The Gellért Thermal Bath, sharing a building with the historic Gellért Hotel at the foot of Gellért Hill, is one of Budapest's most celebrated Art Nouveau (Secession) spas. Opened in 1918, it is famous for its stained-glass-roofed indoor thermal hall, Zsolnay ceramic tiling and Roman-style columns, and an outdoor artificial wave pool added in 1927. Note that the bath has been closed since 1 October 2025 for a major multi-year restoration and is scheduled to reopen in 2028, so no interior visits or bathing are possible in 2026. For now you can only admire the exterior and the hotel, and should plan actual bathing at other operating baths such as Rudas, Széchenyi or Lukács.
The Art Nouveau facade and grand entrance of the Gellért Hotel-and-bath building, still admirable from outside during the works
(For the 2028 reopening) the stained-glass domed indoor thermal hall with Roman columns and turquoise Zsolnay mosaic tiles
The 1927 outdoor wave pool, one of Europe's early artificial wave pools
A range of thermal pools (roughly 26–40°C) plus a Finnish sauna and steam rooms
The adjacent Gellért Hill, Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) and Citadella viewpoint — a good walk while the bath is closed
Good to know
RulesClosed since 1 October 2025 with reopening planned for 2028 — no entry or bathing in 2026. Always confirm the reopening/operating status on the official website before your trip.
CautionSome online sites may still sell Gellért 'tickets' despite the closure; be wary of buying entry for a closed venue and verify via official channels.
SafetyWatch for pickpockets around the Szent Gellért tér metro/tram stop and busy tourist areas; keep your bag and phone in front of you.
MannersAt the alternative baths you visit (Széchenyi, Rudas, etc.), shower before entering, keep noise down, and wear a swim cap in lap pools.
SeasonMany outdoor/wave pools run seasonally and steaming outdoor pools are popular in winter — check indoor vs outdoor operation for your travel season.
RulesBring a swimsuit, flip-flops and a towel to alternative baths, mind the locker wristband, and note that some cabins or massages may need advance booking.
Practical info
Right by the Metro M4 stop Szent Gellért tér, with trams 19, 47, 49 and 56 nearby (address: Kelenhegyi út 4). As of 2026 it is closed, so there are no opening hours or ticket sales — always check the official website for the latest on reopening, prices and hours.
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