Lukács spa, Budapest

Thermal springs do not usually abound in large towns, but Budapest is unique in this regard as here visitors can choose from a wide range of local spas, located right in the centre of the capital - which is why it’s also called the city of spas. In addition to nice bathing facilities and drinking cures, a wide range of medical treatments and wellness services are also available.

The Lukács Thermal Bath has a rich historical background: monastery baths were built in this area as early as the 12th century, the first spa hotel was built in the 1880’s, a drinking cure hall was added in 1937, and a daytime hospital was established in 1979. At the end of the 20th century, the thermal bath was thoroughly renovated and all facilities were modernised.

The Lukács Thermal Bath has eight pools and the outdoor ones are surrounded by a small park.

In the swimming pool section the gentlemen’s swimming pool offers 368 square meters of water surface and 22C water temperature, the ladies’ swimming pool offers 310 square meters of water surfaceand 26C water temperature; the third pool is the elegant one, offering 220 square meters of water surface 32-33C water temperature.

The thermal section offers four pools with 24−40C water temperature. The last pool is a mud and weight bath with 36^oC water temperature.

The composition of the water: the hot spring of the thermal bath is rich in calcium, magnesium, fluoride ions, hydrogen-carbonate, sulphate, sodium and cloride.

The water is used for the therapeutic purposes for the following illnesses: