The entire city sits right on top of a whole bunch of thermal hot springs as evidenced by the occasional VERY strong smell of sulfur. We visited the Szechenyi Bath, which is located out in City Park.
This is arguably one of the most tourist-friendly baths for a handful of reasons. First and foremost, most signs have been translated into English and many of the bath employees speak English. The Szechenyi baths are also in a really awesome, old, beautiful building that is located in a wonderful area.
Easy as pie. Or in Budapest, I suppose I should say easy as strudel. See the guy near me in the pool in this photo. I had all these unanswered questions before we went. Am I supposed to go naked? Will it be weird if Kevin wears trunks instead of a speedo? Is a bikini ok? Are there changing facilities or do you just get naked in the locker room? Can I bring beer or food?
Should I bring my own towel? Can I rent a swimsuit? Where do I enter the baths? Is it ok to pee in the pools? Remember, Budapest has a bunch of bath facilities, and some of them are nudie-friendly like the Rudas baths. Usually, nude thermal baths are gender-segregated. I am now fully topped up on my man thigh quota for the next decade or so. Something for everyone, right? Kevin was the most covered-up man in the entire Szechenyi Baths.
Silly American⦠The bottom line of what to wear? Whatever makes you comfortable as long as you wear something. Kevin was easily the most covered man there with his American swim trunks on. Women will fit in just fine in a bikini or a one-piece suit.
