Széchenyi Bath Tickets

A standard daily ticket gives access to the regular indoor and outdoor bathing areas, including the thermal pools, saunas and steam rooms. Depending on the ticket you choose, changing facilities are provided with either a locker or a private cabin.

• A locker is usually enough if you are travelling light and do not need a private changing space.
• A cabin gives you a private changing room and more space for larger bags.
• Advance online booking is recommended on busy dates; online ticket holders receive priority if the bath reaches full capacity.
• Tickets and selected services can currently be booked up to around six months in advance.
• Széchenyi Thermal Bath normally cannot be visited by children under 14.

For a detailed comparison, see our Széchenyi Thermal Bath tickets & prices guide.

Our local tip: if your schedule is flexible, a weekday morning is usually the easiest time to enjoy the bath at a calmer pace. Friday is useful if you prefer an evening visit because regular opening extends until 22:00.

• Bring your own towel and slippers. Standard daily tickets do not include them and rental is currently unavailable.
• Check the bath’s current-service page before your visit. Individual pools or sauna areas can temporarily close for maintenance even when the bath itself is open.
• If you enjoy saunas, ask on arrival about the free weekday sauna rituals. These guided sessions last around 12–15 minutes and availability is arranged on site.
• If you want a massage or premium spa service, book in advance where possible because availability can be limited.
• Allow enough time to explore both the outdoor and indoor sections instead of staying only in the famous outdoor pools.

The outdoor pools are the most photographed part of Széchenyi, but a large part of the experience is indoors. The complex combines thermal pools at different temperatures with swimming and leisure pools, saunas, steam rooms and relaxation services.

Pools worth exploring

• The large outdoor thermal pool is kept at around 38°C.
• The outdoor leisure pool is around 32°C and is one of the most popular social areas.
• The outdoor lap swimming pool is around 26–28°C and requires a swimming cap.
• Inside, several smaller thermal pools range from roughly 30°C to 40°C, making it easy to move between different temperatures.

Saunas & steam rooms

The bath currently lists ten sauna and steam facilities, including the Volcano Sauna, Dante Sauna, aroma saunas, salt-inhalation steam facilities, Aquarium Steam and Phoenix Sauna. Regular bath entry includes access to the standard sauna and steam areas.

Extra experiences such as massage treatments, Private Spa, Dayspalm, Beer Spa or Sparty are separate services and may require an additional reservation or ticket.

Széchenyi Thermal Bath is not fully barrier-free. The bath welcomes guests with disabilities, but some areas can be difficult to access independently.

• If you use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility, contact the bath before booking to discuss your exact needs.
• On arrival, staff can help arrange a suitable private changing room with enough space to leave a wheelchair.
• There is currently no special admission discount specifically for guests with disabilities or visual impairments.
• For mobility-related questions, use the official Széchenyi Bath contact details before your visit rather than relying on third-party accessibility descriptions.

Széchenyi is a public thermal bath, so a few practical rules help keep the pools, sauna areas and changing spaces comfortable for everyone.

• Wear proper swimwear designed for swimming. Street clothes, gym wear and underwear are not permitted in the pools.
• Slippers or other suitable bath footwear are mandatory around the bath, but footwear must not be worn inside the pools.
• A swimming cap is required only in the designated lap swimming pool, not in the thermal pools.
• In saunas, your body or swimwear must not touch the bench directly — sit or lie on a towel or other suitable textile.
• Do not take food, drinks, phones, tablets or other electronic devices into the saunas or hot-air chambers.
• Food and drinks can be consumed only in designated areas. Bringing your own food is allowed, but outside alcohol is not permitted.
• Keep valuables in your locker or private cabin and be considerate of guests who are visiting primarily to relax.