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 Gellert Bath

Gellert Bath is the most famous Art Nouveau thermal bath in Budapest, Hungary as well as in Europe. Gellert Spa, founded in 1918, is soon to be 100 years old, and visiting the bath is indeed a beautiful and historical experience. You can visit the main hall free of charge, or spend a whole day of relaxation in the “Palace of Baths” as Gellert Bath is often referred to.

Gellert Bath opened in 1918 offering medicinal water treatments using the same deep underground springs the Knights of St John used in the 12th century, and later on the Turks to feel the invigorating powers of the mineral-rich waters.

Szechenyi Baths

Szechenyi Baths (built-in 1913) is the most visited and much-praised attraction in Budapest: relaxing, fun, affordable and, at night, romantic. In addition to the marvelous medicinal natural hot spring waters in the 18 pools, there are 10 saunas/steam cabins, several massage therapies, facial treatments, and more. Szechenyi Spa Baths are in the biggest green park of Budapest, in the City Park, close to a bunch of Budapest attractions.

The beautiful building of the spa baths is the design of Gyozo Czigler (Győző Czigler) who started to build Szechenyi Furdo in May 1909.

Some important things to know about Gellert Bath

3.5/6 stars

9,285 reviews

#23 of 137 spas and wellness in Budapest

Most famous Art Nouveau-style building home to thermal baths in the whole of Budapest and Europe. Often referred to as the “Palace of Baths”

6 am to 8 pm every day

365 days per 

Gellert Bath ticket with cabin: 6,600 Ft - 6,800 Ft (weekdays and weekends, respectively)

Gellert Bath ticket with locker: 6,200 Ft - 6,400 Ft (weekdays and weekends, respectively)

The same rules apply for almost every thermal bath in Budapest - children over the age of 14 are permitted in the baths, children who are not fully toilet trained are not permitted in any pools, children under 14 are permitted in some pools but not in pools that are more than 33°C

Some important things to know about Szechenyi Bath

4/5 stars

26,684 reviews

#1 of 137 spas and wellness in Budapest

Palace-like structure (largest thermal baths in Europe) complete with outdoor pools and marbled architecture

Largest and most popular thermal baths in Budapest - with millions of visitors every year

18 pools, including indoor, outdoor, immersion pools and spa facilities

Luxury spa treatments such as VIP massages and couple's private treatment rooms

Private cabins and lockers available

New Year's Eve and winter parties hosted here

Locals spend as little as 15 minutes here, but you can spend as much as 8 to 12 hours experiencing every that it has to offer

6 am to 10 pm every day

Open 365 days of the year

Szechenyi Bath ticket with cabin: 6,300 Ft - 6,500 (weekdays and weekends, respectively)

Szechenyi Bath ticket with locker: 5,800 Ft - 6,000 Ft (weekdays and weekends, respectively)

Children over the age of 14 are permitted in the baths, children who are not fully toilet trained are not permitted in any pools, children under 14 are permitted in some pools but not in pools that are more than 33°C