Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Budapest, Hungary

The Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs. The bath was built in 1913 in Neo-baroque style to the design of Győző Czigler. The complex was expanded in 1927, and it still has 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools. After its expansion, the thermal artesian well could not fulfill its purpose, so a new well was drilled. The second thermal spring was found in 1938.

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Founded: 1913
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Hungary

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Blerina Shkreta (2 months ago)
I would recommend you going there very early in the morning, I was there on a Saturday morning by 8:30 am and there where few people, I could get all the pictures and video I wanted without having tons of people around me. By 10 am it was already crowded. The outdoor pool is very beautiful and gives good atmosphere, I didn’t really enjoy the indoors, where (of course) you can actually smell the thermal water smell being a closed space, but it really depends on what you are looking for. I went early so I had no problem getting in very quick, and I would recommend the private changing room as it only costs 3 euros more. PS: remember to take off your silver jewelry!
Rizalyn (2 months ago)
I went here like early in the morning few weeks ago to avoid the long queue since online booking said it was full. Easy train ride from Opera Metro Station ( around 10 minutes or less?) I purchased my ticket over there fast and easy since it was still early ( I saw a long line when I was about to leave around 11:30 AM. There are lots of outdoor and indoor pools to choose from and wet/dry saunas too.
Gunay Orujova (2 months ago)
This bath is the must have experience in Budapest. It definitely worth to try. We relaxed and enjoy very well. There is a lot of different sauna and baths. This is a famous place, so definitely busy in summer, try avoid weekends. I would say might be one of the most Instagrammable spots for pictures.
Andy Z (2 months ago)
This is easily one of the most beautiful baths I've been to. The architecture is very elegant and there are a variety of pools and other amenities such as steam rooms. Unless you're traveling with children, you're probably fine just paying for general admission. The outdoor pools are very aesthetic but personally I spent most of my time in the indoor baths. There are a variety of different baths with different properties and temperatures. I liked the cold plunges as well as the lavender steam rooms. The bath can get busy as it's frequented by locals and tourists, so I'd arrive earlier to secure some lounging chairs.
Karin Kurčíková (2 months ago)
During our visit, there were quite a lot visitors, even though it was a Tuesday. However, overall we had a good experience. The best were the outdoor pools, which were pleasantly warm. Perhaps the only negative I consider is that some hair dryers did not work. The women's changing rooms could also be cleaner.
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