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Szechenyi Bath

Szechenyi Bath is the biggest and most popular of all the thermal baths in Budapest. What is more, it is one of the biggest natural hot spring spa baths in Europe too. Szechenyi Bath was 110 years old in 2023, and throughout its century-old history, about 100 millions of bathers have enjoyed the warm medicinal waters and the fun pools.

More info about Szechenyi Bath & Pools Budapest:

Szechenyi Bath Booking

Full Day Entry: all-day stay (depending on ticket type)
Access to all facilities to enjoy every bit of Szechenyi Baths
18 geothermal pools
Multiple saunas & steam chambers
Cabins (Lockable changing cubicles) – optional upgrade
Exclusive Greenhouse Spa zone: Rooftop Palm House relaxation with rentals (heated in winter & AC in summer)
Massage Treatments
Cafeteria
Beer Bath in Szechenyi Baths – optional upgrade
Weekend Szechenyi Bath Parties
Sun Loungers
Rooftop Sunbathing area
Amazing, historical architecture
Aqua Fitness Classes (to stay fit and rejuvenated!)
Treatments: Manicure, Pedicure, etc.

The 18 pools in Szechenyi Bath is open every single day throughout the year, including national holidays when its an especially popular place to visit. Besides the outdoor and indoor geothermal pools, you can get massage treatments, enjoy the saunas, the gym, relax by the pools with some beer, wine or even taste the natural waters that supply the pools from over 1000 meters below the surface.

Fun: try the whirlpools, the water jets, the underwater aqua massage, and explore the labyrinth of the palace hiding 18 pools

Relaxing: soak in the spring waters day and night, summer or winter, and book a massage in advance to enhance the effectiveness of the waters’ healing powers.

To pamper yourself, reserve your place in the exqusite and Rooftop Palm Greenhouse relaxation area complete with sofas, hammocks, drinks & snacks. Bathrobe and towel rentals included in the Palm House package, to ensure you won’t have to carry around your own whilst wondering along the gorgeous city of Budapest.

The cabin/ changing cubicle included in the Palm House package is located on the ground floor, whereas the Palm House itself is on the rooftop (can be approached by a smaller lift fitting 4 guests or by stairs for a healthier option).

Kindly note that there are no pools on the rooftop in the Palm House, which is primarily a relaxation zone with comfortable seats, hammocks, cocktails, rentals where guests can feel the tranquility, away from the livelier ground floor areas, indoor and outdoor pools.

Historical: the spring waters of Szechenyi Bath were discovered in the 1880s, by 1913 million were enjoying the fun aqua therapeutical powers of the baths. Explore the Neo-Baroque palace and historical beauty of Szechenyi Bath.

Affordable: the prices of Szechenyi Bath are certainly not cheap, but are quite affordable for all the facilities and services, various indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms and saunas.

Massage Treatments are limited in availability. Please inquire on the spot.

Booking Szechenyi Bath

If you have just 1-2-3 days in Budapest, and you wish to visit one single thermal baths in the City of Spas, we recommend choosing Szechenyi 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, Gellert 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.