You can reserve your online bath tickets in Hungarian Forint (HUF for short) to Széchenyi Thermal Bath to use the QR-enabled expedited check-in service for a smoother arrival experience. The QR codes are to be redeemed upon entrance: instead of a paper voucher you will be given a waterproof silicon wrist band with a built in chip equipped ‘watch’ which opens and closes the locks (of lockers and cabins alike).
HUF price list is available on the following page: Széchenyi Baths prices. The page shows a combination of EUR and HUF pricing depending on the type of ticket you wish to buy. Typically online tickets are priced in Euro. Most Budapest baths set their official admission prices in Hungarian forint, while prices shown in other currencies are usually converted for convenience. The base of the rates is Hungarian Forint, which means that Euro pricing may change several times within a given year. Please note that prices are subject to change and may vary seasonally so it is best to re-check prices before your planned visit if you wish to purchase the tickets on the spot rather than securing them online in advance.
HUF payment is accepted at the cashier in cash or by card. Kindly note that only Forint banknotes / coins are accepted at the cashier no other currencies (in cash).
Paying by Card? Choose HUF at the Cashier
If you pay by credit or debit card at the payment terminal in the thermal baths and are asked whether you would like to pay in Hungarian forint (HUF) or in your home currency (such as GBP, EUR or USD), it is generally advisable to select HUF rather than your home currency. Choosing your home currency – rather than HUF – usually means the conversion is less favourable as it is carried out by the merchant or payment provider using Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which often includes an additional exchange rate markup.
By selecting HUF when paying by card in Hungary, the currency conversion is normally handled by your own card provider, which frequently offers a more favourable exchange rate. (As always, this depends on your bank’s terms and any foreign transaction fees.)
Exchanging Cash at the Cashier in Szechenyi Bath
If you prefer to pay in cash, where you exchange your money before the bath visit can make a noticeable difference. Exchange rates for Hungarian forint are often less favourable outside Hungary, while reputable exchange offices in Budapest city centre frequently offer better rates.
On the other hand, currency exchange desks at airports are commonly among the more expensive options due to wider exchange spreads. If possible, compare exchange rates before converting larger amounts of cash.
Online tickets allow entry from 7:00 am onwards (depending on the ticket type it may change), and are especially recommended for Friday – Sunday visits throughout the year, not only in peak holiday or festive season. Early risers may benefit from a quieter and calmer bath environment and can also choose to purchase tickets directly at the cashier with shorter queues building up at the cashiers (typically between 7 am and 8.30 am).
Before your visit, it is strongly recommended to check the current HUF exchange rate. If you plan to exchange money, city center exchange bureaus typically offer better rates than airport offices, which work with considerably less favourable rates.
If you are interested in Euro based Szechenyi bath tickets rather than HUF, you can make the reservation in the following booking form:
When can I book for January for the baths? Will the Sparty be on in January as well?
Hello Colm,
unfortunately, there are no Sparties in January.
Let me please suggest you the boat parties instead:
https://budapestrivercruise.com/budapest-boat-party-cruises
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
Looking to book a group of more than 10 for Monday 12th Feb 2017, can you confirm the best contact email to confirm group booking prices please?
Dear James,
thank you for your inquiry.
You can contact us via email at info [at] szechenyispabaths.com
Hi I want to book a ticket for morning entry on weekday (6-8 am with cabin at HUF 5,100) but U can’t find it. Please send me the link directly. Prices above shows HUF 5,400.00 only.
Hello Maria,
I am afraid, check in for online purchased tickets are from 9am. Should you wish to visit the spa earlier, you need to buy the tickets on the spot.
I hope I could be of help.
I would like to buy my ticket for the baths online. Do I have to specify which day?
Dear Kelly,
yes, you need to choose a day in the booking form. If you wish, you can also request an open date voucher, so you can decide later about the exact date.
Hello, I don’t understand if is open on January 1st, because here is possible to buy ticket, on the official website there’s this message: Széchenyi Bath
It is closed between 24-26 December, 2017 and 30 December to 1 January, 2018.
From 27 to 29 December it is open from 9 am to 4 pm.
Could you please tell me if is open and the schedule (specially the pools outside)
Thank you in advance
Hello Simona,
thank you for your comment.
Szechenyi Baths is open every day.
The New Year’s opening hours can be found on:
https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-bath-new-years-eve-and-new-years-day-opening-hours/
Have a lovely time in Szechenyi Baths.
On january there are going to be a lot of people or not? Because I don’t know if i should buy in advance or not.
Thank you
Dear Wen Hua Dong,
it depends on the day and the time of your planned visit, but we usually recommend to buy the entry in advance to skip the lines at the cashier.