Budapest
Gay Guide Budapest

Bars
Action
V. Magyar utca 42 (Near Hotel Korona. Metro: Blue line, Kavinter)
9pm - 4am
Tel: 266 9148

Saunas/Baths
Gellért Bath XI,
Kelenhegyi út 4
Phone: +36-1/ 466 61 66 (Bus 7, Tram 18, 19, 47, 49)
The fountains are over 200 years old. The bath itself was built in 1918 in art nouveau style built into the 1918 splendor of the Gellért Hotel - all columns, skylights, tile, and marble, and is probably the most famous among all baths in Budapest for its architectural beauty. It is also the priciest of its kind. Gay men go to the thermal baths mainly, but the pool and the outside area during the summer are also cruisy. Massage and other medical services are available. Opening hours Mondays til Fridays 6 am til 6 pm (closing time 19). Saturdays & Sundays in summer 6 am til 6 pm (closing time 19), in winter 6 am til 4:30 pm (closing time 5:30 pm). Outside areas open from May til September. Entrance fee: Only to the thermal bath 1800 Forint. Thermal bath and swimming pool: 2000 Forint. Daily ticket (valid for all areas and including a cabin): 2500 Forints.

Rác Bath

Széchenyi
XIV Alltakerti utca 11 (Metro: Yellow line Szecheny Furdo)
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 7am - 1pm, Sun 7am - 12am.
Tel: 121 03 10
Mixed you happen to be up in the Városliget park, but not as impressive as Gellért.

Király Bath II., Fô utca 82-86. Phone: +36-1/ 202 36 88 (Tram 4, 6, Bus 6, 26 to Margaret bridge, on the Buda side, then walk or take bus 60, 86 for one stop towards Battyány tér.) Compared to Gellért bath, it has a more direct atmosphere and is more exclusively gay. Built in the 15th century by Arslan Pasha. Massage available. Towels are provided with the entrance fee. Opening hours have been changed since 1st of October 2002 ! For men Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9 am until 8 pm. For women Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 am until 8 pm. Entrance closes 1 hour before the bath closes. Opening hours are the same all year around. Entrance fee 1000 Forint.

Dipping into Budapest's Baths
Excellent Sauna guide and advice for visitors in English