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Sun Terraces
Situated in the sunniest VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
spot, these terraces are a
popu lar place for drying Practical Information
off in the summer. Szent Gellért tér. Map 4 E3.
Tel (06 1) 466 61 66. 7 -
0 = Baths: Kelenhegyi út 4.
Open 6am–8pm daily. & ^
7 ∑ spabudapest.hu
Transport
@ 7. v 19, 47, 49, 56, 56A.
q Szent Gellért tér.
Hot pool with
medicinal spa water
Eastern-Style Towers
The architects who designed the
hotel gave its towers and turrets
a characteristically oriental,
cylindrical form.

Main Staircase
The landings of the main
staircase have stained-glass
windows by Bózó Stanisits,
added in 1933. They illustrate an
ancient Hungarian legend about
a magic stag, recorded in the
poetry of János Arany.

Restaurant Terrace
From this first-floor terrace, diners can
appreciate a fine view of Budapest.
On the ground and first floors of the
hotel there are a total of four cafés
and restaurants.

. Main Façade
Behind the hotel’s imposing façade are attractive recreational
facilities and a health spa that is also open to non-guests.
The entrance to the baths is around to the right from the
main entrance, on Kelenhegyi út.

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