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.
This place is huge, we spent two hours here, but you could stay longer if you want a massage or other treatments, we just didn't have time. Beware, sometimes there are queues, we had to wait about half an hour to get in. You can hire towels etc... or take your own. The room top thermal bath is great, but very cold outside in December!
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We had initially planned to go to the much larger Gellert baths but made the right choice in the end. Our hotel staff had recommended this smaller venue as it was less crowded, with far fewer children. The spa had a wide variety of pools, saunuas and baths. Very clean. Good changing and locker facilities. Very clever wristband system for entry into the various areas, but rather unreliable at times: staff had to bleep people through on a regular basis. Rooftop bath an absolute must at night. Despite the outside temperature being a rather chilly minus number, and once you had made the couple of metre dash from the building to the water, the illuminated views of the city and river were fantastic. It was lovely and warm, if a little crowded at times. People were all very friendly and cheerful, all in all a very convivial atmosphere. The all inclusive option was only available to men: I think this may be something to do with the men only and women only days, but just giving you a heads up as you may be as bemused as we were. Perhaps be wise to check in advice if you're considering going all in. We woulkd recommend the bar and restaurant: one of the nicest meals I have ever had anywhere in the world, and at very reasonable prices. They allow you to drink in the bar in your swimwear, just take in a towel to preserve modesty, and prevent the next customer getting a soggy bottom..
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Huge spa, with about 10 saunas, 4 wet rooms, various chill pools and a proper Olympic swimming pool. Prices are more than appropriate, and 3-4 hours are advises. Amazing scenery sitting in an outside pool overseeing all of Budapest in the snow
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