Palatinus Strand Bath

This was one of our favorites last time so we had to make a trip back. While not as fancy as some of the others, it's much less touristy and popular with locals. I highly recommend getting a cabin for changing and safe place to leave valuables

I greatly enjoyed relaxing in the warmest pool outside with my head resting on the edge as I floated. Next time, I would take a page from the locals and bring a little neck pillow to make it more comfortable (although I might risk falling asleep if I do that!)

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Tucked into leafy Margaret Island in the heart of the Danube, Palatinus Bath is a splashy throwback to Hungary’s golden age of public bathing. Originally opened in the 1930s, it’s part waterpark, part spa—offering geothermal pools, waterslides, a wave pool, and even an old-school “beach” vibe in summer. Locals and tourists alike lounge under the trees between dips in the mineral-rich thermal baths. It’s less polished than the famous Gellért or Széchenyi baths, but that’s part of the charm—more relaxed, more playful, and way more fun if you're bringing kids.Leggi altro