About
The Palatinus Baths sit on Margaret Island, a green stretch of parkland in the middle of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. It is an open-air swimming complex, and the setting makes it a pleasant change from the city streets: you swim in the sun, with trees and river views around you.
What you will find
- Several thermal pools, so you can move between warmer and cooler water
- Slides, which many visitors come for
- Beach areas along the Danube shore, good for lying in the sun between swims
The complex is described as one of Europe's largest open-air swimming sites, so there is usually room to spread out, even on busy days.
Making the most of a visit
Margaret Island is a car-free park, and it is easy to combine a swim with a walk among its gardens and paths. Central Budapest lies just across the river, so the baths also fit neatly into a longer stay in the city. Bring what you need for a full day outdoors, and plan around the weather, since the baths are open-air.
If you enjoy relaxing in warm water under a open sky, with the Danube close by, the Palatinus Baths make a good choice for a Budapest day out.
