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 3rd: The Bath is open until 4 pm on Dec 3, 2024.
- 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
We wanted to come here on October 17, is it really imposibble to go outside pool even take a pictures? Are any outdoor pool open ot just inside that is available?
Dear Grace,
During maintenance works (Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024) one of the three outdoor pools, the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius), of Szechenyi Bath 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),
– the outdoor leisure pool with the whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius)
and 12+ indoor thermal pools as well as further steam rooms and saunas will stay open.
Have a great time at Szechenyi Bath!
Hi myself and 3 others are planning to come to the baths first thing in the morning on Monday 14th October. I read you do a morning ticket and buy at kiosk on arrival, but can you confirm what time you open and what pools are open early morning.
Thank you in advance
Hello, my husband and I are visiting fir a view days from the 28th October we wondered do we need to bring our own towels or can you pay and hire towels there also do you have to wear flip flops if so can you get flip flops there? Thank you
Hi Asleigh,
Towel rental is, unfortunately, no longer available at thermal baths in Budapest (since Covid restrictions). The only exception to this, is the exclusive rooftop Palm House package where a towel and a bathrobe are part of the add on specialty entry.
Inside the baths at the pool areas ‘bath footwear’ is required (typically, waterproof slippers or flip flops): it is mandatory for health and safety reasons.
If you do not have flip flops or slippers, you can buy a pair at the entrance.
Whising you a pleasant stay!
We are planning to visit the bath on 15 October, however it is unavailable to purchase the ticket online. Would like to know if the baths are closed at that day ?
Hi Bryant,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
The Bath management will soon update the booking calendar for mid October depending on the feedback from the maintenance team.
Oct 15 and 16 may be closed down or may not, which will be confirmed by tomorrow, Monday, evening.
If you are staying in Budapest on a different date you may wish to secure a ticket for that day, but if you can, we would kindly ask you to wait until Oct 1st when the update is expected with more certainty.
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi. I would like to come to the Szechenyi baths on the 29th November in the evening entering approximately 5pm and leaving about 8pm, but I can only book online in the day. How can I book for the evening please?
What are your hours for 21 October?
Dear Derek,
Thank you for contacting us.
Please note that our morning hours may change in October, potentially shifting from 7 am to 8 am, or they may remain the same at 7 am. We recommend checking back a few days prior to your visit or planning to arrive at 8 am to ensure you have the most accurate information. The Bath is open until 8 pm. For the latest opening hours, please visit: https://szechenyibath.com/open/
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!