Szechenyi Baths

Szechenyi Baths outdoor pools - photo by Alvaro Jenik

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.

Please note that entry to Szechenyi Bath will only be permitted for guests aged 14 and above. 14 year old children may need photo ID to prove eligibility. We appreciate your kind cooperation. 

Rudas Thermal Spa Bath by River Danube Budapest Night Attractions
Rudas Bath by the River Danube Budapest
Turkish Bath in Rudas Bath
Turkish Bath in Rudas Bath

Several Days are fully booked up online in Szechenyi Bath in the summer (June – July – Aug and at Christmas): Why not try Rudas Bath or Palatinus Bath on Margaret Island 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 Packages: Full Day Ticket, Cabin, Rooftop Relaxation Zone, Towel Rental, Bath Robe Rental, Slippers, Teas, Fruits, Cocktail- Book the Palm House 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 Baths outdoor pools - photo by Alvaro Jenik
Szechenyi Baths outdoor pools – Alvaro Jenik Photography

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.

Budapest Spa Party / Sparty
Budapest Bath Party / Sparty

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.

Couples Beer Bath in Szechenyi Spa Budapest
Couples Beer Bath in Szechenyi Spa Budapest

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

 

Last updated on Jan, 2026

4,840 comments

  1. Hi, can we bring our own food and alcohol to the spa? Looking to come tomorrow for six people. Thanks!

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      Hello Hayley,
      yes, you can bring your own food and drinks (please note that glass / glass bottles / glass containers, and other breakable items are not allowed to protect guests from splinters).
      If you bring your own alcohol (min age 18 years old in Hungary), please refrain from spirits. Beer cans can be brought with you (in splinter free metal cans). Hope this helps.
      Also, there is a cafeteria / buffet in the baths where you can buy wine, bubbly, beer at reasonable prices, and you may consume them on the terraces.
      Polite reminder: guests are kindly asked to be considerate of fellow bath visitors, as anti social behaviour is not allowed in the baths.
      Enjoy your visit in Szechenyi Spa Baths, and have a lovely relaxing holiday in Budapest!

    • Anirudh Banirot

      Hi i have made a booking just now for today and havent received any confirmation mail on tickets. The payment has been done via PayPal but no further updates received at my end. Can you please look into it.

      • Szechenyi Spa Baths

        Dear Anirudh,
        thank you for contacting us.
        I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
        I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
        Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.

  2. Hi
    I have paid the weekday bath ticket. But i saw that i gave the wrong email address. Please help me to check about it and send to this email address.

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      Hello Yutong,
      thank you for contacting us.
      I would like to confirm that we have received your booking and we have just resent it to your correct email address. Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.

      Could you please let us know if you have received it?

      Thank you for your kind cooperation, and enjoy the hot spring baths.

  3. Szechenyi Spa Baths

    Hello Larry,

    thank you for contacting us.
    I would like to confirm that we have received your booking and we have just resent it 2 times to your email address. Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.

    Could you please let us know if you have received it?

    Thank you for your kind cooperation, and enjoy the hot spring baths.

  4. Hello,

    Lebanon is not in the scroll down list of the countries to process the payment via pay-ball . Can you please provide another method of payment to process my reservation. Would it be possible to provide a link to my email so I can process the payment

  5. Hi,
    I just purchased tickets via PayPal for tomorrow and have checked my spam folder but have not received the tickets. Can you please resend?

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      Dear Sloane,
      thank you for contacting us.
      I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
      I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
      Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.

  6. Szechenyi Spa Baths

    Dear Pui Yu,
    thank you for contacting us.
    I have noticed that there was a typo in your given email address.
    I have now corrected it, and re-sent you the confirmation email.

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