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
Hello. We will visit the city 13-16 Jan 2022. My boyfriend is vaccinated and I will PCR test or antigen test. Do you accept PCR or antigen test for entrance?
and do we need to book online or since you wrote that in January in peacetime, we can buy a ticket on the spot?
Thank you!
Hello Tira,
Thank you for contacting us.
If you’d prefer to buy your bath entry at the cashier it is also an option. Kindly make sure to have Hungarian forint if you wish to pay in cash (there are quite a few exchange bureaus in the city centre, offering better deals than airport bureaus). January is indeed more relaxed in general than the super busy December month.
Covid safety regulations:
If you have a Covid passport proving 1 or 2 jabs of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great holiday in Budapest!
Hello Tita,
Thank you for contacting us.
If you have a Covid passport proving 1 or 2 jabs of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted.
Unfortunately, PCR or antiGEN tests are not accepted without a valid official Covid passport or antiBODY certificate.
Currently only visitors who have valid proof of vaccination (Covid passport) OR immunity (proof of antibodies) are allowed to enter the baths, as long as your documents are official and valid (official antibody tests are accepted by the baths as attestation of immunity), great to be complemented by the recent negative PCR tests or negative lateral flow tests for enhanced safety.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great holiday in Budapest!
Hi, are you accepting Australian vaccine passports?
Thanks
Hello Ben,
Thank you for contacting us.
If you have a Covid passport proving 1 or 2 jabs of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted – Australian or Canadian ones too, not only EU passports.
Currently only visitors who have valid proof of vaccination (Covid passport) OR immunity (proof of antibodies) are allowed to enter the baths, as long as your documents are official and valid (official antibody tests are accepted by the baths as attestation of immunity), great to be complemented by the recent negative PCR test for enhanced safety.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great holiday in Budapest!
Hello, I am visiting at the end of January 2022.
I am fully vaccinated but my partner is not. Can he take a PCR test to enter the baths?
Thank you
Hello Kiera,
Thank you for contacting us.
Unfortunately, a stand alone negative PCR test is insufficient.
If you have a Covid passport proving 1 or 2 jabs of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted.
Currently only visitors who have valid proof of vaccination (Covid passport) OR immunity (proof of antibodies) are allowed to enter the baths, as long as your documents are official and valid (official antibody tests are accepted by the baths as attestation of immunity), great to be complemented by the recent negative PCR test for enhanced safety.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great Jan holiday in Budapest!
Hey!
Is still one vaccine enough to enter your spa?
Thanks
Hello Annika,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes if you have a Covid passport proving 1 jab of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted.
Currently only visitors who have valid proof of vaccination (Covid passport) OR immunity (proof of antibodies) are allowed to enter the baths, as long as your documents are official and valid (official antibody tests are accepted by the baths as attestation of immunity), great to be complemented by the recent negative PCR test for enhanced safety.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great holiday in Budapest!
Hello
I have a question that I am fully vaccinated, I got three doses but my girlfriend is not but she has confirmation from her doctor that she is risky to get vaccinated because of diseases, she can go testing of course. Is allow to enter for that exemption ?
Thanks
Hello Damian,
Thank you for contacting us.
Unfortunately, a stand alone negative PCR test is insufficient, even if she is exempt from vaccination. Truly sorry about that, it is the policy that has been set and needs to be observed by all guests. This policy may be revised by the summer months so if your trip is scheduled later, please check back later – the policies are seasonally changing, also following global and national Covid updates.
If you have a Covid passport proving 1 or 2 jabs of the vaccination (if it is valid and has not expired) it will be accepted.
Currently only visitors who have valid proof of vaccination (Covid passport) OR immunity (proof of antibodies) are allowed to enter the baths, as long as your documents are official and valid (official antibody tests are accepted by the baths as attestation of immunity), great to be complemented by the recent negative PCR test for enhanced safety.
Kindly note that a valid photo ID is also needed that matches the vaccination/ immunity data on your digital or printed documents.
Have a great holiday in Budapest!
Hello, we’re planning to come on Thursday 20th January and we’d like to have massages but I just red it’s not possible to book anymore :( and the reservation will be on the stop!
Around what time should we come approximately to be sure to be able a massage for 2 please?
Thank you very much ;)
Hello Vianney,
If you arrive in the morning hours you can book your massage and return later on if you wish.
But please bear in mind the following:
– massage treatments can only be offered if you have a valid ticket to enter the baths (for the same day, booked on the spot)
– each ticket is a single pass – you cannot use them multiple times by leaving and re-entering, only for one entry
– once you activate the ticket you will need to stay inside the bath complex if you also wish to get your massage you paid for.
I hope the above makes sense.
Have a great January holiday in Budapest city!
Ok thank you very much for answering! Around 11am is it early enough to book massage? Thank you :)
Hello Vianney,
You are more than welcome. :)
It is hard to predict – on some days the massages are booked up before 10 am, on other days, there may be some more options.
As the number of therapists is also reduced (due to self isolation) it is never a fixed state I’m afraid.
If you can drop into the baths in the early hours (9 am) there is a higher chance. But in January it is not impossible to get a massage slot at 11 am.