Széchenyi Thermal Baths (Széchenyi Gyógyfürdo) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Budapest Tuk-Tuk Tour: Custom Route, Hotel Pickup

• Budapest All in One Small Group Walking Tour with Strudel Stop

• Budapest Private Tuk-Tuk Half-Day Tour

• Budapest Private Luxury Sightseeing Tour with Guide and Transport

• Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath

Tickets to Széchenyi Thermal Baths cost 13,200 forints Monday–Thursday, and 14,800 forints on Fridays and weekends; they include access to all pools and saunas, plus a locker. Premium admission including perks like towels, bathrobes, flip-flops, and drinks cost 29,000 forints on weekdays and 36,000 forints Friday–Sunday. Note that prices are higher on holidays and other peak times.

Yes, Széchenyi Thermal Baths are worth visiting. With their mineral-rich waters, elaborate architecture, and vast pools, they're not only an iconic Budapest experience, but the largest medicinal baths in Europe. Many travelers combine the baths with other attractions in the city, such as Danube river cruises.

Per one customer who booked the Budapest Széchenyi Spa with Danube Cruise and Optional Dinner, "Both the baths and the cruise were an amazing experience. We started the day with our spa experience with massage included and all the pools and saunas ... Later in the day, we went to the cruise and we were not ready for the luxury we saw. We felt really spoiled, the staff was amazing and helpful and the food exceeded our expectations."

No, swimsuits are not provided at the Széchenyi Thermal Baths, and towels are only offered as part of the premium Palm House package. For most visitors, it’s recommended to bring your own swimsuit and a fast-drying microfiber towel with you. However, swimsuits and towels are also sold in the gift shop.

Yes, you can buy tickets to the Széchenyi Thermal Baths online—in fact, it’s recommended to do so, especially if you’re visiting during the summer, weekends, or other popular times. Some tour packages also pair entry with river cruises and other Budapest activities, and you can also purchase VIP passes in advance.

Yes, children are allowed at the Széchenyi Thermal Baths, although it may not be the best environment for them. There are no water slides or play areas, and it’s not recommended that anyone under 14 use the thermal baths. Those aged 14 and over are welcome, however.

Yes, there are numerous treatments available at Széchenyi Thermal Baths, including massages, facials, and even fish pedicures (where small fish nibble dead skin off your feet). The baths also have a fitness center, offering aerobics classes, health consultations, and outdoor chess.

Yes, there are lockers available for storing personal belongings at Széchenyi Thermal Baths; it’s advised not to bring your phone or valuables with you to the bathing areas. There are also private changing cubicles that you can rent, which are spacious enough to leave suitcases and other larger items.

Yes, there is a dress code at Széchenyi Thermal Baths. As the baths are co-ed in all public areas, nudity is strictly forbidden. One-piece and bikini swimsuits are permitted, as are swim trunks and speedos; however, fully-covered modesty swimsuits are prohibited. All visitors need to wear flip-flops or slippers, which can be purchased.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Széchenyi Thermal Baths. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Budapest:

• House of Parliament

• Budapest Danube River

• Buda Castle

• Matthias Church

• Chain Bridge

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Budapest.