Popsugar Living Europe Thermal Baths in Budapest Budapest's Thermal Baths Offer Heaven For Less Than 20 Euros 3 March 2019 by Gemma Cartwright Image Source: Flickr user Wei-Te Wong Budapest is a city of numerous delights, but one you can't fail to miss is the city's numerous thermal baths. Hungary's capital sits on over 100 hot springs, and the residents have made the most of this by building lavish bathhouses all across the city. They house not only indoor baths but also swimming pools, spas, and all manner of wellness options that you can indulge in for a fraction of what you'd pay in other parts of Europe. Head there during the day for swimming and relaxing, or party the night away as the most famous baths turn into spa-clubs when the sun goes down. Related: 13 European City Breaks 30-Something Friends Will Love The city has dozens of baths to choose from, but we're giving you a closer look at two of the most famous: Szechenyi Baths, the biggest and most popular boasting a whopping 18 pools within what looks like a giant yellow palace, and Gellert Baths, which sits on the banks of the river Danube and boasts incredible art nouveau architecture around its 12 baths and pools. Szechenyi Baths Image Source: Flickr user Wei-Te Wong Entrance to Szechenyi Baths with access to a changing cabin will cost you under €20 during the week. 1 / 6 Szechenyi Baths Image Source: Flickr user karaian You can add a number of extras to your booking, from towel hire to spa treatments. The baths do get very busy (and noisy), but there's plenty of room, and if you can't bear the busy warm days, the baths are open year-round. 2 / 6 Szechenyi Baths Image Source: Flickr user Graeme Churchard On most Saturday nights, Szechenyi Baths hosts "sparties" with drinks and revelry into the early hours. When the temperatures drop, the action moves to the indoor Lukacs Baths. 3 / 6 Gellert Baths Image Source: Flickr user Roberto Ventre The Gellert Baths can be found inside the Gellert hotel and comprise a number of pools and baths. As with Szechenyi, entry during the week with a changing cabin is just shy of €20. 4 / 6 Gellert Baths Image Source: Flickr user Bobo Boom Spa treatments at the baths are an incredibly good value, with a 50-minute massage for two coming in at around £80. 5 / 6 Gellert Baths Image Source: Flickr user Ted and Jen The heated pools and baths range between 21 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius. The outdoor pool has a wave machine. 6 / 6 EuropeTravelSpa