Szechenyi Baths in Budapest is one of the best and largest spa baths in Europe with its 15 indoor baths and 3 grand outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms and even a rooftop spa greenhouse. Come and visit Europe’s beloved bath complex in a historical building.
Pre-book to secure your Ticket or Massage
Kindly note that 1 out of the 18 pools (the cold water swimming pool outside) will be closed due to spring maintenance until further notice.
Several Days are fully booked up online in Szechenyi Bath in the summer (June – July – Aug and at Christmas): Why not try Gellert Spa or Rudas Bath for a blissful relaxation? Bathe & Dine packages are still pre-bookable for December & January via Rudas Bath & Bistro Booking. Pre-booking recommended as Rudas Bistro overviews the River Danube and the Bath is very popular. Rudas boasts over 10 pools, 20m swimming pool, rooftop pool with river view, several thermal pools, including a 16th century Turkish octagonal pool.
Rentals: rental services are only included in the Szechenyi Bath Exclusive Package: Full Day Ticket, Cabin, Rooftop Spa, Towel Rental, Bath Robe Rental, Slippers, Teas, Fruits, Cocktail- Book the DaySpalm package in Szechenyi Bath accessing the glass covered rooftop Palm House relaxation zone, including special rental services with Bath Kit and optional Hotel pick up as well as a Cocktail, Teas and Fruits.
Szechenyi Baths & Pool: Fun Place, Fine Palace
Szechenyi Baths (built in 1913) is the most visited and much praised attraction in Budapest: relaxing, fun, affordable and, in the evenings, romantic. In addition to the marvellous medicinal natural hot spring waters in the 18 pools, there are over 6 saunas / steam cabins, several massage therapies, facial treatments, and more. Before making a visit, please check if the FAQ has a reply to your questions.
Szechenyi Bath is in the biggest green park of Budapest, in the beautiful City Park, close to a bunch of Budapest attractions. The Neo-baroque palace was specifically built for hosting Szechenyi Baths as Hungary has been the country of baths (and Budapest the City of Baths) for many centuries.
The history of thermal bathing starts with the Roman settlers who built the first spa baths (Aquincum was the Roman’s settlement in today’s ‘old Buda’ district. Then, through the 16th century, Turkish occupiers built many of the famous and revived Turkish baths in Budapest. The 19-21st century even grew further in popularity, promoting natural medical trends where aqua therapies and their beneficial effects attracted hundreds of thousands to thermal spas all over Hungary. The beautiful building of Szechenyi Bath is the design of Gyozo Czigler (Győző Czigler) who started to build Szechenyi Furdo in 1909. As an exciting contrast, these days the bath welcomes thousands of young people to a dazzling laser disco with throbbing vibrations to enjoy an ultimate bath party almost every Saturday night.
Come and enjoy your time in Budapest in Szechenyi Bath, in a beautiful, richly decorated palace. The perfect place to chill out, to get to know locals, make business deals and fall in love. If you are interested in learning more about Budapest baths, explore some more on Baths Budapest.
Szechenyi Spa & Baths on Budapest Tourist Map
BOOKINGLast updated on Jan 6, 2025
dear team
I would like to visit thermal bath in April
for basic day entry ticket what all the service included in it. is food and snacks included in the package.
is slippers and swim shot is mandatory to entry.
is the pool contain both male and female in the same
Dear Santosh,
Thank you for your enquiry.
The basic entry does not include any foods or drinks (there is an upgraded option for the exclusive relaxation zone, where fruits and some drinks are also included per the product description). However, regular bath entries do not include any of this option. You can bring your own food and eat it at the dedicated areas, cafeteria terrace, for example (but not at any other area, e.g. in or by the pools it is prohibited to eat anything).
We have sent you an email with more details.
Have a great time in Budapest and enjoy your bath visit!
Please could you share details, visiting in April
Hi , some questions,
How long can you stay in the pool/ spa , is there a time limit? Or is the tickets for a day?
Is a swimming cap still required in the swimming pool?
What ticket is required if you just want to swim in the different pools and borrow beach towels.
Are there fewer people on Sundays and Mondays than Friday and Saturday.?
Dear Monica,
Thank you for contacting us.
There is no strict time limit for how long you can stay in the pool or spa areas. Your full day ticket grants you access for the entire day.
Swimming cap is only required if you wish to swim in the cool-watered sports pool designated for lap swimming
We have sent you an email with further details.
Have a great time at the Baths!
Hi, we are coming to Budapest on Friday and wanted to visit the spa on either Saturday or Sunday, Please can you advise if this can be pre-bookable as I cant find any information. Please also advise if we have to bring our own towels, flips flops.
Dear Rash,
Thank you for reaching out regarding your visit to the Szechenyi Baths.
Towel rental is, unfortunately, no longer available at thermal baths in Budapest. The only exception to this, is the exclusive rooftop Palm House (Dayspalm) package where a towel and a bathrobe are part of the add on specialty entry.
Flip flops
Inside the baths at the pool areas ‘bath footwear’ is required (typically, waterproof slippers or flip flops): it is mandatory for health and safety reasons.
Beach shoes / aqua shoes are also accepted, strictly outside the pool waters though (kindly take them off before entering the pools).
Regarding your visit during the Easter period, we have sent you more details.
Have a lovely stay at the Baths!
hi we are planning on visiting on the 9th of May. can i ask if any of the thermal pools will be under maintenance or closed at this time?
Dear Vicent,
Thank you for your question regarding the Szechenyi Baths thermal pools.
Kindly note that the cold-water outdoor swimming pool is currently undergoing restoration, which may still be ongoing on the day of your visit.
The rest of the Szechenyi Bath, including over a dozen pools, the other outdoor and indoor thermal pools, as well as various steam rooms and saunas, will remain open and fully accessible.
Enjoy your time at the Baths!