About This Experience

This listing is a 3-hour bath pass at Mandala Day Spa, sold as packages that build on each other. Basic entry covers the pools and saunas but no towel or slippers. VIP adds a towel, slippers and a glass of champagne. Relaxing adds a robe and 20 minutes in a zero-gravity massage chair, Peeling adds an aroma peeling you apply yourself, and Delicate Pleasures adds a light sushi or salad. You choose a start time when you book, and the pass is valid for 3 hours from entry. Cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, or reserve now and pay later.

Mandala is an oriental-styled day spa of about 1,500 m² at Ipoly utca 8, open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. The bath area has four pools at different temperatures, a jacuzzi that holds 10 people, a steam cabin for 8 and a sauna for 12. Beside the pools is a relaxation section with comfortable armchairs and a heated marble bench, and a bar with hot tea, flavored water and cold water. Cocktails, snacks and the sushi or salad lunch cost extra unless your package includes them. The spa also offers massages and hammam rituals, which are booked separately from this pass.

Reviewers return again and again to the setting: dark brick, candlelight and a look that one guest said is even better in person than in the photos. Several were surprised to use all three hours, and others said they could have stayed all day. Cleanliness and helpful staff come up often, and one guest liked the cocktails and food at the bar. The criticisms are practical. One visitor found the spa smaller than expected, though not crowded, another noticed some noise, and a detailed review said the shower and changing area is small, gets steamy from showers and hairdryers, and has only two hairdryers.

Book this if you want a calm, adults-only soak without the scale of the city’s public baths, and you like the idea of champagne by the pool. The listing rules out children under 16, pregnant women and wheelchair users. On dates we checked in late October 2026, the four packages on sale (VIP, Relaxing, Peeling and Delicate Pleasures) ran from about $54 to about $100 per person, with steps at about $70 and $81. The listing holds a 4.6 rating from 3,518 reviews. If a massage matters more than bath time, Mandala’s massage packages fit better, and if you want historic thermal architecture, a public bath is the better match. Compare it with the other high-end options on our Budapest luxury spas page.

Highlights

  • Four pools at different temperatures and a jacuzzi for 10 people
  • A steam cabin for 8 people and a sauna for 12
  • Relaxation section with armchairs and a heated marble bench
  • Candlelit, brick-walled oriental interior of about 1,500 m²
  • Bar with hot tea, flavored water and cold water, plus cocktails and snacks to buy
  • Adults-only day spa at Ipoly utca 8, open daily 10:00 to 20:00

What's Included

  • ✓ 3 hours of entry to the Mandala bath area
  • ✓ Towel and slippers with the VIP package and above (not with basic entry)
  • ✓ Bathrobe with the Relaxing, Peeling and Delicate Pleasures packages
  • ✓ A glass of champagne with every package above basic entry
  • ✓ 20 minutes in a zero-gravity massage chair with Relaxing, Peeling and Delicate Pleasures
  • ✓ Aroma peeling for personal use (Peeling and Delicate Pleasures) and a light sushi or salad (Delicate Pleasures only)

Not Included

  • Towel and slippers with basic entry (extra towel 2,000 HUF, extra slippers 1,000 HUF)
  • Extra bathrobe: 4,300 HUF
  • Extra champagne: from 2,700 HUF a glass or 7,000 HUF a bottle
  • Food unless in your package: sushi or salad lunch from 5,400 HUF, chocolate or fruit plate for two from 6,500 HUF

What to Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Flip-flops
  • Your own towel if you book basic entry

Good to Know & Caveats

  • Mandala Day Spa is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00.
  • The spa is for adults only, and the operator also states a minimum shoulder height of 120 cm.
  • The pass is valid for 3 hours. Check availability on the listing for start times.
  • Drinks and snacks from the bar are paid separately unless your package includes them.
  • Glass objects and jumping are not allowed in the bath.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time.

Not Suitable For

  • Children under 16
  • Pregnant women
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Mandala Day Spa, Ipoly utca 8, 1133 Budapest. The spa is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00; check in at reception at your booked start time.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.6/5 by 3,518 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Really great location, was so relaxing and I was surprised we used all three hours there.

— Precious, October 22, 2026

Beautiful Spa, throughly enjoyed the experience it was very clean and well looked after and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

— Monica, October 20, 2026

I thoroughly enjoyed the experience overall. I also added a massage to my experience and it too was amazing. I would recommend this place if you are ever in Budapest.

— Shariff, October 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Mandala package should I choose?

VIP is the simplest full package: 3 hours of bath entry, towel, slippers and a glass of champagne. Relaxing adds a robe and 20 minutes in a zero-gravity massage chair, Peeling adds an aroma peeling, and Delicate Pleasures adds a light sushi or salad. On dates we checked in late October 2026 the packages ran from about $54 to about $100 per person.

Are towels and slippers included?

Not with basic entry, which covers the bath only. VIP and every package above it include a towel and slippers, and Relaxing, Peeling and Delicate Pleasures add a robe. If you need extras on the day, the listing prices them at 2,000 HUF for a towel, 1,000 HUF for slippers and 4,300 HUF for a bathrobe. Bring swimwear and flip-flops either way.

Can children or teenagers come to Mandala Day Spa?

No. The operator says the spa is for adults only, and the listing marks it unsuitable for children under 16. It is also not recommended for pregnant women or wheelchair users. Families with children should look at Palatinus on Margaret Island, which has children’s pools and family tickets; see our Palatinus tickets page.

Is the water at Mandala thermal?

The listing describes four pools at different temperatures, a 10-person jacuzzi, a sauna and a steam cabin, but it does not describe the water as natural thermal water. If soaking in Budapest’s thermal springs is the reason for your trip, a public bath fits that goal better. Our best thermal baths in Budapest page compares them.

How long can I stay, and what are the opening hours?

The pass is valid for 3 hours, and reviewers say that is enough to use everything without rushing. Mandala is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, so pick a start time that leaves your full 3 hours before closing. Start times are shown when you check availability on the listing.