# SzchenyiBaths.com - Széchenyi Thermal Bath tickets, prices and house rules, compared

> Independent guide to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest: 2026 prices, locker or cabin, fast track, what to bring,
> the house rules, and the GetYourGuide tickets with what each includes and whether it can be cancelled.

Site: https://szchenyibaths.com
Language: en. Currency: USD (bookable products), HUF (official prices). Country: Hungary (Budapest).

## Verified facts (official sites szechenyibath.hu and szechenyifurdo.hu, checked 2026-10-06)

- Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, Állatkerti körút 9-11, 1146 Budapest, in City Park. Built 1913 (architect
  Győző Czigler), enlarged 1927. Run by Budapest Spas cPlc.
- 2026 day ticket with locker: 13,200 Ft Mon-Thu, 14,800 Ft Fri and weekends, 15,800 Ft holidays and peak season.
  Fast Track (online only) 2,000 Ft more; private cabin 1,000 Ft more; 'Good morning' ticket 10,500 Ft (entry by 9:00,
  on the spot only). Same price online and on the spot. One price for all ages: no child, family or senior ticket.
- Official online tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be re-dated. Budapest Card: 20% off the standard ticket, on site.
- Fast Track = Spa entrance, morning (enter by 11:00) or afternoon (after 15:00) slots, then stay until closing.
- Hours: Mon-Thu 7:00-20:00, Fri 7:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 8:00-20:00; pools close 20 minutes earlier; last entry 1 hour
  before closing. Open every day.
- No rental of towels, robes, slippers, swimwear or caps (shop: towel 6,900 Ft, slippers 4,200 Ft). Slippers compulsory.
- Children under 14 are not admitted (since 1 August 2025), outdoor pools included.
- Outdoor pools: thermal 38 C, leisure 34 C, lap pool 26 C (cap required). Indoor pools 18-40 C; 10 saunas and steam rooms.
- Own food allowed (terrace, restaurant); no alcohol may be brought in.
- Works: parts of the bath under renovation from August 2026 into 2027 (official plan, dates subject to change);
  lap pool closed 8-23 October 2026.
- Gellért Bath: closed since 1 October 2025, reopening expected in 2028.
- Getting there: M1 metro to Széchenyi fürdő; trolleybus 72. BKK single ticket 500 Ft.

## Bookable experiences listed on this site

Booking links are GetYourGuide affiliate links (partner_id 7GG5I5H). The site earns a commission at no extra cost
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Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Széchenyi Day Ticket (Széchenyi Bath, City Park) - from $44 per person, Full day, rated 4.3 from 28,357 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Bath + locker or cabin. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/szechenyi-spa-full-day-entrance-pass-t4139/
- Sparty Night Spa Party (Széchenyi Bath, outdoor pools) - from $82 per person, 21:30 to 2:00, rated 4.2 from 1,808 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Party + locker. Cancellation: Non-refundable. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-the-ultimate-late-night-spa-party-ticket-t386559/
- Palm House Day Pass (Széchenyi Bath, Palm House) - from $123 per person, Full day, rated 4.3 from 30 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Bath + lounge + cabin. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-szechenyi-thermal-bath-palm-house-pass-t441452/
- Fast Track Admission with Locker (Széchenyi Bath, Spa entrance) - from $66 per person, Full day, rated 4.4 from 8 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Bath + locker. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-szechenyi-thermal-baths-fast-track-admission-with-locker-t1443106/
- BeerSpa with a Széchenyi Ticket (Inside the Széchenyi Bath) - from $86 per person, 45 minutes to 3 hours, rated 4.5 from 85 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Beer tub (bath by option). Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/beer-spa-with-optional-szechenyi-bath-tickets-t1145839/
- Széchenyi Entry with Private Transfer (Your hotel in Budapest) - from $120 per person, 4 hours, rated 3.9 from 27 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Bath + cabin + car. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-szechenyi-thermal-bath-entry-with-private-transfer-t1117750/
- Rudas Bath Day Pass and 3-Course Meal (Rudas Bath, Buda) - from $84 per person, Full day, rated 4.1 from 1,368 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Rudas + meal. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-rudas-turkish-bath-spa-day-pass-3-course-meal-t233617/
- Mandala Day Spa (Central Budapest) - from $43 per person, 3 hours, rated 4.6 from 3,447 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Day spa. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/mandala-bath-spiritual-luxury-experience-budapest-t608912/
- Margaret Island Day Spa (Margaret Island) - from $37 per person, Full day, rated 4.3 from 551 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Day spa + towel. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-margaret-island-day-spa-entry-ticket-t393304/
- Lukács Thermal Bath Day Ticket (Lukács Bath, Buda) - from $37 per person, Full day, rated 4.0 from 337 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Lukács + cabin or locker. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-lukacs-thermal-bath-full-day-spa-ticket-t439700/
- Danube Cruise with Unlimited Prosecco (Danube, central Budapest) - from $28 per person, 75 minutes, rated 4.6 from 1,649 GetYourGuide reviews. Includes: Cruise + drinks. Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours. https://www.getyourguide.com/budapest-l29/budapest-lotus-cruise-with-unlimited-aperol-and-prosecco-t1008035/

## Guide pages on this site

- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/szechenyi-baths-tickets/ - Széchenyi Baths tickets in 2026: from 13,200 Ft, locker or cabin, why the official ticket is non-refundable, the Budapest Card and where to buy.
- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/szechenyi-fast-track/ - Széchenyi fast track in 2026: the Spa entrance, the morning and afternoon windows, the 2,000 Ft difference and when the queue really matters.
- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/what-to-bring-szechenyi-baths/ - What to bring to Széchenyi Baths in 2026: a towel and flip-flops (no rental at all), swimwear rules, caps, food and drink, phones and shop prices.
- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-szechenyi-baths/ - The best time to visit Széchenyi Baths in 2026: opening hours, the 9:00 Good Morning ticket, Friday evenings, peak days and the works until 2027.
- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/gellert-vs-szechenyi/ - Gellért vs Széchenyi in 2026: Gellért has been closed since 1 October 2025, reopening expected in 2028. Compare Széchenyi, Rudas and Lukács.
- https://szchenyibaths.com/guides/budapest-thermal-baths/ - The best thermal baths in Budapest in 2026 compared: Széchenyi, Rudas and Lukács, Gellért closed, two day spas, the cheapest, kids and Sparty.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Towels cannot be rented at Széchenyi: there is no rental of any kind; bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Children under 14 cannot visit Széchenyi at all since 1 August 2025, including the outdoor pools.
- Fast Track is not 'any time': it is a morning slot (enter by 11:00) or an afternoon slot (after 15:00).
- The official pool list is 3 outdoor pools, 13 indoor bathing pools and 3 medical pools (prescription only);
  '15 indoor pools' is reseller wording.
- Gellért is not open: it closed on 1 October 2025, with reopening expected in 2028.

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