BUDAPEST · DISTRICT
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular thermal baths & spas in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Spend a full day at Széchenyi Thermal Bath in Budapest with 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools, plus optional cabin upgrades.
Most Popular“Loved all of it been before and would come again x”
Get a full-day ticket to Budapest’s Gellért Spa for thermal pools, saunas, and Art Nouveau beauty on the Buda side by the Danube.
“Good experience, only disappointment was the outdoor pool was closed, not mentioned anywhere.”
Budapest’s Mandala Day Spa: 3 hours in hot-to-cold pools, steam and sauna, jacuzzi, and a calm lounge with champagne options.
“Luxury spa. Loved the pools and all the facilities. Very relaxing few hours. Would recommend.”
Skip-the-line Széchenyi Baths entry plus optional Pálinka Museum visit, with a private cabin, QR entry, and about 4 hours to soak.
“We spent about 5 hours at the Spa Baths but you can stay as long as you like. It’s a very relaxing experience and while the outdoor pools felt clean and well looked after, the indoor pools weren’t as clean and some had broken floor tiles and lots of what looked like sand at the…”
Party in Széchenyi Thermal Bath from 9:30 PM to 2:00 AM with DJs, dancers, and drinks. Includes locker and options for coupons.
Enjoy Rudas Thermal Bath with a 3-course meal at Rudas Bistro, plus Danube views, heated pools, and sauna time in Budapest.
“The view from the roof pool was lovely and the food was absolutely amazing”
Full-day skip-the-line access to Gellért Spa in Budapest with a private cabin or locker. Enjoy 13 thermal pools, steam, sauna, and cold plunge.
“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.”
Unlimited beer in a private thermal tub at Széchenyi, plus optional full-day fast-track bath access with a secure changing cabin.
“Refreshing, semi-private, very relaxing. The changing rooms are private and secure. There is no choice of beer, but the local lager offered was good. Took the opportunity to go into the public outdoor thermal pool. It was delightfully warm even though the air temperature was a little chilly.”
Margaret Island day spa ticket in Budapest with thermal pools, saunas, towels included, and a quieter island setting.
Full-day entry to Palatinus Strand on Margaret Island: thermal pools, wave fun, slides, and saunas. Great for families and heat.
Budapest Card bundles free public transport, museum entry, two walking tours, and Lukács Thermal Bath, with delivery or pickup.
“Fantastic card to have and helped us get around. The only issue was collecting it, we put the address in google maps and it sent us to the opposite side of the town so after a 3 mile walk we found a very hidden hotel that wasn’t signed as a hotel but apartments to get…”
Full-day access to Lukács Thermal Bath in Budapest. Mineral pools, outdoor jets, and sauna/steam rooms in a historic setting.
Full-day entry to Szechenyi Spa in Budapest, Europe's biggest public baths, with 21 pools, saunas, and outdoor soaking in grand Neo-Baroque style.
“Bathing caps were not required. Bring your own towel and flip flops. Beer spa was closed as well as main pool under construction, wish we knew this before hand. Other than that…a fun and diff kind of experience!”
Skip the line at Széchenyi Thermal Baths, then cruise the Danube at night with live folk music and optional buffet dinner.
“Quite hard to get your bearings at the spa. We didn’t know we had to bring foot wear (spa shoes) otherwise they will charge around £8 for a pair. Good experience but very busy. Boat trip was great Hungarian dancers great photos and lovely”
A 45-minute thermal beer bath at Lukács Baths in Budapest with unlimited Czech beer, beer-ingredient soak, and a cozy spa vibe.
“The spa, unlimited beer tap, pretzels, and water snack for 45 mins. The water was great, relaxing! Worth the ride over from pest on the team on a very chilly night!”
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