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:
Is it possible to buy tickets in advance on line in Hungarian Forint and not in Euros??? I will be visiting in December/January 2024/2025.
Hello Susanne,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have sent you an email regarding your request.
Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Can I buy advance tickets in HUF rather than Euros please?
Hello Claire,
Thank you for your comment.
All the prices are in Euros on our website, unfortunately there is no option to change the currency to Forint.
We have sent you an email with more information.
Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Hi, can you please send information on how to pay in Forint when booking tickets? Thanks :)
Hello Egil,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have sent you an email with more details.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
Id like to book 2 x tickets for next Monday 28th Oct.
Id like to pay online via HUF.
Can you please tell me how I can do this?
Thank you very much.
Dear Ladislav,
Thank you for your comment on our website.
We have emailed you with booking instructions.
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Bath!
good afternoon me and the wife are visiting the baths on Thursday, I am a bit confused with the prices etc. i want to book online and just use the baths and a cabin for half a day,
any information is appreciated Mark
Dear Mark,
Thank you for your comment.
We have sent you an email with more details.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Hello!
I want to book online the use of the baths and book a massage and pay for everything on the same transaction but it seems like I am unable to do it. Or pay in Hungarian Forint. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!