Budapest thermal baths in 2026
A thermal bath day is a common plan in Budapest, and this guide covers Széchenyi. Gellért has been closed since 1 October 2025. This guide gives you the day-ticket prices in forint, the opening hours and the rules that catch visitors out, such as the age limit for children.
Prices differ by weekday, and the day tickets below include a locker. Buying ahead is recommended but not required, because the standard price is the same online and at the door. You can combine a bath morning with the castle hill, which is covered in our Budapest things to do guide.
Our picks: Széchenyi Baths tickets
The day ticket is enough for most visitors, and the palm house pass adds a quiet area for a much higher price. Gellért Baths are closed, so every card here is for Széchenyi.
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Széchenyi fast-track ticket with a beer spa session
- Fast-track bath entry
- 45-minute beer spa
- Draft beer from the tub
The full-day bath ticket with a private cabin, plus a session in a tub of mineral water with beer ingredients. Visitors under 14 are not admitted.
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- Private relaxation area
- Cabin and bathrobe loan
- Cocktail and fruit
A comfort pass with its own relaxation area for people who do not want to queue for a lounger. Visitors under 14 are not admitted.
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Széchenyi Baths day ticket
- Day entry
- Locker or cabin
The standard entry ticket, with a locker or a cabin depending on the option. Visitors under 14 are not admitted.
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Entry tickets and bath day trips in Budapest, with live prices and availability.
Széchenyi baths: prices in 2026
Adult day tickets with a locker, in forint.
| Day | Ticket with locker | Online fast track with locker |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | HUF 13,200 | HUF 15,200 |
| Friday to Sunday | HUF 14,800 | HUF 16,800 |
| Holidays and peak times | HUF 15,800 | HUF 17,800 |
The fast-track surcharge is its own tariff, not a general booking fee. There is also an early ticket for entry until 09:00: HUF 10,500 from Monday to Thursday and HUF 11,800 on Friday, with no early ticket at weekends or on holidays. A cabin costs HUF 1,000 extra, and a towel to keep costs HUF 6,900. Towel rental is not listed. For most visitors, the early ticket on a weekday is the cheapest way in, and a weekday locker ticket is the next step up.
Opening hours and last entry
Regular hours, with holiday exceptions.
Monday to Thursday
07:00–20:00.
Friday
07:00–22:00.
Saturday and Sunday
08:00–20:00.
Ticket office and pool area
The ticket office closes 1 hour before closing time, and the pool area closes 20 minutes before. Holiday hours can differ. On 8 December 2026 the bath already announces a 16:00 closing time.
Which Széchenyi ticket suits you
Choose by day and by how early you can start.
Early ticket
Entry until 09:00 on Monday to Friday. It is the cheapest way in, and it suits you if you can start at opening time, which is 07:00 on weekdays.
Weekday locker ticket
HUF 13,200 from Monday to Thursday. You pick your own start time and keep the same price online or at the door.
Weekend or fast track
Friday to Sunday costs HUF 14,800, and online fast track adds HUF 2,000 in each day category. Fast track is its own tariff, so decide whether the extra is worth it for your day.
Holidays
Holidays and peak times cost HUF 15,800, and hours can differ. On 8 December 2026 the closing time is already announced as 16:00.
Bring a towel and swimwear, because towel rental is not listed. Pay attention to the cabin: a cabin costs HUF 1,000 extra, and a locker is included in the prices above.
Children and rules
Plan this before you travel with a family.
Age limit
Since 1 August 2025, regular admission starts at 14 years, and that includes the outdoor pools. Bring an original ID card as proof of age.
Medical exception
The exception is narrow. It needs a specialist medical certificate with a diagnosis code and prior approval, and the documents must arrive 24 hours before your visit. Treat the bath as not suitable for small children.
Budapest Card discount
The Budapest Card gives 20 percent off the regular locker ticket, only at the bath. It does not apply to fast-track, early or premium tickets.
Budapest Card prices →Gellért baths: closed
No visitor tickets in 2026.
The Gellért bath has been fully closed since 1 October 2025. A reopening is planned for 2028, but no date is guaranteed. Old opening hours and day prices from earlier years do not apply to 2026, so do not rely on offers that still show the name. If you want to see the area, our Gellért Hill guide covers the hill and the Citadella, which stay open to visitors.
Budapest thermal baths: frequently asked questions
Which Budapest thermal bath is open in 2026?
This guide covers Széchenyi, which is open. The Gellért bath is closed, and its reopening is planned for 2028 without a fixed date.
How much does Széchenyi cost?
A day ticket with a locker is HUF 13,200 from Monday to Thursday, HUF 14,800 from Friday to Sunday and HUF 15,800 on holidays and at peak times. Online fast track costs HUF 15,200, 16,800 and 17,800 for the same day types.
Can children go to Széchenyi?
Not regularly. Since 1 August 2025, admission starts at 14 years, including the outdoor pools. A medical exception needs a specialist certificate and prior approval.
Do I need to book in advance?
Buying ahead is recommended but not required. The standard price is the same online and at the door.
When does the Gellért bath reopen?
A reopening is planned for 2028. No date is guaranteed, and there are no visitor tickets in 2026.
Can I rent a towel?
Towel rental is not listed. A towel is for sale at HUF 6,900, so bring your own if you want to save.