Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Last updated 2026-10-30
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The bath complex opened in 1913 in City Park, with 15 indoor pools and three outdoor ones fed by hot springs. The outdoor pools are the social centre; the indoor pools range from hot to cold. Bring a swim cap for the lap pool, and rent or bring flip-flops. It is a short walk from Széchenyi fürdő metro station. Weekday mornings are calmer; weekends and summer afternoons are busy.
Ticket Price
Day ticket about HUF 13,200-14,800 (≈ USD 38-42); private cabin and massage extra. Open daily, with shorter hours on some days.
Opening Hours
Daily about 7:00-19:00, with some days open until 20:00.
Transportation
Metro M1 to Széchenyi fürdő, right outside the bath.
Best Season
In Hungary, visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath in May-Jun or Sep-Oct; winters are cold.
Pro Tip: Go in the morning
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Go in the morning The baths are calmer early and the water is fresh. Bring a towel, flip-flops and a swim cap if required, and use the lockers.
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Frequently Asked Questions3 questions
Bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops; a swim cap is required in the lap pool. Lockers are available, and towels can be rented on site.
Weekday mornings are quietest; evening sessions are atmospheric, especially in winter steam. Avoid weekends and summer midday.
Allow 2-3 hours for the pools and sauna; longer if you book a massage. Thermal water sessions are best kept to 15-20 minutes at a time.