Gellert Spa is one of the most famous thermal spa baths in Europe, and one of the leading natural hot spring spa baths in Budapest, Hungary
Dear Guests,
Kindly note that Gellért Spa is currently closed due to a major restoration project. Based on current information, the spa is expected to reopen in 2028, however the exact reopening date has not yet been officially confirmed.
In the meantime, we would kindly recommend visiting another bath in Budapest, such as Szechenyi Bath or Palatinus Bath & Lido as an alternative option.
Gellert thermal pools, swimming pool, outdoor pool and spa treatments offer a great relaxation and entertainment all year round. Visit Gellert Spa Bath and experience high quality relaxation at a fraction of the costs you would pay in any western country.
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.
Gellert Spa by River Danube Budapest
Gellert Spa is situated by the river Danube where panoramic boats carry passengers by day and by night. The building of the thermal bath is one of the many beautiful riverside attractions along the river in Budapest. To see available boat tours in the city you can check Budapest river cruise programmes and their daily timetables.
Come and visit our favourite bath in Budapest besides Szechenyi Baths: Gellert Spa Bath is the true gem of the thermal baths where you can easily spend a day, explore the numerous pools, get luxury treatments without having to feel crowded by other tourists. Spa and elegance await you in the Art Nouveau building of the almost hundred year old Gellert Bath.
Gellert Spa is famous for its lovely warm spring water pools, its architecture, its landscape, and also for its spa treatments, and pampering massage therapies at reasonable prices.
Gellert Spa Bath – Outdoor Pool
Kindly note that the outdoor pool at Gellert Spa & Thermal Bath—formerly the iconic wave pool featuring not only Budapest’s or Europe’s, but the world’s first artificial wave machine from 1927—has a gradually deepening design, ranging from shallow areas that may be suitable for younger visitors, to significantly deeper sections on the opposite end. – Temperature: 26°C, Water depth: 0.40 m – 2.75 m.
While the outdoor pool is typically open from the end of May through September, it may occasionally require maintenance on short notice. For this reason, we strongly recommend checking availability on the day of your visit, either at the entrance or with staff on site, as access to this pool cannot always be guaranteed.
Last updated May 1, 2026
Is the spa suitable for pregnant women?
Dear Cindy,
Unfortunately, no thermal bath in Budapest offers pregnancy massage in the baths to avoid any potential medical complications. Even if you are in absolutely perfect health condition with your baby, the bath management cannot take the risk of unexpected complications / urgent resolutions to keep you and your baby safe from harm. We are terribly sorry that we cannot spoil you when you would deserve the most.
In a similar vein, there are several pools in the baths which contain hot water (between 33 and 40 degrees Celsius, the upper end of which, is not recommended for pregnant mothers.
In short, massage treatment is not available for pregnant moms in Gellert Spa.
Hot thermal water is not suitable for pregnant moms.
During pregnancy please keep consulting with your doctor whenever you intend to visit public baths, shared pools. Pregnant women are kindly asked to consult with their doctor /OBGYN if they can bathe in the thermal waters in Budapest too, and what – if any – precautions they need to make before entering the pools.
All visit to the baths and its facilities are at the responsibility of visitors, including pregnant mothers. We apologize for any potential inconvenience.
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Hi trying to book private spa what hour are avaliable today /Monday 15th February
Hi trying to book private spa what hour are avaliable today /Monday 15th February 3hours private spa
Dear Calum,
unfortunately there are no more private bath hours available today. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi we arrive Tuesday 16th Feb for a 3 day break in Budapest & Gellert spa has been recommended to us. Is there anything we need to know before we visit?
Kindest regards
Tracy
Dear Tracy,
thank you for your inquiry.
Gellert Spa will be open as usual, from 6 am to 8 pm.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info [at] gellertspa.com
Hi, we are visiting on Monday 15th February and just wanted to check that the outdoor pools will be open.
Thank you
Hi Chris,
yes, the outdoor thermal pool is open in February too.
Hello,
It’s there a parking place near the baths?
What are the costs for them?
Thank you
Dear Ovidiu,
yes, there is a parking place next to Gellert Spa, that spa guests can use on a discount price: HUF 240 / hour.
Address: Kemenes str. 10.
Please do not forget to validate your parking ticket at the cashier of the Spa, otherwise you will not be entitled to the discount price. Thank you.
We just got back from the spa, after reading reviews and seeing the amazing building online we decided to go for the more expensive private spa room with champagne and fruit. This is not exactly cheap, even considering it was two hours. We didn’t even last an hour of our booking. The room itself was in need of attention, there were paint patches on the walls and dust and grime everywhere. There ware heaps of small greenish/black algae or mould things in the bath itself which was very off putting, the champagne itself wasn’t champagne, it was a sparkling wine which wasn’t very nice (I would have been happy if it was a nice sparkling wine) lastly the fruit was a banana and a couple of apples in a basket with some plastic cutlery. I know I sound a bit hard to please here but it was a combination of these many small things that made us want to leave before we even got to half way. I politely told reception that the room would be as we no longer wanted to stay du to the reasons above, the looked at me blankly until I left.