accommodation, differing in area (from 28 to 68 sq.). Double rooms are located in the main building, equipped with a kitchenette and a balcony overlooking the Buda Hills.
The wooden chalets for 4-6 people, among other things, have a full kitchen, Finnish sauna and a spacious furnished terrace. Every morning, a beautifully served buffet with delicious continental breakfasts awaits vacationers. The hospitable Mili Gastronomy restaurant invites you to enjoy selected dishes of French, European and Hungarian cuisine.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a wellness center, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, tennis court. Nearby there are shops, a large children's and sports grounds. For connoisseurs of painting and architecture, we advise you to visit the Museum of Fine Arts with a collection of paintings by the greatest masters and the incredibly beautiful Vaidahunyad Castle, which harmoniously combines many architectural styles.
The healing properties of hot Hungarian springs have been known since ancient times, about 2 thousand years ago, when the Romans, who owned this region, began to arrange baths for noble persons. This is confirmed by archaeological excavations in Budapest, which resulted in the discovery of the ancient capital of western Hungary - Avinkum, with 21 thermal baths. In the Middle Ages (especially in the 15th century), when Buda became the residence of the king, baths with thermal water again became an important area of development and the object of state laws.
From that era, the ancient royal bath "Rat" has been preserved, which is still operating today. During the 150 years of their rule in Hungary, the Turks made a significant contribution to the arrangement of the thermal baths - the excellent baths "Rudash" and "Kiraji" in Buda are a vivid symbol of their former dominion. The popular resort of Eger is also a merit of the Turks, where they built many baths and baths. But the most famous reservoir with hot water is the natural freshwater lake Balaton. World-renowned balneological resorts have grown along its banks, where Germans, British, Americans, Austrians, Russians, and Swiss come.
The waters of thermal springs, rising upward, mix with karst sediments, being saturated with minerals and microelements. The sulfur and carbon dioxide content in the waters of the Budapest baths make them medicinal and hydrocarbonate (13 baths). Bathing in them helps to get rid of chronic forms of diseases of the joints and spine, all kinds of neuralgia, and a lack of lime in the bones.
Some hot waters ("Hunyadi Janos, Mira, Paradis, Salvus, Fenents Jozsef), containing magnesium, calcium, fluorine, chlorine and other substances, are drinking medicinal and table waters. Drinking such waters helps to recover from chronic gastrointestinal diseases; gastritis, enterocolitis, inflammation of the kidneys and urinary organs, ailments of the gallbladder. Taking thermal water and bathing in it has a positive effect on the state of the respiratory system, endocrine and skeletal systems. It is recommended to drink small sips of water on an empty stomach so as not to burn yourself. Numerous therapeutic procedures based on Hungarian waters effectively resist diseases.
But you cannot be uncontrollably treated with the waters of thermal springs in Budapest, so as not to harm the body. There are certain contraindications for taking this or that water. For example, “Hunyadi Janos”, “Ferenc Jozsef”, “Mira” should not be drunk in case of acute inflammation of the gastric and intestinal mucosa, with low acidity, ulcers, heart failure, tuberculosis, and malignant tumors.
There are fewer contraindications for the "Salvus" water. Hot baths are categorically contraindicated for obliterating endarteritis and thrombophlebitis, a tendency to form tumors. It is best to start treatment after a diagnostic examination and consultation with a doctor.
