Whilst most locals enjoy a dip in the river to cool down, there are a few indoor and outdoor swimming pools to enjoy whether you seek a public pool or hotel pool for some serious laps or some splashing good family-fun.

Here are the spots that made our list:

BVSC pool: Available in this centrally-located swimming pool are simple 25- and 50-metre pools with depths and lengths ideal for laps. The website also hosts an easy service that enables visitors to book one-hour slots online. Please note: due to classes, sporting events, and training camps, the public can only book time on weekends and will not always have access to the 50-metre pools.

Address: Budapest, Szőnyi út 2, 1142
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Kispest Swimming Pool: A popular service at Kispest Swimming Pool is the beach volleyball court that is available to rent by the hour. At the same time the main pool also proves itself well-equipped for those wishing to work on their lengths, as it is based on the standards required for sports and competitions, . Beyond this, there are additional pools and services that suit a wider range of the public.

Address: Budapest, Simonyi Zsigmond u. 31, 1191
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Erzsébet Ligeti Pool: Ideal for families with children but with services to suit everyone, this facility contains a 25-metre indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a Finnish sauna, a cold water diving pool, and a pool specifically for children. There is also an outdoor pool with an adventure slide, but please note that it is only available in the summer.

Address: Budapest, Segesvár u. 150, 1162
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Bela Komjadi Stadium: This pool is used specifically for training athletes; therefore, while the services are open to the public, hours may differ due to competitions and required training. During normal operating hours, visitors can sunbathe, relax, or take advantage of the high-quality 25- and 50-metre swimming pools on their own or by taking the well-instructed classes.

Address: Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 8, 1023
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Római Swimming Pool: Mostly visited by young people and families nowadays, this open-air swimming pool has a long history that can be dated back to the Roman age. The location itself has three pools, a chute, a neck shower, and a Jacuzzi that can be found in the adventure pool.

Address: Budapest, Rozgonyi Piroska u. 2, 1031
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Pünkösdfürdő Swimming Pool: Established in 1935 on the bank of the Danube river is a park with three open-air pools: children’s, leisure, and a 50-metre swimming pool. It is ideal for families with children, as there is a great playground, as well as catering options.

Address: Budapest, Királyok útja 272, 1039
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Szentmihalyi Ferenc Konrád Pool: As this swimming pool is located just outside of the city centre, the prices are cheaper than most. The main attraction is the 25-metre, 6-lane swimming pool that is 1.90 metres deep, but visitors also have access to a wide range of services, including a swimming school for both children and adults.

Address: Budapest, Segesvár u. 150, 1162
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Pesterzsébeti Uszoda: It is located in the city centre and not as crowded as the other swimming pools nearby. Visitors can enjoy a 33-metre swimming pool that also hosts services for water polo, synchronous swimming, general training for both adults and children, and other services for those just wanting to relax.

Address: Budapest, Zodony u. 1, 1203
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Halassy Olivér Városi Uszoda – Sportközpont: This swimming pool was born from the government task to create ideal conditions for athletic and healthy upbringings. Because of this, it proves popular with the locals, so it can be a little crowded sometimes. The 6-lane pool uses two lanes for children, two for education, and the last two for the general public. Visitors can also expect the usual jacuzzis, saunas, and a wellness department.

Address: Budapest, Tóth Aladár u. 16-18, 1048
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Mányoki úti Uszoda: Ideally located near the technical university in Budapest, this small swimming pool offers only simple services that include summer camps for children and free booking for all guests. Please note: on weekdays, the 25-metre pool is only available for freestyle swimming between 8am and 10am and 2pm and 4:30pm.

Address: Budapest, Mányoki út 9, 1118
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Gárdonyi Tanuszoda: There are two pools that are both 33-metres long with an additional pool specifically for children. Low prices and intensive swimming lessons make this a great place to come for those who want to learn how to swim or simply become better.

Address: Érd, Kossuth Lajos u. 82, 2030
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Kastelydombi Uszoda: Specifically created for compulsory swimming for school-age children, this is a low depth pool of only 20-metres in length. Even though most of the slots are taken up for swimming lessons, there is availability for the public during off-peak hours – it’s ideal for those who like warmer water.

Address: Budapest, Nemes u. 66, 1188
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ROSE LAKE POOL: The main focus at this swimming pool is to teach the basics of swimming training and water safety from an early age. Children aged 3 months up to 13 years can learn how to swim in a comfortable and continuous environment well before they develop a fear of water.

Address: Gödöllő, Rózsa u. 39, 2100 Hungary
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Iskolák Tanuszodák: There is a wide range of services to take advantage of here, including a wellness centre, q-massage, a solarium, aqua fitness, and a beach volleyball court.

Address: Budapest, Hungária út 28, 1192
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Tüskecsarnok Uszoda: These centrally-located, 25-metre swimming pools are separated for training needs and casual swimming. Besides swimming, there is also a number of different services offered, including squash, a gym, and different sports fields. Week-by-week timetables are always updated on their website or Facebook page.

Address: Budapest, Bogdánfy u. 10, 1117
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