Szechenyi Bath and Spa Budapest

Szechenyi Bath and Spa Budapest

On Saturday May 19th, we visited the Szechenyi Bath and Spa in Budapest. I have never experienced a bath house and it was quite interesting. First when you walk in you change into your swimsuit and shower off. Then you just walk around and choose a bath depending on the temperature of your liking. The place is very popular and even though it was a Saturday, this bath house was filled with people of various age groups but mainly consisted of middle aged to elderly. There are many baths outside and inside of the complex. The baths outside seemed more enjoyable and the views of the bath house from outside were very beautiful. I would suggest coming to the place on a cool or cold day so that the hot thermal baths are even more relaxing. Other amenities include steam rooms and massage areas. The paragraph below explains a little more about the history and information about the bath house we visited today. If your in Budapest and need a relaxing moment I highly suggest this place.

Budapest can rightly be called the city of spas, and the Szechenyi Bath and Spa was its first thermal baths on the Pest side. At the time, back in 1881, it was called "Artesian Bath", and was only a temporary establishment. In 1913, it was converted into a permanent bath, and received its present name and most parts of its pretty yellow building complex. In 1927, beach sites, as well as public bathing departments for gentlemen and ladies were added. In 1960, another expansion added a group thermal section (for use in bathing suites), and a daytime outpatient hospital. The year of 1999 saw a complete reconstruction of the swimming pools. Water filtering and circulation devices were added, and the fancy bath received high standard equipment and modern elements. The renovation and reconstruction work continues, partially closing down different sections each year.