Budapest Spas

morg_monster | 13:00 Thu 26th Jan 2006 | Travel

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I'm going to Budapest for a long weekend with my bf on the 4th (Feb). We want to visit one of the thermal baths/spas but I know some of them are seperate for men and women and I'm not so sure I really want to spend an afternoon away from my man - not really the point of the holiday! Can anyone recommend a spa that has at least some co-ed pools, and also can anyone tell me the general dress code - do you have to go starkers?! Also any general tips - I'm a bit worried about doing something wrong!

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campbellking

Went to Budapest several years ago, and ended up in one of the spas that the locals use. Very strong smell of sulphur, and it was co-ed, and everyone swan in swimming costumes. The one rule that was strictly enforced was the use of swimming hats. Have no idea what it was called, but it was away from the main centre across the big bridge over the danube.

deefer

I was in Budapest in November 05 and, like you, wanted to try out one of the spas. Unfortunately for us, we didn't succeed due to lack of time. However, so far as I remember, there are about 5 or 6 dotted around, some on the Buda side and some on the Pest (there is even an openair one in the middle of a park I think!). Your best bet is to go to the spa at the Hotel Gellert, which is the one we would have tried out. It is a mixed spa (one or two of them are gay establishments I believe) and is part of the Hotel Gellert, right on the banks of the Danube.

The Gellert is apparently beautifully done out and seems very popular with all ages. There is a huge board just inside the entrance that tells you all you need to know. You can either just buy a ticket to spectate (!) or to use the facilities. And so far as etiquette goes, I think you can wear swimming costumes, or they supply you with what I think are paper type costumes (imagine little apron-style loin cloths for the men and you won't be far wrong!).

Anyway, 'tis about time I stopped rambling on. Check out...

http://www.danubiushotels.com/en/budapest-hotels/danubius-hotel-gellert-budapest

...and that should give you plenty of info to be going on with. Oh, and by the way, enjoy your break in Budapest!