Drastic price rise in these Budapest baths because of the foreign tourists
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Budapest is one of the bath and spa capitals of the world, but it seems it will become more expensive to visit these institutions this summer.
Thermal bath prices increase in Budapest
That is because the municipal council of Budapest accepted the business plan of the Budapest Spas cPlc., the municipal company responsible for operating and running the historic baths and spas of the Hungarian capital. That business plan contains a drastic rise in entrance fees, Metropol wrote.
Rumour had it already at the end of 2022 that the municipal council was preparing for such a move. However, the decision was made only on 22 February, during the regular session of the Budapest City Council.
According to the company, they aim to ensure the operation of the baths and spas despite the ongoing war in Ukraine and the energy crisis hitting Europe. They aim to make the firm profitable in 2023. Therefore, they would increase ticket prices significantly.
One of the cornerstones of the business plan is the Széchenyi and the Rudas baths, both having a lot of foreign visitors. As a result, the price hike will be higher there than in other places. Budapest Spas would like to redirect guests from the Gellért Bath since the latter will be closed for reconstruction.
Greed, Selfishness and Exploitation – on and on it GOES – CRIMINAL.
Used this forum in recent days, to example cost increase at Rudas Furdo – Horrific.
73 years of age – 6300 huf – and take own towel bathing costume and thongs.
Rudas – for past 4 years been the Furdo that I have frequented.
Thought – never been to St Lukas Furdo – give it a try.
Fantastic – and the cost plus locker, not needed really, I changed and showered in the Men’s changing room – cost just 3.2.. huf.
WHY – the MASSIVE variance in PRICE?
This – Greed, Selfishness and Exploitation – that is GOING on – reminds me of early times post 1989, its quite CRIMINAL.
Our Furdos – just exampling them, spread throughout our country – they have become out of REACH for a Family pleasure time.
The cost for a Family – Horrendous – WRONGFUL.
Tourism – if they don’t want to “Shop” around – they just enter and PAY.
They are the “Milking” cow, of INCOME to the Furdo establishments – APPALLING.
Nasty un-savoury acts of Greed, Selfishness and Exploitation factually happening in Hungary, that is EFFECTING all Hungarians.