Budapest, Hungary

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

A Budapest bath complex with indoor medical pools, outdoor thermal and leisure pools, swimming facilities, saunas and steam rooms.

  • Thermal water
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Day access
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • City location
The neo-baroque main building and domes of Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest, seen across its formal garden.

Budapest Széchenyi Baths R02 by Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0. Changes: Resized from the original by Wikimedia Commons.

The essentials

What it is

Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool operates at Állatkerti körút in Budapest. Its official pool guide lists an outdoor thermal pool, an outdoor leisure pool, a swimming pool and indoor medical pools, alongside separate sauna and steam-room facilities. The operator admits visitors from age 14, with a medical-certificate exception that requires advance approval.

Before you go

Operator-checked visit essentials

Tickets and booking

Standard admission is a full-day ticket and Fast Track is online-only. The operator strongly advises advance purchase because online tickets receive priority if the bath reaches capacity.

Checked on 6 September 2026Official source

Clothing and sauna rules

Only purpose-made swimwear is allowed in pools. Slippers are mandatory; a cap is required only in the lap pool. Towel and bathrobe rental is currently unavailable.

Checked on 7 September 2026Official source

Getting there without a car

Use the Millennium Underground (M1) or trolleybus 72; the operator lists both as public-transport options for the Állatkerti körút entrance.

Checked on 6 September 2026Official source

Quick facts

Thermal water
Confirmed
Outdoor pool
Confirmed
Indoor pool
Confirmed
Family friendly
No
Adults only
Not verified
Hotel on site
Not verified
Day access
Confirmed
Sauna
Confirmed

Confirmed and No reflect what the official source states; Not verified means it gave no clear answer either way; Temporarily closed means the operator has reported that facility as shut.

Who can visit

Admitted from age 14. Children under 14 may enter only with a qualifying specialist medical certificate approved by the bath in advance.

Age rule last checked 6 September 2026. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

Confirmed facilities and features

  • Thermal water
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Day access
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • City location

Why consider this spa?

  • Day visits without an overnight stay.
  • Travellers who prefer a city-based spa stop.

Day visit information

Day access is confirmed in the current listing. Check the official website for access rules, times and availability.

Hotel information

On-site accommodation has not yet been confirmed in this listing. Check the official website if your trip depends on a hotel at the spa.

Location and getting there

City
Budapest
Region
Budapest
Country
Hungary

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Official information

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