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, gym, 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)
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- QR Code reader (check-in for online reservations): 9 am – 6 pm
- Outdoor Pools: Mon- Thurs: 7 am to 8 pm and Fri- Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
- Indoor Thermal Pools: Mon- Thurs: 7 am to 8 pm and Fri- Sun: 8 am to 8 pm
- Palm House: Mon-Thurs: 9 am to 6 pm and Fri-Sun: 10 am to 6 pm.
- Saunas & Steam Chambers, Mon-Sun: 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
- QR Code reader (check-in for online reservations): 9 am – 6 pm
- Buffet – Cafeteria inside Szechenyi Bath: 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 at Night
The opening times at Szechenyi Spa Baths are very flexible, we believe. Basically, Szechenyi Bath is the only thermal bath in Budapest that is open until very late on a daily basis.
All thermal facilities of Szechenyi Baths and the outdoor pools are open from 6am to 10pm. The cashiers of Szechenyi bath close one hour before closing time, and all visitors need to leave the pools of Szechenyi Furdo by 9:45 pm(15 minutes before the bath closes).
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 11: opening hours from 7am to 4pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
- Dec 24: opening hours from 6am to 2pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
- Dec 25: opening hours from 10am to 6pm (all 3 outdoor pools and most of the thermal section)
- Dec 26: opening hours from 6am to 8pm (all 3 outdoor pools and most of the thermal section)
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day opening hours at Szechenyi Baths
- Dec 31: opening hours from 6am to 6pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
- Jan 1: opening hours from 11am to 8pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths)
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.