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.
Upcoming Changes in Szechenyi Opening Hours
Christmas opening hours at Szechenyi Baths
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- December 13th: Szechenyi Palm House will remain open until 5 pm on December 13, 2024.
- December 14th: The Bath will have Saturday opening hours on Dec 14th, 2024. After 9.30 pm Bath reopens: Saturday Night Parties
- Dec 1-23 open 7 am to 8 pm (weekdays Mon-Thu); and 8 am to 8 pm (weekends Fri-Sun). Tickets, Massages, the Palm House Exclusive Package and the Beer Bath can be booked in advance. The rest of the major thermal baths in Budapest like Gellert Spa, Rudas Bath, etc. also welcome visitors and there is usually less crowd. The festive booking calendar will open approx. 30 days before the festive period on szechenyibath .hu.
Szechenyi Bath Cupola Mosaics
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- Dec 24 (Christmas Eve holiday): opening hours from 7 am until 1pm in 2024 (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths). The rest of the major thermal baths in Budapest like Gellert Spa, Rudas Bath, etc. are normally also open from 8 am to 2 pm. The booking calendar opens 1 month before the date. Kindly check back later to make an advance reservation.
- Dec 25 (Christmas Day holiday): opening hours from 10 am until 8 pm in 2024. Similarly to Szechenyi Bath, from 10 am to 6 pm on December 25 other Budapest baths are also open: Lukacs Baths, Rudas Baths, Gellert Bath.
- Dec 26 (Boxing Day holiday): opening hours from 10 am until 8 pm in 2024
- . Further thermal baths in Budapest will also be open on Dec 26: from approx. 8 or 10 am to 6 pm on December 25 other Budapest baths are also open: Lukacs Baths, Rudas Baths, Gellert Bath.
- Dec 27: opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm in 2024
- Dec 28: opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm in 2024
- Dec 29: opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm in 2024
- Dec 30: opening hours from 8 am to 8 pm, reopening at 9.30 pm for the pre NYE Bath Party 2024
- Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve): opening hours from 8 am to 6 pm in 2024
- Jan 1 (New Year’s Day holiday): opening hours from 10 am to 8 pm in 2025
- Jan 2: opening hours from approx. 7 am to 8 pm
- Jan 3 onwards: normal opening hours apply usually
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When is Szechenyi Bath Open?
From Monday to Sunday, all week, all seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter). Saturday Night Parties (bath re-opens after 9 pm)
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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 Glass 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
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- 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.
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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.
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- 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
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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day opening hours at Szechenyi Baths
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- 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
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Enjoy your time at Szechenyi Baths!
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Hello, when will the online tickets be available for christmas day 2019?
Dear Marios,
Thank you for your inquiry about services between Dec 24, 2019, and Jan 7, 2020 in the baths.
Due to the high number of visitors during the festive winter days, the thermal baths’ managerial decision was made that no fast track entries or cabins (changing cubicles) are sold during these days, with the notable exception of the pre-NYE night party tickets, which will be bookable for December 30 as usual (in Szechenyi Baths https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-new-year-bath-party/).
Guests of day time visit will be checked in on a first-come-first-served basis. As long queues are expected there may be some lines waiting in the cold. Please find more details, advice and other thermal bath alternatives on the following link: BathsBudapest.com/Dec
Thank you for your kind cooperation. Enjoy the thermal baths in winter Budapest and explore some more if it is not your first visit in the city.
Festive guides recommended during the month of Dec:
Budapest Christmas ideas, activities, programs and events
New Year Budapest things to do
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Hi, just double checking says there is no availability on 1st Jan 2020, does this mean it is sold out?
Dear Tilly,
Thank you for your inquiry about services between Dec 24, 2019, and Jan 7, 2020 in the baths.
Due to the high number of visitors during the festive winter days, the thermal baths’ managerial decision was made that no fast track entries or cabins (changing cubicles) are sold during these days, with the notable exception of the pre-NYE night party tickets, which will be bookable for December 30 as usual (in Szechenyi Baths https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-new-year-bath-party/).
Guests of day time visit will be checked in on a first-come-first-served basis. As long queues are expected there may be some lines waiting in the cold. Please find more details, advice and other thermal bath alternatives on the following link: BathsBudapest.com/Dec
Thank you for your kind cooperation. Enjoy the thermal baths in winter Budapest and explore some more if it is not your first visit in the city.
Festive guides recommended during the month of Dec:
Budapest Christmas ideas, activities, programs and events
New Year Budapest things to do
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Hello
2 Jan 2020 is not available for Szechenyi Bath Ticket .
May I know it is fully booked or it is closed ?
from 24 Dec 2019 until 7 Jan 2020 are all closed in your calender.
Thank you
Hello Juni,
Thank you for your question.
No, the bath is not fully booked. Due to the high number of visitors during the festive winter days, the thermal baths’ managerial decision was made that no fast track entries or cabins (changing cubicles) are sold during the Festive Season (from 24 Dec, 2019 until 7th Jan, 2020), with the notable exception of the pre-NYE night party tickets, which will be bookable for December 30 as usual (in Szechenyi Baths https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-new-year-bath-party/).
Guests of day time visit will be checked in on a first-come-first-served basis. As long queues are expected there may be some lines waiting in the cold. Please find more details, advice and other thermal bath alternatives on the following link: BathsBudapest.com/Dec
Have a great time at the bath in Budapest!
Hello,
Will the baths be open in August again? I am planning to travel to Budapest around August this year. Thank you!
Dear Anselma,
Unfortunately, no exact opening date has been confirmed yet. At the moment there are renovations at Szechenyi Spa Baths, we recommend you check our website in the next weeks for updates.
Hope we can welcome you at the famous Szechenyi Spa Baths soon!
Hi there, will the baths indoor and outdoor be open in January 2022? We are planning a trip and would like to visit your baths.
I bought the Szechenyi bath ticket for 15 September which comes with a free entrance to the Palinka Museum. Can I go to the Palinka museum on the day before which is 14 September?
Hello Lee,
Yes, you might go to Palinka museum any different day, they are open from 2 pm to midnight every day and there is no need to pre-book.
Please let me know if I can help more.
Do I just show them the Szechenyi tickets to enter?
Dear Lee,
Thank you for your comment.
You can use the QR code at the self check- in gates just like at the airports.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.