Overview
The Gellért Thermal Bath is Budapest's most beautiful bath house, an Art Nouveau masterpiece of Zsolnay tiles, marble columns, and mosaic pools at the foot of Gellért Hill.
Highlights
- Art Nouveau interior: Zsolnay ceramic decoration, stained glass, and sculptured fountains.
- Wave pool: An outdoor pool with artificial waves.
- Main pool: The grand indoor pool under a vaulted glass ceiling.
History
The current building opened in 1918, but the thermal springs on this site were used by the Ottomans from the 16th century.
Visitor Tips
- Hotel entrance: Enter through the Gellért Hotel lobby.
- Morning light: The main pool is most photogenic in the morning.
- Duration: 2–3 hours.