Budapest’s baths raise prices but will offer even more in 2025!

Budapest’s baths have played an important role in the city’s economy and tourist appeal in recent years. They welcome more than 3.8 million visitors a year, making them one of Budapest’s most important sources of income. The year 2025 promises to be another milestone year, with several developments and renovations on the agenda, while keeping ticket prices affordable.

According to Világgazdaság, by 2024, admission prices to spas had risen by 10–12%, while next year’s planned increase will be only 5%, in line with inflation. Despite the rise in ticket prices, the season ticket (pass) system, which is popular with domestic visitors, is showing significant growth. The Zsigmondy Card, for example, has been a great success, with more than 22,000 units sold, offering significant discounts to visitors to the historic baths. This discount scheme has helped the baths to attract a wider audience while maintaining their affordability.

Record revenue and cost management

Budapest’s spas achieved outstanding financial results in 2024. In the first ten months of the year, they generated net revenues of HUF 24 billion (EUR 58.4 million), of which they made a profit of around HUF 5 billion (EUR 12.2 million). At the same time, rising costs—in particular a six-fold increase in water and sewerage charges—posed a significant challenge. The company managed to implement a 13.5% wage increase, which was aimed at retaining highly skilled employees.

2025: The year of bath renovations

The preservation and modernisation of the historic baths is a priority. A number of improvements are planned for the coming years, including the complete renovation of the Gellért Bath, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. The thermal section of the Széchenyi Baths will also undergo extensive technical maintenance, including the reconstruction of the ceiling.