Szechenyi Baths

Szechenyi Spa Baths Outdoor Pools

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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Rudas Thermal Spa Bath by River Danube Budapest Night Attractions
Rudas Bath by the River Danube Budapest
Turkish Bath in Rudas Bath
Turkish Bath in Rudas Bath

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 Baths outdoor pools - photo by Alvaro Jenik
Szechenyi Baths outdoor pools – Alvaro Jenik Photography

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.

Budapest Spa Party / Sparty
Budapest Bath Party / Sparty

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.

Couples Beer Bath in Szechenyi Spa Budapest
Couples Beer Bath in Szechenyi Spa Budapest

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

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Last updated Dec 8, 2023

4,555 comments

  1. Are there any plans to extend your open hours back to 10PM during the 2023 Summer season?

  2. Hayley Doherty

    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

  3. If I pre-purchase a ticket to the baths can I enter before 9am? I understand fast track doesn’t start till 9.

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      Hello Noel,
      online tickets are valid from 9 am only, if you wish to enter earlier we recommend you buy tickets on the spot.

  4. 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

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      Hello Ansari,
      yes you can buy drinking thermal water inside the baths (3l for HUF 540 or 5l for HUF 900).

  5. Is 3 yr old allowed?

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      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

  6. 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.

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      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.

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