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:
Hello,
How can I book for the 1st of January 2020 and what are the prices please?
Hi, I’ve just made a booking online and haven’t received the confirmation email. Please could you resend?
Dear Jennifer,
thank you for contacting us. I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address. Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Should you have any question, please contact us via email info (at) szechenyispabaths.com
There aren’t any emails in the spam box either. We’re on our way, can we show these messages as proof for entry?
Are kids allowed to come?
Dear Alessandro,
as many of the 18 outdoor and indoor pools and baths at Szechenyi Thermal Baths are more than 33 degrees Celsius, the mere temperature of the pools means a potential increase in the stress for the cardiovascular system of kids, whose body is not fully developed yet to be able to cope with the heat of the bath waters. In addition, many pools are deeper, there are no specific child pools or aqua fun facilities (no slides, no splash areas, no colourful water park toys).
Please find more on the topic on:
https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
Dear Judita,
thank you for your comment. Yes, our online bought fast track entry tickets are only valid from 9 am. If you would like to visit the spa before 9 am, tickets are only available on the spot. I hope this helps.
Is the water chlorinated in the pools? Is the level of chlorine the same in all pools?
Dear Judita,
the water is not chlorinated in the pools, there is a sophisticated technology of continuous water filtering to keep the water clean without ruining the thermal/mineral components.
Have a great day.
Thank you for your reply :) I thought I could smell chlorine in the outdoor pools but not indoor. Me and my friends made a bet who is is right, looks like I was wrong! :)
Hello
Please could you let me know the format that the: I plan to stay in the Baths (from / to) * text needs to be in as it’s just not letting me book!!
Just keeps saying: This field is not in the correct email format.
Thanks
I would like to know how I can order 4 tickets and pay for all together and not spertly