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Szechenyi Baths is part of a tradition of baths that started during Turkish occupation of the area 600 years ago. It is very affordable, costing $11 US for the day, which includes access to a fitness room plus all of the indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and steam baths. If you stay less than two hours, a refund is given of $1.50. Little English is spoken, but everything is pretty logical. There are a few signs in English. The number 72 bus stops right in front. The baths are in a large park that also has a great lake and terrace restaurant. One of the largest spas in Europe, it is well worth a visit. Open even in winter. Although is has been more than a decade since the communist era, customer service is still not a strong point in public institutions such as this.