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Szechenyi Baths and Pool vs Fisherman's Bastion

Both are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Fisherman's Bastion ranks slightly better than Szechenyi Baths and Pool. Fisherman's Bastion is ranked #2 in Budapest with positive reviews from 6 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.

Szechenyi Baths and Pool
Szechenyi Baths and Pool
8 / 10
Allatkerti korut 9-11, Budapest 1146, Hungary
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Széchenyi Fürdő, the largest medicinal bathing complex in Europe, is housed in a beautiful neo-baroque building in the middle of City Park." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the largest spa complexes in Europe, it was also the first thermal on the Pest side first built in 1913 and expanded in 1927." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Statues and a fountain adorn the Neo-Baroque exterior of the biggest and one of the most luxurious bath complexes in Europe." Full review
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The complex’s 12 pools and three thermal baths mean you can probably avoid everyone who saw you lose.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Extravagantly Rococo in style... truly nostalgic and unforgettable experience." Full review
Fisherman's Bastion
Fisherman's Bastion
9 / 10
Tarnork Utca 28, Budapest, Hungary
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Medieval fishwives once peddled their wares here, but now you see merchants selling souvenirs and crafts, musicians, and—less visible but always present—pickpockets." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The neo-Romanesque Fisherman's Bastion, behind Matthias Church and the Hilton Hotel, has a spectacular panorama of the river and Pest beyond it." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The bastion is a neo-Gothic masquerade that most visitors (and many Hungarians) believe to be much older. But who cares? It looks medieval and offers among the best views in Budapest." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A visit to the enchanting interior of the Matthias Church is a requirement, as well as time to soak up the view from the beautiful Fisherman's Bastion." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"The seven towers represent the seven Magyar chiefs who first settled Hungary in 896. The view of Parliament, St. Stephen, and downtown Pest is breathtaking, especially at sunset and at night." Full review
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