Visitors enjoy a thermal bath in the open air pool at the Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest, Hungary on Jan. 16, 2026.

Budapest's thermal baths have been soothing souls for centuries. These mineral-rich waters melt away stress, provide muscle relief and improve circulation after even a short soak. There are more than ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary's vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

With hot thermal baths, quirky ruined bars, stunning Gothic revival architecture, and world-class street food, you can be sure there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. It’s a city that captures ...

Closure of Budapest baths has upended city’s bathing scene by diverting tourists to the smaller baths used by locals, who don ...

When winter drags on, this Central European capital offers an unexpectedly warmer getaway option that makes cold weather ...

Anyone who's ever been to the gloriously ornate capital of Hungary, Budapest, will tell you that the unmissable thing to do is head to one of the city's relaxing thermal baths. Bath houses were first ...

Bathers stop for a chat in the Szechenyi Spa in Budapest - Copyright AFP FERENC ISZA Bathers stop for a chat in the Szechenyi Spa in Budapest - Copyright AFP FERENC ...