Historic Turkish bath in Budapest increases prices steeply: will you still visit?
From 1 November 2025, visitors to Budapest’s centuries-old Veli Bej Bath will face noticeably higher admission fees. The popular Ottoman-era thermal bath, located in Buda and famed for its intimate atmosphere and architectural heritage, has raised the price of its 3-hour tickets by HUF 1,200 (EUR 3.1).
New ticket prices effective immediately
According to the official announcement and reports by Blikk and Termál Online, the new ticket structure is as follows:
- HUF 5,700 (EUR 14.7) for visits on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 6 AM and 12 PM (the most affordable option);
- HUF 6,700 (EUR 17.3) on Monday–Thursday afternoons and on Saturdays between 9 AM and 12 PM;
- HUF 7,200 (EUR 18.6) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons, as well as on Saturday mornings (6–9 AM) and Sunday mornings (6 AM–12 PM).
Gift vouchers are also available at HUF 7,200 (EUR 18.6) each.
Importantly, only 3-hour tickets are offered — the bath does not sell day passes, citing limited capacity.
Opening hours remain unchanged
The Veli Bej Bath maintains its usual schedule: it is closed on Monday and Tuesday mornings, and shuts daily from 12 PM to 3 PM for water replacement. After this short break, the spa reopens from 3 PM to 9 PM.
The hydrotherapy pool (swimming pool) is accessible every day between 3 PM and 9 PM, and also during Saturday 6–9 AM and Sunday 6 AM–12 PM sessions.
| Opening hours | Prices in HUF | |||
| AM | PM | AM | PM | |
| Monday | closed | 3-9 | closed | 6700 |
| Tuesday | closed | 3-9 | closed | 6700 |
| Wednesday | 6-12 | 3-9 | 5700 | 6700 |
| Thursday | 6-12 | 3-9 | 5700 | 6700 |
| Friday | 6-12 | 3-9 | 5700 | 7200 |
| Saturday | 6-9 | 3-9 | 7200 | 7200 |
| Saturday | 9-12 | 6700 | ||
| Sunday | 6-12 | 3-9 | 7200 | 7200 |
No official reason given for the price rise
The management has not provided a public explanation for the increase. However, the move likely reflects rising maintenance costs, capacity limits, and high visitor demand at one of Budapest’s most atmospheric and historic bathhouses.
Dating back to the 16th century, the Veli Bej Thermal Bath of the Hospitaller Order is one of the city’s oldest functioning Turkish baths. Its tranquil ambience and healing thermal waters make it a favourite among both locals and tourists seeking a more traditional and less crowded spa experience.