Budapest thermal baths: which bath, which ticket and what it costs
Széchenyi is the one to book first. Gellért closed on 1 October 2025 and plans to reopen in 2028, so older advice that sends you there is out of date. Note the age rule too: Széchenyi no longer admits under-14s.
- Széchenyi daily ticket: From 13,200 Ft
- Fast track: From 15,200 Ft, online only
- Minimum age: 14 at Széchenyi
Széchenyi Spa full-day entry
From €46 on 10 October 2026. Compare with the official price below before you book.
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- Széchenyi daily ticketFrom 13,200 Ft
- Fast trackFrom 15,200 Ft, online only
- Minimum age14 at Széchenyi
- GellértClosed, planned reopening 2028
Which bath should you choose?
| Bath | Status and what to know |
|---|---|
| Széchenyi | Open. Indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and massages. Ages 14 and over. |
| Gellért | Closed since 1 October 2025, reopening planned for 2028. The bath itself suggests Széchenyi instead. |
| Rudas | Open. Its Turkish bath is not mixed on weekdays: Tuesday is the women's day and Wednesday the men's. Check its timetable for your day. |
| Lukács | Sold on Tiqets from €25 on 10 October 2026. |
Széchenyi ticket prices 2026
The bath says the price is the same online and at the door, but online tickets get priority when it is full. Sales open 180 days ahead, and you cannot change the date or time of an online ticket.
| Ticket | Monday to Thursday | Friday and weekend | Holidays and peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Good morning Budapest" (enter by 09:00, at the door only) | 10,500 Ft | 11,800 Ft (Fridays only) | Not sold |
| Daily ticket with locker | 13,200 Ft | 14,800 Ft | 15,800 Ft |
| Fast track with locker (online only) | 15,200 Ft | 16,800 Ft | 17,800 Ft |
A private changing cabin costs 1,000 Ft more per person, and it is the place to leave a suitcase. Two people can share one. There is no child, student, retired or family rate for visitors.
Daily ticket or fast track?
With a daily ticket you go in at the Bath entrance and may wait when the bath is full. With fast track you use the Spa entrance, skip that line and show your QR code. Fast track tickets are split into morning and afternoon, so check your slot. A reseller's ticket can cost more than these official prices, so check what extra it adds.
Széchenyi opening hours
| Day | Bath open | Pools until |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 07:00 to 20:00 | 19:40 |
| Friday | 07:00 to 22:00 | 21:40 |
| Saturday and Sunday | 08:00 to 20:00 | 19:40 |
Last entry is one hour before closing.
What to bring, and the rules
- Swimwear made for swimming, and slippers. Going without slippers is at your own risk, and they are not allowed in the pools.
- A towel for the saunas: bare skin and swimwear must not touch the benches.
- Your child's passport or ID if they look close to 14. Under-14s need a specialist's medical certificate, and that applies to the outdoor pools too.
- A card for the ticket machines at the Bath entrance. For cash, use the ticket offices at the Steam entrance by the metro.
Getting there from the airport
The bath suggests the Millennium Underground (M1). There is no bath car park, and nearby street parking has a three-hour limit. For the trip in from the airport, use the transfer and transport guides below.
Plan the rest of the trip
Questions travellers ask
Is Gellért Baths open?+
No. Gellért closed on 1 October 2025 and plans to reopen in 2028. Its own site suggests Széchenyi during the renovation.
How much is Széchenyi Baths?+
A daily ticket with a locker is 13,200 Ft Monday to Thursday, 14,800 Ft on Fridays and weekends, and 15,800 Ft on holidays and in peak season. Fast track is 2,000 Ft more.
Can children go to Széchenyi?+
Not since 1 August 2025, unless they are 14 or older or have a specialist's medical certificate. The rule covers the outdoor pools as well.
Should I buy Széchenyi tickets online?+
Yes, if your date is fixed. The price is the same, and online tickets get priority when the bath is full. You cannot change the date afterwards.
Checked on 1 November 2026 on the operators' and official tourism sites: Széchenyi prices 2026, Széchenyi opening hours, Széchenyi FAQ, Gellért Thermal Bath official site, Rudas Thermal Bath official site (Hungarian). Prices and rules change, so check before you go. AirConnect may earn a commission if you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you.