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.
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BOOKING
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.
Oct 14 – 25, 2024: one outdoor thermal pool (38°C) under maintenance. 2 other open air pools open (one with whirlpool), plus over 10 indoor pools.
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 Oct 11, 2024
Can you please email me my booking details for today they have not arrived. Thankyou
Dear Ella,
Thank you for your question.
Your ticket was resent to your email address.
Wishing you a wonderful time at the bath in Budapest with this festive guide: http://budapestchristmas.com/
Hello, I want to make a booking for 11th January but not sure which option to book. Where do we store all of our valuables / clothes? Where do we get changed? Thanks.
Hello Billi-Jo,
tickets are available with some kind of storage space: Cabins or Lockers.
All of our tickets are with Fast Track and they are valid for the whole day (check-in times: from 9 am to 6 pm). The cabin is like a tiny room, the size is that of a changing cubicle, where you can get changed and store your belongings (some guests are leaving for the airport directly, and leave their suitcase/backpack in the cabin. You can also book a safe, however, if you have anything of particular value. Please note that the baths are very busy, and we do not recommend storing/bringing items of considerable value with yourself to the baths, such as jewellery, valuable wristwatches, etc.).
The door of the Cabin has a unique chip code lock, which opens and closes with a special waterproof bracelet: in fact, your digital ticket will be replaced with a waterproof wristband, which incorporates the chip for the locker/cabin.
The size of the Locker is 120x30x65 cm (1200 x 300 x 650 mm). If you choose a ticket with a locker, which is a more affordable version than a ticket with a cabin, you can get changed in the public changing rooms (separated for men and women). The lockers will need to be opened and closed by your wristband, so do make sure to close the locker before leaving for the pool areas.
The ticket prices are higher with cabins than lockers. Also, tickets are slightly more expensive on the weekends.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hi there,
Would you advise buying a ticket in advance or paying when we get there? Looking to come on Monday 30th December 2019 in the morning.
Thank you very much
Mark
Dear Mark,
We would like to kindly inform you that online booking is not possible during the Festive Season (from 24th, 2019 Dec to 7th Jan, 2020) due to a managerial decision. Entries are available on the spot. Guests of day time visits will be checked in on a first-come-first-served basis. Unfortunately, we expect long queues due to the increased demand, even long lines in the cold so it might be a great idea to go the bath early to secure your entry to the bath.
Please find more details, advice and other thermal bath alternatives on the following link: BathsBudapest.com/Dec
Thank you for your kind cooperation. Enjoy the thermal baths in winter Budapest and explore some more if it is not your first visit to the city.
Hello you are open tomorrow? And what is time open ?
Hello,
please see the Christmas opening time on the link below:
https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-bath-christmas/
Bonjour,
A quelle heure ouvrez-vous le 1er janvier?
Avez-vous des casiers ou des cabines pour laisser nos affaires?
Merci
Bonjour, oui les bains seront ouverts, tous les billets sont vendus avec un espace de rangement: cabine ou casier. Nous exprimons un nombre accru de visiteurs le 1er janvier.
Hello, what hours do you work tomorrow december 25th?
Bonjour,
J’ai bien noté que nous ne pouvions plus acheter des billets en ligne pour le 25 mais est-il tout de même possible de venir aux bains ? Merci
Bonjour Lili,
Thank you for your question.
Yes, no Fast Track Tickets are sold online during the Festive Season (between 24th Dec,2019 and 7th Jan, 2020), however, tickets are sold on the spot on first-come-first-served basis.
Have a great time at the bath in Budapest!