Whether you're looking for a dedicated wellness hotel or simply want to book a spa break during your city trip, the demand for wellness facilities remains unbroken. And for most people, a city break without moments of relaxation is simply no longer conceivable. Therefore, the travel provider weloveholidays has compiled a ranking of the best cities for a spa vacation in Europe. The analysis was based on a wealth of data, including the number of spas, saunas, massage parlors and yoga studios. The number of five-star ratings was also taken into consideration. Here's the result:

5: Budapest, Hungary

Spas: 93
Saunas: 7
Massage studios: 81
Yoga studios: 154

© Shutterstock

The spa tradition in Budapest is a particularly old one. It goes back to the time of the Romans. Even then, the city was known for its hot springs. One of the most famous thermal baths in Budapest is the Gellért Baths. It impresses with its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture. At least as popular is the Széchenyi Baths in the city park. It attracts visitors with its large outdoor pools. With a total score of 6.447 out of a possible 13, Budapest is ranked 5th in the ranking of Europe's best cities for a spa vacation

4 place: Zurich, Switzerland

Spas: 36
Saunas: 14
Massage studios: 93
Yoga studios: 123

Hürlimannbad & Spa

Not many people would have thought that Switzerland is particularly suitable for a spa vacation in Europe. But where there are mountains, there's also a need for massages. Zurich also has a particularly varied wellness facility with its Hürlimannbad & Spa . It's located in a building from the 19th century. For something a little more luxurious, the Dolder Grand Spa is the place to be. It belongs to the renowned Dolder Grand Hotel. Top: The view over the city! It's a good fourth place with 6.602 overall points.

3 place: Naples, Italy

Spas: 122
Saunas: 5
Massage studios: 60
Yoga studios: 28

Terme di Agnano

There are a total of 122 spas in Naples. That's more than three times as many as Zurich. Here, it was probably the Roman bathing tradition that left its mark everywhere, too. The region benefits from volcanic activity, leading to natural hot springs, of course. For example, the Terme di Baia. The remains of ancient Roman thermal baths can still be admired here. Several facilities in the surrounding area, such as Terme di Baia Club, invite you to dip your toes in the springs. The Terme di Agnano is also worth a visit. It has healing mineral springs. Yoga and saunas may not be part of Neapolitans' spa traditions, but the total points (6.765) are enough for bronze!

2: Paris, France

Spas: 148
Saunas: 29
Massage studios: 150
Yoga studios: 156

© Hotel Le Monceau

The city of love is also an ideal place for a spa vacation! Here, for example, you can be pampered in the luxurious Spa My Blend by Clarins at Hotel Le Royal Monceau. Its interior design by Philippe Starck enchants guests the moment they arrive. Or you head to the Spa Nuxe. Here, expert hands pamper you with the wonderful products of the French brand Nuxe. The city also has the remains of thermal baths to offer. The Thermes de Cluny bring times long past back to life.

1: Spa, Belgium

Spas: 161
Saunas: 126
Massage studios: 160
Yoga studios: 148

Thermes de Spa

It would actually be strange if the city after which spas are named didn't end up in first place in the ranking. The Belgian city is known for its particularly long history as a spa town. Relaxation and wellness can be found in the Thermes de Spa, for example. The historic thermal baths have been attracting visitors from all over the world for centuries. They indulge in sauna sessions, steam bath visits and relaxed floating in the water. With 10,280 total points, the city in Wallonia secured first place by a wide margin and very deservedly so.

Read more: The most beautiful spa hotels in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy