Major Restoration Planned for Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Visitors can soon witness the renewal of Budapest’s most famous bath complex, with modernization and restoration projects planned across several sections of the iconic landmark.
Visitors can soon witness the renewal of Budapest’s most famous bath complex, with modernization and restoration projects planned across several sections of the iconic landmark.
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The reconstruction of the Gellért Baths will result in a complete closure of the site. Gellért will therefore only be open to guests until 30 September 2025, after which it will temporarily close its doors on 1 October.
This is how people used to find refreshment in Budapest's baths and beaches 100 years ago.
From August 1, 2025, Budapest’s two most iconic thermal spas—the Széchenyi and Rudas Baths—will prohibit entry to all children under the age of 14, unless attending on medical prescription.
On Saturday, July 26, the Hungarian Bathing Association will organize the Night of Beaches for the 16th time. This year, 51 Hungarian baths will join the program series.
From July, there will be a bath in Budapest every day of the week that will stay open until 10 pm in the summer heat.
There will be evening film screenings at the Széchenyi Bath, and from the beginning of July, the capital's baths will be open until 10 p.m. every day.