Attraction · Budapest
Széchenyi Thermal Bath (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő) tickets: prices, hours & free things nearby
Budapest's largest thermal bath, a neo-baroque complex in City Park with outdoor and indoor thermal pools, saunas and steam rooms, run by Budapest Spas (BGYH).
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No — Széchenyi Bath has no free entry.
- One daily ticket for all ages, with no child, family, student or senior tickets. Children under 14 are not admitted at all since 1 August 2025 (only with a specialist's medical certificate approved in advance).
- Ticket: Daily ticket with locker, Monday-Thursday (HUF) — Ft 13,200.
Before you go
Tips for your visit
- There is no free entry and no child, student, senior or family ticket: everyone pays the same daily ticket.
- Children under 14 cannot enter at all (since 1 August 2025), not even the outdoor pools; bring ID for teenagers.
- Monday-Thursday is the cheapest; the 'Good morning Budapest' ticket for entry before 9:00 is cheaper still.
- Towels, slippers and swimwear are not included; slippers are compulsory and a cap is needed in the lap pool.
- Pools close 20 minutes before the bath, and the cash desks one hour before.
Official prices
Széchenyi Bath ticket prices
| Daily ticket with locker, Monday-Thursday (HUF) — Price in HUF, 2026 price list. Fridays and weekends HUF 14,800; holidays and peak season HUF 15,800. Private changing room (cabin) instead of a locker: +HUF 1,000. 'Good morning Budapest' ticket (entry before 9:00): HUF 10,500 Mon-Thu, 11,800 Fri. Budapest Card: 20% off the locker ticket, on site only. Daily tickets sold at the entrance opposite the Circus are card-only. | Ft 13,200 |
| Fast Track ticket with locker, Monday-Thursday (online only; HUF 16,800 Fri-Sun) | Ft 15,200 |
| Private changing room (cabin) on top of the daily ticket, per person — Room for luggage; one cabin is enough for two people. | Ft 1,000 |
| Dayspalm Chill & Cocktail package, Monday-Thursday, per person (HUF 36,000 Fri-Sun) | Ft 29,000 |
| Private Spa Retreat in Superior Room without treatment, weekdays, per person | Ft 30,000 |
Prices from the official website, checked Nov 2026. There is no free entry; free places nearby are listed below.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 07:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 07:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 07:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 07:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 08:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 08:00–20:00 |
Open every day. Bath: Mon-Thu 07:00-20:00, Fri 07:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-20:00; pools and saunas close 20 minutes earlier, cash desks one hour before closing. Public holidays follow weekend hours; from 8:00 in peak season (18 Dec 2026 - 6 Jan 2027). Special days: 8 Dec 2026 until 16:00; 24 Dec 07:00-13:00; 25-26 Dec 10:00-20:00; 31 Dec 08:00-18:00; 1 Jan 2027 10:00-20:00.
Állatkerti körút 9-11, 1146 Budapest, Hungary
FAQ
Széchenyi Bath: common questions
Is Széchenyi Bath free?
No. The official ticket office states there is no free admission to Széchenyi Bath. One daily ticket for all ages, with no child, family, student or senior tickets. Children under 14 are not admitted at all since 1 August 2025 (only with a specialist's medical certificate approved in advance). Otherwise the official ticket costs Ft 13,200.
How much is a ticket to Széchenyi Bath?
Daily ticket with locker, Monday-Thursday (HUF) costs Ft 13,200 on the official site.
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