Kindly note that Gellert Bath will be closed from October 1, 2025, due to scheduled renovation work, with completion planned for 2028.
Gellert Spa & Thermal Baths is open every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday. Please note that the pool area closes 30 minutes before the closing time.
Note: Kindly note that 1 out of the 10 pools will be closed due to maintenance in the upcoming months.
Kindly note that the steam and hot air chambers in the women’s thermal section, as well as the steam services in the men’s thermal section, are currently unavailable.
However, the saunas in the men’s thermal area remain in operation.
We are also pleased to inform you that the outdoor pool (formerly the wave pool) has been open since June 7, 2025. Starting July 1, 2025, the bath will be open every Saturday until 10 pm until around Sep 30th.
Monday: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
Friday: 9 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm (summer special late hours until around Sep 30th weather permitting)
Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm
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.
Opening Hours on National Holidays and Bank Holidays
January 1: Gellert Spa opens later than usual (approx. 10 – 12 in the morning) and may close earlier than 8 pm (about 6pm), with weekend prices
March 15: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
Easter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
May 1: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
Whitsun (Pentecost): Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
August 20: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
October 23: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
November 1: Gellert Spa is open 9 am – 7 pm, with weekend prices
December 24, 25, 26: Gellert Spa may open and close at different times than usual (approx. 10 – 12 in the morning) and may close earlier than 7 pm (about 6pm), open with weekend prices
Gellert Baths: Mixed Pools / Saunas
Since January 1, 2013 Gellert Baths has been turned into a completely co-educated spa bath, where all the pools, steams, thermal facilities are open to women and men alike. Toilets and Shower rooms continue to be male and female only. If you wish to visit a thermal bath in Budapest where gender separated areas are available (mostly men only days on weekdays) you can visit Rudas Baths.
Summer Late Night Saturday at Gellért Spa
Enjoy the magical evening vibes every Saturday from 9 am to 10 pm!
The outdoor pools close at 8 PM, while the indoor pools stay open until 9:40 pm (so that the baths can close their gates by 10 pm).
The outdoor pool (formerly wave pool) is normally available from late May until late September (please note that the wave function is no longer in operation). The bath reserves the right to adjust the opening times of the outdoor pool based on the weather conditions and to carry out maintenance works on demand without further notice or any compensation offered.
The outdoor thermal pool with the saunas and indoor pools and facilities are open throughout the year.
Gellert Spa & Thermal Baths on Public Holidays
If your Budapest visit is scheduled on a public holiday / national holiday in Hungary, do not despair, Szent Gellert Furdo is open even on holidays, in the last few years almost 365 days a year!
Please check the current opening hours for the upcoming public holidays, March 15, Easter, August 20, October 23, November 1, Christmas and New Year times before your planned Budapest visit). The general rule of thumb is that the opening hours might be slightly shorter (or the same as every day), but the ticket prices are like on weekends (somewhat more expensive than on weekdays).
Last updated Aug 8, 2025
I just tried to book for febuary and its saying theres no availability- is it not open then??
Hello Alice,
thank you for your email.
Tickets for next year (after 7 January) are not on sale yet.
Please get back to us in a couple of weeks’ time.
http://gellertspa.com/gellert-spa-thermal-bath-online-tickets
Thank you for your patience.
Are all your services available on Christmas day?
Hello Eva, yes Gellert Spa services are open during the Christmas holiday with modified opening hours. You can read about the current Christmas opening times in Gellert Spa on this page: http://gellertspa.com/gellert-spa-open-christmas-winter-bath
Will you be open on Christmas day? If so, what will your hours be?
Hello John, yes Gellert Spa – and most thermal baths in Budapest, including Szechenyi Spa & Baths, Rudas Baths, Lukacs Baths – will be open during the Christmas holiday with varying opening hours. You can read about the current Christmas opening times on this page: http://gellertspa.com/gellert-spa-open-christmas-winter-bath
Is there a reason I cannot book for the 29th October?
Hello Gareth, you can book a bath ticket to Gellert Spa for October 29, but we have disabled dates for booking massage treatments between Oct 27 and 31, 2014 due to maintenance works in the VIP massage rooms. The pools and other thermal services are not affected by the maintenance works during this period. Thank you for your understanding.
Is Gellert Bath Budapest open on 1 January 2015? If so, what are your hours?
Hello Barbara, yes, Gellert Spa is open usually on Jan 1st. In 2015 the opening hours are from 10 am to 8pm (almost the regular opening hours, but opening a bit later in the morning). Most thermal baths in Budapest are also open on Jan 1, from 12 pm to 8 pm (Szechenyi Bath, Rudas Bath, Kiraly Bath, Lukacs Bath). We recommend buying online fast track tickets as the Christmas and New Year days are very popular among tourists.
Are you open on sundays every week?
Hello, yes, Gellert Spa is open every Sunday, even on national / public holidays.