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 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
Do you happen to have a half-day ticket?
hi
Are you fully open between 9th to 12th October?
Dear Shah,
Thank you for contacting us.
During maintenance works of the over 100 year old bath palace of Szechenyi Bath the following outdoor pools will be closed to visitors:
Sep 30- Oct 11,2024 the outdoor thermal pool with whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius)
Oct 12 and 13, 2024 no maintenance work scheduled
Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024 the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius)
The remaining part of the bath palace, including over a dozen pools, the outdoor lap pool and 12+ indoor thermal pools as well as further steam rooms and saunas will stay open.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
Hi, is the thermal pool open october 16th 2024?
Dear Maria,
Thank you for contacting us.
The temporary closure (Oct 15 & 16) has been removed as the maintenance works are expected to be completed by then.
The current status indicates that some of the maintenance work is expected to be completed by October 25, 2024.
During maintenance works of the over 100 year old bath palace of Szechenyi Bath the following outdoor pools will be closed to visitors:
2 Outdoor Pools open 1 outdoor pool closed
Oct 6 – Oct 11, 2024 the outdoor thermal pool with whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius)
Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024 the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius)
The remaining part of the bath palace, over a dozen indoor pools, the outdoor lap pool and 9+ indoor thermal pools as well as further steam rooms and saunas will stay open.
Have a lovely 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?
what’s the cost of ticket for an 11 year old child?
Dear Jumanq,
There are no child tickets in the bath, so adult ticket price is applicable.
We would encourage you to read the earlier linked information about FAQ with child visitors as it seems that many of your questions are answered there.
Thank you for your kind cooperation!
Dear Jumanq,
Thank you for contacting us.
There are no child tickets in the bath, so adult ticket price is applicable.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Dear Jumanq,
Thank you for your recent comment.
There are 2 pools outside that your son can use with the lighter temperatures, the third one is not open to kids plus it will be under maintenance.
https://szechenyibath.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Szechenyi-Baths-Map-with-Celsius.pdf
2 Outdoor Pools open 1 outdoor pool closed
Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024 the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius)
The latter pool would not be accessible for your son as it is a minimum of 14 years of age.
For relevant information please read the FAQ https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
Have a great time in Budapest!
Hi, are all 3 of the outdoor pools closed on the 20th October please?
Leaving only access to indoor pools?
Thank you
Dear Holly,
Thank you for contacting us.
Between Oct 14 and Oct 25, 2024 the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius) will be closed to visitors. The remaining part of the bath palace, including over a dozen pools, the outdoor thermal pool with the whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius),the outdoor lap pool and 12+ indoor thermal pools as well as further steam rooms and saunas will stay open.
Have a lovely stay at Szechenyi Baths!
Can I get a discount as we are a group of 10 people?
Dear Dorthe,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding group discounts.
We have sent an email with the details of our group discount options.
Enjoy your time in Budapest!
Hi, we ordered a ticket for 24th of October on the 26th of August when there was no mentioning of maintenance in outdoor thermal pool…
If we had known this, we would have moved this activity to a later day…
Now we already have paid activities on the other days…
Can we get a partial refund for this?
Thank you for your consideration and feedback.
Thank you for contacting us.
During maintenance works (Oct 14 – Oct 25, 2024) of the over 100 year old bath palace, 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.
Kindly note that refunds are not available.Thank you for your understanding.