Our 5 Favourite Thermal Baths in Budapest

1.Budapest Széchenyi Thermal Spa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Spend up to a full day at Budapest’s Széchenyi Baths, using 18 thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, and an outdoor pool. Your ticket includes spa entry and a private changing cabin or locker arrangement. Bring towels and proper flip flops, and check if the optional Pálinka Museum visit is included in your booking.

“Take towel and flip flops with you so you don’t get stung with overpriced mandatory items . If you want to do some serious ‘length ‘ swimming you need a swimming cap. We went at 10am which was a good time as it started to get busy by midday. 2-3 hours was suitable time to do outside spa ( yes it was December but the pool was lovely and warm) and the indoor pools and spas . Use the radiators around the pools to keep your towel dry . The building was clean, changing rooms sufficient and the architecture was amazing .”

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2.Budapest Gellert Thermal Spa Full Day Ticket with Cabin or Locker

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 432 reviews · from $51

Spend up to a full day at Budapest’s Gellert Thermal Spa, built in 1918 beside the Danube. Your mobile ticket includes thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, and either a private changing cabin or locker. Bring a towel and flip flops. A swim cap is required for the swimming pool, and some areas may close for maintenance.

“The Gellert Baths are beautiful and just as represented in the photos. The changing cabins are the way to go. We went to Pepco and bought inexpensive towels and sandals ahead of time and just left them at the end of our day at the baths.”

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3.Lukács Thermal Bath Full-Day Spa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 189 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

Spend a full day at Lukács Thermal Bath, a historic Budapest spa named after Dr. Miklos Lukacz. Soak in mineral-rich thermal pools, use the saunas and steam rooms, and swim outdoors among heated pools with jets and waterfalls. Your ticket includes entrance and a locker or cabin, but treatments cost extra.

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4.Entrance to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 188 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend up to a full day at Budapest’s Szechenyi Baths, Europe’s largest public spa complex. Your admission covers indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam rooms, gym access, and water fitness. Bring a towel, flip-flops, and any required swimwear. The spa is self-guided, so you set the pace.

“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”

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5.Budapest Exclusive Thermal Spa LUKACS LUXURIOUS PRIVATE BEER BATH

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Spend 45 minutes in a private tub at Budapest’s Lukács Baths, where warm thermal water is mixed with beer ingredients and Czech beer flows from a tap beside you. Towels, slippers, robes, and the Lukács Bath admission are not included, so plan ahead. Staff members such as Zsolt help keep the session running smoothly.

“It was a nice and relaxing 45min. Staff was friendly, place was clean. Different experience but throughly enjoyed it.”

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