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, I would like to visit the baths. I have a one year old. Can I bring her with me?
Hello Niamh,
The bath entry is free for children under 2 years old but older children have to pay full prices tickets. 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. Babies and toddlers can come with the family to the Spa but need to stay outside the pool area with somebody.
The thermal baths were and are still aimed at adult bathers, therefore there are no kid’s pools or activities.
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.
Please find more about this topic on the link below:
https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
Should you have further questions, please contact us.
Hi! I’m coming to the baths in September. Can I buy the tickets at the kiosk in Advance with fast track?
For example, I can come on Tuesday and book a fast track ticket for Wednesday using the HUF currency? Thanks
Hello Ashley, tickets on the spot are available for the same day.
If you wish to pre-book your tickets on our website you can pay in fixed Euro rates.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hi, we are hoping to come next week – we can see that there is an option to pre-book a cabin changing cubicle but was wondering if this contains a locker/ someone safe to keep our posessions whilst in the baths? Thanks!
Hello Eloise,
Tickets are available with cabins or with lockers.
The locker tickets are somewhat cheaper.
If you choose tickets with lockers, you can get changed in the public men only and women only changing rooms and store your belongings in the lockers. Lockers are closed with the wristband provided upon arrival.
The cabin is like a tiny room where you can get changed and store your belongings.
The cabin size is approx. that of a dressing room in a clothes shop and the door 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 time, it is quite secure if you make sure that the door is not left open.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Hi, I am hoping to visit Budapest between 28/12/2022 and 32/12/2022, we are a family of 4, with 2 teenagers. Are you open during the days of 29/12/2022 or 30/12/2022?
Thank you
Hello Sinead,
yes, Szechenyi Spa Baths will be open at the end of December.
Hi there. I have just made a booking but my
Email confirmation is saying it is for Monday 5th September 2022 and not Monday 26th September 2022 which I clicked on the booking.
Please can someone email me to move to this date. Many thanks.
Dear Lauren,
we have sent you the updated confirmation email already.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Hi can you confirm whether we can pre-book massages or whether they have to be booked on the day please?
Hello Lisa, massage bookings are currently not available on our website.
We have sent you an email.
Hello
How can I book entrance + massage?
Should I just buy the entrance and then buy the massage on spot?thanks
Hello Giada,
massage bookings are currently not available on our website.
We have contacted you via email.