Visit Budapest's historic pools for a classic thermal-soak experience and see why Rick Steves loves its steamy ambiance more ...

The Széchenyi Baths, nestled in the heart of Budapest, stand as a testament to Hungary's rich thermal bath culture. As one of the largest spa complexes in Europe, it draws both locals and tourists ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Guy Martin covers culture, travel, and Thoroughbred racing. Saturday night's weather forecast in Budapest calls for clouds, and ...

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 ...

In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.

The Hungarians know a thing or two about getting naked, or nearly so. The intense and intensely lovely 700-year-old bath culture in Budapest is famous – and not just because the Danube capital sits ...

The buzz about Budapest has been steadily building since Hungary joined the European Union in 2004. Tourists and multinational companies alike have gravitated to the city's humming core. But the ...

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 ...