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Visitors enjoy a thermal bath in the open air pool at the Szechenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest, Hungary on Jan. 16, 2026.

DEBRECEN, Hungary — It’s pretty cool for a place that’s designed to make you sweat. The air is kept at a steamy 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit — body temperature — inside Hungary’s first indoor thermal-water ...

With hot thermal baths, quirky ruined bars, stunning Gothic revival architecture, and world-class street food, you can be sure there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. It’s a city that captures ...

Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest. Today, Hungary’s vibrant capital maintains its stately ambience and offers ...

According to travel expert Rick Steves, a trip to Budapest isn't complete without a few hours spent bathing in the thermal waters of the city's most iconic bathhouse. Over a century old, the Szechenyi ...

It’s one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but Budapest can also make a claim to be one of the most relaxing, thanks to a secret buried beneath its beautiful architecture. Bubbling up through ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Budapest, with its cultural charms, musical heritage as the ...

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 ...

Filming in Hungary offers everything from a massive amount of production space and a 20-year strong tax rebate to eight symphony orchestras and thermal baths. On a panel during the Cannes Film ...

Budapest's thermal baths have been soothing souls for centuries. These mineral-rich waters melt away stress, provide muscle relief and improve circulation after even a short soak. There are more than ...