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.
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 BathIf 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.
Hello,
I ordered and paid tickets for tommorow 31-10 for 3 persons and did’t get tickets on email.
Hello Polona,
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!
Hi! I would like to book tickets for January 11th or 12th. When will I be able to do so?
Hello Clara, we recommend you check our website after Jan 5 to make your booking. Hope we can welcome you at Szechenyi Spa Baths!
Hi,
I booked for the baths for Monday 28th and haven’t received any email.
I paid through my paypal account and the money have been received.
Just wondering when do I get an email?
Thanks
Hello Niamh,
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!
Hi I am visiting Budapest next week for the first time. I am pregnant, is this ok to visit and use the baths?
Thanks
Gemma
Hello Gemma,
it is recommended to consult with your doctor before visiting public baths and entering thermal waters.
I am sorry that I could not be more helpful at this moment.
Hallo,
In November I plan to visit Budapest and I bought the Budapest Card 96h.
As a card holder, I have 20% discount on the entrance to Széchenyi Baths .
Please let me know:
– which attractions of baths I can use if I have a Budapest Card.
– can I take a private photos of my stay at the bath complex?
– I would like to use the pools at 6am, it is possible with Budapest Card?
thank you
Magdalena
Dear Magdalena,
Please see a link with the list of baths below, where you can get a discounted price for entry tickets as a Budapest Cardholder:
http://budapestcards.com/budapest-bath-discounts-with-budapest-card
In regards to taking your camera, please see below link for more information:
http://szechenyispabaths.com/can-i-bring-camera-and-take-photos-at-szechenyi-baths-szechenyi-bath-faq/
You can stay in all baths until the end of their opening hours, which may vary, so we would recommend checking the opening hours beforehand.
We hope you will enjoy your time in Budapest and in the Baths.