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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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
Is it possible to visit the baths on New Year’s Eve?
Hi I am due to come to Budapest on the 1/6/2020 till the 5/6/2020 I am wondering what events you have on?
Hi, is there a possibilty to come and buy tickets on the site? For tomorrow 30th December 2019
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your inquiry about services between Dec 24, 2019, and Jan 7, 2020, in the Baths.
Due to the high number of visitors during the festive winter days, the thermal baths’ managerial decision was made that no fast track entries, cabins (changing cubicles) or massages are sold during these days.
Guests of day time visits will be checked in on a first-come-first-served basis. As long queues are expected there may be some lines waiting in the cold. 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.
Festive guides recommended during the month of Dec:
New Year Budapest things to do
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
We need 4 tickets
Dear Vasilis,
Thank you for your enquiry. When would you like to visit the Spa? Online sale has stopped until 8th January 2020. Until then, tickets are only available to buy on the spot.
Should you have further questions, please contact us.
Hi Helen, We have contacted you via email in relation to your inquiry. Thank you.
Hi. We’ve already booked fast track tickets, and we’re looking to book some massages treatment too. The massages only appear to be purchased online with a entry ticket. Please could you advise with just booking a massage treatment for two? Many thanks, Bill
Hi, will there be tickets available on the day for 3/1/2020 as seems sold out online or for 4/1
Thanks
Hello Lori,
online tickets are not available until Jan 7, but tickets can be bought upon arrival.
Hi,
Will we get tickets on arrival for tomorrow I.e. 1st Jan 2020?
Hi do you have any availability on the 1st or 2nd of January?
Bonjour, pouvons-nous venir aujourd’hui avec des enfants (de 10 à 15 ans) ? Quel est le meilleur horaire sans réservation ?
Merci
Deaer Emeline,
Dear Guest,
I am afraid, there are no special prices for kids, as Szechenyi Baths is not really a family bath.
As many of the 18 outdoor and indoor pools and baths at Szechenyi Thermal Baths are more than 33 degrees Celsius, the mere temperature of the pools means a potential increase in the stress for the cardiovascular system of kids, whose body is not fully developed yet to be able to cope with the heat of the bath waters. In addition, many pools are deeper, there are no specific child pools or aqua fun facilities (no slides, no splash areas, no colourful water park toys).
Please find more on the topic on:
https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/