Szechenyi Bath Opening Hours

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.

Kindly note that the outdoor thermal pool will be closed from March 22 to March 30, 2026.
Please also note that the outdoor whirlpool will be closed from April 6 to April 12, 2026.

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

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 Gellert Bath, 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

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 of Budapest Spas cplc 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). 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. Hours, services and opening times are subject to change and are only tentative.

• Dec 24: opening hours from approx. 7am to 1pm (tentative / all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Dec 25: opening hours from approx. 10am to 8pm (tentative / all 3 outdoor pools and most of the thermal section)
• Dec 26: opening hours from approx. 10am to 8pm (tentative / 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 (tentative / all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Jan 1: opening hours from approx. 10am to 8pm (tentative / all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Jan 2: opening hours from approx. 7 am to 8 pm (tentative / all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
• Jan 3 onwards: normally general opening hours resume

Enjoy your time at Szechenyi Baths!

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Last updated on Jan, 2026