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.
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 Jan 6, 2025
Hi, I am trying to book tickets for the bath + massage for 3 people however when redirected to pay it doesn’t seem to have a massage included. Is this still available? Thanks
2 people sorry.
Hello Heyley,
We have contacted you via emial!
Have a nice time in Budapest!
If I pre-purchase a ticket to the baths can I enter before 9am? I understand fast track doesn’t start till 9.
Hello Noel,
online tickets are valid from 9 am only, if you wish to enter earlier we recommend you buy tickets on the spot.
Hi
Is there mineral water for your bath in bottled form in the Hungarian markets to be used as a drink??
Because I benefited a lot from it healthily when
I drank from it during my visit to the swimming pool..
THANX
ANSARI
Hello Ansari,
yes you can buy drinking thermal water inside the baths (3l for HUF 540 or 5l for HUF 900).
Is 3 yr old allowed?
Hello Fran,
Unfortunately infants are not allowed to use the pools in Szechenyi Baths (this means they can come to the spa, but have to stay outside the pool area), even if they wear waterproof swimming nappies. This usually applies to children under 3 years of age. Children under 14 can use the thermal bath, but only at their own responsibility, as it is not recommended for younger children, for health reasons.
There are no children tickets in the spa any more, only full price adult tickets, as Szechenyi spa is aimed at adults.
Unfortunately, You will need to buy the little one adult ticket.
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.
Please find more details about this topic on the link below
http://www.bathsbudapest.com/children-in-thermal-baths
Hello , would like to cancel my booking by the name of Kunal vohra, email id : imkunalvohra@gmail.com for 9june due to emergency we have to cancel our travel plan to your country.
Please revert back how can we get the complete refund as it’s before 72hours.
Hello Kunal,
Thank you for writing to us.
We have contacted you via email with further details about cancellation policy and change of date/ voucher options.
Have a great time in Budapest.
Hey, will the outdoor pool be open in November?
Hello Emma,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Szechenyi Spa baths is open all year round, every single day of the year, including holidays like New Year’s Eve or Christmas, etc. so guests can enjoy the naturally hot indoor and outdoor thermal pools even in the coldest days.
Please find more details about visiting in winter on the link below:
https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-winter/
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!