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, gym, etc.).

April 29- May 12, 2024: the outdoor swimming pool is under maintenance.

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

When is Szechenyi Bath Open?

Szechenyi Baths Open Air Pools - photo - uglyagnes
Szechenyi Baths Opening Hours – Uglyagnes Photography

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- 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
  • 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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115 comments

  1. 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?

    • Szechenyi Spa Baths

      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.

  2. Hi,
    Even if the online tickets are sold out, is it possible to buy tickets at the bath?

    • Hello Annika,

      Thank you for your comment.

      We have sent you an email regarding your question.

      We hope you enjoy the baths in Budapest!

  3. Dear Team,
    We’re planning to visit the thermal bath in 2nd of January 2024, would it be possible? Because we won’t be able to book the ticket online…

    Best regards,
    Ines

    • Hello Ines,

      Thank you for your comment.
      We have sent you an email with information about the holiday season.
      Have a lovely time in Budapest!

  4. Hi, I will vist Budapest with my daughter 18.-20 decembar. We want to visit lot of sites soo I thinking of buying just early morning ticket for baths but what is procedure if we very like at the bath and want to stay more? Where exactly we can buy early morning tickets? Also heard something about after 17h tickets is that really option?

    • Hello Ljubica,

      Thank you for your comment.
      We have sent you an email regarding your questions.
      Have a great time in Budapest!

  5. Hi, I am not being able to book tickets for the bath for 3rd January 2024. Is it possible to get the tickets there itself?

    Thanks

    • Hello Tej,

      Thank you for contacting us.
      There are usually a limited number of tickets available to buy at the cashier (normally in the morning). Please note that availability is not guaranteed.
      We have also sent you an email with more details about booking in advance.
      Have a great time in Budapest!

  6. Hi i would be doing the bath on 1 may or may 2 . So do u have any night parties and if so how do i book tickets .

    • Hello Nishant,

      Thank you for contacting us.
      The Sparties are always held on Saturdays. There will be one on the 27th of April and one on the 4th of May.
      Have a lovely time visiting Budapest!

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