How much are bath tickets for children at Szechenyi Baths Budapest?
Guests under the age of 14 are not admitted unless the parents submit a written medical recommendation from a specialist (e.g. a rheumatologist or orthopaedic specialist) prescribing therapeutic treatment prior to the visit and gain approval from the thermal baths.
From 1 August 2025, entry is permitted only for guests aged 14 and above (proven with photo ID if prompted), except in such medically justified cases. We suggest visiting Palatinus Bath in the summer and Dagaly and Csillaghegy in colder months.
Children under 14 are not allowed to enter the thermal baths in Budapest (family friendly alternatives are Palatinus Baths or Csillaghegyi Baths).
Are there any discounts for kids at the medicinal bath complex?
No, unfortunately children tickets cost the same as adult tickets. Currently all the prices at Szechenyi Baths are flat. The reason for this is that Szechenyi Bath is frequented mostly by 18+ visitors due to the medical features and requirements of the baths. More about Children in Szechenyi Bath.
Under 2 Children in Szechenyi Bath
Bath entry is not available to any age of children under 14, not even to toddlers under 2 or babies.
Children 3 – 17 Year Olds in Szechenyi Bath
There are no children discounts in the bath, not even student discounts. 14-25 year old visitors are required to have an adult ticket. School groups, similarly, get no discounts and are kindly encouraged to select a bath in Budapest which is specifically geared towards children / young adults with chutes, slides, inflatables, and general excitement and merriment. We would suggest from April till mid October the following mixed baths where open air and indoor facilities are also available: Palatinus Bath, Dagaly Bath, Paskal Bath, Csillaghegyi Bath. For a full on water theme park, we would recommend AquaWorld north of the city centre (approx. 1h by coach in Budapest).
Children Under 14 – Medical Certificate Requirement
Please note that children under the age of 14 may visit Szechenyi Thermal Bath only with a valid medical certificate issued by a specialist (rheumatologist or orthopaedic doctor, not general doctor), including the relevant ICD diagnosis code.
The medical certificate must be submitted for approval in advance via email at least 1 working day prior to the planned visit.
For families with younger children, we kindly recommend considering other Budapest spas that are specifically suited to children, from babies to teenagers, with dedicated children’s pools and, at selected locations, water slides, including Palatinus Beach Bath on Margaret Island.
As admission policies and facilities may vary by location, we kindly recommend checking the selected bath’s official website before your visit.
OAP / Senior Citizen Discounts
There are no cheaper tickets for pensioners / the elderly people accompanying children.
Disability
Unfortunately, there are no discounts for disabled children or disable adults or their companions in Szechenyi Bath.
More about Children at Szechenyi Baths, what the minimum age is, and other tips for families visiting Szechenyi Spa Baths and Pool.
Last update: June, 2026
Hello,
I would be visiting the pool on 21st August with wife and two kids
1 – 13 years old and. 1- 9 years old. Which all pools can they use , please suggest.
Dear Girish,
Thank you for contacting us.
Children under 14 are not allowed to enter the thermal baths (the pools with hot spring waters).
Children aged 3 – 13 have a limited access to the thermal baths in Szechenyi Spa Bath, as follows:
There are 3 pools outside, out of which, two can be visited by families where the children are under 14: the whirlpool thermal pool and the lap swimming pool (not the 3rd pool with a hotter temperature).
Please find more relevant information on the following page: https://szechenyibath.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Bath!