Services at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
Although many tourists assume that Szechenyi Baths is a bigger pool, it may come as a surprise that Szechenyi Furdo is not only a huge bath and pool complex of 18 pools, but a complete wellness centre with various massages (medical, Thai, Swedish, relaxing), aroma therapies, facials and head and decolletage massages, saunas, and more. Did you know that your bath entry includes free aqua fitness classes or that you are welcome to play a chess party by challenging the local bath regulars!
Advance massage bookings are now available.
Kindly note that massages are very popular and always get booked up on the spot (i.e. not guaranteed at the time of your arrival).
Aqua Therapy Services at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
- 15 Indoor and 3 outdoor pools with thermal water (outside pools are open every day): yes, Szechenyi Spa Baths is much bigger than most tourists assume. Prepare for a big complex, and a big relaxing fun time.
- Outdoor Fun Pool with jacuzzi and whirlpool: this is the big thermal pool with whirls and waves you will see in most tourists’ photos. Fun, fun, and fun. Are you a sceptic? Come along and see for yourself.
- Outdoor swimming pool: a professional big sports swimming pool for those who want to do some real swimming training and swim laps. Don’t forget to put on your swim cap in this pool (and this pool only – but here it is compulsory. You can rent a cap on the spot or bring your own)
- Saunas & Steam Rooms: detoxify and get refreshed in the Finnish saunas and steam rooms at Szechenyi Bath
- Massages: amazing massages, well trained medical masseurs at Szechenyi Baths: undoubtedly one of the best (and best value!) massage therapies you can get in Budapest, Hungary. You can book your massage online now.
- Cellulite treatment: get rid of unsightly bulging cellulite at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest. You can enjoy non-invasive cellulite treatments here.
- SPA detoxification: give your body and mind some break with the spa detox at Szechenyi Baths. Detoxify in one of the best thermal baths in the world with seriously beneficial health effects.
- Aqua Fitness – free aqua fitness classes at Szechenyi Baths, normally start is at every hour, from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Anybody is welcome to join the classes. Move your body a bit, tone and stretch in the water without feeling the weight on your ligaments.
Medical Therapy Services at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
- Drink therapy: the natural spring waters of Szechenyi Baths are mostly used for gall bladder therapy
- Balneotherapy: treatment of diseases with spa waters at Szechenyi Baths include hot and cold water massages, absorbing healing mineral-rich waters through the skin, relaxing in moving water (see the ‘Lazy River’ Indoor Pool (‘sodromedence’ in Hungarian)
- Private tub-bath: just you and no one else – sit, soak and relax in your own personal bath at Szechenyi Baths
- Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy massage
The following medical treatments are only available with your doctor’s recommendation (local GPs prescribe them)
- Mud treatment (available only on medical prescription)
- Weight bath (available only on medical prescription)
- Carbon-dioxide bath (available only on medical prescription)
- Medical massage (available only on medical prescription)
- Underwater jet massage (available only on medical prescription)
- Underwater curative gymnastics (available only on medical prescription)
- Complex balneotherapy treatment (available only on medical prescription)
Miscellaneous Services at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
RENTAL SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE – Except in the Palm House package
- Sundeck: you can hire a sunbed to relax by the outdoor pools of Szechenyi Spa Baths
- Safety lockers: please don’t bring your valuables to the baths. If you have something you would like to store in a safe place at Szechenyi Baths, you can rent a safety locker
- Towel: You can purchase a disposable towel. For environmental reasons, as part of green tourism, we kindly ask you to consider bringing your own cotton or lightweight towel. Please note that no rental is available.
- Fat-burning aerobics classes – get fit and burn the extra fat at Szechenyi Baths – free aqua fitness classes every half an hour
- Body shaping gymnastics classes – get fit, tone and shape at Szechenyi Baths
- Fitness centre – Unfortunately the Fitness Centre – Gym in Szechenyi Baths and Pool is no longer available. Having said that, the nearby City Park offers a vast array of open air fitness facilities, fitness equipment, various pitches and courts, ping pong tables, etc. plus a rubberised running track for ‘runners only’. The recently built running track encircles the City Park with good views of the century old trees and meadows as well as the historical and contemporary architectural beauties in the City Park (in summer time there is pleasant shading in parts).
- Body analysis – learn about your body at Szechenyi Spa Baths, BMI, blood pressure, etc.
- Spa tour (for visitors) – if you don’t want to take a bath but are interested in looking around Szechenyi Baths, you can peep into the main hall of the baths free of charge. You can also enjoy a self-guided City Park downloadable audio tour which gives information about Szechenyi Bath and its main features and facilities.
- Cafe, Bar – if you got hungry, you can grab something to eat and drink at the Bar of Szechenyi Baths. Hungarian specialities, sandwiches, soups, etc. Cafeteria style offering plenty of cold and hot meals.
- Chess: we support the long-established chess parties at Szechenyi Baths. Join the amateur and trained chess players, no language barriers.
Other Services at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
- Beauty Salon: get your facial done at Szechenyi Baths
- Beer Bath: in addition to the thermal bath waters, you can enjoy the healing properties with fun mugs of beers at the Beer Bath in Szechenyi Spa Baths. Booking in advance is recommended.
- Marble room for Private Events to rent: you can rent the magnificent Marble Room of Szechenyi Baths in Budapest for outstanding events, like conferences, weddings, cocktail parties, etc. Capacity (depending on the equipment): 150 seated guests.
Hello,
Is it safe when you are 16 weeks pregnant?
Hello Linda,
thank you for contacting us.
There are several pools in the baths which contain hot water (between 33 and 40 degrees Celsius), the upper end of which, is not recommended for pregnant mothers.
I can say, that hot thermal water is not suitable for pregnant mums.
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 in Budapest too, and what – if any – precautions they need to make before entering the pools.
All visit to the baths and its facilities are at the responsibility of visitors, including pregnant mothers.
We apologize for any potential inconvenience.
hi. just want to ask how much is a towel rental? thanks.
Hello Lando,
please see the rental prices below:
Simple Bath Sheet: HUF 500 (deposit HUF 1,000)
Towel (a bit smaller, but thicker and fluffier than the bath sheet): HUF 1,000 (deposit HUF 2,000).
Please note, that the rental facility accepts only Hungarian Forints (HUF) in cash.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello,
Im going with my boyfriend and was wondering which ticket we would need to buy in advance, can we buy two ticket with one cabin or one cabin one locker?
Thanks,
Martha
Dear Martha,
as there are no plain tickets in Szechenyi Baths, you can buy 1 Ticket with a Locker and 1 Ticket with a Cabin, and then you can share the cabin with your boyfriend, if you wish.
Enjoy your time in the Baths!
Hello ,
Need your urgent reply.
Can we make a reservation today for 2 person ? It is our last day here , so we want to come and just swim there
Hello Shanin,
yes, please book online as you can skip the main queue with the online tickets.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello,
Is there parking available at the bath? How much will it cost for parking?
Thank you
Dear Joanna,
You can park for free in the assigned areas in Városliget (City Park) near Szechenyi Baths, however, the free places fill up quickly during the early morning hours.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
What are the charges for bathing suit rental for women?
Dear Gauri,
the rental fee is HUF 2,000 plus there is a deposit of HUF 2,000.