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Széchenyi Bath: Budapest's Thermal Oasis
3.7
2,137 Ratings
Budapest
Book a full-day ticket to Széchenyi Thermal Spa and enjoy access to Europe’s largest healing bath. Plus, get a bonus pálinka tasting experience at the Pálinka Experience. Avoid queues and learn about the history and production of Hungary’s famous spirit.
Book a full-day ticket to Széchenyi Thermal Spa and enjoy access to Europe’s largest healing bath. Plus, get a bonus pálinka tasting experience at the Pálinka Experience. Avoid queues and learn about the history and production of Hungary’s famous spirit.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Állatkerti krt. 11 - Dive into a day of relaxation and cultural exploration with tickets to Széchenyi Bath. As the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest—and all of Europe—Széchenyi provides an ideal mix of wellness and history in a stunning Neo-Baroque environment. Established in 1913, the complex has evolved from simple private steam…
- Állatkerti krt. 11 - Dive into a day of relaxation and cultural exploration with tickets to Széchenyi Bath. As the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest—and all of Europe—Széchenyi provides an ideal mix of wellness and history in a stunning Neo-Baroque environment. Established in 1913, the complex has evolved from simple private steam baths into a magnificent spa featuring 3 invigorating outdoor pools and 15 calming indoor pools, all supplied by natural thermal springs. With your ticket, you can relax in mineral-rich waters, enjoy the lively courtyard ambiance, and experience a quintessential piece of Hungarian culture. Whether you are looking for rejuvenation, architectural splendor, or an authentic local experience, Széchenyi Bath welcomes you to unwind, recharge, and enjoy an unforgettable day in Budapest.
What's Included
- Whole-day cabin/locker usage included in price
- Entrance to Széchenyi Spa
- Whole-day cabin/locker usage included in price
- Entrance to Széchenyi Spa
What's Not Included
- Food
- Towels and swimsuit
- Transfer
- Food
- Towels and swimsuit
- Transfer
Additional Information
Experience a day of relaxation and cultural exploration with tickets to Széchenyi Bath. As the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest—and all of Europe—Széchenyi provides an ideal combination of wellness and history in a stunning Neo-Baroque environment. Established in 1913, the complex has evolved from simple private steam baths into a…
Experience a day of relaxation and cultural exploration with tickets to Széchenyi Bath. As the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest—and all of Europe—Széchenyi provides an ideal combination of wellness and history in a stunning Neo-Baroque environment. Established in 1913, the complex has evolved from simple private steam baths into a magnificent spa featuring 3 invigorating outdoor pools and 15 calming indoor pools, all supplied by natural thermal springs. With your ticket, you can relax in mineral-rich waters, enjoy the lively courtyard ambiance, and immerse yourself in a quintessential piece of Hungarian culture. Whether you are looking for rejuvenation, architectural splendor, or an authentic local experience, Széchenyi Bath welcomes you to unwind, recharge, and enjoy an unforgettable day in Budapest.
- IMPORTANT: You must use and scan your QR code that you received when booking to enter!
- IMPORTANT: Children under 14 are not allowed to enter the venue.
- It is forbidden to wear swimsuits covering the full body.
- Spa is not recommended and massage is not available for pregnant women
- You must have flip flops to enter the spa (street flip flops are not allowed). It is possible to buy them at the venue.
- The outdoor swimming pool can only be used in swimming cap which is possible to purchase at the venue.
- Disclaimer: Pools and saunas are subject to regular maintance while they are out of order for short periods. Please check the official website’s news section for updated informations about maintances
- Pool, sauna and steam cabins at the spa are coeducated
- Your ticket is valid only for one-time entry. Opening hours: Weekdays: 7am-8pm Weekends and Holidays: 8am-8pm. Last admission: 1 hour before closing time.
- children under 14 years old are not allowed to enter.
Location
Állatkerti krt. 11
Állatkerti körút
Public transportation: take the yellow subway line (M1) to the "Széchenyi fürdő" stop in the direction of "Mexikói út".
Important: You must use and scan your QR code that you received when booking to enter!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(2137 Ratings)
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Alba
Aug 17, 2025
Highly recommended on up to a 35 degree day - We went in the middle of a 35-degree heat wave, and yet we enjoyed it.
It is worth enjoying its swimming pools and the decor of the facilities.
Very attentive and helpful workers despite the language barrier.
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Roryblanch
Jul 1, 2025
Ignore the naysayers and visit - Myself and Boo got a one day pass which included the use of a locker.
We walked there, 40 mins from the hotel and went through the park. When you get to what you think is the spa you need to go right around to the very back to enter.
I got the tickets from TripAdvisor, but make sure you have the full ticket available to show the staff. The ticket in your Apple Wallet won't be enough.
Once we got our bracelets for the lockers (these are a must), we headed to the spa area. There was one pool undergoing maintenance, but this didn't really matter. There's plenty of space in the pool and we didn't feel uncomfortable. It is warm, like proper warm. If it were a bath at home, you'd add some more cold water. Plenty of other pools of varying hot and cold temperatures are throughout the complex. No issues getting bed either, but you have to be quick. They do become available frequently during the day.
Really great way to relax. We spent 6 hrs there. Food and drink are available at reasonable prices.
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Adrian
Oct 24, 2025
Worth a visit if you are looking for a self directed thermal bath experience, but don't expect much pampering. - A visit to this thermal bath was part of an optional package as part of the Viking Riverboat cruise. Along with other reviews, bringing your own towel, flip-flops, robe, water, etc is a good idea. Unsure.if shampoo or any soaps arenallowed, but those are not provided in the many showering areas that are available.
Our visit included a changing "cabin" (small dressing and storage area), to which only the person having rented the space has access. One area on property is clothing optional.
Multiple inside pools inside of differing temperatures, including sauna and cold water plunge. Massive outdoor pool. Certain times of year are considered peak times, including the week that we were here (October 24th), which coincided with a national holiday on 10/23.
This is a classic, very old but well maintained historic and architecturally interesting site. If a visitor is prepped right, this can be an enjoyable experience.
Reason for 4 Star rating - we didn't feel particularly welcomed, but didn't expect to be pampered by the staff either.
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Tvede1969
Sep 2, 2025
Really good thermal baths - There is a very large selection of different thermal baths and saunas that make it not feel crowded, but that you can get to the various activities fairly quickly.
The disadvantage is that sun loungers are reserved with towels all day so it is difficult to find one available unless you are there very early. The place can advantageously introduce payment per hour, so everyone would be better to limit the use of them.
The food is unfortunately terrible, so if you want to eat lunch there, you should not expect anything good.
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498bevs
Jun 14, 2025
Needs a little tlc - Nice experience visited with friends
The larger middle outside pool was closed for renovation work
The 2 side outside pools were open
Cafe and restaurant outside were open
Plenty of sunbeds but would recommend getting there before 11am book a fast track ticket online
Take your own towels and flip flops and Suncream
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Ebabaz
Apr 20, 2025
To do early in the morning - Tickets taken on getyourguide with private cabin (perfect system to leave business).
Arrival 9:30 and 24 degrees outside.
You immediately plunge into the water at 38 degrees and you are impressed by the frame. Too bad the intermediate pool is under construction.
The other outside is 34 degrees.
On the other hand, disappointed from the inside with multiple pools in which people pile up and with cloudier water.
Glass on deckchair (you have to fight for it) at 9€ per spritz in cup.
The sauna downstairs and the cold pool (18 degrees) are invigorating.
Departure around 12:30 after a good shower next to the private cabins.
Beautiful experience that must be even better with clear temperatures early in the morning and unpleasant in the summer (water at 38?).
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Helenh293
Oct 3, 2025
Give it a miss - it’s an awful experience ! - Awful experience - overcrowded, hygiene issues, several pools closed and the attitudes of the majority of staff we encountered was very poor.
We paid for a private spa experience which came with a private room, with drinks and nibbles together with robes and slippers. It was regrettable that upon exiting the private area, we were greeted by overcrowded baths packed full of people who looked too ill to be anywhere else other than a hospital.
Yes, I accept that it would have been grand in it’s heyday, but those days are long gone, and it’s now a teeth grinding and head shaking experience in wondering why on earth people flock here in their droves.
I can’t fully explain how completely underwhelmed we were and it was a definite low point of our fabulous visit to Budapest.
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Shaunhl3323ql
Sep 4, 2025
Tired and in need of update - Visited the spa with my husband for first time today. Overall impression was clean but very dated. We bought the thalisens package where we got our own room and shower for duration of our stay (4hrs) we had the option of paying extra to stay alday. But we felt it wasn’t worth paying extra. There is many pools indoors and outside all different temps but no jacuzzi. We sat in an aromatherapy room, 2 saunas which were very hot and then went for a couples massage the best bit. I found very relaxing.
Around the outside pools there were many sun beds, so there was no problem sitting down and sunbathing. We went up to the 2nd floor to find 2 small outdoor seating areas and indoor hanging chairs with a coffee shop. This was the only one we found as all outdoor kiosks were closed.
What could be done to make the stay better? Offer larger gowns we were given XXL and they didn’t go round us. I’m only a size 18
Offer decent sparkling wine and maybe a beer choice for men? Extend the 4hr slot to 5 hrs because this includes getting showered and changed afterwards. 45 min massage and 30-40 min to get showered and changed only leaves an hr for pools.
The building is absolutely beautiful but in need of a major update. Some of the pools we didn’t go in because they didn’t look clean. There are other thermal baths in Budapest that look far more nicer.
The staff were really nice and welcoming
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Donna
Oct 14, 2025
NO Towels - Website says you can hire towels ....
You cannot .... although you can buy overpriced ones.
As someone who visited whilst travelling, we picked these baths because it said (when u bought your ticket online) you could hire them.
The very rude woman just said the website is wrong...... yeah very wrong.
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Hannah_d
Jun 16, 2025
Not worth it - Overpriced, we visited while construction was ongoing on the outside pool, we weren’t informed of this when purchasing ticket, nor was the ticket discounted! Inside pools are dirty, tiles aren’t clean and spaces for leaving belongings are limited. Only 1 restaurant available that doesn’t accommodate for food allergies. Ordering is a nightmare with the constant queue of people, too little staff to accommodate so many people. Staff themselves are less than helpful, never smile & couldn’t be bothered with anything. This was on a Monday!
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