The Széchenyi Bath is considered one of the largest spa complexes in Europe and the largest in Budapest.  It is housed in a magnificent palace-like building designed in the Neo-Baroque and later expanded in the Neo-Renaissance style.

The thermal bath complex was opened in the summer of 1913.   It is named after Count Ishtván Széchenyi, a 19th-century Hungarian statesman often referred to as “the Greatest Hungarian” for his significant contributions to the country’s modernization and development. Széchenyi Baths are fed by two thermal springs whose waters originate from deep underground. These springs have temperatures of approximately 74 and 77 degrees Celcius before being cooled to comfortable bathing levels.

Today, this public spa complex is a popular tourist attraction with pools of varying temperatures.

Swimming, adventure, and thermal sitting pools are located outside. The complex also includes saunas, steam baths, and over a dozen indoor pools with temperatures between 18 and 38 degrees Celcius.

Thanks to the naturally heated waters and well-maintained facilities, Széchenyi Baths remain open all year, including chilly winters. Many visitors find the contrast of cold air and warm water outdoors especially appealing.

The building itself is a work of art. Ornate facades, domes, and frescoes enhance the bathing experience with a sense of Old World elegance.
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