Szechenyi Thermal Bath Budapest
Szechenyi Bath - Aaron Butler Photography

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.

Szechenyi Bath Budapest
Szechenyi Bath Budapest August – Aaron Butler Photography

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.

196 comments

  1. Hi there,
    I am visiting Budapest soon and I would like to know can I present my vaccine card (physical with no QR code) or must I present my QR vaccine code on my phone for scanning?

    Thank you!

    • Hello John,
      Physical EU or International Covid Passport or proof Vaccination cards are accepted.
      They do have an expiration date, so please make sure that your document is valid. It does not matter how many jabs you have had if the document is valid, you can enter. Please note that a photo ID will be also requested along with the covid pass.
      Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!

      • Hi. Do we need a covid cert to use the baths since all covid restrictions are lifted for Hungary since March. Thank you

        • Hello Mary,
          Thank you for your checking before the bath visit.
          Since Mar 1, there is no need to present the vaccination proof, the bathhouse can be visited without any regulations.
          Masks are recommended to be worn in busy areas such as the entrance hall or the dressing rooms.
          Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
          Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!

  2. Alessandro Giuntini

    Hi, I’d like to know opening Hours and all ticket types for this weekend (22/23 January 2022). Thank you in advance. Bye.

    • Hello Alessandro, Szechenyi Baths will be open as usual from 9 am to 7pm.
      You can choose tickets with cabins (€25) or with lockers (€24).
      Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!

  3. Hi team,

    Can I enter the Szechenyi bath with an EUDCC (European Digital Covid Certificate) on basis of negative PCR or do you admit only guests with proof of vaccination?

  4. Hey!

    I want to ask if you have a pool party on Saturday night or Friday?

    If so, I plan to arrive next week, can I book tickets and a place in advance on your site? What is the price per couple?

    Do you have any pedicure treatments?

    Thank you!

  5. Hello, could you tell me do I need covid sertificate to enter ?

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