We decided to vist the Lukacs thermal baths instead of one of the more touristy ones like Szechenyi or Rudas as Lucaks was quite a bit cheaper and also stayed open until 8pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We arrived around 4pm and although there were quite a few people (mostly locals) using the thermal pools it wasn't at all packed. There was no queue to get in and the reception staff spoke quite good English but didn't explain the writstband system for the cabins so we had a little bit of a faff when we got there as we thought we could use any one that was free when in fact there is a cabin number assigned to the wristband. Luckily some other tourists who had used the baths before helped us out. (As a note on the cabins: it's quite easy for 2 people to share a cabin - not necesarilly using it at the same time, but it's easy enough for one person to use it after the other.) It is a bit of a maze inside the complex but in most areas there is signage in English as well as Hungarian so it's not difficult to find your way from the outdoor pool to the indoor Turkish baths, but it is quite a distance (or feels like it, going through quite a few corridors and up and down stairs). Ultimately, once you're in it's a fun and relaxing experience. The heated outdoor pool has numerous bubble vents that go off periodically and there's a rapids area. The Turkish baths have different temperatures up to 40 degrees but you're not advised to stay in those for very long. They are small, so probably only about 20-30 people can comfortably be in them at a time, but people were very accomodating in making space for newcomers so although it might feel a bit of a daunting experience as you enter for the first time, it needn't be. You do feel very relaxed after 10 minutes or so in the thermal waters so it's a good thing to do after a couple of long days walking around the sights of Budapest! You can aslo fill a water bottle from various fountains within the baths to get the benefits of the natural minerals that way. We didn't use the length-swimming pool, where swimming hats are required. In the rest of the complex hats aren't necessary but you are expected to tie your hair back if it's shoulder-length or longer. Flip flops are required everywhere. We spent about 3 and a half hours at the baths in total. The staff within the complex were quite helpful but a bit abrupt at times; still the Lukacs baths was, we thought, better value for money and likely to be less densely populated than other baths so overall we'd recommend the experience.

My boyfriend and I visited at the end of June and spent a nice 2 hours here. We paid around £8 each (included locker) which we felt was really good price considering other thermal baths wanted newer £35! We booked our tickets online and printed these out. On arrival we went to main reception where they scanned our ticket and gave us our wristbands for the lockers. We were then directed to the main changing area and lcokers, no issues. Not all signs are in English however we didn’t find this a problem. The main pools are in the middle (these are the pools where swim caps are required) and then to the left of these are the indoor thermal baths and to the right of these and through the cafe is the outside thermal bath which also has a whirlpool. We spent about half hour inside (it was very hot weather when we went) and rest of the time in the outside thermal bath. Once we knew where everything was, it was easy to navigate and you can leave your towels on the chairs around the baths. Highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a cheaper thermal bath. We walked here from District V and took us about 40mins (also has good transport links).

The Lukács Thermal Bath was completed in the 19th century – and much remains unchanged since then. While the building, pools, and equipment show their age and need investment for repairs, this adds to its historical charm. One of the unique features is swimming in pools which are inside the building yet open to the sky. It's a remarkable experience, as the water stays warm even in cold weather. As other visitors have noted, the staff's English proficiency varies, with some speaking limited or no English. Be prepared: towels and slippers are mandatory, and for swimming pools, a swimming cap is required. While everything can be purchased on-site, bringing your own items is advisable. The spa building is indeed a labyrinth inside, with its small corridors, stairs, halls, and pools. Navigation can be challenging, and it's easy to get lost occasionally. The limited signage, some only in Hungarian, makes locating facilities like bathrooms, showers, and dressing cabins somewhat tricky. This isn't an aquapark – there are no attractions or slides, making it less suitable for families with children. However, it remains true to its purpose as a thermal bath. The pools are well-maintained, offering various water temperatures (different in each pool). These minor inconveniences are manageable. My Sunday morning visit, shared with just a few Hungarian patrons, proved to be a pleasant experience. With free admission through the Budapest Card, I recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic thermal bath experience focused on relaxation and wellness.

The place was included in our Budapest Card attractions, so I decided to visit. Overall, I really enjoyed it, but it's important to understand that this is not a typical tourist spot like the stunning Szechenyi Baths. From what I gathered (I don't speak Magyar), this is a place frequented by locals, especially senior citizens, as a way to prevent aging-related issues. Because of that, you won't encounter many young people having fun, but rather older individuals enjoying themselves, along with some tourists like us who visited because it was free with the city tourist card. However, everything was clean, and I particularly enjoyed the pools, especially the circuit with drifts and underwater jets, the icy bath, and the sauna. The only thing I didn't like was that before entering the pool area, you must leave your belongings in a locker and get a towel. You also need to leave a deposit of around 10 or 20 euros (I can't remember anymore - it's been a while) as a guarantee that you'll return the towels and not damage anything. But you do get this deposit back. However, because the staff only speaks Hungarian and German, they can't explain why they're charging you money, which can make you feel like you're being double-charged (since we had already paid for the Budapest Card). The staff, at least the person who attended to me that day, didn't have much patience either. But once you manage to understand what's going on, everything is fine, and you're off to a nice day.

I had a very positive experience here. I pre booked the tickets via the official website which was €10 per person so very reasonably priced in my opinion which is for a full day admission plus lockers and changing rooms too. Everything seemed clean and it wasn’t ridiculously over crowded and unhygienic compared to other Budapest spas. Drinks were very good price too. However you cannot use the swimming pool if you do not have a swimming cap so if you want to use the pools and the thermal baths bring a cap. We didn’t have a cap so could not use which was a shame . You can use the baths without a cap. The rooftop is a nice peaceful place to sit.

We visited Lukacs Baths on a Friday afternoon whilst on a 4 day trip to Budapest and it did not disappoint! We spent 4 hours there but could have stayed for the whole day. It was very relaxing and we will definitely return in future. I was slightly worried after reading previous reviews that it wouldn't be well signposted and we would get lost in the maze of buildings. However, it was the opposite, it was very well signposted, easy to navigate (with the help from the maps available on entry) and the staff and locals were extremely helpful when showing us the locker/cabin system. We booked the tickets (with a private cabin) in advance on their website and made sure we took swimming costumes, swimming hats, flip flops, a book and a couple of towels each. The baths were very clean and not very busy. There is a selection of thermal pools, steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, jet pools, and swimming pools, a rooftoop gym, terrace to sunbathe on and a cafe (amongst other facilities that we didn't use). Overall a great traditional/local experience and I wish I could visit every week!

I went to these spas because admission is free if you buy a "Budapest Card" and with the money saved (adding something) I had the experience of the beer Spa which is located in the same building and which really deserves to be done. Returning to Therme Luckas I must say that the lady who made me entrance tickets and handed me the bracelets DID NOT TELL ME anything other than "go to the 2nd floor to change" and then gave me a map on which there were indicated tanks on different levels / floors and some we found out were also closed. Surely it was a good experience but we felt left to ourselves in a labyrinth of corridors that only turning and turning we were able to understand and find indoor pools, indoors at different temperatures full of people already from the early hours of the morning! Beautiful outdoor pool with a fun game of whirlpools and current in the circular part. Small, too small, even the various rooms for the sauna and Turkish bath. Overall a good experience but it can definitely be improved with just a few more indications. PS. The on-site bar should have a few more choices about the food on offer.

We visited the bath on a warm June day. Got there in the morning and was well met at the ticket counter. Not so many visitors. Had my own flip flops, towels and swimming caps. You get an electronic watch as a ticket. You choose a cabinet that you lock and open with the watch. The dressing room is unisex so you go into a lockable cabin where you change. We had a little trouble finding showers and toilets at first. Lush area with outdoor pools. Indoors there were smaller pools. The warmest was 40 °C. Nice and quiet. No place to take lively children. We stayed two hours. Slightly worn but still ok.

Away from the center. Staff that resembles the brutalist style of the city’s Soviet-era buildings. No possibility to rent a towel, prohibitive price for a piece of fabric that seems used. Swim cap mandatory, prohibitive price here too. Better stock up at the hotel or your airbb. That said, the succession of hot baths to the steam sauna followed by the freezing bath is a beautiful relaxing experience that makes you forget the beginning. To the left of the 24-degree pool, degrees that seemed to me to come from the Soviet era, there is the large hot tub, water jets and especially the river outside the whirlpool area that alone is worth the experience.

Was a little terrified when I read the other reviews but our experience was totally different! Friendly and helpful staff also in reception. Two outdoor pools where you need a swimming cap which you can buy from either the spa, or your local market for much cheaper (700 HUF/3 pcs) and one other pool where you dont need it. Inside several thermal baths and small saunas. Water is clean. I'm recommending to take own snacks because cafe's selection is limited. Overall I would recommend this place.