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
Hello there
We are coming next week but before booking I would like to know if I can bring my 8 year old daughter with me, with a rapid/PCR test?? I saw in earlier comment that only vaccinated allowed, but does this apply to children under 14…Will she be allowed to enter?
Many thanks in advance
I would like to book a couple massage, but I see appointments have been suspended. Asking for verification. Thank you
Hello Lucie,
This is to verify the statement: massage treatments are currently not available for pre-booking. Reservation is on the spot, on a first come first served basis, subject to availability.
Kindly note that massages are very popular and always get booked up on the spot, especially now during the festive season (i.e. not guaranteed at the time of your arrival).
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Hi, is it merely possible to pay via paypal? I’m from Holland and would like to pay via Maestro, is that an option? Also I was wondering if there is a time limit to your visit to the baths?
Thanks in advance!
Hello Floor,
If your PayPal interface does not offer a guest check out (we understand that in some countries this option is simply not displayed), please kindly contact us via email and we will send all the information about alternative payment options. Thank you for your attention, looking forward to your email inquiry.
I believe there are many guests from Holland using PayPal without a problem, so there is a fair chance you can use it as a guest check out with a card.
Hi,
A friend an me are planning to visit in Janurari, will there be a party on saturday 15 januari?
I would like to hear from you!
Thanks
Hi Zara,
I’m afraid the only bath party in Szechenyi Baths is on New Year’s Day, Jan 1, 2022. The next party following that is the Feb 12 Saturday night sparty – there are no parties scheduled between the two dates.
That said, there are other parties in the town, including ruin bar pub crawls, boat parties etc. in Budapest.
Hi.
Im tourist and im vaccinated by one of the WHO approved vaccines. But i dont have EU passport, what proof i need to bring with me.
Hello Salim,
We have sent you an email as a follow up to your question. Kindly check your spam folder if the inbox does not show the reply.
Hi,
I have both vaccines and my partner has proof of first jab on his NHS app (U.K.) even though it doesn’t come on an official document. It shows batch number and name of vaccine. Is this enough for proof of vaccination? Thank you
hi, i have a negative test result. with eu-qr-code.is this enough for get in?
Thank you!
Hi, can you provide me a link where I can prove that law? Is that a law for every bath in the entire country of Hungary or is it only regional for this particularly bath? Because the governmental website says, that there are no more covid restrictions for cafés, restaurants, cinemas and baths. And on website of German Embassy it also says, that there are no covid restrictions except from mask obligation.
Thank you!
Biztonsági intézkedések és üzleti élet
Magánéletet érintő korlátozások
November 4. óta veszélyhelyzet van érvényben Magyarországon.
A koronavírus járvány negyedik hullámára reagálva a következő intézkedéseket jelentették be:
A munkaadó a munkavégzés előfeltételeként kötelezően előírhatja az oltás beadását.
Maszkviselési kötelezettség:
– Tömegközlekedési eszközökön (november 1. óta)
– Zárt terekben (november 20. óta): többek között üzletekben, bevásárlóközpontokban, ügyfélfogadásokon, színházakban, mozikban, sportrendezvényeken
– Egészségügyi és szociális intézményekben
Az egészségügyi intézményekben látogatási tilalom van érvényben.
A következő szolgáltatások igénybevételéhez nincs szükség védettségi igazolványra:
Színházi-, film-, és táncelőadások
Cirkuszok, mozik
Fitnesszstúdiók, uszodák, korcsolyapályák
Álletkertek, vidámparkok, játszóházak
Múzeumok, könyvtárak
Hotelek és a vendéglátóhelyek belső terei
Hello Hans,
Thank you for your question.
This decision is not only up to each institution but also has a different angle: Budapest Spas – which is not only a recreational thermal bath but a medical complex – is compelled to be more cautious about such decisions to be able to give a better level of safety.
If you are to visit other thermal baths in the countryside it will be very likely a similar policy. Kindly inquire at the chosen institution to receive the best and most updated official information about their bath entry policy during the Covid years.