Gellért Thermal Bath Budapest
Gellert Bath opened in 1918 offering medicinal water treatments using the same deep underground springs the Knights of St John used in the 12th century, and later on the Turks to feel the invigorating powers of the mineral rich waters.
Baths have various bath tickets. Full day tickets usually include the use of all bath pools and facilities, but not the personal care services (massage, manicure or hairdressing). Mixed bathing during the whole week.
We offer the following package programs
- Daily entrance tickets
- Wellness package: entrance ticket with cabin usage and massage
- Exclusive Wellness package: entrance ticket with cabin usage and VIP massage in exclusive room
- Medical threatments
- Private Bath in Gellért Bath
If you are planning to spend a spa day or half a day in a Budapest bath, make sure that you book the spa services in advance (the pools and facilities do not need to be booked, but in the high season the baths get very full). A towel, flip-flops, a bottle of water, a swimsuit and a swim cap will come in handy when visiting one of the baths.
entrance ticket with cabin usage and 20’ or 50’ minutes aroma or thermal massage Price-2016. Price-2017.
Includes: a type of VIP (50 or 70 minutes) Harmony aroma massage or Royal Thermal massage r Royal Thermal extra massage or Lavender Dream treatment in exclusive room and entrance ticket with cabin usage Price-2016. Price-2017.
Indications: chronic and semi * acute arthritis * blood circulation problems * degenerative illnesses of joints * illnesses of the vertebral spine * pains of the intervertebral disc * aortic stenosis * neuralgia * In addition, the inhalatorium helps to treat asthmatic, chronic bronchitic complaints
Medical services: underwater water jet massage; electrotherapy; curative gymnastics; spa physician consultation; inhalation; day-time hospital
Medical services only on medical prescription: Mud treatment; Carbon-dioxide bath; Underwater traction-bath; Medical massage;
However, it should be noted that before undertaking any cure it is essential the patient should always consult his/her doctor for a medical opinion on the most appropriate type of treatment, recommended frequency of bathing. and its duration.
Spend a private romantic and luxurious 2 or 3 hours with your partner
(Please note this program is for adults aged 18 years and older.)
The Private Bath in Gellert Spa & Thermal Baths was built in 1918. You can spend some intimate time and enjoy the hot water tub on your own. In 1918, like many of the facilities of Gellert Spa, were ultra modern and high tech, including the private bath tub.
Today the Private Bath is not merely a hot water tub, or a giant bathroom, but also a historical monument of the 1920’s water healing movement when many of the baths in Budapest were reborn, almost a hundred year old. The Private Bath can be rented for 2 or 3 hours, and is available for up to 4 people.
The Private Bath has its own private entry. Its area is completely separated from the general public bath and pools.
The rental fee includes the use of the Private Bath Hall and Tub (plus its facilities) for 2 or 3 hours, a fruit bowl and a bottle of champagne. for 2 or 4 guests
NOT included: admission to the swimming pool and thermal pools, swimming dress, towel to rent, flip-flops, shower gel and shampo, swimming cap, mineral water, and additional personal services. Price-2016. Price-2017.
The Private Bath Hall can be closed from the inside so that only you and your guest(s) can use the hall and its adjoining rooms or facilities.
Adjoining Rooms:
- Entry Hall with Armchair, Wardrobe, Mirror
- Private Bath Hall (for the modern eyes the room may seem like a really big bathroom)
- Heated Cabin with 2 Wooden Chairs: can be used as a Sauna with its adjustable temperature (max 55 degrees Celsius)
- Private Toilet
We have given you a simple grid of medical and wellness services; Let us know your requests and we will create a special proposal for you.
Useful information in Rudas Thermal Bath
- We kindly inform guests to arrive to the baths 40 minutes before your treatment, so you have enough time to get your ticket, changing and showering.
- The usage of a towel and sheets is possible to rent for extra fee.
- We ask it to arrive to your treatments 5 minutes earlier in order for his relaxation to be allowed to start comfortably. If you are late, bath is unfortunately forced to shorten the time of the treatment in order to start the next one in time.
- We kindly ask you to have a shower before your treatment!
- A child under 16 years may not attend a massage treatment since the state of his musculature is suitable for this yet.
- The vapor bath section on Mon, Wed, Thue and Fri gentlemen are welcome, and on Tuesdays ladies can enjoy the vapor bath.
- In case of pregnancy, former operation or any disease, please inform bath during your check-in.
We can not provide massages in the following cases:
pregnancy * for children under 16 years (For 16-18-year old people 20-minute massages are available.) * fever * varicose veins (in case of foot massage) * cancer * osteoporosis * menses * infectious diseases * skin diseases * heart diseases (In case of having a pacemaker, please consult with our colleagues.)
What sets your mind at ease? We know the answer: an aromatherapy massage, a relaxing treatment done by calm, slow and gentle movements. This massage, a favourite kind of massage nowadays is not only one of the great many treatments in the hot water medicinal baths of Budapest. It is a thrilling experience, a relaxing massage scented with precious aromas and warm oil.
The aromatherapy massage is specifically recommended:
- as a first massage experience in case you are unfamiliar with the realm of massages
- in times of increased mental and physical load
- for insomnia
During 70 minute harmony aroma treatments facial toners with highly active substances and moisturizers are used both of which are complemented by overall body-, facial-, and head massage.
An increasing amount of people have been affected by locomotive disorders nowadays. Symptoms might come at a rather early age and we hardly ever come across a person without complaints. Swedish method makes the thermal massage unique. The masseur applies more powerful, dynamic movements, assesses the state of the muscles, touches on painful parts and taking all these into consideration works out a tailor made treatment. Due to the professional use of stroking, rubbing movements the effect of the massage is immediately felt, tension in the muscles, pain in the body is eased.
Thermal massage is specifically recommended:
- in times of increased physical load,
- in the case of non inflamed arthritic pains and aching muscles,
- for recreation, relaxation and easing the muscles.
This massage is a perfect complement of thermal bathing. Based on a more powerful Swedish method the massage is offered for those who prefer a more dynamic treatment.
Royal thermal extra massage
It is the therapeutic version of the royal thermal massage. Following the massage the masseur applies an extremely strong balm containing goat butter to the aching regions of the body in order to enhance the healing effect. By doing so the masseur also increases the painkilling effect of the massage.
Lavender is one of the most well known ingredients of aromatherapies. The little violet flower creates harmony in man, its look and scent amazes everyone, refreshes, recreates and at the same time sets your mind at ease. Your body is fully scrubbed by a mixture of Atlantic salt and real lavender blooms which is followed by a tip-to-toe massage with a special, warm lavender oil.
Lavender sprinkle, facial toner and uniquely nutritious lavender moisturizer are used during the entire relaxing body massage. Lavender dream treatment is specially recommended for all who wishes to undergo an unusual relaxing treatment The 70 minute thermal treatments include overall body massage, refreshing foot, facial and head massage, too.
Address: Gellért Thermal Bath
H-1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 4.
Location
the thermal bath is situated near Gellért Hill, on the Buda side
By public transportation
underground 4, tramways 19, 41, 47, 49, 56, buses 7, 107, 109, 133 and 233 show on map
Opening times
Indoor pools: every day: 06:00 – 20:00
Outdoor wave pool (May-October, depending on the weather): Monday – Sunday: 06:00-20:00.