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): 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
We want to visit on the 1 oct 2022 but booking doesn’t allow. When will i be able to?
Hello Amelia,
booking for October will be available soon. Thank you for your patience.
Do you have hair drying facilities? Or plugs to use hair dryers?
Dear Beth,
You can find hairdryers and mirrors in the changing rooms/shower areas.
Plugs are also available.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Hi! Where checking out of our hostel on Monday but we still have a full day for Budapest and we were thinking of visiting the Szechenyi Baths. Are your lockers big enough to store luggage carryon size Suitcase?
Best regards
Hello Ziga,
We suggest the tickets with cabins for you.
The cabin is like a tiny room, or cubicle, which can store a standard check in suitcase easily.
The cabin size is approx. that of a dressing room in a clothes shop, so you can leave there the 20 kg suitcase as well ( if it is a regular size) along with your jackets etc.
The door of the cabin has a unique chip code lock, which opens and closes with a special waterproof bracelet: in fact, with the chip incorporated in the wristband bath entry provided at the bath. Please make sure that your door is locked with the silicon wristband before leaving the cabin. As you are wearing the band all the times, it is quite secure if you make sure that the door is not left open.
The size of the locker is 120x30x65 cm (1200 x 300 x 650 mm)., so it would be too small for your bags.
The lockers are also opened and closed by your wristband.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hi,
Are the pools open all year around? We are thinking to come between January 21st and leave on 24th. When can you pre book for then?
Are the pools still warm in the winter?
Thanks,
Hi Eleanor,
Even the outdoor pools are open all year round.
Booking for January will be available at the end of December.
Hope we can welcome you at the beloved Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello, I accidentally booked the wrong day for my trip. I booked the 18th of August but meant to book the 15th. Am I able to change my trip to either the 15th or 16th as I am allowing over 72hrs’ notice? How do I go about changing this?
Thank you in advance!
Hi there! I am traveling with my family at the end of November. My father and mother are visiting as well but my father is in a wheelchair. I was wondering if the spa is wheelchair accessible? And if they have any options for him regarding changing and entering the thermal baths?
Thank you very much for your time, I really appreciate!
Looking forward to your response,
Portia Gale
Dear Portia,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Szechenyi baths is unfortunately no longer barrier-free. Lukacs baths offers some barrier-free areas.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!