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Gellért Baths

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Gellért Baths, nestled at the foot of Gellért Hill in Buda, is one of Budapest’s most famous and architecturally stunning thermal bath complexes. Built between 1912 and 1918 in the Art Nouveau style, the baths are renowned for their lavish interiors adorned with colorful Zsolnay tiles, marble columns, stained glass windows by Miksa Róth, and elegant sculptures, creating a truly opulent atmosphere. The main indoor pool, with its arched glass ceiling and ornate columns, is a highlight, while the outdoor wave pool—added in 1927—offers a unique bathing experience. The Gellért’s thermal waters have been celebrated for their healing properties since the Middle Ages, with the site historically serving as a hospital and later a Turkish bathhouse. Today, visitors can enjoy a variety of pools with different temperatures, steam rooms, saunas, and spa treatments, all set within a building that is a masterpiece of Hungarian Art Nouveau. The baths’ rich history, cultural significance, and architectural grandeur make Gellért Baths a must-see for anyone seeking relaxation and a glimpse into Budapest’s spa heritage.

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Gellért Baths
Location

Gellért Baths is located on the Buda side of the Danube River, nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, at Kelenhegyi út 4, 1118. This iconic thermal bath complex is part of the stunning Gellért Hotel, an Art Nouveau masterpiece. To find it, you can take tram 19, 41, 47, 49, or 56, or bus lines 7, 7A, 107, 109, 133, or 233 and alight at Szent Gellért tér. The baths are a short walk from the Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd), and strolling along the Danube Promenade offers breathtaking views of the city. Nearby attractions include the scenic Danube River, Gellért Hill, and the Liberty Bridge, offering stunning views and photo opportunities. The baths themselves boast grand architecture, stained glass roofs, and ornate ceramics, with 13 pools and thermal baths, saunas, and steam rooms to unwind.

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