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Our pick: the Turkish bath and wellness pass with a 3-course meal at Rudas Bistro, on a mixed day.
Budapest: Rudas Turkish Bath or Spa Day Pass & 3-Course Meal
The Experience
The Rudas Day Pass, in Brief
Bath entry and a booked table at Rudas Bistro, with or without the Turkish bath. Here is what the pass covers.
Highlights
- Historic Rudas bath at the foot of Gellért Hill, about 450 years old per the listing
- Turkish bath with six pools from 16 to 42 °C under a stone dome
- 36 °C panorama pool with a view of the Danube, per the operator
- Wellness pools at 11, 32, 36 and 42 °C plus saunas
- Rudas Bistro, run since 2017, with views of the river and city
- Swim before or after your meal, until the bath closes
What's Included
- Full-day spa ticket to the Rudas wellness area, pools and saunas
- Entrance to the Turkish bath (Turkish bath option only)
- 3-course a la carte meal at Rudas Bistro, or the Chef's offer if selected
- A coffee, fruit lemonade, glass of wine or champagne, depending on option
- Table reservation at the time you choose when booking
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
How the Rudas Pass Works
Four steps from choosing a date to the first soak.
Pick the bath and the day
Weekday, weekend and peak days are priced differently. Choose a date in the live calendar and the ticket type: locker, private cabin, fast track or a morning ticket.
Get your e-ticket
Confirmation and a mobile voucher arrive by email straight away. The voucher says where to exchange it at the bath; online tickets usually skip the walk-in queue.
Wristband, locker, pools
Your wristband opens a locker or cabin. Bring a towel, slippers (compulsory) and a swim cap if you plan to use a swimming pool.
Stay as long as you like
A day ticket is valid until closing. Ticket sales end an hour before closing time and the pools empty 20 minutes before it.
Photo Gallery
Turkish Bath, Pools and Bistro
Photos from the Rudas day pass listing.
Rudas Compared with Széchenyi, Lukács and Gellért
Rudas is the Turkish-bath choice. Here is how it stacks up against the other big names, one of which is closed.
| Feature | OUR PICK Rudas day pass + 3-course meal | Széchenyi day ticket | Lukács full-day ticket | Gellért |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $84 per person | $52 weekday with locker | $37 per person | Closed, no tickets |
| Turkish bath | Yes, 6 pools 16-42 °C; single-sex on some weekdays | No | No | Closed since 1 Oct 2025 |
| Signature feature | 36 °C panorama pool with Danube view | 3 big outdoor pools in City Park | Local crowd, historic Buda bath | Operator expects reopening in 2028 |
| Open late | Mondays to 22:00; night bathing Fri-Sat 22:00-03:00 (bath's own tickets) | Fridays to 22:00 | Tuesdays to 22:00 | n/a |
| Under-14s | Not admitted | Not admitted | Not admitted | n/a |
| Guest rating | 4.2 from 1,397 reviews | 4.3 from 28,758 reviews | 4.0 from 351 reviews | n/a |
| Check dates | Széchenyi tickets | Lukács tickets | Is it open? |
Rudas and the alternatives
Rudas and Three Other Ways to Bathe
The Rudas pass, Széchenyi for outdoor pools, Lukács for a local crowd and Mandala for a calm indoor spa.
OUR PICKRudas day pass with 3-course lunch
A full day at the 450-year-old Rudas bath, with or without the Turkish bath, plus a 3-course meal and a drink at Rudas Bistro at a table time you pick when booking.
BIG OUTDOOR POOLSSzéchenyi day ticket, locker or cabin
A one-entry, full-day Széchenyi ticket with a locker or a private cabin, plus morning, Friday evening and fast-track options. From about $52 on a weekday.
BUDA LOCALS' BATHLukács thermal bath full-day ticket
A full-day ticket to the Lukács bath in Buda, a calmer local favorite with thermal pools, outdoor swimming pools and saunas, plus a cabin or locker.
QUIET INDOOR SPAMandala Day Spa 3-hour pool pass
A 3-hour pass to Mandala Day Spa's candlelit bath in District XIII: four pools, a 10-person jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam cabin, with packages that add champagne, a robe, a massage chair or a light lunch.
Choosing
Which Rudas Ticket to Book
Book the Rudas day pass with a 3-course meal and pick the Turkish bath and wellness option for a mixed day. On weekday dates we checked in late October 2026 it was $90 with a coffee, against $84 for the wellness section and meal without the Turkish bath. The Turkish bath is the reason to come to Rudas, so the extra $6 is worth paying. On a holiday-weekend Saturday the all-inclusive option was $146. The pass is rated 4.2 from 1,397 reviews. Our Rudas review →
Wellness or Turkish bath: what each ticket covers
Rudas has two parts. The Turkish bath is the historic core, in a building the listing puts at 450 years old: an octagonal pool under a stone dome, surrounded by smaller pools, six in all, at 16, 28, 30, 33, 36 and 42 °C. The bath suggests about 20 minutes in each. The wellness section is the newer floor, with pools at 11, 32, 36 and 42 °C, saunas and the panorama pool.
The Wellness option does not include the Turkish bath. The listing is explicit: wellness covers every facility except the Turkish bath. If you book wellness and then walk to the dome, you will be turned back. Pick the Turkish bath and wellness option unless your date only offers wellness, which brings us to the schedule.
The Turkish bath’s men-only and women-only days
On weekdays the Turkish bath is often single-sex, and the GetYourGuide pass only sells the Turkish option on days when it is mixed. The bath’s own timetable:
| Day | Turkish bath |
|---|---|
| Monday | Men only 6:00-10:45, mixed from 11:00 to 22:00 |
| Tuesday | Women only, all day |
| Wednesday | Men only, all day |
| Thursday, Friday | Men only 6:00-10:45, mixed from 11:00 to 20:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday | Mixed, all day |
Mixed sessions require a swimsuit. Couples and mixed groups should go on a Monday, Thursday or Friday afternoon, or at the weekend. On Tuesday and Wednesday the pass is sold as wellness only. The schedule can change, so confirm it on the Rudas website before you go. Our guide to Rudas men’s, women’s and mixed days has more.
The panorama pool and the meal
The wellness section’s panorama pool is kept at 36 °C and looks out over the Danube. It is small and popular: several reviewers found it crowded or “almost always full”, so go early in your visit or late in the afternoon. The meal is a 3-course à la carte lunch or dinner at Rudas Bistro, with a coffee, lemonade, wine or champagne depending on the option. You choose your table time when you book and can swim before or after it. The listing gives 11:00 to 20:00 as the spa hours for this pass.
Towels, robes and slippers are not included and cannot be rented, only bought at the cashier; a towel was 6,900 HUF on the bath’s 2026 price list. Bring your own.
Night bathing on Friday and Saturday
On Friday and Saturday nights Rudas opens from 22:00 to 03:00 for night bathing. Tickets cost 15,000 HUF and are sold online only, on the bath’s own website. GetYourGuide does not sell them, and morning passes are not valid. For other late options, see the baths at night.
Getting there, age rules and access
Rudas is at Döbrentei tér 9, at the Buda end of Elisabeth Bridge at the foot of Gellért Hill. Trams 19, 41, 56 and 56A and buses 7, 8E, 108E, 110 and 112 serve the area. Children under 14 are not admitted, and massages are also for 14 and over. Mobility-impaired guests currently cannot use the bath because the stairlift is out of service, even though the GetYourGuide listing carries a wheelchair-accessible tag. Check with the bath before booking if steps are a problem.
Rudas, Széchenyi, Lukács or Gellért?
Gellért has been closed since 1 October 2025; the operator expects it to reopen in 2028. Rudas is the nearest open historic bath, so Gellért plans move here. See is Gellért bath open.
For big outdoor pools, go to Széchenyi: the Széchenyi day ticket was $52 on a weekday with a locker, without a meal. Our Széchenyi tickets page and Széchenyi vs Rudas set out the trade-offs. For a quieter, cheaper Buda bath with a local crowd, the Lukács full-day ticket was $37. Every bath is compared on our best thermal baths in Budapest page.
Guest Reviews
What Bathers Say About Rudas
Ratings and review counts are the ticket sellers' live figures on GetYourGuide and may shift slightly day to day.
"Brilliant bathhouse, especially the Turkish one with the sandstone columns and masonry"
"everything was excellent, waiter was helpful,food great"
"The staff at the Rudas Bar are exceptional, very friendly and helpful. The baths were nice, even though the rooftop jacuzzi was crowded, but we were able to enjoy the rest. Excellent food and top-notch service. Thanks to the waiter. Definitely worth doing for an exceptional relaxing and gastronomic experience."
"Really excellent food. Even though there were three courses (starter, first course and dessert + non-alcoholic cocktail and wine/beer), I left feeling full and satisfied. The thermal baths are not very large, and the infinity pool is almost always full, but overall it was a really nice experience."
"Really good experience loved it but was really busy"
"Great food and enjoyed it all but the Turkish bath area os a must do"
"Of fantastic experience with good food, fantastic views and a good selection of thermal spas"
"A day of absolute relaxation at the Rudas Baths! The rooftop panoramic bath offers incredible views of Budapest and the Danube. The 3-course meal at the bistro was delicious and very well presented. A complete package that's perfect for indulging yourself."
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Rudas Tickets FAQ
Short answers on the Turkish bath schedule, the tickets and night bathing.
No. The Wellness option covers the wellness section, saunas and panorama pool, but not the Turkish bath. On the GetYourGuide pass, adding the Turkish bath was $6 more on weekday dates we checked in late October 2026: $90 against $84, both with a 3-course meal.
Men only on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 6:00 to 10:45 and all day Wednesday; women only all day Tuesday. It is mixed, with swimsuits, on Monday from 11:00 to 22:00, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 to 20:00 and all weekend. Confirm on the bath's website before you go. More in our men's, women's and mixed days guide.
No. Night bathing runs on Friday and Saturday from 22:00 to 03:00, costs 15,000 HUF and is sold online only by the bath itself. See the baths at night for other late options.
The bath lists a 36 °C panorama pool with a view of the Danube in its wellness section, and reviewers describe it as crowded at busy times. It is included in both the Wellness and the Turkish bath options of the day pass.
At Döbrentei tér 9 in District I, at the Buda end of Elisabeth Bridge at the foot of Gellért Hill. Trams 19, 41, 56 and 56A and several bus lines stop nearby.
Children under 14 are not admitted; for a family day, try Palatinus. Mobility-impaired guests currently cannot use the bath because its stairlift is out of service, so check with the bath before booking.
Yes. Gellért has been closed since 1 October 2025 and the operator expects it to reopen in 2028. Rudas is the nearest open historic bath, with an Ottoman Turkish bath and a Danube-view pool. See is Gellért bath open.
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