Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest natural hot spring spa in Europe. The current building was opened in 1913 and has a Neo-Gothic style.
This spa has over 15 pools; 3 of them are large outdoor swimming pools and the rest are smaller and indoors. There are also various saunas, steam chambers, and rooms where you can get different types of massages.
The most impressive bath units are located outdoors. One of the best experiences is to be in one of the open-air thermal water pools heated at 98°F (37°C) in the middle of winter when it is below freezing (the moment of getting out of the pool is also unforgettable!)
Very Worthwhile
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is our favorite spa in Budapest and in our opinion is hard to beat. The spa’s opening hours, cleanliness, architecture, and surroundings are all high quality.
Fun fact: in the hottest outdoor thermal pools, you’ll probably see retired Hungarians playing chess in the water. If you know how to play, they’ll be delighted to challenge you.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath Tickets
If you want to buy advance tickets to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath you can do so on our website. These tickets are priority, skip-the-line tickets, and come with an individual changing room.
Schedule
Working days: 7 am – 8 pm
Weekends: 8 am - 8 pm
Price
Daily entry with locker: 10,500 Ft (US$ 27.02)
Entry with locker of Fridays and weekends: 12,000 Ft (US$ 30.88)
Entry during holidaa ys and peak season: 13,000 Ft (US$ 33.45)
Széchenyi Spa Ticket € 42 (US$ 44.18)
Transport
Metro: Széchenyi fürdö, line M1 (yellow).
Nearby places
Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (498 m) Heroes’ Square (507 m) Budapest City Park (545 m) Andrássy Avenue (1.3 km) State Opera House (2.5 km)