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
Hello,
I would like to come to the spa with a group of 19 people in September. I was wondering:
1. Can we get group discounts?
2. Is there a bar where we can buy drinks?
Thanks,
Hannah
Dear Hannah,
thank you for your inquiry. We have sent you some information about the group offer in e-mail.
There is a cafe inside the Spa, with cold snacks and drinks.
Hi may I know if we have luggage, is there a locker for our luggage?
Hello Wendy,
both lockers and cabins are for storing your belongings. Lockers are standard wardrobe type boxes with a lock on them but thy are much smaller than cabins, which are smallish changing rooms combined with storage facilities. In a bath cabin, you can get changed privately AND store your items in a safe place.
If you have a suitcase as a luggage,I would suggest to book bath tickets with private cabins.
Have a great time Budapest and Gellert Spa.
I want to go to Gellert spa on 6/6/2016
I have some questions
Do you rent out towels?
Do I have to book a complete day?
We are old – we just want a Spa experience, what is your best advice?
What is the cost?
Thank you
Alan
If we want to visit, do we need to pre-book or can we just turn up on a weekday and be allowed in?
Dear Lesley,
you can buy tickets at the cashiers on the day of your visit, or also pre-book them online to get a fast track entry to access all the pools, thermal baths, spa facilities in Gellert Bath.
Have a lovely time in the Spa, and please let us know, if you need any help with your booking.
Is it possible to give a couple’s ticket, massage and cabin package as a gift? If it’s a gift should I fill in my name or the gift recipient’s name in the name field? Thanks.
Dear Chris,
thank you for your inquiry.
Yes, it is possible to buy a massage/bath ticket with cabin as an open date gift voucher.
To make your booking, please fill in the booking form on the left side of the following page:
http://szechenyispabaths.com/booking/
The form will ask you to choose a date, but this date will be ignored by us, if you add a comment in the “Comment/Gift Voucher” field about your open date gift voucher request. If the voucher will be a surprise gift, you can fill in your own contact details, but put the recepient’s name in the name field.
After the booking, we will send you the open date voucher in PDF format.
The voucher will be valid until Dec 31, 2016.
Please let me know if I can help more.
Hi there, my husband and I will be traveling to Budapest in December with our almost 2 year son. Are children under 2 allowed in the baths? I’d love to visit the facilities as it looks so beautiful and experience the spa tradition of Budapest but we will have our son with us. Please advise. Thank you!
Hello Jennifer, I’m afraid the 2 year old little one might not be able to enjoy the thermal pools. Children & babies who are being potty trained are not allowed in the pools, not even if they wear a swimming nappy. This usually applies to children under 3 years of age. Babies and toddlers can come with you to the bath though (note: there are no more children tickets unfortunately, so all family members will need to have a full price ticket), and stay outside the pool area. Also, most of the pools in Gellert Spa & Baths are more than 33 degrees Celsius, which means increased stress for the cardiovascular system of kids, whose body is not yet fully developed to be able to manage the excess heat of the bath waters.
That said, there are dozens of nice things to do in Budapest for families: http://budapestchristmas.com/
Have a nice December holiday in Hungary.