Many Britons head to Europe at this time of year in search of authentic Christmas markets, but these types of breaks can ...

In Budapest, political disputes and aging infrastructure have led to cascading problems, and prolonged closings, at several of the city’s beloved baths.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're in Budapest on Aug. 20, St. Stephen's Day, or Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve, the best place to see the fireworks is from the Chain Bridge. – Debra Smith As iconic as the ...

Spas are a huge part of Budapest’s cultural fabric – and the Gellért, a legendary art nouveau spa richly decorated with Zsolnay tiling, is one of the most iconic venues in the city. However, as of ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On your way in to Gellért Spa, grab a plush towel from the gift shop. Available in all the colors of the rainbow, they make a great souvenir. – Debra Smith A soak in a thermal ...

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 ...

- This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure. Budapest is a famous spa city with over 100 natural hot springs supplying healing waters to numerous baths throughout the city. Budapest ...

The Hungary capital is graced by the presence of River Danube which flows through the city making it look like a scene straight out of a fairytale. A city with a long history and a rich cultural ...

Krisztina Than, deputy bureau chief for Central and Eastern Europe, writes our first City Memo, a new feature that gives you the inside view on what to do in the most interesting places around the ...

I’m a big bather, but I’m from the UK, which doesn’t have a strong bathing culture. I live near an abandoned Victorian bath house, public pools have closed across the country, and our rivers are not ...