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Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath
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Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath

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Slip into Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath, one of Budapest's oldest thermal baths and a calm alternative to the famous spas. Soak in restored Turkish-style pools and steam rooms over a relaxed two-hour session.

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Irgalmasok Veli Bej Bath is a restored Ottoman-era thermal bath in Buda's II district, built around traditional Turkish bathing rooms and steam rooms. It draws visitors who want an authentic thermal session without the crowds of Széchenyi or Gellért, and reviewers repeatedly mention how calm it feels, particularly on early mornings and weekday afternoons.

The restored interiors give it a distinctly aesthetic, historic character, and a typical visit runs around two hours. Opening hours differ by day and are split into sessions on some days, so the schedule is worth confirming before you go.

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Address

Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 7, 1023 Hungary · II. kerület
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

2h

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Go at opening or on a weekday afternoon for the quietest pools
  • check the day's session times before heading out, as some days are split
  • bring a swimsuit and towel to avoid extra rental fees.
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Reviews

As a tourist for the first time in Budapest, we went for the bath kind of last minute and it was so good. I would recommend it. Not too many people (visited on Thursday afternoon). The Turkish baths were amazing and had a really nice atmosphere. The only thing is that few things were under repair and the jacuzzi was…

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Emeline

2/5

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