Kiraly Baths Budapest | Historical Turkish Thermal Baths

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Volchkova

Finland

Jan 2026

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It was easy to get in with online tickets. We bought the tickets for the whole day and it gives you the possibility to come anytime and stay in SPA and bath areas as much time as you wish. The ticket also inudes the changing room and it is small but individual and you can leave there your stuff.

Stéphane

France

Dec 2025

5/5

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An exceptional setting at the end of the day... When the lights come on, it's an extraordinary moment! Numerous baths for spa lovers.

Giulia

Italy

Jan 2026

5/5

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A wonderful experience, very well organized and with a very easy audio guide! The parliament is stunning both inside and out and really worth a visit! I recommend it!

Marco

Jan 2026

5/5

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We had a wonderful cruise on the Danube with a view of the illuminated Parliament at night that lasted about 45-60 minutes. Everything was handled very well and there were not too many people. Super recommended to everyone

Claudia

Italy

Dec 2025

5/5

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We saw the city's most characteristic monuments and sites ,the parliament, St. Margaret's Island the Chain Bridge , the Statue of Liberty the university is much more.The boat was full but not crowded

Cibelle

Spain

Dec 2025

5/5

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The Danube River cruise was an unforgettable experience. Seeing Budapest from the water brings a completely different and even more enchanting perspective. The illuminated monuments create a magical setting, perfect for photos and for feeling the true essence of the city. A tour not to be missed.

Danielle

United Kingdom

Oct 2025

5/5

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We loved the old baths, the first ones you come to on the first floor. We spent most of our time there. The panoramic pool on the top floor was also marvellous. Totally reccomend a visit to these baths.

Heinz

Australia

Sep 2025

4/5

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The baths and pools were enjoyable it was nice having private change room and being able to have a cocktail in the palm room My only complaint would be the crowd in the amusement pool particularly the central spa not being willing to share the experience

Update: Király Baths is currently under renovation and will remain closed until the reconstruction work is completed.

Király Baths is the oldest thermal bath in Budapest, built during Ottoman rule. Known for its medieval Turkish design and little to no maintenance in five centuries which only adds to its old-world charm, Király Baths is an instant appeal to history buffs. Király Baths, with its traditional octagonal pool and Turkish dome which lets sunlight seep through, is a sight to behold. It is impossible not to get transported back in time as one enjoys a traditional Turkish bath in its rustic environment.

While Király Baths get renovated, Budapest has a lot more thermal baths to offer to its guests. Plan your visit to Budapest Baths and experience a rejuvenating bath like no other in the healing thermal waters of the city.

What are Király Baths Famous for?

Király Baths are essentially Turkish in design and architecture. The bath was erected in 1570 during the Turkish occupation of Budapest. Király Baths is a historical icon in Budapest. Renovated last in the 1800s, Király Baths have stood the test of time and its old-world charm will make anyone feel like they have traveled back in time. There are four pools in the Király Baths. The main pool resides beneath a quintessential Turkish dome. The bath area is lit only by natural sunlight that seeps in through the holes of the Turkish dome which creates a beautiful effect. The thermal baths at Király maintain temperatures between 78.8°F and 104°F and the medicinal waters that come from deep hot springs of the neighboring Lukács Baths contain minerals such as sodium and calcium.

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Medicinal Waters of Király Baths

Thermal baths are known for their medicinal properties. In Király Baths, geothermal spring water is used. The water, however, does not come from a water base in the pool. The warm water in Király Baths is sourced from Lukács Bath, which has natural geothermal springs deep underground. The contents of thermal water have elements such as sodium, calcium, magnesium bicarbonate, and sulfate-chloride. There are also traces of fluoride ions in the thermal water. Temperatures in the four pools vary. The recorded normal temperatures are between 78.8°F and 104°F. Thermal baths are known to help improve blood circulation, digestion and detoxify skin.

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Is Király Bath a Turkish Bath?

Király Baths are known for their iconic Turkish dome and the traditional octagonal pool. The pool area is only lit with natural sunlight that seeps in through the many holes carved out in the dome. Király Baths are authentic Turkish thermal baths from medieval times. Turkish thermal baths, however, are not the same as the Turkish steam bath, also known as Hammam. At Budapest thermal baths, warm water with medicinal properties is used, while Turkish Hammam uses steam and hot water. Turkish thermal baths such as Király Baths are known as Ilidzas.

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Király Baths Architecture

Király Baths retain the architectural elements of medieval Turkish baths. It was built in the 16th century. The building still holds a medieval charm with bricks and a dim-lit interior. The main attraction of the Baths is the octagonal pool under the central dome. Domes were an integral part of Ottoman architecture. The central dome over the main pool in Király Baths has holes to let natural sunlight into the bath. Around the pool are colorless arches, complimenting the Ottoman-style architecture. The floors are marbled, and baths tiled. There are benches around the main pool for visitors to rest. The overall design of the building is typical of the baroque style Ottoman architecture that prevailed in the period, and the same can be found in the design of the courtyard, small pools, and hallways.

Pools at Király Baths

Király Baths have a special place among other spas in Budapest. It's the oldest in the city and still retains the characteristics of an authentic Turkish bath. A modest bath complex, Király Bath houses four thermal pools. Except for the main pool with a central dome, all other baths are relatively small. There's also a jacuzzi pool that can accommodate five people at a time.

Currently, Király Baths are going under renovation.

Király Baths Highlights

Turkish Bath

At Király Baths, you can experience a traditional Turkish bath in all its historic glory. What sets it apart from the other thermal baths is the beautiful, octagonal pool under the central dome of the bath complex. This rejuvenating experience of soaking in warm, thermal water is only enriched by the fact that the thermal water is also medicinal in nature.

Steam Bath

Since the medieval periods, steam baths have been a part of many societies. At Király Baths, tourists can enjoy a steam bath in enclosed spaces where thermal water is filled to make steam. Steam, as much as geothermal water, is known for its medicinal properties.

Sauna

The sauna at Király Baths allows tourists to relax in the steam room. The steam used here is from the geothermal water springs. Saunas have always been a part of Hungarian culture and are now an extension of the famous baths in Budapest.

History of Király Baths

Király Baths were constructed by the Turkish occupying forces in Budapest in the 16th century. In 1565, Arslan, Pasha of Buda, began the construction of the thermal baths. Construction of Király Baths was completed in 1570 when Sokoli Mustafa, the successor of Arslan, was in power. Ottomans built four octagonal pools inside the Király Baths complex in Turkish style.

The most important feature of the main pool at Király Baths was its dome. The dome with holes allows sunlight to seep into the baths, creating a dim light effect. When the Ottomans left Budapest and Hungarians took over, the powerful Király family renovated the baths to their present form. Currently, the baths are under renovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Király Baths

Q. What are Király Baths?

A. Király Baths in Budapest is a traditional Turkish thermal bath. It's the oldest geothermal bath in Hungary, erected in the 16th century.

Q. Do the Király Bath waters have medicinal properties?

A. Yes, Király Bath sources water from the natural geothermal springs of Lukács Baths. The water contains minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium bicarbonate, and sulfate chloride.

Q. What is a Turkish Bath?

A. A Turkish bath, also known as a Hammam, is a steam bath popular in Turkey and various parts of the world, since medieval times. Traditional Turkish baths comprise an octagonal pool with thermal waters.

Q. Is Király Bath a Turkish Bath?

A. Király Baths were constructed by the Ottomans, and feature traditional Turkish bath features like octagonal pool and a Turkish dome. It is different from the modern Turkish bath.

Q. Where can I book my Budapest Baths tickets?

A. A range of ticket combinations for Budapest Baths is available online here.