Visiting a thermal bath and bathing in the hot spring water of Szechenyi Baths can be a great way of spending a relaxing and refreshing day for anyone in Budapest.
However, there are some certain health / physical conditions in which case the thermal water or any massage therapy is not recommended, or even contraindicated.
To make sure that your visit will remain a carefree and pleasant stay, please read the following recommendations and advices.
Medical conditions
Visitors with infectious skin diseases, or skin conditions that are worsened by thermal waters, or people with heart problems and high blood pressure are not recommended to visit the baths.
We suggest consulting with a doctor before taking a visit to the spa baths if a visitor has a certain health condition, which may prevent her / him for enjoying the spa waters in Szechenyi Baths. We ourselves cannot give medical advice for obvious reasons, but we are happy to provide any necessary information you may need to make an informed decision.
Visiting the baths is NOT recommended in case of:
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular conditions
- High temperature
- Varicose veins
- Infectious skin diseases
If you are pregnant, have a known allergy or suffer from a medical condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes or have had cancer within the last 5 years, please consult your doctor. Following this advice, please notify us of any condition of which we should be aware, prior to completing your booking or if your medical condition subsequently changes after your booking has been made.
We reserve the right to request and view a doctor’s letter prior to entering the Spa or providing a treatment and, if necessary, to refuse the treatment on medical grounds or ask that you sign a disclaimer.
We reserve the right to request and view a doctor’s letter prior to entering the Spa or providing a treatment and, if necessary, to refuse the treatment on medical grounds or ask that you sign a disclaimer.
Medical conditions that exclude massage therapy
Massage is not allowed:
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- for children under 18 massage is not allowed
- during pregnancy
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- in case of infectious or repulsive skin condition
Szechenyi Baths 20 min Refreshing Massage - in case of unattended hypertonia
- freshly after surgery or inflammation
- for cancer patients
- in case of strongly varicose veins
- for guests with pacemaker, dangerous heart conditions
- in case of infectious or repulsive skin condition
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- Ladies may take part in a massage treatment during their period, however, we ask you kindly to notify the masseur. In this case no strong massage can be applied on the waist area.
Children in Szechenyi Baths
According to recent updates in 2024, children under 14 are not allowed to enter the thermal baths in Budapest (some notable exceptions are the outdoor cold water summer pools in Palatinus Baths or Csillaghegy Baths).
More information: Children in the Baths
In Case of Pregnancy
During pregnancy please keep consulting with your doctor whenever you intend to visit public baths, shared pools. Pregnant women are kindly asked to consult with their doctor /OBGYN if they can bathe in the thermal waters.
Pregnancy Massages: Unfortunately, no thermal bath in Budapest offers pregnancy massage in the baths to avoid any potential medical complications.
Pregnancy Massages: Unfortunately, no thermal bath in Budapest offers pregnancy massage in the baths to avoid any potential medical complications.
Dear Arvin,
we recommend you consult your doctor and wait until the wound is healed before entering a public pool.
Hi, how is the water in pools sanitised? do you add chlorine? how do you make sure it is free from micro-organisms?
Dear Anna,
yes, the pools are sanitized with chlorine.
Hi,
Do you have to be vaccinated to gain entry to your spa?
Hello Kar,
Since March 1 no covid passports are required to enter the baths.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Can we use crocs instead of flip flops?
Dear Apo,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Flip flops – Slippers – Clogs – Bath Policy for Poolside Footwear
Inside the bath building by the communal and pool areas and also on the corridors ‘bath footwear’ is required (typically, waterproof slippers or flip flops): it is mandatory for health and safety reasons.
If you do not have flip flops or slippers or clogs, you can buy a pair at the entrance (subject to availability, limited styles and sizes).
Note: Beach shoes / aqua shoes are also accepted, strictly outside the pool waters though (kindly take them off before entering the pools).
Streetwear or Sports Sandals – not allowed Footwear at Széchenyi Bath
For safety and hygiene reasons, certain types of footwear are preferred within the spa areas of thermal Baths (strictly outside the pool water, on the corridors and communal areas), while street-style sandals—even if they resemble slippers—are unfortunately not permitted.
Comfortable, waterproof slip-on shoes such as Crocs-style clogs or simple poolside sandals (with open or closed toes) are welcome and commonly used by bath visitors. While these may also be worn outdoors, we recommend bringing a separate pair exclusively for spa use, to ensure maximum hygiene.