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What to Wear to Budapest’s Thermal Baths: The 2026 Packing List

September 9, 2026August 25, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

A swimsuit, flip-flops and a towel are the three things you must bring. Forget all three and Budapest’s baths will sell you replacements for 17,400 HUF — more than the ticket. Prices checked August 2026.

Budapest Airport to City Centre: An Honest 2026 Guide

August 28, 2026August 19, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

The 100E Airport Express costs 2,500 HUF and takes about 40 minutes. Taxi tariffs rose on 1 August 2026. Every route from BUD compared, including how to reach the thermal baths with luggage.

Anna Thermal Baths, Szeged: An Honest 2026 Day Trip From Budapest

September 9, 2026August 17, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

Anna Baths Szeged, the historic thermal bath on Tisza Lajos körút, checked August 2026

The train is 2h20 and the whole day costs less than one Széchenyi ticket. Here is the honest answer on whether Anna Baths in Szeged is worth leaving Budapest for.

Autumn in Budapest: An Honest 2026 Guide to What’s Worth Doing

August 17, 2026August 16, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

Bathers in the outdoor thermal pool at Szechenyi Baths under a heavy grey autumn sky in Budapest

Autumn in Budapest is the best season for the thermal baths. Month-by-month weather, 2026 festival dates, the new taxi fares, foliage spots and which bath to pick.

Is Budapest Safe for Tourists? Yes — Here’s What to Watch For

August 23, 2026August 11, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

St. Stephen's Basilica facade in downtown Budapest, a popular tourist landmark near many thermal baths

Yes — Budapest is safe for tourists. Violent crime against visitors is rare, Hungary sits at the lowest US State Department advisory tier, and there are no genuine no-go areas in the tourist core. The realistic risks are financial: pickpocketing on crowded trams, taxi overcharging, and inflated bar bills. All three are avoidable. Checked 23 … Read more

Best Time to Visit Hungary: A Month-by-Month Guide

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 by Melinda Szokola

This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The best time to visit Hungary is May, June and September: daytime highs of 22–26°C, long daylight, and noticeably smaller crowds than midsummer. July and August are hottest and busiest. If thermal baths … Read more