Overview:
The Rudas Spa is the oldest traditional Turkish Style bathing experience thermal spa in the city, operating since 1520. The saunas, steam cabins, panoramic rooftop sun terrace and jacuzzi, as well as night-time opening hours and parties to attract young people, further enhance the prestige and popularity of Rudas.
We enjoyed an evening here and enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor baths. A highlight was the rooftop pool as the views of the lights on the other side of the Danube were amazing.
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Spent a couple of hours here one afternoon after walking and exploring Buda. The staff we interacted with were helpful. However, English speakers are somewhat limited. There are signs to help point out the different areas. The different rooms and areas can be a little confusing. All in all, typical thermal baths and not sure if worth the time when there are many other things to explore.
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This was a great place to visit which as one of two couples visiting as friends we thoroughly enjoyed. However despite having throughly checked the website prior to arriving to check when mixed couples were allowed - it’s men only every day in the week bar Tuesday for women and mixed sat/sun - and the opening hours we arrived to be told that we weren’t allowed in as it was within an hour of that session closing. We found no details of this prior to visiting. And only certain sessions allowed you access to the oldest part which is the octagonal pool that includes four smaller pools, as well as the rooftop pool. Essentially we had to go away for tea and come back later to do the late night session that started at 10pm. We were very cross about the lack of communication ahead of visiting but that said once we returned we enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend visiting when you can access both the octagonal pool room and rooftop pool. This was a nice quiet session despite it being late night into the early hours - no party music etc. All in all a relaxing experience. For info Budapest bus service drops and picks up close by - even in the early hours of the morning. I’d say 2 stars for communication but 5 for experience but only if you go when you can access all areas. On that basis I give it a 4. Just a heads up the octagonal pool does have a smell of sulphur as part of its nature.
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