Budapest's thermal baths have been soothing souls for centuries. These mineral-rich waters melt away stress, provide muscle relief and improve circulation after even a short soak. There are more than ...

Among the many reasons to visit Budapest, Hungary, there's one that stands out the most. Known as the "City of Baths" and "Spa City," Budapest is particularly unique for being the only remaining ...

Closure of Budapest baths has upended city’s bathing scene by diverting tourists to the smaller baths used by locals, who don ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary's vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

Budapest’s more touristy option is Gellert Baths, located in a fancy hotel. Gellert is more sedate and luxurious than Szechenyi, even if the entry procedure is no less confusing. But in the summer, ...

For me, splashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction. Though it might sound daunting, bathing in Budapest is far more accessible than you'd think. Tourists are ...

In Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital, you can sample spicy paprika at the Great Market Hall (designed by Gustave Eiffel), sip coffee in a genteel turn-of-the-20th-century cafe, and enjoy an ...

Like most top-notch tourist draws in the world, before most travelers even arrive in Budapest, they'll typically have a slideshow of iconic images swirling in their mind. Paramount among the scenes of ...

It was cold outside in Budapest on the day I visited Széchenyi Bath (or fürdő in Hungarian), a Neo-baroque-style bathhouse built in 1913. Snow flurries were intermittent and wondrous, the chill broken ...

When longtime W girl Barbara Palvin told us she swears by washing her face with cold water and making monthly trips to her facialist, we were impressed. Alas, great skincare is the Hungarian way. Here ...