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,
Do i have to buy tickets online or is there a possabilty to buy them in person?
Kind regards,
Domen
Dear Domen,
you might book online entries or buy tickets upon arrival.
Hope we can welcome you at Gellert Spa!
Hi,
We would love to see Gellert Bath but are travelling our 2 kids, aged 8.
No special price for kids or families?
No short time tickets , like 2 or 3 hrs, as kids get tired quickly?
Thanks in advance!
Hello Maria,
The thermal baths were and are still aimed at adult bathers, therefore there are no kid’s pools or activities.
The bath entry is free for children under 2 years old. Older children need to buy full-priced entries.
Most of the outdoor and indoor pools and baths are more than 33 degrees Celsius, which means increased stress for the cardiovascular system of kids, whose body is not fully developed yet to be able to cope with the heat of the bath waters, therefore saunas and hot pools are not healthy for children under 14.
There is no fun pool for children.
Please find more details about this topic on the link below:
https://www.bathsbudapest.com/children-in-thermal-baths
Hello! Is the wave pool open this months with waves? Kind regards
Hello Pieter,
The wave pool is operating without the waves for a few weeks now (since April).
There is large renovation project planned from October which will fix the almost 100 years old pool.
Hope we can welcome you at Gellert Spa!
When is the renovation scheduled to begin? I don’t want to purchase tickets on June 1st, 2023 if the facility is partially closed.
Hello Claudia,
Gellert Spa will be open during the summer months and the renovation is expected to start in October.
Have a lovely time in Budapest!
Hi, my family is planning a trip to Hungary this fall, September or October. Visiting the Gellert baths will be a dream come true. If we come in September will the baths and massages be fully operational? Thank you
Hello Susan,
There is a planned renovation from October. The renovation date has been postponed several times, so we recommend you check the news appr. 3 weeks before your visit. Hope we can welcome you at Gellert Spa!
Thank you for the update on the renovation. Will the whole facility be closed during this time or just certain sections?
Hello Gordon,
according to the plans, the whole bathhouse will be closed down for renovations.
Hi
We are 4 people visiting the Gellert Spa on July 28th.
Will the sun-beds at the outdoor pool be free of charge and does a ticket to be access to all areas?
Also, is there an early bird discount, like in Szechenyi, where you get 20% discount before 9am?
Dear Anne-Mette,
Thank you for contacting us.
Using the sun beds is free of charge, however we recommend arriving in the early hours as sun beds are usually taken by other guests.
There are no morning tickets at Gellert Spa, only at Szechenyi.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Have a nice summer holiday in Budapest!
Hello,
My friend and I would like to go to the therms next Saturday 1st April. Are the therms still open and what are the opening hours? How can we add a massage to our booking?
Many thanks,
Cristina
Hi Cristina,
Yes, Gellert baths is open from 9am to 7pm every day.
Massages can be booked on the spot.
Hope we can welcome you at Gellert Bath!
Very expensive if you don’t bring your own towels, only one pool available if you don’t have a swimming cap, but guess what, you can purchase all but it will end up costing you nearly £100 for 2 people…. not sure its worth it..