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.
Pre-book to secure your Ticket or Massage
BOOKING
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.
Upcoming Modified Hours
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- December 6th: The Dayspalm area will remain open until 6 pm on Dec 6, 2024
- December 7th: The Bath will have Saturday opening hours on Dec 7th and 14th, 2024.
- December 13th: The Dayspalm area will remain open until 5 pm on December 13, 2024.
- December 14th: The Bath will have Saturday opening hours on Dec 7th and 14th, 2024.
- December 23rd – Jan 3rd: The Baths will be open during the Christmas / New Year holidays with modified opening hours. The booking calendar will open approx. 30 days before the festive period.
- Opening hours for the festive season:
24 December 2024: from 7 am to 1 pm
25-26 December 2024: from 10 am to 8 pm
27-30 December 2024: from 8 am to 8 pm
31 December 2024: from 8 am to 6 pm
1 January 2025: from 10 am to 8 pm
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
Hi.
Are there showers available for use after bathing?
Thanks.
Dear Glen,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes, there are showers and hair dryers nearby the dressing rooms (gender separated).
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Bath!
I am curious to know if any of your baths or pools are single gender? If so, is expected for patrons to be naked at all times in single gender areas?
Dear Mark,
Thank you for contacting us.
At the moment, all bathhouses are coed, but Rudas baths offers men only and ladies only weekdays.
Guests can wear aprons.
Please find more details on the link below:
https://bathsbudapest.com/rudas-bath
Hello.. What hours does the bath operate? I will be visiting for maybe half an hour one evening on September 6-7. Can I check in while I’m there without making an appointment? Thank you, hope to see you.
Hello Orçun,
Thank you for your comment.
The bathhouse is open from 7 am to 8pm (check in with online tickets from 9am to 5pm).
We recommend spending at least 4 or 5 hours inside the baths to relax and try different pools and saunas.
You can show up and buy entries upon arrival at the afternoon hours.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
I like to pre-book a Private Spa Experience in Deluxe Room – including 45 minute couples massage for my wife and I on September 12. When is the earliest that I can book this? Also if I book a 14:00 – 18:00 spa, are we able to use the various baths prior to or after the session as part of Private Spa experience. Thank you for responding to this message.
Dear Boris,
Thank you for contacting us about your plan to reserve a massage in the thermal bath.
We have emailed you with further details.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Bath!
We had a lovely day at the Spa.
There was a problem with the online booking and a delay with the payment system but Bea the spa attendant was very kind, patient and helpful.
We enjoyed all the facilities
Elizabeth (UK)
We had a lovely day at the Spa.
There was a problem with the online booking and a delay with the payment system but Bea the spa attendant was very kind, patient and helpful.
We enjoyed all the facilities