Rudas Baths

Budapest, Hungary

Rudas Bath is a thermal bath in Budapest which is claimed to have medicinal properties. It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. To date, it retains many of the key elements of a Turkish bath, exemplified by its Turkish dome and octagonal pool. It is located at Döbrentei tér 9 on the Buda side of Erzsébet Bridge. The bath has six therapy pools and one swimming pool where the temperature is in between 10 and 42 °C (50 and 108 °F). The components of slightly radioactive thermal water includes sulfate, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and a significant amount of fluoride ion. A sight-seeing brochure claims the water can help to treat degenerative joint illnesses, chronic and sub-acute joint inflammations, vertebral disk problems, neuralgia and lack of calcium in the bone system.

The baths were used by Sokollu Mustafa Pasha, Beylerbeyi (governor) of Buda Vilayet of the Ottomans between 1566 and 1578. This is inscribed in Hungarian in the baths, on a stone standing atop the Juve spring, which is believed by locals to have a rejuvenating effect on people.

It re-opened at the beginning of 2006, after a comprehensive renovation of its interior.

The baths are open to women only on Tuesdays, to men the rest of the week, and both men and women on the weekend. The attached swimming pool is always open to both men and women.

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Founded: 1550
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Hungary

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Itsuki Yoshida (22 days ago)
Must bring: flipflops, towels, shower gel (swimming hat if you wish to swim in the pool) As a Japanese who love bathing experience, I'm glad that I made it here. It was around Christmas, so all daytime bookings were taken. But luckily we could get Friday evening tickets which allow guests to access all the baths between 10pm-3am. Perhaps avoid the first hour (10-11pm) since everyone gets in all at once, it was busy and hectic everywhere. My favourite part of Rudas was that gorgeous historical Turkish bath, it was beautiful and mesmerizing, and relaxing with the warm bath. There is the rooftop bath and other modern baths on the other side of the building. Which was okay and the rooftop bath was great with the view, but again it was way too overcrowded and very loud environment at around 10-11pm. Overall, the experience was very nice and relaxing. I slept very well after the visit. I would love to give it another go on different times of the day and seasons.
Su Ni (34 days ago)
A perfect place to escape and relax in winter! The place has many different bath options, the roof was definitely the highlight but the waster was hot enough to keep you stay for too long; however, the Turkish bath was amazing, extra cost but worth it totally! Another thing we discovered that even if the tickets online are sold out, you can still buy at the spot!
Martina Granelli (41 days ago)
A must do if you are in Budapest, much cleaner and peaceful than other baths in the city. Bring your towel, flip flops and swimming cap if you want to swim in the pool. The rooftop pool is so worth it, took amazing pictures and had the most wonderful view of the Danube. Overall a very pleasant and relaxing experience
Nomad Around (4 months ago)
Facilities are well maintained and better than the most popular one. It has a couple of thermal baths,saunas , and indoor swimming pools(swim cap is mandatory). The rooftop bar has a panaromanic view which is very nice.But it is very small and accommodate with 15 people. Be aware of that they charge wellness,Turkish bath on an additional cost.Also be aware of the date which they only accommodate man or female.
Gabo Mirkin (4 months ago)
Excellent place to rest, have a massage and enjoy before going back home to the routine. The massage was great. The place has a lot of swimming pools. If you have time, it's a good idea to sent minimum 4 or 5 hour to enjoy all the facilities. To explore the different swimming pools and to enjoy. The food is expensive. But to do it once it's ok. The restaurant it's ok. Not wow. But we really enjoyed the day.
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