If you're ever in Budapest you probably can't avoid noticing that the thermal spas and baths are extremely popular and present nearly at every corner of the town, hence the nickname 'City of Baths'. In fact, your only problem would most likely to be deciding on which one to go to if your time’s limited! We had read about several baths before we got to Budapest and it was hard to narrow it down to only two that we'd actually have time to visit- the world-renowned Gellért Thermal Bath and Széchenyi Baths. These were our choices based on multiple reviews on their undeniable popularity. And yes, because of this reason they are also some of the most touristic ones, but in our defense, there is usually a good reason for such popularity- and we wanted to see what it was.

{food 3-5€, drinks 1.6€, located next to Kálvin Tér station in a city center}

Fall is one of the most brilliant times to visit European capitals, not only because they’re less crowded but also the weather is turning cool and crispy, yet it can still be pleasantly warm. If your timing is right, you can catch some marvellous autumn colours especially higher up north. For us it was time to put my birthday gift into use and head over to Budapest- the eastern capital that’s cited as one of the most idyllic cities in Europe. Now, after our five lovely days wandering around this gorgeous city, we have no doubt about the above statement being absolutely true! And out of that very reason, I’ve decided to split our experiences into couple of separate articles that each showcases different sides of the city.

St Stephens Basilica