One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes in City Park with outdoor and indoor pools fed by natural hot springs.

About Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Széchenyi Thermal Bath, built in 1913 in a grand neo-Baroque building, draws over a million visitors annually with its 18 pools fed by two thermal springs reaching 74–77°C. The outdoor pools are especially magical in winter when steam rises above the warm turquoise water surrounded by the yellow palace-like facade.

Adjacent to the bath, City Park (Városliget) offers Vajdahunyad Castle, the Budapest Zoo, and Heroes' Square with the Millennium Monument. The area is also home to the Museum of Fine Arts and the newly built House of Hungarian Music. After bathing, visitors can rent rowboats on the park lake in summer or skate on it in winter.

Nearby Landmarks

Heroes' Square Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest Zoo Museum of Fine Arts City Park Lake

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost HUF 8,000-11,000 (~\$22-\$30)
Time 30-45 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost HUF 6,000-9,000 (~\$16-\$24)
Time 30-45 minutes

Outside arrivals

Step-by-Step Directions

Take Bus 100E to Deák, then Metro M1 (Yellow Line, oldest in continental Europe) to Széchenyi fürdő station.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi HUF 8,000-11,000 (~\$22-\$30) 30-45 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare HUF 6,000-9,000 (~\$16-\$24) 30-45 minutes Budget-conscious, app users

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The baths close at 10:00 PM (last entry 9:00 PM). Night transport from City Park includes night bus 907 and 950 connecting to the airport area. Taxis from City Park to the airport cost approximately 8,000–10,000 HUF and take 25–35 minutes at night.

Luggage Tips

Széchenyi has lockers and changing cabins for rent. Leave large luggage at the airport or use a luggage storage service in the city (there are lockers at Keleti and Déak stations). Bringing a small day bag with swimwear and a towel is sufficient—towels can also be rented on-site.

Accessibility

Széchenyi Thermal Bath has accessible changing facilities and a lift into several pools. The main outdoor pool has a ramp entry. City Park paths are flat and paved, suitable for wheelchairs. The M1 metro is NOT accessible (historic line with stairs only); take the accessible bus 72 to Széchenyi fürdő instead.