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): Why not try Rudas Bath for a blissful relaxation? Bathe & Dine packages are still pre-bookable for December & January. 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 01 – Oct 11, 2024: the outdoor thermal pool with the whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius) and
Oct 14 – 25, 2024: the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius) will be unavailable during the routine annual inspection and maintenance works. According to the current status the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius) will be open for visitors starting from October 26.
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, at night, romantic. In addition to the marvellous medicinal natural hot spring waters in the 18 pools, there are 10 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 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 Dec 8, 2023
Hi, can you clarify if the latest check-in time is 5pm or 6pm? on the T&C it says 6pm but when buying tickets, the tickbox says 5pm. We plan to arrive at 5:30pm. Thanks!
Hello Amy,
check-in with the online tickets is until 6 pm.
Check in: 9 am – 5.00 pm at selected Cashiers specifically managing online vouchers Number 3 and 4.
Guests arriving after 6pm will need to purchase a new ticket on the spot.
If you are not sure that you can make it in time we recommend you buy entries upon arrival.
Yes, the baths is open until 8pm every day, tickets on the spot are available until 7pm.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hi
We are planning to visit the bath this month end. We are 4 adults with 1 kid of 4 years old. Is the kid also allowed into the bath on our request?
If not, then could you please suggest if there exists any watch area for the kid so that we can check him while we get into the bath…
Please suggest if there is any other way as well…
Thanks…
Hello Manikanta,
The thermal baths were and are still aimed at adult bathers, therefore there are no kid’s pools or activities.
The bath entry is free for children under 2 years old. Older children need to buy full priced entries.
Most of the outdoor and indoor pools and baths are more than 33 degrees Celsius, which means increased 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, therefore saunas and hot pools are not healthy for children under 14.
There is no fun pool for children. Babies who are not potty trained are not allowed in the pools, even if they are wearing a swimming nappy. It mostly applies to children under the age of 3.
Please find more details about this topic on the link below
https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
We recommend families with children to visit one of the open air lidos in Budapest, especially Palatinus Pools on Margaret Island and Dagaly Lido close to Arpad Bridge (north of Margaret Island).
Should you have further questions, please contact us again.
Hi, I purchased 2 tickets and your website states from 1st March 2022, that you no longer need tests or covid passport but my confirmation says you do. Can you confirm which it is please.
Hello Mujde,
Thank you for contacting us.
The covid passport is no longer required, we have updated the confirmation emails. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Have a lovely time at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
I am planning to visit Budapest in a few months and would like to visit the Szechenyi Spa Baths. I was wondering if you are still requiring patrons to wear masks inside the baths and during massage treatments? I was just curious if I would be needed to wear one while I am on my visit to the Szechenyi Spa Baths. Thank you.
Is it possible to enter the Szechenyi Spa Budapest without any Covid-19 vaccination certificate or PRC-test? It said on the EU website that there are no covid-related restrictions in Hungary anymore. I’ll be travelling there early July this summer.
Hello Valpuri,
Thank you for contacting us.
The covid passport is no longer required to visit the baths.
Have a lovely time at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello. I got 2 tickets for the 27th and I want to change them to the 26th . Is it possible? I want to change them
For the 26th of May
Hello Diana,
we have contacted you via email. Have a nice time at Szechenyi Spa Baths!