Many first time visitors are uncertain about the dress code of Szechenyi Baths. Well, it is simple: firstly, as the bath is coed each day, from Monday to Sunday, everyone needs to wear some kind of swimwear. Secondly, you can wear anything that qualifies as a decent swim wear, which covers the usual feminine and masculine tender parts (loins, bottoms and breasts for ladies, and loins and bottoms for gents). If you want to cover more for health reasons (e.g. you have a sunburnt or are allergic to the sunshine) or for religious reasons, or for any other reasons (e.g. you are shy in general), you can wear a cover outside the pools. Needless to say, you are not allowed to wear everyday garments in the pools, which are not designed to be worn in water (casual street dresses, jeans etc. are prohibited). Full body swimsuits are accepted as long as they are made from swimwear material.
Is speedo acceptable at Szechenyi Baths in Budapest? It is not only acceptable, but many of the male visitors prefer to wear the shorter speedo style swim wear, which are less heavy and dragging with water, rather than the surfing style longer trunks, which take up more water, and become less convenient for a longer soak in the water.
It is completely up to you and your preferences.
To quote from Rick Steve’s Europe – American – travel guide book about Budapest, Hungary:
Sitting in hundred-degree water under glorious Baroque domes, I felt my stress ebb away as I enjoyed some of Europe’s most memorable people-watching. Hungarians of all shapes and sizes were stuffed into tiny swimsuits, strutting their stuff. People floated blissfully in warm water. Speedo-clad intellectuals stood in chest-high water around chessboards and pondered their next moves. It’s Budapest at its best. (added emphasis by me)
You can see some videos of Szechenyi Baths here to observe the swim wears visitors at the famous thermal bath don.
If you want to buy your Szechenyi bath ticket in advance, follow the link to secure your ticket online and make us of our VIP welcome desk for ‘speedy boarding’
Is it allowed to wear a burkini which covers all the body wxcept the face, hands, and feet. If not,is thwre a private place only for two?
Dear Rasha,
I’m afraid burkinis are not allowed in Szechenyi Baths. Thank you for your understanding.
More info: https://szechenyibath.com/dress-code-at-szechenyi-baths-budapest/
What is the reason for not allowing burkinis?
‘If you want to cover more for health reasons (e.g. you have a sunburnt or are allergic to the sunshine) or for religious reasons, or for any other reasons (e.g. you are shy in general), you can.’
A person may wear a burkini for religious reasons so why are they not allowed? The rule above means that a burkini should be allowed for religious reasons…
Dear Lucy,
Swimwear policies at the thermal baths are regulated by the government.
Due to hygienic requirements, burkinis and other full-body covering clothing are not allowed at the thermal baths.
Indeed we are sorry that not all religious expectations can be met at the thermal baths which are unfortunate, but sadly we are not able to change the decree.
Unfortunately, the article was slightly outdated. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Hi! I tried to book for 9June, but it says that the bath is open from 9am only. Please advise what time is it really open as I thought it was at 6am?
thanks
Hello Mary,
Szechenyi Baths opens at 6pm.
With the online purchased tickets, check in is from 9am.
I hope I could be of help.
Hi. Are men allowed to wear a speedo thong?
Dear Tommy,
Thank you for your interest. Let me quote from the FAQ regarding the dress code in the thermal baths: “you can wear anything that qualifies a decent swimwear, which covers the usual feminine and masculine tender parts (loins, bottoms and breasts for ladies, and loins and bottoms for gents).”
For more information, please visit: https://szechenyibath.com/szechenyi-baths-can-i-wear-a-speedo-at-the-bath/
We hope you will have a great Spa experience in Szechenyi Baths!
Dear
Can you explain more about the allowed dress code for women?
Is this type allowed?
amazon.co.uk/Ecupper-Swimsuit-Tankini-Swimming-Costume/dp/B07R4ZKRST/
Hello Ana,
Yes, a tankini like this is absolutely fine!
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!