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.
The Bath is open until 4 pm on Dec 3, 2024.
The Daysplam area will remain open until 6 pm on Dec 6, 2024.
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 Oct 11, 2024
Is the bath facility fully open on may 1st?
Hello Lili,
Thank you for getting in touch.
Yes, Szechenyi Baths will be open on 1st May. At the moment there are no maintenance works planned for that time, but please note that the Baths reserve the right to carry out maintenance works on demand.
If I already purchased a ticket with a locker. Can I change the ticket to a cabin when I get there?
Hello Samuel,
Thank you for contacting us.
Based on the information provided we have concluded that the payment was not made on our website (an official partner of the Thermal Bath services), therefore we cannot manage your request directly.
We have sent you an email with more information.
Have a great time visiting Budapest!
Can I change the date of my booking if I have already paid?
Hello Sophie,
Thank you for your comment.
We have contacted you via email.
Have a lovely spring break in Budapest!
With the Beer Spa experience, are towels provided?
Hello Keith,
Thank you for contacting us.
Unfortunately no, towel rental is not included in the Beer spa tickets. Please bring your own towels to the Baths. Alternatively you can purchase one in the Bath shop.
We hope you have a great time in Budapest!
Hello, we have booked for march 15th are all Pools open then?
Hello Tara,
Thank you for contacting us.
There are no planned maintenance works for 15th March, currently it looks like all of the pools will be open. However the Baths reserve the right to carry out maintenance works on demand.
Are children allowed to use the outdoor baths with their parents? They are 10 and 13, quiet and we only plan a short visit
Hello Naz,
Thank you for contacting us.
Children under 14 are unfortunately not allowed in the thermal pools in Szechenyi Baths (indoor or outdoor).
A safer and more family friendly option is the Aqua World Budapest or Palatinus Bath on Margaret Island.
We are two persons and I wonder if it’s possible to book one single ticket and one ticket with massage?
Hello Emelie,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes, it is possible to purchase one single ticket and one ticket with a massage. Kindly note that there are no massage treatments without a bath ticket in the Baths.
Hello,
Are half day tickets available? If so, can you pre-book them and what are the timings?
Hello Rebecca,
Thank you for your comment.
All the tickets are single day entries at Szechenyi Baths.
You can book them on https://szechenyibath.com/booking/
Once you have your entries for the day you can enter when you like and stay as long as it is suitable for you.
Please note that the tickets are single entries, once you leave the Baths you have to purchase a new ticket to return again.
Hi, on your website it says children are allowed until 1st May 2024, but your comment contradicts this. Which is correct please?
Sophie
Hello Sophie,
Thank you for contacting us.
Currently children under 14 can still enter Szechenyi Baths with their parents but they are not allowed in the hot thermal water pools, which is nearly all of the pools. They can use the outdoors cold water swimming pool.
From 1st May the regulations are changing and children under 14 won’t be allowed to enter the Baths.
If you were planning to take your young children to Szechenyi Baths we are sorry about the inconvenience and would encourage you and the children to find out about more child friendly bathing options in Budapest, including Palatinus Bath, Csillaghegyi Bath or AquaWorld water theme park offering family bathing / spa experience for younger children and parents in the city of Budapest.