Gellért Medicinal Spa

Address of Spa: H-1118 Budapest, Kelenhegyi út 2-4.

For information call: +36-1/466-6166

E-mail: spas2@mail.datanet.hu

Homepage: www.travelport.hu

References to the „miraculous” springs, found at the location of the present spa, can be seen in scripts dated as early as the 15th century. This spa, having been larger and supplied by a spring hotter than the other Buda-based baths, used to be called „Purgatory” by the Ottomans. Another name given to it by the Turks was „The bath of virgins”, which refers to the unparalleled medical effect of the spa.

Contemporary sources reported about the building, completed in 1918, as follows: „… The monumental architecture, classical in its propertions but Hungarian in its design with a slight Oriental touch, of the enormous building of the Saint Gellért Spa and Hotel catch the eye of the visitors.” Indeed, the artistic impression of the spa, located near the Danube, is created by the wonderful sculptures, ceramic mosaic tiles and tinted glass incorporated. This artistic effect is present not only in the interior, but characterises the open air facilities, such as the pools and the wave pool, as well.

In the spa almost all health services are available, it has a complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital), a physiotherapy unit and an inhalatorium. Apart from the jacuzzi and the whirlpool, popular are the sun bathing roof terrace for women and the other one used jointly by naturists. The guests of Hotel Gellért are also regular visitors at the spa.

Composition of the water:

Thermal water containing sodium and calcium-magnesium-hydrocarbonates and sulphates, with significant fluoride contents.

Indications:

Degenerative disorders of joints and the spine, chronic arthritis in the inactive stage, disorders of the vertebral disks, lumboischialgia, neuralgic pain, stenosis, peripheral circulation disorders, in the inhalatorium: treatment of asthmatic and chronic bronchitis.

Opening hours: throughout the year

Thermal bath departments

Thermal and weight bath for men and women

From May 1 to Sept. 30: from Monday to Friday: 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm , Saturday-Sunday: from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm

From Oct.1 to Apr. 30: Monday to Friday: from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm., Saturday-Sunday: from 6.00 am to 2.00 pm

Jacuzzi

From May 1 to Sept. 30: every day from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm

From Oct 1 to Apr 30: from Monday to Friday: 6.00 am to 7.00 pm., Saturday-Sunday: 6.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Wave pool:

From May 1 to Sept. 30: every day from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm

Pools:

No. of pools in total: 13

1. At the spa departments

- Thermal baths:

Water temperature: 36-38 ºC

2. At the jacuzzi and wave pool

- jacuzzi

Water temperature: 26 ºC Surface: 240 m2

- Wave pool

Water temperature: 26 ºC Surface: 500 m2

Therapeutical services:

Complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital)

Balneotherapy: pool and tub baths, mud therapy, tub bath treatment with carbonated water

Hydrotherapy: weight bath, underwater massage by water current

Mechanotherapy: physiotherapy, foot massage, medical massage, underwater massage by water current.

Electrotherapy: galvanic treatment, iontophoresis, diadynamic, short wave treatment, selective stimulus treatment, ultrasonic therapy, interference treatment, magnetotherapy.

Other treaments: sauna and steam room, gum jet massage, inhalation therapy.

Other medical services: dentist.

Fun pool: jacuzzi and wave pool.

Beauty services: sauna, solarium, beauty parlor, manicure and pedicure.

Other services: Buffet, gift shop, herbal store, foreign language papers available, rental, safe deposit.

Accommodation at the location:

Danubius Hotel Gellért**** Health hotel

H-1111 Budapest , Szent Gellért tér 1.

Phone: 1-385-220, Fax: 1-466-6631

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellert

Nearby accommodation:

1. Budapest Marriott Hotel *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Phone: +36-1/266-7000, Fax: +36-1/266-5000

Homepage: http://www.marriott.com

2. Hilton Budapest *****

H-1014 Budapest , Hess András tér 1-3.

Phone: +36-1/488-6600, Fax: +36-1/488-6644

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/hilton

3. Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u.12-14.

Phone: +36-1/327-6333

Fax: +36-1/327-6357

Homepage: http://www.interconti.com

4. Hyatt Regency Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Roosevelt tér 2.

Phone: +36-1/266-1234

Fax: 1-266-9101

Homepage: http://www.budapest.hyatt.com

5. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Phone: +36-1/429-3777

Fax: 1-429-4777

Homepage: http://www.kempinski-budapest.com

6. Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget **** Health hotel

H-1138 Budapest , Margitsziget

Phone: +36-1/1-452-6200

Fax: 1-452-6261

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/conference

7. Corinthia Aquincum Hotel ***** Health hotel

H-1036 Budapest , Árpád fejedelem útja 94.

Phone: +36-1/436-4100, +36-1/436-4700

Fax: +36-1/436-4156

Homepage: http://www.corinthia.com

8. Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia **** Health hotel

H-1133 Budapest , Kárpát u. 62-64.

Phone: +36-1/452-5800

Fax: +36-1/452-5801

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/helia

9. Park Hotel Flamenco Budapest ****

H-1113 Budapest , Tas vezér u.7.

Phone: +36-1/372-2000, +36-1/372-2165 , +36-1/372-2100

Fax: +36-1/365-8007

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/flamenco

Neraby touristic attractions to visit:

1. Sights near the Danube

2. Mount Gellért, Rock chapel

3. Closed market at Fővám tér

4. Budapest University of Economy

5. Inner city; Váci utca – pedestrian zone

6. Hungarian National Museum

7. Rudas Medicinal Spa

8. Buda Palace

9. Citadel

10.Museum of Contemporary Arts – Ludwig Museum

Access by public transport:

The Gellért spa is located in the centre of the city, at the foot of Liberty bridge on the Buda side.

Public transport available:

- Trams Nos. 18, 19, 47 and 49,

- Buses Nos. 7, 7A and 86

Events:

- Budapest Spring Festival – March

- Bridge festival (Chain bridge) - July

- BudaFest – Summer Opera and Ballet Festival - August

- National holiday, fireworks at the Danube – August 20th

- Festival of Handicrafts – handicrafts fair – August 20th

- International Grapes and Wine Festival - September

- Budapest Autumn Festival - October

- Budapest Christmas Fair – December

Király Medicinal Spa

Address of Spa: H-1027 Budapest, Fő utca 82-84.

For information call: +36-1/202-3688

E-mail: spas2@mail.datanet.hu

Homepage: www.travelport.hu

The Ottoman Arslan pasha started the construction of this spa in 1565 in order to have a spa within the city walls, at a secured close location even if the city were under siege. In 1796 it was reconstructed into its present form. This old style spa is one of the very rare historic relics that remained from the Ottoman times, it is now a protected relic, presenting to us the early Ottoman bath culture in its original beauty.

Its thermal water supply system is fed through a pipeline from Lukács Medicinal Spa. This spa is open for men and women on alternating days.

Composition of the water:

Thermal water containing sodium and calcium-magnesium-hydrocarbonates and sulphates, with significant fluoride contents.

Indications:

Degenerative disorders of joints and the spine (deformity, disorders of the vertebral disks, lumboischialgia, Bechterew-disease), chronic arthritis in inactive stages, neuralgic pains, bone loss, post traumatic treatments.

Opening hours:

throughout the year

For women: Tuesday, Thursday: from 6.30 am to 7.00 pm, Saturday: from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm

For men: Monday, Wednesday, Fiday: from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm, Sunday: closed.

Pools:

No. of pools in total: 4

Medicinal pools

Water temperature: 26, 32, 36, 40 ºC, Surface: 8, 10, 68, 4 m2

Therapeutical services:

Balneotherapy: thermal pool bath and tub bath.

Hydrotherapy: underwater massage by water current.

Mechanotherapy: medical massage, refreshing massage, foot massage.

Other treatments: sauna and steam room.

Other special services: sauna, fitness.

Beauty services: hairdresser, pedicure.

Other services: Buffet, rental.

Nearby accommodation:

1. Budapest Marriott Hotel *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Phone: +36-1/266-7000, Fax: +36-1/266-5000

Homepage: http://www.marriott.com

2. Hilton Budapest *****

H-1014 Budapest , Hess András tér 1-3.

Phone: +36-1/488-6600

Fax: +36-1/488-6644

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/hilton

3. Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u.12-14.

Phone: +36-1/327-6333

Fax: +36-1/327-6357

Homepage: http://www.interconti.com

4. Hyatt Regency Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Roosevelt tér 2.

Phone: +36-1/266-1234

Fax: 1-266-9101

Homepage: http://www.budapest.hyatt.com

5. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Phone: +36-1/429-3777

Fax: 1-429-4777

Homepage: http://www.kempinski-budapest.com

6. Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget **** Health hotel

H-1138 Budapest , Margitsziget

Phone: +36-1/1-452-6200

Fax: 1-452-6261

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/conference

7. Corinthia Aquincum Hotel ***** Health hotel

H-1036 Budapest , Árpád fejedelem útja 94.

Phone: +36-1/436-4100, +36-1/436-4700

Fax: +36-1/436-4156

Homepage: http://www.corinthia.com

8. Danubius Hotel Gellért **** Health hotel

H-1111 Budapest , Szent Gellért tér 1.

Phone: +36-1/385-2200

Fax: 1-466-6631

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellert

9. Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia **** Health hotel

H-1133 Budapest , Kárpát u. 62-64.

Phone: +36-1/452-5800

Fax: +36-1/452-5801

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/helia

10. Park Hotel Flamenco Budapest ****

H-1113 Budapest , Tas vezér u.7.

Phone: +36-1/372-2000, +36-1/372-2165 , +36-1/372-2100

Fax: +36-1/365-8007

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/flamenco

Nearby touristic attractions to visit:

1. Batthányi tér – view from the Danube bank to the Parliament

2. Buda Castle

3. Tomb of Gül Baba

4. Greek Catholic Church

Access by public transport:

The spa is located in Buda, near the Margaret bridge.

Public transport available: tram No. 1, buses Nos. 60 and 86.

Events:

- Budapest Spring Festival – March

- BudaFest – Summer Opera and Ballet Festival - August

- National holiday – August 20th

- Festival of Handicrafts – handicrafts fair – August 20th

- International Grapes and Wine Festival - September

- Budapest Autumn Festival - October

- Budapest Christmas Fair – December

For other information in addition to the spa contact:

Company: Tourinform Head office

Address: 1051 Vörösmarty tér

Phone: +36-1/438-8080, Fax: +36-1/356-1964

E-mail: hungary@tourinform.hu

Homepage: www.hungarytourism.hu

Lukács Medicinal Spa and Swimming Pool

Address of Spa: H-1027 Budapest, Frankel Leó u. 25-29.

For information call: +36-1/326-1695

E-mail: spas2@mail.datanet.hu

Homepage: www.travelport.hu

The present spa was built in 1894, and it had been the largest and most frequented spa of Budapest until the completion of the Széchenyi Spa. Its swimming pool is very popular apart from its thermal bath departments, and is a favourite meeting place for writers and artists.

Worth special mentioning among the services of the spa is the complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital) for men and women.

Near the location of the present Lukács Spa in the 12th century there used to be numerous settlements of different orders of knighthood: the order of Saint John, of Rhodes and the Maltese order, engaged in healing the ill. They built spas in addition to their monasteries. In 1884 a health hotel was erected, with a modern hydrotherapeutical department and the swimming pool was also reconstructed. People from around the world, seeking remedy for various illnesses came to the spa. They placed, after a successful treatment, marble boards on the walls of the spa’s courtyard; these can still be seen there. Today these marble boards of gratitude are the evidence of the recovery of those numerous visitors, come from the world over, as a result of the beneficial effects of the medicinal water in the spa and the pump room.

The pump hall was built in 1937. The 1800 m2 area park, with its centuries old trees, is the visitors’ favorite place to rest. The open air relaxing pools are currently equipped with a drifting corridor, underwater sparkling, neck shower, water jet built into the sitting benches to massage the back, whirlpools, bubblers, underwater sparkling beds, and many other attractions on or under the water.

Composition of the water:

Thermal water containing sodium, calcium-magnesium-hydrocarbonate, sulphates and chlorides, with significant fluoride contents.

Indications:

Degenerative disorders of joints and the spine (deformity, disorders of the vertebral disks, lumboischialgia, Bechterew-disease), chronic arthritis in inactive stages, neuralgic pains, bone loss, post traumatic treatments.

Drinking therapy: disorders of the gastrointestinal and biliary tracts, chronic inflammatory airway diseases.

Opening hours:

- Thermal baths:

For women: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

For men: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

- Mud therapy and weight bath:

Monday to Friday: from 6.30 am. to 7.00 pm.

Saturday: form 6.30 am to 1.00 pm.

Sunday: closed.

- Swimming pool, thermal pool:

From May 1 to Sept. 30: Monday to Saturday: from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm, Sunday: from 6.00 am. to 5.00 pm.

From Oct.1 to Apr. 30: Monday to Friday: from 6.30 am. to 7.00 pm, Saturday: from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm., Sunday: closed

Pools:

No. of pools: 8. Park area: 1.230 m2

Thermal pool

Water temperature: 34-40 ºC

Weight bath:

Water temperature: 35 ºC

Swimming pool

Men’s pool

Water temperature: 22 ºC Surface: 368 m2

Női uszómedence

Water temperature: 26 ºC Surface: 310 m2

Fun pool

Water temperature: 32-33 ºC

Therapeutical services:

Complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital).

Balneotherapy: pool bath, tub bath, mud therapy, tub bath treatment with carbonated water, drinking therapy.

Hydrotherapy: weight bath, underwater massage by water current.

Mechanotherapy: medical massage, foot massage, refreshing massage.

Electrotherapy: galvanic treatment, iontophoresis, diadynamic, short wave treatment, selective stimulus treatment, ultrasonic therapy, interference treatment, magnetotherapy.

Other treaments: sauna and steam room.

Fun pool: water current, jacuzzi, massage jet

Other special services: sauna.

Beauty services: solarium, hairdresser, beauty parlor, pedicure.

Other services: Buffet, rental.

Nearby accommodation:

1. Budapest Marriott Hotel *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Phone: +36-1/266-7000

Fax: +36-1/266-5000

Homepage: http://www.marriott.com

2. Hilton Budapest *****

H-1014 Budapest , Hess András tér 1-3.

Phone: +36-1/488-6600

Fax: +36-1/488-6644

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/hilton

3. Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u.12-14.

Phone: +36-1/327-6333

Fax: +36-1/327-6357

Homepage: http://www.interconti.com

4. Hyatt Regency Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Roosevelt tér 2.

Phone: +36-1/266-1234

Fax: 1-266-9101

Homepage: http://www.budapest.hyatt.com

5. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Phone: +36-1/429-3777

Fax: 1-429-4777

Homepage: http://www.kempinski-budapest.com

6. Danubius Hotel Gellért**** Health hotel

H-1111 Budapest , Szent Gellért tér 1.

Phone: 1-385-220

Fax: 1-466-6631

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellert

7. Corinthia Aquincum Hotel ***** Health hotel

H-1036 Budapest , Árpád fejedelem útja 94.

Phone: +36-1/436-4100, +36-1/436-4700

Fax: +36-1/436-4156

Homepage: http://www.corinthia.com

8. Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget **** Health hotel

H-1138 Budapest , Margitsziget

Phone: +36-1/1-452-6200

Fax: 1-452-6261

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/conference

9. Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia **** Health hotel

H-1133 Budapest , Kárpát u. 62-64.

Phone: +36-1/452-5800

Fax: +36-1/452-5801

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/helia

10. Park Hotel Flamenco Budapest ****

H-1113 Budapest , Tas vezér u.7.

Phone: +36-1/372-2000, +36-1/372-2165 , +36-1/372-2100

Fax: +36-1/365-8007

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/flamenco

Nearby touristic attractions to visit:

1. Buda Palace

2. Tomb of Gül Baba

3. Margaret Island

4. Buda Castle Labyrinth (cave)

5. Császár – Komjádi Sports Swimming Pool

6. Hungarian National Museum

7. Budapest Museum of History

8. Semmelweis Museum of Medical History

9. View from the Danube bank

10. War Historical Institute and Museum

Access by public transport:

The spa is located near the Buda side foot of the Margaret bridge

Public transport available: buses Nos. 6, 12, 60, 84 and 86, trams Nos. 4, 6 and 17, Margaret bridge stop of Szentendrei-Békásmegyer suburban railway.

Events:

- Budapest Spring Festival – March

- BudaFest – Summer Opera and Ballet Festival - August

- National holiday – August 20th

- Festival of Handicrafts – handicrafts fair – August 20th

- International Grapes and Wine Festival - September

- Budapest Autumn Festival - October

- Budapest Christmas Fair – December

For other information in addition to the spa contact:

Company: Tourinform Head office

Address: 1051 Vörösmarty tér

Phone: +36-1/438-8080

Fax: +36-1/356-1964

E-mail: hungary@tourinform.hu

Homepage: www.hungarytourism.hu

Rudas Medicinal Spa and Swimming Pool

Address of Spa: H-1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9.

For information call: +36-1/356-1322

E-mail: spas2@mail.datanet.hu

Homepage: www.travelport.hu

The core of the present spa: a Turkish bath, was built in the 15th century, at the time of the Ottoman rule. Under the dome, which has a diameter of 10 m and is supported by eight pillars, there is an octagonal pool. Around this pool runs a corridor with staved vault. Today the steam bath section is open to men only.

The swimming pool, operated as a medicinal pool and sauna, was built in 1896. The first floor of Rudas Spa accommodates a complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital) also.

Composition of the water:

Radioactive thermal water containing sodium, potassium-magnesium-hydrocarbonate and sulphates, with significant fluoride contents.

Indications:

Degenerative disorders of joints and the spine, chronic and subacute arthritis, herniated nucleus pulposus, chronic inflammatory airway diseases, gastroenteritis, neuralgia, neuralgic pain, low bone mineral contents.

Opening hours:

throughout the year

- Thermal bath; for men only!

Monday to Friday: frm 6.00 am to 8.00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: from 6.00 am to 1.00 pm

- Tub bath

Monday to Friday: from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm

Saturday: from 6.00 am to 1.00 pm

Sunday: closed

- Swimming pool

Monday to Friday: from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm

Saturday-Sunday: from 6.00 am to 1.00 pm.

- Drinking therapy

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: from 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday: form 7.00 am to 2.00 pm

Pools:

Thermal pools

Water temperature: 16°C, 28°C, 30°C, 33°C, 36°C, 42°C

Surface: 5; 9; 10; 9 m2

Uszoda

Water temperature: 29 °C

Surface: 278 m2

Therapeutical services:

Complete physiotherapeutical department (outpatient hospital)

Balneotherapy: pool bath, tub bath.

Hydrotherapy: underwater massage by water current

Mechanotherapy: medical massage, refreshing massage, foot massage.

Electrotherapy: galvanic treatment, iontophoresis, diadynamic, short wave treatment, selective stimulus treatment, ultrasonic therapy, interference treatment, magnetotherapy.

Other treaments: steam room.

Beauty services: pedicure.

Other services: Buffet, herbs shop, gift shop, foreign langugage newspapers available, rental.

Nearby accommodation:

1. Danubius Hotel Gellért**** Health hotel

H-1111 Budapest , Szent Gellért tér 1.

Phone: 1-385-220

Fax: 1-466-6631

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellert

2. Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget **** Health hotel

H-1138 Budapest , Margitsziget

Phone: +36-1/1-452-6200

Fax: 1-452-6261

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/conference

3. Corinthia Aquincum Hotel ***** Health hotel

H-1036 Budapest , Árpád fejedelem útja 94.

Phone: +36-1/436-4100, +36-1/436-4700

Fax: +36-1/436-4156

Homepage: http://www.corinthia.com

4. Budapest Marriott Hotel *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Phone: +36-1/266-7000

Fax: +36-1/266-5000

Homepage: http://www.marriott.com

5. Hilton Budapest *****

H-1014 Budapest , Hess András tér 1-3.

Phone: +36-1/488-6600

Fax: +36-1/488-6644

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/hilton

6. Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u.12-14.

Phonel: +36-1/327-6333

Fax: +36-1/327-6357

Homepage: http://www.interconti.com

7. Hyatt Regency Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Roosevelt tér 2.

Phone: +36-1/266-1234

Fax: 1-266-9101

Homepage: http://www.budapest.hyatt.com

8. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Phone: +36-1/429-3777

Fax: 1-429-4777

Homepage: http://www.kempinski-budapest.com

9. Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia **** Health hotel

H-1133 Budapest , Kárpát u. 62-64.

Phone: +36-1/452-5800

Fax: +36-1/452-5801

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/helia

10. Park Hotel Flamenco Budapest ****

H-1113 Budapest , Tas vezér u.7.

Phone: +36-1/372-2000, +36-1/372-2165 , +36-1/372-2100

Fax: +36-1/365-8007

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/flamenco

Nearby touristic attractions to visit:

1. View from the Danube bank

2. Mount Gellért, Rock chapel

3. Closed market at Fővám tér

4. Budapest University of Economy

5. Inner city, Váci utca – pedestrian zone

6. Hungarian National Museum

7. Gellért Medicinal Spa

8. Buda Palace

9. Museum of Contemporary Arts – Ludwig Museum

Access by public transport:

- Buses Nos. 7 and 86, trams Nos 18 and 19.

Events:

- Budapest Spring Festival – March

- BudaFest – Summer Opera and Ballet Festival - August

- National holiday – August 20th

- Festival of Handicrafts – handicrafts fair – August 20th

- International Grapes and Wine Festival - September

- Budapest Autumn Festival - October

- Budapest Christmas Fair – December

For other information in addition to the spa contact:

Company: Tourinform Head office

Address: 1051 Vörösmarty tér

Phone: +36-1/438-8080, Fax: +36-1/356-1964

E-mail: hungary@tourinform.hu

Homepage: www.hungarytourism.hu

Széchenyi Medicinal Spa and Swimming Pool

Address of Spa: H-1146 Budapest, Állatkerti körút 11.

For information call: +36-1/363-3210 , +36-1/364-0110

E-mail: spas2@mail.datanet.hu

Homepage: www.travelport.hu

It is one of Europe’s greatest spa complexes. A physiotherapeutical department, run as part of an outpatient hospital, in addition to the medicinal water and the lovely surroundings, ensure the healing for visitors.

This spa is not only extraordinary for its medicinal water and the large area it occupies, but is also special for the care manifested in the architecture of its facilities; the sculptures and glass mosaics decorating the spa were made by Hungary’s leading artists.

The spacious and sunny pool halls bear a touch of the Roman fondness for spas, and the tub bath reflects the signs of the Greek and Scandinavian bath cultures. These are shown in the saunas, baths and steam rooms available at the different departments. The present building of the spa was completed in 1913. The swimming pool was built in 1927, and following that it was converted to the winter season, it is open to visitors all year long. Also in 1927, a bath department and a complete physiotherapeutical department were added as part of an outpatient hospital.

Composition of the water:

Thermal water containing sodium, calcium-magnesium-hydrocarbonate and sulphates, with significant fluoride and metaboric acid contents.

The drinking water contains: calcium-magnesium-hydrocarbonates, chlorides, sulphates and alkalines, with significant fluoride concrentration.

Indications:

- Degenerative disorders of joints and the spine (eg.: joints of the hips and knees), - chronic arthritis, - rehabilitation after ortopedic surgery and trauma – vertebral disease (deformity, disorders of the vertebral disks, lumboischialgia, Bechterew-disease), - chronic arthritis in inactive stages, - neuralgic pain, - bone loss.

Drinking therapyIndications:

- Gastric hyperaciditis

- Chronic nephritis and urinary diseases

- Some forms of renal calculi diseases

- Chronic inflammatory airway diseases

- Prevention and treatment of bone loss and osteoporosis

- Influencing gout related metabolic disorders

- Stimulation of bile evacuation in case of bileous gland and biliary tract disorders.

Opening hours:throughout the year

Swimming pool, Thermal baths

From May 1 to Sept. 30: every day from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm.

From Oct.1 to Apr. 30: Monday to Friday: from 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm., Saturday-Sunday: from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm

Nude bath („aprons only”):

Throughout the year: Monday to Saturday: 6.00 am. to 7.00 pm., Sunday: closed

Pools:

No. of pools in total: 15

1. Thermal baths, No. of pools: 12

- Joint thermal baths, with lockers or cubicles, No. of pools: 8

Water temperature: 20-38 °C

- general pools, nude („aprons only”) and thermal bath, No. of pools: 4

Water temperature: 30-36 °C

2. Swimming pool, No. of pools: 3

- Thermal sitting pool:

Water temperature: 38 °C

- Swimming pool

Water temperature: 26 °C Surface: 910 m2 Depth: 0,80-1,70 m

- Fun pool (water currents, jacuzzi, massage spring)

Water temperature: 32-34 °C Surface: 600 m2 Depth: 0,80 m

Therapeutical services:

Outpatient hospital.

Balneotherapy: pool bath, tub bath, mud therapy, salty tub bath, tub bath treatment with carbonated water.

Hydrotherapy: weight bath, underwater massage by water current.

Mechanotherapy: individual and group physiotherapy, foot massage, medical massage, underwater gymnastics.

Other treatments: sauna and steam room.

Fun pool: water current, jacuzzi, massage jet.

Other special services: sauna, fitness room and gym, refreshing massage.

Beauty services: solarium, pedicure, swimming lessons, sale of accessories.

Other services: Restaurant, Buffet.

Nearby accommodation:

1. Corinthia Aquincum Hotel ***** Health hotel

H-1036 Budapest , Árpád fejedelem útja 94.

Phone: +36-1/436-4100, +36-1/436-4700

Fax: +36-1/436-4156

Homepage: http://www.corinthia.com

2. Budapest Marriott Hotel *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Phone: +36-1/266-7000

Fax: +36-1/266-5000

Homepage: http://www.marriott.com

3. Hilton Budapest *****

H-1014 Budapest , Hess András tér 1-3.

Phone: +36-1/488-6600

Fax: +36-1/488-6644

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/hilton

4. Hotel Inter-Continental Budapest *****

H-1052 Budapest , Apáczai Csere János u.12-14.

Phone: +36-1/327-6333

Fax: +36-1/327-6357

Homepage: http://www.interconti.com

5. Hyatt Regency Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Roosevelt tér 2.

Phone: +36-1/266-1234

Fax: 1-266-9101

Homepage: http://www.budapest.hyatt.com

6. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest *****

H-1051 Budapest , Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Phone: +36-1/429-3777

Fax: 1-429-4777

Homepage: http://www.kempinski-budapest.com

7. Danubius Hotel Gellért**** Health hotel

H-1111 Budapest , Szent Gellért tér 1.

Phone: 1-385-220

Fax: 1-466-6631

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/gellert

8. Danubius Thermal Hotel Margitsziget **** Health hotel

H-1138 Budapest , Margitsziget

Phone: +36-1/1-452-6200

Fax: 1-452-6261

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/conference

9. Danubius Thermal & Conference Hotel Helia **** Health hotel

H-1133 Budapest , Kárpát u. 62-64.

Phone: +36-1/452-5800

Fax: +36-1/452-5801

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/helia

10. Park Hotel Flamenco Budapest ****

H-1113 Budapest , Tas vezér u.7.

Phone: +36-1/372-2000, +36-1/372-2165 , +36-1/372-2100

Fax: +36-1/365-8007

Homepage: http://www.danubiusgroup.com/flamenco

Nearby touristic attractions to visit:

1. City park

2. Heroes’ square

3. Museum of Fine Arts

4. Arts Gallery

5. Millenium underground

6. Zoo

7. Budapest Circus

8. Fun fair

9. Vajdahunyad castle

10. Andrássy út (embassies’ quarter)

Access by public transport:

The spa is located in the City park. Public transport available:

- Trolley No. 72, Millenium underground (metro line 1)

Events:

- Budapest Spring Festival – March

- BudaFest – Summer Opera and Ballet Festival - August

- National holiday – August 20th

- Festival of Handicrafts – handicrafts fair – August 20th

- International Grapes and Wine Festival - September

- Budapest Autumn Festival - October

- Budapest Christmas Fair – December

For other information in addition to the spa contact:

Company: Tourinform Head office

Address: 1051 Vörösmarty tér

Phone: +36-1/438-8080

Fax: +36-1/356-1964

E-mail: hungary@tourinform.hu

Homepage: www.hungarytourism.hu