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 entering the thermal bath pools: 14 years of age. Read more about Children / Teen / Student Tickets in Szechenyi Bath.When is Szechenyi Bath Open?
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
Due to ongoing renovation work, the temperature of the outdoor thermal pool may be lower until January 28, 2025.
- Mon- Fri: 7 am to 8 pm Last entry for convenience: 2h before closing time
- Sat-Sun: 8 am to 8 pm Last entry for convenience: 2h before closing time
- Saunas and Steam rooms: from 10 am to 7.30 pm every day
- 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). Saturday Night Parties (bath re-opens after 9 pm)
Szechenyi Bath Regular Opening Hours
Outdoor Pools
Mon-Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun: 8 am - 8 pm
Indoor Thermal Pools:
Mon-Fri: 7 am - 8 pm
Sat-Sun: 8 am - 8 pm
Palm House (Rooftop Green House)
Mon-Wed: 9 am - 6 pm
Thu-Sun: 9 am - 7 pm
Saunas & Steam Chambers:
Mon-Sun: Open from 10 am, closing 30 min before general closing hours
Szechenyi Beer Bath
Mon-Sun: 11 am - 7 pm
- 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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I read somewhere the outdoor pools are closed next week due to maintence. Could you please confirm this which dates next week please? Thanks
Dear Megan,
Please find the information on the following page: https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-bath-spring-maintenance-2018/
Hello,
We will be want to attend the baths on the 8th of September, the website says the outside will not be open, is this all the baths or just one?
Thanks
Dear Sam,
only the outdoor simming pool and 1 indoor sauna are closed. The other 17 pools (including the 2 outdoor thermal pools) will be open.
Hey, we want to go on the 18th of September, all the outside bath are gonna be closed ?
Thanks
Hello Nitzan,
only the outdoor thermal pool and one indoor sauna will be closed.
Would like to visit the bath on Sunday the 7th of October after the marathon. Is it likely to be very busy in the evening time? Also noticed that the party takes place the night before and wondered how the baths are cleaned over night? Thank you
Dear Vivi,
thank you for your email.
Szechenyi Baths is less busy in the evening hours, but it can be a bit crowded during weekends.
The spa parties take place every Saturday, the areas are cleaned after these events.
I hope I could be of help.
Hello!How much is the ticket in November 7th for the pool?
Hello Ela,
thank you for your email.
Szechenyi spa entries are valid for all the indoor and outdoor pools. A weekday ticket with a private cabin is EUR 20.
Ticket prices and booking:
https://szechenyibath.com/booking/
I hope I could be of help.
Hello,
how much is the bath ticket for January 22nd?
-Thank you
Hello Dean,
I’m afraid the 2019 prices have not been confirmed yet. Booking will be available on the first week of January. Thank you for your understanding and patience.