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.
Please note that entry to Szechenyi Bath will only be permitted for guests aged 14 and above. 14 year old children may need photo ID to prove eligibility. Please note that children under the age of 14 may visit Szechenyi Thermal Bath only with a valid medical certificate. We appreciate your kind cooperation.
Several Days are fully booked up online in Szechenyi Bath in the summer (June – July – Aug and at Christmas): Why not try Rudas Bath or Palatinus Bath on Margaret Island 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 Packages: Full Day Ticket, Cabin, Rooftop Relaxation Zone, Towel Rental, Bath Robe Rental, Slippers, Teas, Fruits, Cocktail- Book the Palm House 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.
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.
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Last updated on Jan, 2026
Hello, i just bought a ticket for sunday 28 … I now realize that it says “from 9am” … Its possible to go earlier? . Thanx
Dear Luis,
even though the earliest possible check-in time is at 9 am, your ticket is valid from 6 am to 10 pm for the requested date. You can pick up your ticket in advance, 1 day earlier if needed, if you wish to visit the bath in the early hours before 9 am, to make good use of your full day ticket to the bath.
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Hello,
I’ve read on one website that you also have a “fitness center” but haven’t been able to see any details. Can you let me know what, exactly, is included in this “fitness center”? What are its hours? Is there an additional charge to use the equipment, beyond the basic entry fee for the baths?
Good Afternoon,
last year on the 8 Jul 2015 I bought a gift voucher entrance for 2 persons, but unfortunately my friends could not come to Budapest on 2015 so they could not use the ticket.
The payment is at my name I wanted to ask if you would be so kind to give me a chance to ask for the 2 tickets I paid and use them during this week?
Let me know if you need any other information from my side (I wrote an email to
Appreciate for your kind assistance please. Thanks!
Dear Federico,
No problem, you can use the gift voucher until Jul 01, 2016.
Please let us know a few day in advance about your planned date of visit (email: info [at] szechenyispabaths.com) Thank you.
Hi, I went to the Szechenyi bath with my boyfriend today and we were confused about the massage service. A massager standing at the entrance recommended us 3 packages with the price ranging from 40 euros to more than 100 euros per person. When we said that we just wanted the full day bath and 40min massage, he told us that the price of “service” on the wall was not for tourists but for medical massage with a prescription only and that the price of 40min massage is about 32 euro per person, not including the bath ticket. In the end we did not take the massage. We would like to know if what we were told is correct or we just misunderstood it. Thanks!
Dear Vivien,
thank you for your feedback.
In Szechenyi Baths there are medical massages and massages that can be enlisted by anyone (tourists, etc.)
The 40 minutes massages are for tourists as well. The price of the 40 min massage is HUF 6,100 (EUR 20.3) per person, not including the bath entry.
I am very sorry to hear that in the end you couldn’t use any massage services.
Should you plan to visit the Baths again in the future, please do not hesitate contact us in advance with any inquiries or questions about the services. Thank you.
Hi, My American family will be in Budapest for a week in June for my sisters’ wedding and I can’t think of a better “day after the wedding” activity than this. It would be around 10-15 of us, all wanting different levels of massages and treatments I am sure. Do you have small areas to hold for larger parties? Is there a special package I could do? Thanks in advance for your help! We are very excited to experience the baths!
Dear Meredith,
thank you for your inquiry.
There is a possibility to rent your own pool and room inside Szechenyi Baths, but to be honest, it would be more suitable for much bigger groups, as for your small group of 15 people, it would cost approx. EUR 220 per person.
On the other hand, you can book your massages on our site, if you fill out the booking form on the left side of the page. You can also add your preferred massage hour. Please let me know if I can help more.