The Opening Hours of Szechenyi Baths follow the seasons and keep changing throughout the year. That being said, the range from 9.00 – 19.00 (9 am – 7 pm) is 99.9% that it is open, including the open air facilities (the 3 outdoor pools, as well as the indoor facilities (15 indoor pools, steam rooms, saunas, massage parlours, beauty salon, aqua fitness & balneal treatment / balneotherapy, etc.). Please note that from 1 August 2025, entry to Szechenyi bath is permitted for guests aged 14+. We suggest visiting Palatinus Bath in the summer and Palatinus or Csillaghegy in colder months.
Out of the 18 pools in Szechenyi Bath, 3 pools are open air, while 15 pools are indoor. The outdoor and indoor areas have different opening hours
Kindly note that the Szechenyi Bath will close at 4 pm on Dec 08.
The Szechenyi Bath will open at 8:00 am on the following special dates: October 23–25, 2026, and December 18, 2026, to January 6, 2027.
When is Szechenyi Bath Open?
- Mon- Thur: 7 am to 8 pm Last entry for convenience: 2h before closing time
- Fri 7 am to 10 pm
- Sat-Sun: 8 am to 8 pm Last entry for convenience: 2h before closing time
- Saunas and Steam rooms: from 7 am to 7.40 pm every day (Fri longer hours in 2025 summer: closing at 9.40 pm)
- Palm House: Mon-Wed: 9 am to 6 pm and Thu-Sun: 9 am to 7 pm.
- Check-in for the online bookings: minimum 2 hours before closing time, possibly 3 hours in order to enjoy the bath facilities in a convenient way. Shorter bath visits are less likely to be satisfactory or ‘enough’. Note: in festive periods Szechenyi Baths tends to run full house with waiting time of approx. 30-60 minutes. For a more relaxed bath experience we suggest taking a look at alternative baths like Rudas Bath or Lukacs Bath which tend to have calmer, less busy pools and bath facilities as well as shorter waiting times on special holidays (e.g. Christmas or New Year).
From Monday to Sunday, all week, all seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter).
- Buffet – Cafeteria inside Szechenyi Bath, usually: 10 am – 7 pm
- Exceptions: national holidays when the bath is open for shorter hours, or during the same hours but at weekend prices (see below). Special events, e.g. Budapest foundation birthday.
Is Szechenyi Spa Baths open at night, or early morning, what about public holidays in Hungary?
Szechenyi Bath on Public Holidays
Széchenyi Thermal Bath remains open throughout the holiday season and warmly welcomes you on both Christmas and New Year’s. As opening hours may vary on certain public holidays, we kindly ask you to check the information below before planning your visit.
If your Budapest break falls on a public holiday in Hungary, do not despair, Szechenyi Furdo is open even on holidays. Please check the current opening hours for the upcoming public holidays, March 15, Easter, August 20, October 23, November 1, Christmas and New Year times before your planned Budapest visit).
March 15 Opening Hours Szechenyi Baths and Pool
May 1 Opening Hours Szechenyi Bath and Pool
August 20 Opening Hours Szechenyi Baths and Pool
October 23 Opening Hours Szechenyi Baths and Pool
November 1 Opening Hours Szechenyi Baths and Pool
Christmas opening hours at Szechenyi Baths
Traditionally Christmas opening hours at Szechenyi Spa Baths are as follows:
December 24 – Dec 24 is a semi bank holiday for Hungarians: life usually stops in the city around 3-4 pm as this day is the traditional ‘boxing day’ in Hungary, when families visit each other, stand and sing around the Christmas tree, have a festive dinner of fish soup, beigli, etc., and give each other Christmas presents). More info about Budapest Christmas Eve Dec 24: The booking calendar opens 1 month before the date. Kindly check back later to make an advance reservation.
Szechenyi Bath Holiday Opening Hours – 2026/2027
18 December Friday 2026: 08:00–22:00
19 December Saturday 2026: 08:00–20:00
20 December Sunday 2026: 08:00–20:00
21 December Monday 2026: 08:00–20:00
22 December Tuesday 2026: 08:00–20:00
23 December Wednesday 2026: 08:00–20:00
24 December Thursday 2026: 07:00–13:00
25 December Friday 2026: 10:00–20:00
26 December Saturday 2026: 10:00–20:00
27 December Sunday 2026: 08:00–20:00
28 December Monday 2026: 08:00–20:00
29 December Tuesday 2026: 08:00–20:00
30 December Wednesday 2026: 08:00–20:00
31 December Thursday 2026: 08:00–18:00
1 January Friday 2027: 10:00–20:00
2 January Saturday 2027: 08:00–20:00
3 January Sunday 2027: 08:00–20:00
4 January Monday 2027: 08:00–20:00
5 January Tuesday 2027: 08:00–20:00
6 January Wednesday 2027: 08:00–20:00
Enjoy your time at Szechenyi Baths! Related articles about Budapest Thermal Baths and Pools:
Budapest Bath Opening Hours
Budapest Baths Christmas
Last updated on Oct, 2026
Dear Sean,
The thermal pools are not recommend for kids under 14 years, but if the parents decide to come anyway at their own responsibility, they can.
However, children & babies who are not dry and clean yet (being potty trained) are not allowed in the pools, not even with a swimming nappy. This usually applies to children under 3 years of age. Babies and toddlers can come with you to the bath, and stay outside the pool area.
To approach the outside pools, you need to walk outside, unfortunately indoor and outdoor pools are not connected. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi
I and friend comming in 19/12/16 to budafst we want to know :
How to get to you ?
Dear Ofra,
please check the address on the website: https://szechenyibath.com/contact/
You can use public transport, or get a taxi, or if you stay in a nearby hotel/accomodation, you can even walk.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
What is the admission fee for outdoor pool? Can I buy it there?
Dear Ash,
please find all of the prices on this page: https://szechenyibath.com/prices/
Unfortunately there is no ticket only for the outdoor pool.
You can buy the Baths Tickets on the spot, at the cashiers, or Fast Track Szechenyi Baths Tickets online on this site.
Hello! I am planning to visit you in early morning of 10th June. But i have a question, if i buy online, it says that i need to check in only after 9 am. But i was planning to come around 7-8 am. Is it possible then to buy entrance ticket by cash but earlier than 9 am?
Hello Diana,
yes, you can buy tickets from 6am at the cashiers. Our HelpDesk opens at 9am.
Have a nice time in Budapest!
Dear Guest, the bath itself opens at 6am, but our HelpDesk opens at 9am, so I am afraid, it is not possible to check in with the online tickets before 9am.
If you wish to cancel your ticket please contact us via email.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
Hi! How do we purchase tickets if we want to come in at 6am? We want to purchase tickets online but it says from 9am. Thank you!
Hello Joan,
unfortunately the online purchased tickets are only valid from 9 am. If you wish to enter earlier, you will need to buy your tickets on the spot. Thank you for your understanding.