Baths and off-the-beaten-path spots in the city

Introduction — Budapest’s secret baths: why go beyond the tourist spas? Budapest is famous for its thermal baths — Széchenyi, Gellért and the big Ottoman-era institutions pull crowds from around the world. But the Hungarian capital also hides a host of lesser-known, more intimate baths, sometimes almost secret, where you can experience authentic thermal culture away from long lines and guided tours. These tucked-away spots offer a range of experiences: small historic pools lit by…