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
Hi, can my husband and I use the baths if we can show a doctors letter stating proof of recovery/natural immunity to covid 19?
Hello Zahrah, at the moment only vaccinated guests are allowed. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Hello , are the tickets available all day long ? and are the masks compulsory IN the baths (in the water ?) And can we rent towels when in the baths?
best regards
L Mouchet
Hello Lucile, yes, only full-day adult tickets are available. Please note that vaccination proofs are required upon arrival.
Towel: Rental not available. Please bring your own towel, or you can buy a towel on the spot. Masks are required.
Hi,
Are persons with a recent PCR or antigen test allowed to enter, if they generate the covid pass based on the result of the test?
Thank you!
Hello Alina,
at the moment only vaccinated guests are allowed. Thank you for your kind understanding.
can i enter with a negative covid pcr test only?
Hello Chaya,
Unfortunately not. Kindly note that the current policy of admission at the Budapest thermal baths, only Covid passports / vaccination certificates are accepted.
For a long term solution we suggest supporting the global vaccination efforts to keep various Covid virus variants at bay on a large scale.
Thank you for your contribution and help.
Have a great time in Budapest!
Hello Chaya, at the moment it is not possible. Guests are allowed if they can present proof of vaccination. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Hi we would like to visit on the weekend. Is a vaccination confirmation enough or do we need a PCR test too and how old should it be?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Veronika
Hello Veronica, yes, the proof of vaccination is fine (according to the actual regulations).
Hopefully, it remains like this for the next few days.
Hello Veronika,
According to the current policy of admission at the Budapest thermal baths, Covid passports / vaccination certificates are accepted regardless of its date of issuance. That said, if your Covid passport has a date of expiry, it might be a problem. It is always recommended to have a thorough PCR test – just in case – every 3-6 months, especially when travelling across the globe.
Thank you for your contribution and help.
Have a great time in Budapest!
Hi we are coming from UK with covid passport on phone want to pay in hungarian forints on the Monday 30 Nov what time do you suggest we arrive as hopefully quiet and cheaper than buying online in euro’s.
Hello Simon,
Mondays, Tuesdays are less busy than the weekends. Most guests are arrive in the early afternoon hours, therefore if you arrive around 9 or 10 am there is a chance that the baths will be less busy. I hope this helps.
Hello Norman, vaccination proof is fine, negative tests are not required at the moment. Have a nice time at Szechenyi Spa Baths