Széchenyi Baths, the open-air hot springs in City Park

What it is

The largest spa in Budapest, in Városliget park, open since 1913. The yellow neo-Baroque building surrounds three outdoor pools: one for swimming, cool, and two of thermal water at about 30–38 degrees where people play chess. Inside there are thermal pools at different temperatures, saunas and steam baths. In winter, with steam rising from the water and sub-zero air, it is the most famous image of the city.

Prices 2026

• Ticket with locker: 13,200 Ft from Monday to Thursday; 14,800 Ft Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 15,800 Ft on peak days.
• Good Morning (entry before 9:00): 10,500 Ft on weekdays and 11,800 Ft at weekends.
• Afternoon, valid for the last two hours: 6,600 Ft from Monday to Thursday and 7,400 Ft the rest of the week.
• Fast Track, online only, with quick access: from 15,200 Ft.
• Cabin for changing in private: 1,000 Ft extra.

Buy at jegyek.szechenyifurdo.hu, the official sales site; there are resellers who charge more for the same ticket.

Opening hours and rules

Open Monday to Thursday from 7:00 to 20:00, Friday until 22:00 and at weekends from 8:00 to 20:00. You must leave the water 20 minutes before closing. On 8 December 2026 it closes at 16:00 and from 18 December to 6 January it opens at 8:00.

• Age: since 1 August 2025, children under 14 are not admitted, unless with a prescription from a specialist doctor sent 24 hours in advance.
• Swimsuit made of thin fabric; flip-flops compulsory; swimming cap only in the swimming pool.
• The day ticket does not include a towel, bathrobe or flip-flops, and they are not for hire: bring them or buy them in the shop.

Getting there

Metro M1, the little yellow Millennium metro, to Széchenyi fürdő: it comes out in front of the entrance. Address: Állatkerti körút 9-11.