Gellert Bath is the most famous Art Nouveau thermal baths in Budapest, Hungary as well as in Europe. Gellert Spa, founded in 1918. Visiting the bath is indeed a beautiful and historical experience. You can visit the main hall free of charge, or spend a whole day of relaxation in the “Palace of Baths” as Gellert Bath is often referred to.
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There are 10 pools of various sizes and temperatures. Gellert Bath is open every day from 9 am to 7 pm, even on bank holidays, like May 1, August 20 or Christmas. Besides the outdoor wave pool (now known as the outdoor leisure pool), which is a big hit in summer months, there are several geothermal pools open to both men and women. Besides, you can get massage treatments: Gellert Spa Massage, enjoy the saunas, the sunbathing terrace looking at the Gellert Hill, and relax by the geothermal pools with some beer, wine, champagne.
Wave Pool (no waves currently!): Unfortunately, the almost hundred year old innovative wave pool machine has been in need of maintenance since 2019. Due to its special historical value and the complex nature of the machinery built in the 1920s, there is no set date when the waves will start running again in the pool. Therefore the outdoor wave pool currently works as an open air pool (with no artificial waves generated), when the outdoor pool is in season (normally mid May to mid October, subject to weather in Budapest).
As Gellert Bath is one building with the spa hotel named Gellert Hotel, you can enjoy a fascinating holiday in one of the best spa hotels in Budapest, or simply enjoy the bath facilities as a bath visitor (Gellert Bath is open to all, adults, children, men, women, and all its areas are wheelchair accessible)
Fun: try the open-air leisure pool, and explore the labyrinth of the Art Nouveau palace revealing 8 artistic pools with naturally warm spring waters. Both Szechenyi Bath and Gellert Bath are a maze. We recommend getting your own Gellert Spa Map to aid your exploration.
Booking Gellert Baths
Relaxing: soak in the geothermal waters coming from deep under Gellert Hill all day long, summer or winter, and book a massage in advance to enhance the effectiveness of the waters’ healing powers.
Historical: the spring waters of Gellert Bath were discovered in the 15th century, by the 1920s hundreds of thousands of bathers were enjoying the natural healing powers of the geothermal waters. Explore the elegant palace and historical beauty of Gellert Bath.
Special: the entry prices of Gellert Bath are certainly not cheap, but it also ensures that Gellert Bath is not packed with thousands of bathers (like Szechenyi Bath). Enjoy the space, the beauty and the high-quality professional services. You can add a 20 min aroma massage therapy to your bath entry (from €42) with a private cabin. More about Gellert Spa Tickets here.
Massage Treatments: massage treatments are very well priced. Please check out the massage packages (tickets, cabin and massage) below:
You can make an advance massage reservation by booking a Gellert Bath Massage Package, including a full day bath entry, a private cabin and a 20 or 45 minute massage (Aroma or a slightly more vigorous Refreshing massage, Swedish style). Please note that massage treatments are only for bath guests with entry tickets.
Coming soon: Bath Ticket + Aroma Massage (20 min) at Gellert Baths: for 84 Euros. 20 min gentle massage with a professional medical masseuse. The entrance fee is included in the price, as is the private changing cabin (cubicle). The massage is performed with Grape seed oil or Aloe Vera Massage oil focused on the back and shoulder area. This massage is ideal for individuals who wish to enjoy a short, relaxing treatment.
Coming soon: Bath Ticket + Aroma Massage (45 min) at Gellert Baths: for 104 Euros. 45 min gentle massage with a professional medical masseuse. The entrance fee is included in the price, as is the private changing cabin (cubicle). The gentle full body massage is performed with Grape seed oil or Aloe Vera Massage oil and offers relaxing and pampering experience.
Coming soon: Bath Ticket + Refreshing Massage (20 min) at Gellert Baths: for 84 Euros. 20 min moderately stronger massage with a professional medical masseuse. The entrance fee is included in the price, as is the private changing cabin (cubicle). The Massage treatment is focusing on the back and shoulder area and can be requested with Grape seed oil or Massage Cream with Peppermint or Rosemary essential oils. This massage is ideal for individuals who wish to enjoy a short, but invigorating treatment.
Coming soon: Bath Ticket + Refreshing Massage (45 min) at Gellert Baths: for 104 Euros. 45 min moderately stronger massage with a professional medical masseuse. The entrance fee is included in the price, as is the private changing cabin (cubicle). This uplifting full body massage treatment can be requested with Grape seed oil or Massage Cream with Peppermint or Rosemary essential oils.
Booking Gellert SpaIf you have just 1-2-3 days in Budapest, and you wish to visit the most exquisite thermal bath in the City of Spas, we recommend choosing Gellert Bath.
Having said that, the baths in Budapest are worth a visit for their beauties and characteristics, so if you can schedule more baths in your visit, you will not be disappointed or feel bored.
Each bath, Szechenyi Bath, Rudas Bath and the summer pools like Palatinus, has a lot to offer and will give you a special experience in Hungary.
Do not take our word for it, come and see for yourself.
Hello, I paid for two tickets and two massages for Gellert in on Sep 27 but have not received an email. What should I do
Hello Kevin,
thank you for letting us know. The confirmation email of your thermal bath products (which is basically the same as your ticket) was already automatically sent to you, to the email address you have provided in the booking form: please make sure to check the spam folder in case it ended up there. At any rate, we have manually resent it again. Please let us know if there should be any further inconvenience, or if you wish to get the ticket sent to a different email address too.
Have a great time in Budapest, and enjoy the hot spring spas!
Dear Sirs,
I will soon book a stay at your hotel with my husband. Meanwhile, I have a question regarding the history of the baths. Is it true that they were never closed during the previous century? Particularly, I would like to know if they were open in 1946, after the war. I know there was a reconstruction underway after the war, but was there an area still open for medical treatment during that time? Is there a book or a publication with extensive information regarding your history?
Many thanks and kind regards
Hi there,
I would like to know if I could make a reservation of massage on the spot? For example, I arrive on 21/07, and I make a reservation for 23/07.
Thank you for your reply.
Dear Lih,
thank you for your inquiry. We always recommend that you pre-book massages to avoid disappointment, as they get booked up quickly, sometimes days or weeks ahead. That said, this is always a good option to pre-book, appointment slots are subject to availability: the earlier you book, the surer you can be that your appointment will be on the day and hour of your preference.
Enjoy the thermal waters in Budapest.
Helle.
Is there any limits conserning age? I have two boys wich is 14 years this summer, where we want to go to Budapest. Can they go to the baths?
Best regards
Gitte
Dear Gitte,
Thank you for your comment. The thermal waters are generally not recommended for children. Please find more about this topic on the link below:
http://szechenyispabaths.com/can-children-go-to-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
I am not able to pint from our lodging. Can I book and arrive without the printed confirmation?
Dear Natosha,
you can show the confirmation email on your mobile at the check-in. Have a lovely time in the Spa!
hi, what is included in the single normal ticket?
Dear Gabo,
the Bath Ticket with Cabin includes a private cabin to get changed and the use of all the pools and saunas in Gellert Spa. If you decide buying Bath Ticket with Locker, you will get a locker, which is a standard wardrobe type box with a lock on them, in a bigger changing area (men and women are in separate changing rooms), and also you can use all of the pools and saunas. Massage- and other treatments are not included in the single Bath Ticket.