With its over 400 hot springs Hungary is a world leader in medicinal spa vacationing. Budapest is often called the "Spa Capital" because it is the only capital city in the world with real hot springs inside the city boundaries. Spa vacationing has a long tradition in Hungary and it is going back to Roman times. In the capital city of Budapest, however, our spas are modern offering all the comfort and in-house facilities other old European spa towns might not have.

The Hungarian spas are built over the hot springs or the spring water is taken directly to the spa center from the natural springs, so you do not have to dress up and walk over from your hotels to the spa centers for treatments or bathing in the natural pools. You can wear your bathing suit and the robes provided by the spa hotel and get into the elevator from your hotel room to be taken directly to the spa thermal centers.   

All Hungarian spas have chlorine-free mineral pools of varying temperatures of 28-34 C. The hot springs gush into the surface directly from the hot core of the earth at very high temperatures and have to be cooled off to different temperatures suitable for bathing. There is such an abundant supply of  hot mineral spring water that the water in the bathing pools is constantly changed. All pools close in the evening around 8 p.m. for overnight additional cleaning and they reopen at 7 a.m. 

Budapest is also a bustling cultural capital with many museums, casinos, opera and concert halls, those typical European cafe houses frequently visited on lazy afternoons by our spa guests for a heart-pounding espresso or those irresistible pastry creations Budapest is famous for. They are created using a touch of beet sugar and preferred by those of lesser sweet tooth.

The most visited spas in Budapest are located located on the bucolic traffic free park island named after St Margaret, whose medieval monastery ruins can still be visited on the island. Take a daily strolls around the island's centuries-old trees, rose garden, hidden statues and ruins. The island is in the center of the Danube that divides Budapest into two parts, Buda and Pest. Buda is the ancient, hilly part of the city with its historic district and Royal Castle overlooking the Danube river,  while Pest is the commercial, entertainment and shopping area of the metropolis.  

MARGARET ISLAND (Margit Sziget)

This idyllic, traffic free island is Budapest's mid Danube treasure only minutes away from downtown attractions. Three thermal springs feed the world famous spa to offer relaxation and cure for thousands of visitors each season. The spa's treatment center is equipped with the most modern balneo, electro, mechano and dental technology. Specially trained, multilingual medical staff are at the guests disposal. Optional dental and affordable cosmetic surgery is also offered on optional basis by US trained cosmetic surgeons.

The therapy is based on the water of three springs containing calcium, hydrogen-carbonate, chloride and sulphate. Balneotherapy includes underwater massage, underwater gymnastics, effervescent bath, mud packs, traction bath using extensive weight equipment. The electrotherapy departments have the most up-to-date technical equipments. Iontophoresis, galvanic current, interference current, ultrasound, phototheraputic treatments are available, just to mention a few. Traditional methods of treatments are also complimented by medical massage, medical gymnastics and acupuncture.

Spa Treatment description at Margaret Island

The two hotels connected with the treatment center are the Danubius Health Spa Resort Margitsziget (former Thermal) Hotel and the  Danubius Grand Hotel. The first class Thermal Hotel was completed in 1979 as the world's first ever metropolitan health resort hotel. The 120 year old  Grand Hotel reopened its doors in 1987 after a complete renovation. It meets high International standards while preserving its old world charm.

The huge park surrounding the two hotels on the Island offers numerous possibilities for recreation or sports. In spite of the fact that Margaret Island is situated in the heart of Budapest, it's unique micro climate and calmness makes it an ideal spot for spa visitors.

SPA HOTEL HELIA
The modern Finnish design hotel is situated on the embankment of the Danube River opposite Margitsziget offering complete spa and fitness facilities within the premises. The famous "Helia D" Beauty products and treatments complement the wide range of spa services available to hotel guests. The hotel has rooms for handicapped and nonsmokers, an international award winning master chef and several fitness programs.

Hungarian Spas Outside of Budapest

1, 2 or 3 week Spa Packages

Basic Spa package at Danubius Health Spa Resort (former Thermal Hotel) at Danubius Grand and at Danubius Health Spa Helia
Includes:

• Accommodation and 2 meals per day  (buffet breakfast and dinner)

• 6 treatments per week  ( as per advised by physician - max. 3 medical massages, mud pack, electrotherapy, balneo therapy, oxygen inhalation, hydrotherapy)

• Examination by physician 

• Taxes, service charges, welcome cocktail

• Unlimited use of spa facilities, bathrobe use, all group exercise classes, (1 session with a personal trainer per week and 1 fruit basket in room per week at Helia only) 

• Discounted rate for airport hotel transfers in Budapest for 1, 2 and 3 -week spa stays 
   

Complete Spa Package (Thermal, Grand and Helia)
Includes:
Same as basic, with more treatments 

Prices Per Person
in  US$
Standard room

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

**Extra nights : Divide your package with the number of nights (7 or 14 or 21) and that will give an extra night rate including half board and treatments.
Extra nights without treatments but with half board: same calculation and deduct 10%.

Prices Per Person
in  US$
Standard room

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

Prices Per Person
in  US$
Standard room

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

DBL

SINGLE

**Extra nights : Divide your package with the number of nights (7 or 14 or 21) and that will give an extra night rate including half board and treatments.
Extra nights without treatments but with half board: same calculation and deduct 10%.