Hungary · BUDAPEST THERMAL BATHS
Széchenyi is the famous one, Gellért the grand one and Rudas the old one under an Ottoman dome. These 15 tickets are compared on price, what a cabin adds and which baths stay open into the evening.
Spend a day at Széchenyi, Budapest’s 1913 thermal bath complex, with one-time entry to three outdoor and 15 indoor pools. Choose a locker or private cabin option for changing space. Bring swimwear, a towel, flip-flops, and a swimming cap, and check for pool maintenance before you go.
“Amazing experience! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and had so much fun in the whirl pool!!!”
Spend a full day at Gellért Spa on Budapest’s Buda side, where you can move between indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and a steam room in an ornate Art Nouveau setting. Your ticket includes a locker or private changing cabin, depending on the option you book. Bring a towel, slippers and a swim cap for the swimming pool.
“The 40*C pool was our favourite and the saunas were great!”
At Mandala Day Spa in Budapest, you get three hours to move between four temperature-varied pools, a 10-person jacuzzi, steam cabin, sauna, and relaxation area. Choose basic entry or a package with towels, slippers, a robe, champagne, massage-chair time, aroma peeling, or a light meal. Swimwear and flip-flops are essential.
“This was one of the best spas I’ve visited, amazing ambiance, beautifully decorated. This spa is less touristy than some of the others. He didn’t get overly busy and was beautiful from start to finish. Looking at some of the other reviews that say the staff were rude we found the staff to be extremely friendly and really helpful. We took our own flip-flops but we did hire a robe. This only cost a couple of pounds.. we had the VIP package and a glass of champagne on arrival. we would definitely recommend Mandala Day spa we felt super relaxed after it.”
Spend about four hours or longer at Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths, a 1913 Neo-baroque spa with 18 indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms. The ticket includes spa entry and a cabin or locker for the day. Bring a towel and proper flip-flops, and check your voucher carefully if you expect a Pálinka Museum visit or massage.
“Lovely morning spent here. The pool was lovely and although there were lots of people it didn’t seem crowded. Bring a towel or even better a robe as it was cold when you got out. Flip flops a must. There are 3 entrances so please look for the one that says redeem online tickets. We got caught out and stood in 2 separate queues before we got the right one. I would say the Hungarians are not the most helpful not rude but just not helpful. I struggled with the communication aspects and I’m sorry to say relied on google translate. Definitely worth the effort”
Spend a late night at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, where Budapest’s spa tradition meets DJs, lights, performers, and warm pools. Sparty runs from 9:30 PM to 2 AM, with last entry at 1 AM. Choose a ticket to suit your plans, bring swimwear, a towel, and flip-flops, and prepare to pay for bar drinks with a cash-loaded SpartyPay card.
“A must do if you’re visiting Budapest! Great entertainment and vibes inside and it was clean! I wouldn’t bother with the “warm up”, it’s a random outdoor place down the road, but would still recommend buying the premium for the drink vouchers.”
Spend a day at Budapest’s nearly 500-year-old Rudas Baths, with access to its wellness area, thermal pools, saunas and Panorama Pool. Your package also includes a three-course meal at Rudas Bistro, where you can dine on Hungarian and international dishes above the Danube. Choose a table time when booking; swim before or after your meal.
“Baths are very clean, friendly staff and delicious food.”
Spend a flexible day at Budapest’s Gellert Thermal Spa, built in 1918 above mineral springs on the Buda side of the Danube. Your ticket includes entry and either a private changing cabin or locker, depending on the option you select. Bring a towel and flip-flops, and pack a swim cap if you plan to use the swimming pool.
“We enjoyed this spa. It was impressive and there were plenty of options in respect of different pools, saunas etc. I do understand comments of others that it was a little rundown but honestly this didn’t detract from our enjoyment and I wouRead more”
At Széchenyi Baths, you get a 45-minute private BeerSpa session in warm thermal water infused with hops, malt, and salt, with draft beer on tap beside your tub. Add a full-day ticket for the thermal pools, swimming pools, saunas, and steam rooms. A private changing cabin is included with either ticket; bring your own towel and sandals.
“Beer spa was awesome. Thermal baths need serious renovation. Overall I would recommend. Like others have said, towels and flip flops are a must.”
Spend a day at the Ensana spa on Margaret Island, using its indoor pools, thermal pool, saunas, and seasonal outdoor pool. Towels are included; bring swimwear and flip-flops, and rent a robe if you want one. The spa has five pools overall and 12 massage rooms, but massages, food, and drinks are extra.
“Really enjoyed my time. Clean comfortable and inviting. Would defo go back xxx”
Palatinus Strand gives you a full day on Margaret Island, with outdoor and indoor pools, thermal water, a wave pool, waterslides, saunas, and steam rooms. Admission includes a locker or cabin, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Bring swimwear and flip-flops. Pools and food outlets may not all be open at once, so plan for some variation.
“excellent place to spend a few hours or the whole day. went with our teenager and he loved it! the slides topped it off but the wave pool, thermal pools and normal pools all great. excellent value for money.”
Explore Budapest at your own pace with a card valid for one to five days. It covers public transport, two walking tours, Lukács Thermal Bath and Pool, and free entry to selected museums, with discounts at other attractions, restaurants and spas. Arrange delivery to accommodation with reception, or confirm a city or airport pickup point.
“Card paid for itself. Used on buses and trams by two seniors. Got on and off easily. System goes everywhere you want to visit. Got two museum entries free.”
This full-day ticket gives you access to Budapest’s historic Lukács Thermal Bath, including thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms and heated outdoor pools with jets and waterfalls. A cabin or locker is provided, depending on availability. Treatments such as massage are available to enjoy, but are not included in the ticket.
Spend a flexible day at Szechenyi Baths, Budapest’s vast Neo-Baroque spa complex. Your full-day admission lets you move at your own pace among 21 indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and steam rooms, with a gym and wellness facilities also on site. Bring a towel and slippers, and check which pools are open before you go.
“Had a relaxing day in beautiful surroundings. You can buy snacks and drinks there also lunches but could take your own too. Such a fantastic day”
Spend time at Széchenyi Thermal Baths with a locker or changing cabin, then board a 90-minute Danube sightseeing cruise. You’ll pass landmarks including Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and Parliament, with live music from the Rajkó Folk Orchestra. Choose a package with or without buffet dinner. Spa-to-dock transport is not included.
“Great must do things to do in Budapest. Spa was brilliant experience with the cruise being nice and relaxing”
At Lukács Baths in Budapest, settle into a warm thermal-water tub infused with beer ingredients for a 45-minute session, with unlimited Czech draft beer poured at your tub. The bath is private, but entry to Lukács Thermal Bath, towels, slippers, and a robe are not included. English is offered.
“We absolutely loved this! So relaxing and fun at the same time! Next time we come to Budapest, we are definitely doing this again!!”
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