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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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
Until what age is it allowed to enter the pool?
Dear Moaweya,
Thank you for contacting us.
There is no upper limit: as long as a guest’s doctor deems the person healthy enough to visit public pools and able enough to move independently are welcomed at Szechenyi Bath.
We have sent you an email with more details about this topic.
Have a great time in Budapest!
Can you use the baths in December?
Hello Kerry,
Thank you for contacting us.
Szechenyi Baths is open in even on the coldest winter days, making the thermal bath and pools one of the major attractions and winter things to do in Budapest, Hungary. Not only the indoor, but also the outdoor pools are open in winter.
Please find more details on this link:
https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-winter/
Have a nice winter holiday in Budapest!
Hi,
if I have already bought Budapest pass, how can I buy the ticket on line?
Hi Jessie,
Budapest Card discounts can only be used at the cashier for tickets purchased on the spot. Please present your valid Budapest Card to the Cashier to find out about the available options. Online tickets are not available with a discount at the moment.
Hi, I’m trying to book between 25/28th of December 2024 are the baths open?
I booked yesterday, but accidentally gave the wrong email. I booked around 10 p.m. and I can see that money was withdrawn from my account. Can you please resend the booking in my name Peter Alatalo the above email?
Hi, me and my boyfriend are looking to visit the baths on Saturday the 19th October first thing in the morning. I noticed that the online ticket entry is from 9am but you are open from 8am. Does this mean we should just turn up and try purchase tickets on the day? Will there definitely be ones still available and how bad do you reckon the queue will be?
We’re thinking of visiting on 05 October – I see there are some pool closures due to maintenance. Are any of the outdoor pools open on that day?
Hi Emma,
during maintenance works (Sep 30 – Oct 11, 2024) one of the three outdoor pools, the outdoor thermal pool with the whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius) will be closed to visitors on the day of your planned visit.
The remaining part of the bath palace, including over a dozen pools, 2 outdoor pools, such as:
– the outdoor lap pool (sports swimming pool, 26 degrees Celsius),
– outdoor leisure pool (30-34 degrees Celsius)
and 12+ indoor thermal pools as well as further steam rooms and saunas will stay open.
Enjoy your stay!
I am visiting with my 11 year old child between 18-22 October. Will the outdoor pools be available and accessible for mu son pl?
Hi Jumanq,
Children aged 3 – 13 have a limited access to the thermal baths in Szechenyi Spa Bath, as follows:
There are 3 pools outside, out of which, two can be visited by families where the children are under 14: the whirlpool thermal pool and the lap swimming pool (not the 3rd pool with a hotter temperature).
During maintenance works (Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024) the outdoor high temperature thermal pool temperature (38 degrees Celsius), of Szechenyi Bath will be closed to visitors. This pool would not be accessible for your son as it is minimum 14 years of age.
Please see some of the more family friendly baths in Budapest on the following link
https://bathsbudapest.com/budapest-thermal-baths-with-kids-family-friendly-pools
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
thanks. what’s the temperature of the thermal whirlpool? Will my son be able to access indoor pools pls? also are there half a day tickets?