Széchenyi Thermal Spa: Full-Day Access with Bonus Pálinka Tasting Experience
3.8
1,751 Ratings
Budapest

Book a full-day ticket to Széchenyi Thermal Spa and enjoy access to Europe’s largest healing bath. Plus, get a bonus pálinka tasting experience at the Pálinka Experience. Avoid queues and learn about the history and production of Hungary’s famous spirit.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Állatkerti krt. 11 - Széchenyi Bath, the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest and throughout Europe, is the height of European elegance. Built in 1913 in a captivating Neo-baroque style, the spa has a rich history, evolving from private steam baths to a vast complex featuring 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools.

But the experience doesn’t end at the spa; it extends into the heart of Hungarian culture with tasting options inside the Hungarian Gastro Cellar. After your rejuvenating day at the spa, venture into the city center to savor the flavors of the “Hungarian spirit”. We believe that a nation can be truly known through its cuisine, discover Hungary’s drinks with us: choose between 1cl of pálinka or 2x0.5dl of wine (one white - one rosé) complimentary tasting. With your spa tickets you can also purchase additional services on site for a discounted price:

  • prosecco
  • red wine
  • cold platter
  • dessert

Reserve your Széchenyi Thermal Spa & Gastro Cellar combo ticket now for the perfect blend of relaxation and cultural discovery.

Thermal Spa address: Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 9-11, 1146
Hungarian GastroCellar address: Budapest, Király u. 20, 1061

What's Included
  • Entrance to Széchenyi Spa
  • Whole-day cabin/locker usage included in price
  • Free tasting options at the GastroCellar venue
  • Discounted add-ons at GastroCellar
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Gratuities
  • Towels and swimsuit
  • Transfer between venues
Additional Information

Széchenyi Bath, the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest and throughout Europe, is the height of European elegance. Built in 1913 in a captivating Neo-baroque style, the spa has a rich history, evolving from private steam baths to a vast complex featuring 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools.

But the experience doesn’t end at the spa; it extends into the heart of Hungarian culture with tasting options inside the Hungarian Gastro Cellar. After your rejuvenating day at the spa, venture into the city center to savor the flavors of the “Hungarian spirit”. We believe that a nation can be truly known through its cuisine, discover Hungary’s drinks with us: choose between 1cl of pálinka or 2x0.5dl of wine (one white - one rosé) complimentary tasting.

Reserve your Széchenyi Thermal Spa & Gastro Cellar combo ticket now for the perfect blend of relaxation and cultural discovery.

  • IMPORTANT: You must use and scan your QR code that you received when booking to enter!
  • Your ticket is valid only for one-time entry. Opening hours: Weekdays: 7am-8pm Weekends and Holidays: 8am-8pm. Last admission: 1 hour before closing time.
  • It is forbidden to wear swimsuits covering the full body.
  • Spa is not recommended and massage is not available for pregnant women
  • You must have flip flops to enter the spa (street flip flops are not allowed). It is possible to buy them at the venue.
  • The outdoor swimming pool can only be used in swimming cap which is possible to purchase at the venue.
  • IMPORTANT - Széchenyi Spa and GastroCellar are two different venues. You will not recieve the gratis spirit drink in the spa. You will recieve it in the center where the GastroCellar is located (Király street 20.)
  • GastroCellar address - 1061 Budapest Király street 20. (opposite of Gozsdu Udvar)
  • GastroCellar opening hours - Everyday 14:00-24:00
  • Your booking date is the entry date for the Széchenyi Spa. GastroCellar can be visited on different days as well, your ticket is valid for 5 days after your entry date to the Széchenyi Spa.
  • Disclaimer: Pools and saunas are subject to regular maintance while they are out of order for short periods. Please check the official website’s news section for updated informations about maintances
  • Pool, sauna and steam cabins at the spa are coeducated
  • The thermal water in the spa is not recommended for infants
Location
Állatkerti krt. 11
Állatkerti körút
Public transportation: take the yellow subway line (M1) to the "Széchenyi fürdő" stop in the direction of "Mexikói út". Important: You must use and scan your QR code that you received when booking to enter!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(1751 Ratings)
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Manuela_a
Sep 9, 2024
Relaxing day at the thermal SPA park - The swimming pools were very nice! I was provided with a cabin with its electric key bracelet to place my belongings!
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-gulfcoastnative1
Aug 25, 2024
Favorite part of my visit to Budapest - This spa is a quick, easy walk from the metro station. I recommend spending an entire day here, and spending the extra amount for the VIP treatment. As we were purchasing our tickets, a man approached our companions to try to up-sell them a VIP package and took them to another building to complete the transaction. We were suspicious at first, but ultimately got the same package they did. For roughly $125 pp, we ended up with all day (until 8pm) access to the pools, an hour long couples’ massage, access to the roof-top lounge if we wanted to nap in a hammock or chill among a tropical oasis, two fruit bowls, two hot teas, and a beverage. There are indoor an outdoor pools of various temperatures and sizes to choose from. There are several guests who obviously are “regulars” and they seem to bring their own waterproof chess games - interesting to observe or join in a game but everyone we saw playing was quickly defeated. There are places to sit and eat lunch or to get a quick bite to take to the outdoor seating areas. Throughout the day we saw a hot air balloon (tethered) rise and fall a short distance away which made for beautiful pictures.
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Jessica_n
Aug 4, 2024
Best way to spend a morning or afternoon - The facility was organized, beautiful, clean and efficient! A beautiful way to spend a half or full day in Budapest. Food and drinks are on site to purchase and I felt safe with my items in the lockers. Staff were kind and helpful.
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Joanne_w
Sep 22, 2024
A lovely way to relax in a city - We had been advised to go early, to avoid the crowds so we arrived at 8:30am and watched the pools fill up as the morning progressed. It also meant we had a choice of sunbed. We purchased tickets with a cabin and thought it was worth the money. Remember to bring your own towels (we did) and flip flops (we didn’t) otherwise you’ll pay a hefty price to purchase at the door. We enjoyed the experience and found it a relaxing way to spend a few hours.
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Lina_k
Aug 16, 2024
Nice experience - Nice experience if you are looking for an interesting swimming pool and tanning place … need to be early to avoid the queues and find a massage session … I would repeat the experience … take your towels and flip flops
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Steven_l
Aug 6, 2024
This Spa is fun rather than relaxing - Trying all the saunas, steam rooms and plunge pools was fun. The outdoor pools are good but crowded, and hard to find a sunbed. You need footwear, IE flip flops a towel and a swimming hat for the lane swimming pool, all are expensive there so bring with you
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Lorraine_o
Sep 10, 2024
Nice experience if not could do with better cleaning - Thermal spa itself was lovely if not very over crowded when we went. Had our own changing booth which was filthy though really need to take time to mop floors and slow down taking money to be honest. Beautiful building and overall nice experience
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Scott_h
Sep 13, 2024
Ok experience, but advance ticket is not necessary - Just buy a ticket at the door. This ticket was more expensive and not necessary. The bath was ok, the exterior was nice. The indoor thermal pools were not as well maintained as others in Budapest. Glad I saw it, but I had a better experience elsewhere.
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D5155xdvincentc
Aug 17, 2024
Not really thermal baths rather an expensive pool and not really clean - We went there in early August. It was crowded!!. We had to wait for the saunas. No steam room. Cleanliness leaves something to be desired. It's expensive for the equivalent of a municipal pool. The Gellert Baths, even if they are covered are much better. Otherwise to swim while cooling off, there is Lake Balaton.
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Michelle_b
Aug 8, 2024
Buy a ticket at the place and save $$- this is a scam - The tour is very misleading. There is no tasting offered at the baths and they did not give us a locker even though this shows we paid for one. Worker told me this booking is a lie and the only thing they offer is the bath entrance. SO MAD we wasted our money. 0/5. Tried to get my money back bc of the lie and they said they never refund… Viator is a joke. They told me after we left that the tasting is at another location. No location information was provided day of so we couldn’t do it
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