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Price and tickets
The price is:
- 39€ on weekdays
- 42€ on weekends
*You can order the ticket from your responsible manager
Why Széchenyi is worth it
One of Europe’s largest — the bath ranks first in Europe by size and is described as the biggest spa complex.
A Renaissance “palace” — the building’s look alone sets the mood before you step inside.
16 pools — from huge outdoor pools to smaller indoor thermal baths.
Spa & wellness variety — steam baths, saunas, hammam, wellness center, and SPA rooms.
Mineral-rich water — includes calcium, sodium, magnesium ions, plus fluoride and boron.
Széchenyi Baths — a pride of Budapest
Széchenyi Baths are the pride of Hungary’s capital. Often, because of this thermal spring, guests return to Budapest again and again. In Europe, the bath ranks first by size and is the largest spa complex. As you approach the Renaissance-style building that strongly resembles a palace, you can’t imagine how much pleasure you’ll get inside.
Spring description
The water in Széchenyi Baths is supplied from a depth of 1246 m and has a temperature of 76 °C. This is Hungary’s second-largest well — Saint István Well No. 2. After restoration, the historic frescoes on the dome were brought back, and many old lockers in the changing rooms were repaired. Inside, you get an unreal feeling of combining a historic interior with super modern comfort and infrastructure, which is clearly visible in the photos.
Pools: what you’ll find inside
Modern “Széchenyi” has 16 pools. Here is the description of only some of them:
- The large outdoor pool has an area of 910 sq. m. In winter, the water temperature is kept at 28 °C; in summer — 26 °C.
- The second largest (also outdoor) pool (600 sq. m) comes with fun surprises: swirling water currents, underwater bubbles, and spots for water back massage.
- A sitting pool (38 °C), whose “attraction” is the chess players who have loved this place for a long time.
- Indoor cold pools with a temperature of 16 °C.
- Small indoor thermal baths — 11 in total — with a temperature of 18 — 40 °C.
Spa pleasures and health benefits
Besides the pools, visitors can “dive into” a variety of spa pleasures:
- Steam baths with humid and dry steam.
- Saunas: light saunas, aromatic saunas, Finnish saunas.
- Hammam.
- Natural wood plunge tubs.
- Private baths with their own steam room.
- Balneotherapy department.
- Wellness center.
- SPA rooms.
- Cafés, bars, and equipment rental points.
- Here, health benefits go hand in hand with relaxation and a pleasant getaway. The spring water is rich in calcium, sodium and magnesium ions, as well as fluoride and boron. By classification, it belongs to the hydrocarbonate-sulfate group and has a beneficial effect on joints and the spine, helping the body recover after injuries and chronic illnesses.
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FAQ: Széchenyi Baths
How much does entry cost?
39€ on weekdays and 42€ on weekends. You can order the ticket from your responsible manager.
How many pools are there?
The complex has 16 pools, including outdoor and indoor areas.
What’s the temperature in the large outdoor pool?
In winter it’s kept around 28 °C; in summer — around 26 °C.
Where does the thermal water come from?
It’s supplied from a depth of 1246 m and has a temperature of 76 °C.
Are there cold pools?
Yes, there are indoor cold pools with a temperature of 16 °C.
What spa facilities are available besides pools?
Steam baths, saunas (light/aromatic/Finnish), hammam, a wellness center, and SPA rooms.
What’s special about the sitting pool?
It’s famous for chess players who have loved this spot for a long time.
What comfort amenities are mentioned?
Cafés, bars, and equipment rental points, along with wellness and SPA areas.
What minerals are in the water and what are the benefits?
It’s rich in calcium, sodium and magnesium ions, plus fluoride and boron; it belongs to the hydrocarbonate-sulfate group and supports joints and the spine, helping recovery after injuries and chronic illnesses.
