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:
Do you have to print the tickets, or can i show the tickets on my Telephone
Hello Doortje,
you can print the tickets or show them on your phone upon arrival.
Have a lovely time at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello, it is mine and my boyfriends last day in Budapest tomorrow and wanted to attend the bath. We will have valuables on us, are we better to reserve a locker ? What is the difference between a cabin and a locker
& also if we attend on a Friday is it a weekday ticket?
Hello Toni-Jade,
The cabin is like a tiny room, or cubicle, which can store your belongings.
The cabin size is approx. that of a dressing room in a clothes shop.
The door of the cabin has a unique chip code lock, which opens and closes with a special waterproof bracelet: in fact, with the chip incorporated in the wristband bath entry provided at the bath. Please make sure that your door is locked with the silicon wristband before leaving the cabin. As you are wearing the band all the times, it is quite secure if you make sure that the door is not left open.
The size of the locker is 120x30x65 cm (1200 x 300 x 650 mm), so it would be too small for your bags.
The lockers are also opened and closed by your wristband.
You can book weekday tickets for a Friday!
We are looking forward to welcoming you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hello,
I am planning to go on a Saturday. Is it advised to pre-order tickets first?
Or could I just buy on the door?
Would it be likely for me to get cabin if I buy on the door?
Thanks
Hello Kirsty,
you can buy your tickets on the spot at the cashiers, however, we suggest the online bookings so you can skip the main queue and check in at our HelpDesk.
Unfortunately, the cabins are subject to availability.
Have a nice stay in Budapest!
Me and my partner will be on vacations in Budapest for 4 days in a few weeks and i really would like to enjoy the Budapest famous baths, now my question is, can i buy tickets in once website for a different baths in a different days or each bath has there own website ??
Looking forward to enjoy that beautiful city.
Hello Larry,
you can buy tickets for Szechenyi and Gellert Baths on https://bathsbudapest.com/, but some other baths (like Rudas or Lukacs) do not have an online booking system, so you can purchase your tickets on the spot!
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
We are a group of 4 people wishing to purchase online tickets for today 21st August.
We are happy to share 2 cabins, what tickets should we purchase?
Hello Garry,
in this case, you can book 2 tickets with lockers and 2 with cabins, so you can share the cabin.
Enjoy your visit at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Tengo un cupón descuento de corte sightseen por cada entrada. ¿Como lo puedo poner para que me salga el descuento?
Estimado Isaac, no se aceptan cupones ni vales para los boletos en línea. Por favor, utilizarlos en los cajeros en el acto.