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, etc.).

Minimum age of visiting the baths: 14 years of age.

When is Szechenyi Bath Open?

From Monday to Sunday, all week, all seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter)

• • QR Code reader (check-in for online reservations): 9 am – 6 pm
    
  • Outdoor Pools: Mon- Fri: 7 am to 8 pm and Sat- Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Indoor Thermal Pools:  Mon- Fri: 7 am to 8 pm and Sat- Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Palm House: Mon-Wed: 9 am to 6 pm and Thu-Sun: 9 am to 7 pm. Closed until July 14 due to technical issues.
  • Saunas & Steam Chambers, Mon-Sun: open from 10 am, closing 30 min before the general closing hours
  • Special Tuesday nights in July: see details in the Summer Movie Nights on Tuesdays at Szechenyi Bath

• • 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.

Oct 01 – Oct 11, 2024: the outdoor thermal pool with the whirlpool (34 degrees Celsius) and
Oct 14 – 25, 2024: the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius) will be unavailable during the routine annual inspection and maintenance works. According to the current status the outdoor thermal pool (38 degrees Celsius) will be open for visitors starting from October 26.

Is Szechenyi Spa Baths open at night, or early morning, what about public holidays in Hungary?

Szechenyi Bath on Public Holidays

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 (which may not apply for a given year, so please check back in December, or call the office in Dec at +36-1-363-3210):

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)

Dec 24: The booking calendar opens 1 month before the date. Kindly check back later to make an advance reservation.

• • Dec 11: opening hours from 7am to 4pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
  • Dec 24: opening hours from approx. 8am to 2pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
  • Dec 25: opening hours from approx. 10am to 8pm (all 3 outdoor pools and most of the thermal section)
  • Dec 26: opening hours from approx. 8am to 8pm (all 3 outdoor pools and most of the thermal section)
  • Dec 30: opening hours from approx. 8 am to 8 pm, reopening at 9.30 pm for the pre NYE Bath Party

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day opening hours at Szechenyi Baths

•  Dec 31: opening hours from approx. 8am to 6pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Jan 1: opening hours from approx. 10am to 8pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Jan 2: opening hours from approx. 7 am to 8 pm
• Jan 3 onwards: normal opening hours apply usually

Enjoy your time at Szechenyi Baths!

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