Budapest: Széchényi Thermal Bath Palm House Pass

About This Experience

The Palm House pass bundles a full-day Széchenyi ticket with cabin use and access to the Palm House, a glass-roofed relaxation area filled with palms and lounge chairs. Everything you would otherwise have to bring or buy is included: a bathrobe and towel for the day, disposable slippers and a swim cap. In the Palm House you get one cocktail of your choice, with or without alcohol, unlimited mineral water and a fruit bowl. The listing notes entry through a separate entrance, and your wristband opens the cabin. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours ahead.

The bath itself is the full Széchenyi circuit. Outdoors there is the 36-38 °C thermal pool, the 32-34 °C leisure pool and the 26-28 °C swimming pool, where your included cap is needed. Indoors are the medical therapy pool, plunge pools, saunas and steam rooms. Keep an eye on the clock: the Palm House keeps its own hours, 9:00-18:00 Monday to Thursday and 9:00-19:00 Friday to Sunday, while the pools stay open until 20:00, or 22:00 on Fridays. The old Dayspalm package with massage is no longer offered, and massages are booked and paid separately.

The written reviews are mixed but specific. One guest spent from 10:00 to 17:00 moving between the saunas, pools and outdoor pool and felt the Palm House was worth the extra money, and another found it a luxurious, fun way to spend time with fellow travelers, with helpful staff. On the critical side, reviewers mention tired tiles and crowding in the main bath, a busy morning, a complicated entry procedure and staff who seemed uninterested. Some of those comments describe Széchenyi itself, which the Palm House cannot change.

On dates we checked in late October 2026 the pass cost about $123, against about $52 to $55 for a weekday locker or cabin ticket on the main Széchenyi listing. The listing shows 4.3 from 30 reviews. It suits couples and visitors who want a quiet base away from the crowds, plus a robe and towel without carrying them around the city. If you only plan to spend an hour or two, or the pools are all you want, the standard ticket is better value. Under-14s are not admitted.

Drinks and snacks beyond the included cocktail, water and fruit come from an à la carte menu, paid by card or Festipay card only. Arrive early enough to enjoy the lounge, since it closes before the pools do. For a wider look at premium options, including Mandala, Margaret Island and Helia, see our Budapest luxury spas page, which sets the Palm House against the city’s day spas on price and what each one includes.

Highlights

• Glass-roofed Palm House lounge with palms and lounge chairs, open 9:00-18:00 Mon-Thu and 9:00-19:00 Fri-Sun
• Entry through a separate entrance, per the listing
• Full Széchenyi circuit: 36-38 °C thermal pool, 32-34 °C leisure pool, 26-28 °C swimming pool
• No need to carry a towel or robe, which Széchenyi does not rent
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit

What's Included

• ✓ Full-day Széchenyi ticket with cabin use
• ✓ Access to the Palm House relaxation area
• ✓ Bathrobe and towel for the duration of your stay
• ✓ Disposable slippers and swim cap
• ✓ One cocktail of your choice, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
• ✓ Unlimited mineral water and one fruit bowl

Not Included

• Massages and other spa services
• Further drinks and snacks from the à la carte menu
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Passport or ID card
• Bank card for extra drinks or snacks

Good to Know & Caveats

• Under-14s are not admitted to Széchenyi.
• The Palm House is open 9:00-18:00 Monday to Thursday and 9:00-19:00 Friday to Sunday; the pools keep the bath's own hours.
• Széchenyi opens Mon-Thu 7:00-20:00, Fri 7:00-22:00 and Sat-Sun 8:00-20:00. Ticket sales end an hour before closing and the pools are cleared 20 minutes before closing.
• Extra drinks and snacks are paid by card or Festipay card only.
• The Dayspalm package with massage has been discontinued; massages are booked and paid separately.
• A swim cap is compulsory in the swimming pool and slippers throughout; both are included with this pass.

Meeting Point

Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Állatkerti körút 9-11, 1146 Budapest (City Park). The listing gives entry through a separate entrance; follow the directions on your voucher. Metro M1 Széchenyi fürdő.