BUDAPEST · HUNGARY
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular thermal baths & spas, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Full-day ticket to Széchenyi Bath in Budapest: 3 outdoor and 15 indoor thermal pools, with optional locker or private cabin upgrades.
Most Popular“Loved all of it been before and would come again x”
Full-day ticket to Budapest’s Gellért Thermal Baths with Art Nouveau pools, sauna access, and Danube-side relaxation for $48 per person.
“Loved it, very clean and lots of different pools to choose from”
Budapest spa time with four pools, steam and sauna, jacuzzi, and optional upgrades like champagne and zero-gravity massage chairs.
“It was extremely relaxing, for the basic package you still get 3 hours and that’s more than enough. Lovely atmosphere and great staff.”
Skip-the-line entry to Széchenyi Thermal Baths with private cabin, warm pools, saunas, and optional Pálinka Museum add-on.
“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…”
Sparty at Széchenyi Thermal Bath: hot pools, music and shows from 9:30 PM to 2 AM. Cash-only SpartyPay drink system.
“I had an amazing time, the party was fun the staff are friendly the only annoying part is, they don’t allow you to enter with your water bottle… And if you want to drink water they will serve you a cup of water, but you will have to pay for it.”
Rudas Thermal Bath day pass plus a 3-course Bistro meal with Danube views. Soak in thermal pools, saunas, and the panorama pool.
“Spa was ok, quite over packed but we enjoyed it all the same. The restaurant was the best part for us. the food was gorgeous and excellent value for money. the staff were fantastic 🤩”
Skip the line at Gellért Thermal Bath with a full-day ticket, private cabin or locker, 13 thermal pools, steam rooms, sauna.
“We found this not a pleasant experience Outdoor pool closed and whole outside was unkept and dirty Inside wasn’t much better , smelly in the toilet and shower areas and not pleasant in the actual thermal pools”
Relax in a private thermal beer tub with unlimited draft, then optionally use fast-track access at Szechenyi Baths in Budapest.
“Such a different experience in Budapest ! I left this place super relaxed! We took the full tour beers, the thermal pools, steam rooms , salt rolls and saunas . Paid the extra 4 Euros for the Sauna show! Highly recommend it ! One of the best things I've experienced while abroad”
Relax on Budapest’s Margaret Island at Thermal Margaret Island: indoor pools, saunas, towels included, and seasonal outdoor pool access.
“Service was wonderful.We were provided 3 towels and also the staff were humble.The spa was not too crowded unlike others in Budapest.It was great experience to spend a good relaxing time in the thermal bathing culture of Budapest.”
Full-day entry to Palatinus Strand on Margaret Island: thermal pools, wave action, waterslides, and saunas for a low-key day.
“Good, not crowded for a Saturday, but closing was informed wrong, they closed at 16h!”
Budapest Card delivers free transit, Lukács thermal bath entry, top museum visits, two walking tours, plus dining and spa discounts.
“Compare to the Salzburg card you had to pay for all the exciting things.. Almost everywhere I went with my Budapest card they said 'not valid here'. Good for the transportations though”
Full-day entry to Lukács Thermal Bath in Budapest with mineral thermal pools, outdoor jets, and saunas in a historic spa setting.
Skip the stress and enjoy Széchenyi Baths in Budapest, Europe’s biggest public spa. Full-day access to 21 pools, saunas, and more.
“Lovley and warm but very expensive for basically going into a pool. Surfaces at changing are quite slippy so be careful. Lockers are good .”
Széchenyi Thermal Baths ticket plus a 90-minute Danube cruise with live music and optional dinner. Great value for first-time Budapest.
“The spa was very old and run down and they sold towels and shoes for a very high price. About 15 for towels and 10 for shoes. The night cruise made this package worthwhile. Beautiful sights and great entertainment. The food was great too.”
Budapest beer spa at Lukács Baths: 45-minute thermal tub infused with beer ingredients plus unlimited draft Czech beer served right at you.
“Went to the Spa as two couples. It was a fun experience. Pouring the beer from the tub was an art form, just as we got the hang of it the time was up! Don’t forget your towels like we did tho or you will have to buy one. I would recommend this experience but…”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
