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, why cant make a booking for today?
Hello! It’s not possible to by a ticket online?
Hello Jorge,
at the moment, tickets are only available on the spot, the online sales are stopped on our website.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Have a nice time in Budapest!
I’ve booked online ticket in forints for 09/04/2020. Should i apply for a refund by myself or should i wait for you contact me via e-mail.
Thank you!
Dear Anita,
Thank you for your comment. We sent you an email earlier to respond your question.
Have a nice rest of the day!
Hi. A re-opening of all business is allowed starting tomorrow. Will Szechenyi baths be open as well?
Hello Alexey,
There is no official update about the opening yet.
Please check our website later for up to date information. I am sorry that I could not be more helpful at this moment.
Hi all,
My CV19 vaccine certificate is from Bahrain. Recognized from Hungary government but my family has Portuguese vaccine certificate and PCR test, will be possible for them to join?
Thx
Mau
Hello Mauricio,
Unfortunately, at the moment, all visitors will need to present a valid Covid passport from a country given the green status by the HU government.
The entry requirements for the thermal baths in Budapest is as follows:
visitors are to have a valid immunity card issued by the HU government or any of the countries accepted by the HU government, momentarily, mostly South-Eastern European countries including Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Moldova etc. as well as Turkey and Bahrain). The full list of countries whose Covid passport has reached the point of mutual acceptance in the intergovernmental negotiations can be seen here (update on 30th May): https://koronavirus.gov.hu/cikkek/vedettsegi-igazolvanyok-elfogadasa-20210530
Regardless of any tests, cards, certificates etc., if a visitor shows any symptoms related to Covid at the entrance of the baths (high temperature etc.) they will be rejected from entry to the baths.
We hope that in a few months’ time travel and entry procedures will become more transparent and smoothly organised. Until then, thank you for your continued support to minimise the potential spread of the virus.
Hello, where can i buy the tickets for Szechenyi Bath after 7pm? Can i do it online or do i have to buy it there? How much is it?
Thank you!
Hello Catarina,
in this season, Szechenyi Spa Baths is open until 7pm, therefore only daytime tickets are available. Alternatively, you can join the unique Spa Party on Saturday nights, please find more details on the link below:
https://szechenyibath.com/sparties/
What is a fast track ticket – what does is mean versus a regular ticket?
Hello Charlotte,
Fast Track tickets are pre-booked online tickets with shorter check-in times. Normally, there are long queues at the sales counters but with the pre-booked tickets, you can check in faster at the designated cashiers.