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Rudas Baths

Dobrentei ter 9, Budapest 1016, Hungary (Várkerület)
361 375 8373
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Ranked #29 of 122 activities in Budapest
Type: Spas
Description: This thermal bath, built by the Turks in 1566, retains a strong Islamic style.
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San Antonio, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Although Rudas is women-only on Tuesdays and open to both genders on weekends (requiring swim suits), this strikes me as a fairly optional male-only activity. I enjoyed it but I didn't even ask my traveling companions if they wanted to go. Americans remain uncomfortable with nudity (or near-nudity in this case with the strange front-only apron-like cloths that are provided... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

On every Friday and Saturday, this place is open from 10pm till 4am. Go there at night and put yourself in the baths, then have a relax or sleep on one of the beds there. The place looks great, it has six baths with different temperatures, two saunas (dry and wet), massage hall, lockers, beds for relaxation, etc. You might... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Very nice othomanic baths, reasonable price with cabin included, sauna, baths.... Would recommend to everyone! Had already visited the famous Szechenyi but didn't like it there at all... Especially comparing them with the Rudas baths!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

we went to this bath as our first thing to do in Budapest as it was rated so well, but you're paying about £12 to go in different temperature pools and there is an overwhelming stench coming from all of the taps. an experience never the less but I'm not sure this is the best one to go to.

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Galway, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

myself and 2 friends visited Budapest on foot.. and we walked like crazy for 3 days and nights.. so, the last day we decided to spend half day @ Rudas Baths.. we ve paid for Baths and pool.. to be honest the pool isn t worthit.. you also need swimming cap.. the Baths are nice and very relaxing.. the 42... More

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Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

i arrive at Budapest really early in the morning and i decided to go there cause thet open at 6:00am. The place is old but well renovated and very clean. The prices are good. I would recomend it!

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Whittlesey, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

So, you've read about the spa baths. You've seen some are men only and are worried about it - don't be ! Whilst the big tourist Spas are mixed, Rudas is mixed on Sat / Sun, ladies only on Tues and Men only the rest of the time. Open 6am - 8pm and also 10pm - 4am on Fri/Sat. When... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013 via mobile

Lovely place for relaxing , very clean and furbushed , the bath is authentic and lovely ... Will go back for sure

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Paramaribo, Suriname
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This was my second visit to the Rudas spa and the experience was similar. (first visit was in 2006) Upon entrance we were greeted by a lady who explained to us the different options. The spa is good shape and clean. Unfortunately all the massages were booked but the rest of the spa made up for that. There is a... More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

These baths are from the time of the Turks in Budapest, only open to women on Tuesdays and the weekends. Bath sheets can be rented with a deposit paid back at the conclusion of your visit. £15 gives you entry, with your own changing cabin to leave all your valuables and clothes, You just need your own swimming costume. Various... More

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