Steam lifts from thermal pools like whispered prayers. Chess players settle into their ritual. The scent of minerals and stone fills the air. Opened in 1913, Széchenyi remains one of Europe’s largest and most beloved thermal bath complexes. Set within the leafy expanse of City Park, its neo-Baroque arches and ochre walls evoke a grandeur from another era.

There are 18 pools here, fed by natural hot springs, each with its own unique temperature and rhythm. Some soothe tired muscles. Others invite you to linger, floating beneath an open sky. Indoors, vaulted halls echo with quiet, where saunas, steam rooms, and mineral treatments continue a legacy of healing. Bring flip-flops, a towel, and a willingness to let the city fall away.